MEET THE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT - JANE RAWLINGS
I am looking forward to being the President of Fulshaw WI for another year. As a child I remember my Mum going to her WI meetings in our small Suffolk village. I joined Fulshaw WI 12 years ago and was on the committee for 7 years from 2012. I am married to Steve and have lived in Wilmslow for 28 years. We have 2 children (Tom and Sally) and a granddaughter (Imogen). I enjoy cycling, walking, tennis, crafting and socialising.
VICE PRESIDENT and SPEAKER SECRETARY - Jane Holland
I've been a member of Fulshaw WI for seven years after hearing great things about it from one of the original members and I must say I haven't been disappointed. There have been so many chances to make new friends, listen to interesting speakers, visit numerous places and partake in a wide range of activities which I would be unlikely to do if left to my own devices. I have certainly embraced those new opportunities culminating in me joining the committee as of January 2017 in the role of co-ordinator to the speakers which I very much enjoy. I live in Mottram St Andrew with my husband Mike, have two grown up children and am now "Mops" to four very young grandsons who are a complete joy. Mike and I have been very busy renovating a 300 year old barn into which we have now moved. My other interests include yoga, Zumba, gardening and trying to learn to speak Spanish!
TREASURER - Val Drake
I became Treasurer of your WI virtually on joining and am pleased to let you know I was permitted to make a few changes: -
ASSISTANT TREASURER, MCS REP and COMPLAINTS OFFICER - Cathy Hessner
I was persuaded to go to the very first Fulshaw WI meeting by a friend to see what it was all about. I must have thought it was a good night as I joined up there and then and have been a member ever since! I am married to Paul and have two daughters and we have lived in Wilmslow for over 20 years. I "retired" in 2021 from my role in HR for a global chemicals company and I am enjoying having more time to do other things, including joining the Committee. We spend a lot of time in the Lake District, where we have a cottage we are doing some work on and my other interests include travel, gardening, reading and socialising with friends. Despite working in HR for 30 years, I do like a spreadsheet so I enjoy supporting Val in her role as Treasurer.
SECRETARY - Amanda Stevens
I was encouraged by a friend to join the WI and have never regretted it. At the regular meetings I have enjoyed inspirational speakers and have attended a variety of events. Trips to the theatre, art galleries, places of interest (recycling centre, Amazon warehouse, Highgrove ), coffee shops and craft events all offer an opportunity to chat to other WI members and feel part of a happy, lively team.
SECRETARY AND WELFARE OFFICER - Julia Parr
I've lived in Wilmslow for over forty years now, but only joined the WI fairly recently on the recommendation of friends, after I retired from a long career in deaf education.
Since joining the WI I have enjoyed a wide variety of activities - walks, talks, lively meetings, demonstrations, visits to places of interest - there really is something for everyone. Above all, I value the friendship and support the WI offers to all our members, something that was invaluable during lockdown and COVID restrictions. I enjoy being part of a lively team on the Committee.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - Jennie Palin
I first joined the WI in Wales over thirty years ago and quickly became hooked, even to the extent that I became Treasurer and baked all day each Friday to supply the weekly WI market! Over the years the WI has provided me with lots of entertainment and more importantly many good friends. I have lived in Wilmslow with my husband for thirty years and now that our three children have left home, it is just us. I am a "Nana" to three grandchildren which brings great joy and I retired from my work as a Primary School Teacher several years ago. Hobbies include walking, cycling, scrabble, gardening, crown green bowling and crafts of all types.
CATERING AND REFRESHMENTS CO-ORDINATOR - Dee Waugh
When I joined Fulshaw WI, I ended up joining the committee at my very first meeting, so you can tell I must have been quite enthusiastic! I am married and have 3 grown up children and a dog. My children live in London and Macclesfield. I am a caterer and cake maker and I enjoy anything crafty and creative. My answer to everything is food, and even better if it’s chocolate. My responsibilities at Fulshaw are the drinks and nibbles at the start of the evening, organising the kitchen rota each month and buying the plant or flowers for the monthly raffle.
MEETING SUPPORT - Christine Kennedy
I joined Fulshaw WI in 2014, having retired from a pressurised job as a manager in the NHS. I wasn’t a lady of leisure for long however, as I returned to employment, working part-time from home as a church safeguarding officer for the Methodist Church.
I am married with 3 children and have lived in Wilmslow for over 30 years. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, crafts and volunteering.
I'm sure that my experience in the health and social care sectors informs my role as your Public Affairs Liaison committee member and as Meeting Support, I always aim to ensure that everything in the building is running smoothly and to provide seamless technical support, although that can be quite a challenge!
REGISTRAR and BURSARY MANAGER - Carolynne Powell
I have lived in Wilmslow for almost 40 years: my son and daughter both live locally and each have two children . I worked as an advisor at Wilmslow Job Centre until my retirement. I knew friends who enjoyed all aspects of Fulshaw WI so eventually I managed to join in 2017 after being on the waiting list for 18 months. I have made new friends and joined in many very well organised activities and outings, along with attending the monthly meetings, hearing a real variety of speakers. When volunteers were needed in 2020 I was invited to join the committee and enjoy working with the inspirational, enthusiastic hard working team. Along with enjoying WI, I play tennis, sing with a choir and do aqua and Zumba classes. I love socialising with friends as well as helping with our grandchildren.
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Wendy Taylor
I joined the Fulshaw WI on the recommendation of friends 10 years ago.There is an opportunity to make new friends and experience a wide range of activities. I have particularly enjoyed white water rafting and zip wiring.
I have lived and worked in the area for over 35 years, and enjoy travelling as well as locally playing tennis and badminton, and I'm a member of a book group and a flower club.
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Lucy Simmons
I'm a new member of the WI joining in April 2023, having moved to Wilmslow 3 years earlier.
I've been welcomed to the WI with open arms and enjoy learning and experiencing new things that I wouldn't do outside of this group.
I'm looking forward to being more involved with the WI and being part of a great committee.
NOT ON THE COMMITTEE
SOCIAL MEDIA - Wendy Morris
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Diane Atkinson
WEBSITE AND NECG REP - Sheila Parker
PAULINE HANDLEY - GREEN CORNER
We are always looking for extra help. To find out how you can help - Contact [email protected]
I am looking forward to being the President of Fulshaw WI for another year. As a child I remember my Mum going to her WI meetings in our small Suffolk village. I joined Fulshaw WI 12 years ago and was on the committee for 7 years from 2012. I am married to Steve and have lived in Wilmslow for 28 years. We have 2 children (Tom and Sally) and a granddaughter (Imogen). I enjoy cycling, walking, tennis, crafting and socialising.
VICE PRESIDENT and SPEAKER SECRETARY - Jane Holland
I've been a member of Fulshaw WI for seven years after hearing great things about it from one of the original members and I must say I haven't been disappointed. There have been so many chances to make new friends, listen to interesting speakers, visit numerous places and partake in a wide range of activities which I would be unlikely to do if left to my own devices. I have certainly embraced those new opportunities culminating in me joining the committee as of January 2017 in the role of co-ordinator to the speakers which I very much enjoy. I live in Mottram St Andrew with my husband Mike, have two grown up children and am now "Mops" to four very young grandsons who are a complete joy. Mike and I have been very busy renovating a 300 year old barn into which we have now moved. My other interests include yoga, Zumba, gardening and trying to learn to speak Spanish!
TREASURER - Val Drake
I became Treasurer of your WI virtually on joining and am pleased to let you know I was permitted to make a few changes: -
- Changed the bank account, so we no longer use cheques to pay anyone. Many of you help by paying by Bacs for Subs and events too.
- Receipts are no longer painstakingly handwritten for all payments made, you all receive annual emails with details of your payments
- It’s a lot easier on the sign-up desk now too – it’s amazing what you can do with a spreadsheet!
ASSISTANT TREASURER, MCS REP and COMPLAINTS OFFICER - Cathy Hessner
I was persuaded to go to the very first Fulshaw WI meeting by a friend to see what it was all about. I must have thought it was a good night as I joined up there and then and have been a member ever since! I am married to Paul and have two daughters and we have lived in Wilmslow for over 20 years. I "retired" in 2021 from my role in HR for a global chemicals company and I am enjoying having more time to do other things, including joining the Committee. We spend a lot of time in the Lake District, where we have a cottage we are doing some work on and my other interests include travel, gardening, reading and socialising with friends. Despite working in HR for 30 years, I do like a spreadsheet so I enjoy supporting Val in her role as Treasurer.
SECRETARY - Amanda Stevens
I was encouraged by a friend to join the WI and have never regretted it. At the regular meetings I have enjoyed inspirational speakers and have attended a variety of events. Trips to the theatre, art galleries, places of interest (recycling centre, Amazon warehouse, Highgrove ), coffee shops and craft events all offer an opportunity to chat to other WI members and feel part of a happy, lively team.
SECRETARY AND WELFARE OFFICER - Julia Parr
I've lived in Wilmslow for over forty years now, but only joined the WI fairly recently on the recommendation of friends, after I retired from a long career in deaf education.
Since joining the WI I have enjoyed a wide variety of activities - walks, talks, lively meetings, demonstrations, visits to places of interest - there really is something for everyone. Above all, I value the friendship and support the WI offers to all our members, something that was invaluable during lockdown and COVID restrictions. I enjoy being part of a lively team on the Committee.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - Jennie Palin
I first joined the WI in Wales over thirty years ago and quickly became hooked, even to the extent that I became Treasurer and baked all day each Friday to supply the weekly WI market! Over the years the WI has provided me with lots of entertainment and more importantly many good friends. I have lived in Wilmslow with my husband for thirty years and now that our three children have left home, it is just us. I am a "Nana" to three grandchildren which brings great joy and I retired from my work as a Primary School Teacher several years ago. Hobbies include walking, cycling, scrabble, gardening, crown green bowling and crafts of all types.
CATERING AND REFRESHMENTS CO-ORDINATOR - Dee Waugh
When I joined Fulshaw WI, I ended up joining the committee at my very first meeting, so you can tell I must have been quite enthusiastic! I am married and have 3 grown up children and a dog. My children live in London and Macclesfield. I am a caterer and cake maker and I enjoy anything crafty and creative. My answer to everything is food, and even better if it’s chocolate. My responsibilities at Fulshaw are the drinks and nibbles at the start of the evening, organising the kitchen rota each month and buying the plant or flowers for the monthly raffle.
MEETING SUPPORT - Christine Kennedy
I joined Fulshaw WI in 2014, having retired from a pressurised job as a manager in the NHS. I wasn’t a lady of leisure for long however, as I returned to employment, working part-time from home as a church safeguarding officer for the Methodist Church.
I am married with 3 children and have lived in Wilmslow for over 30 years. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, crafts and volunteering.
I'm sure that my experience in the health and social care sectors informs my role as your Public Affairs Liaison committee member and as Meeting Support, I always aim to ensure that everything in the building is running smoothly and to provide seamless technical support, although that can be quite a challenge!
REGISTRAR and BURSARY MANAGER - Carolynne Powell
I have lived in Wilmslow for almost 40 years: my son and daughter both live locally and each have two children . I worked as an advisor at Wilmslow Job Centre until my retirement. I knew friends who enjoyed all aspects of Fulshaw WI so eventually I managed to join in 2017 after being on the waiting list for 18 months. I have made new friends and joined in many very well organised activities and outings, along with attending the monthly meetings, hearing a real variety of speakers. When volunteers were needed in 2020 I was invited to join the committee and enjoy working with the inspirational, enthusiastic hard working team. Along with enjoying WI, I play tennis, sing with a choir and do aqua and Zumba classes. I love socialising with friends as well as helping with our grandchildren.
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Wendy Taylor
I joined the Fulshaw WI on the recommendation of friends 10 years ago.There is an opportunity to make new friends and experience a wide range of activities. I have particularly enjoyed white water rafting and zip wiring.
I have lived and worked in the area for over 35 years, and enjoy travelling as well as locally playing tennis and badminton, and I'm a member of a book group and a flower club.
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Lucy Simmons
I'm a new member of the WI joining in April 2023, having moved to Wilmslow 3 years earlier.
I've been welcomed to the WI with open arms and enjoy learning and experiencing new things that I wouldn't do outside of this group.
I'm looking forward to being more involved with the WI and being part of a great committee.
NOT ON THE COMMITTEE
SOCIAL MEDIA - Wendy Morris
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Diane Atkinson
WEBSITE AND NECG REP - Sheila Parker
PAULINE HANDLEY - GREEN CORNER
We are always looking for extra help. To find out how you can help - Contact [email protected]