To join the WI?

[PaperdollCartoon]

Mostly posting here for traffic.

I'm in my late twenties, moved last year with DP to an area that both love and is great for us, but neither of us grew up in, so we have no friends here.

I'm a very sociable person, much happier when I can enjoy the company of and support others. I think the hardest part of moving away from friends is that point on a Friday night when I'd love to open a bottle of wine with friends in the garden, but there's no one to invite. I don't have kids yet, which I know is a good door opener. But hopefully not the only option.

I've reached out to my local WI. Sounds like the perfect place for me to make friends, love the idea of a book group but worried that as a young, childless, unmarried woman in might not fit in. I'd love to hear from other WI members about their experiences if poss :)

Thanks x

[sleepymidwife]

I wonder if the OP ever went? Would love to hear about it

[RedCarpetRebellion]

@MeDented

I go to a WI group where the majority are aged 60-95, I'm in my 40s but age is just a number. Some of them are some of the most interesting women I have ever met, I really enjoy their company. I love the wide variety of the speakers each month. Some aren't things I would normally be interested in but that's what makes it good.

Sex too apparently. They accept male members these days.

So if you want to join the women and men’s institute op then you’re heading to the right place.

[ThinWomansBrain]

several of my friends have moved away over the past year or so, so I thought I'd give it a try.

I emailed 3 times to get a response about joining.
Turned up twenty minutes after the space was supposed to be open; completely empty, Was about to leave and one person arrived.
Meeting consisted of two members, three potential new members.
Woman said I'd get an email about joining - nothing a week later.

Can't say I'm overly impressed so far - probably depends on the branch your choose.