East Kent Federation was formed in 1919, and comprises 118 WIs with approximately 4,000 members. Our oldest WI in Wye near Ashford recently celebrated its 90th birthday. East Kent is one of two Federations in Kent and is bordered by West Kent and East Sussex Federations. Geographically the federation stretches from the Isle of Sheppey in the northeast to Romney Marsh, well known for smugglers, in the southwest. It is largely rural although there are an increasing number of WIs on the outskirts of, and within, the towns of our area. There are morning, afternoon and evening WIs to cater for the busy lifestyles of our members. The WI office is housed in a listed building in the centre of the ancient city of Canterbury. Members and guests may relax in the members room or the delightful walled garden and enjoy the cheapest cup of coffee in Canterbury A variety of activities are organised at local and federation level – not just crafts but musicmaking and concert visits, drama competitions, walking, special interest days and outings. Public affairs campaigns and debates are supported with enthusiasm, and individual WIs are involved in community projects.

Address: 104 New Kings Road, London SW6 4LY
Telephone: 020 7371 9300
Fax: 020 7736 3652
Website: http://www.thewi.org.uk/viewFederation.aspx?id=181