The Clifton Women's Institute

 Children of the 90s - Would you like to hear about this special healthcare research project which started 30+ years ago in Bristol? The story of Children of the 90s is a fascinating example of what can emerge from the idea to take a long term view when looking at population health.  Now some of the children of the children of the 90s are also involved. Questions for our Clifton WI members: Have you been involved as a family in this programme? Do you know someone who is? If you have a female friend or relative who might like to come along they would be very welcome to attend as visitors - £5.00 Professor Kate Northstone from Bristol University is coming to our next meeting. She will tell us about what is happening with this project in 2022 and about some of the learning which has emerged from research findings in the last 3 decades

A night at the Ballet Are any of you interested in joining a group of us heading to the Hippodrome in November to see the ballet production from English National Ballet called Raymonda ?  It has had amazing reviews . Please just let us know by emailing thecliftonwi@gmail.com asap and we can include you Tell us about yourself Also we know we have an interesting group of members at Clifton.   If any of you might be persuaded to give a talk at a future meeting please do get in touch as we would love to hear from you.  Use the usual thecliftonwi@gmail.com address. We wondered if anyone has lived and worked overseas, had an unusual job or generally a good story to tell?  Those of us who have the chance to get to know one another better at our subgroup events really enjoy this aspect of Clifton WI membership. You don't have to prepare the dreaded "next slide please" type of presentation if that is not for you!  Let's chat about what might work best for you

Councillor Jos Clark is coming to the August Clifton WI meeting to give us an insight into what is involved in this role - apart from wearing splendid headgear!   Our meeting is on Weds 31st August at 7.45 in the Alma Hall.

Our July Clifton WI 'meeting' was a group of us meeting for a stroll across the Durdham Downs to see the Bronze Lions installed to support the Born Free Forever charity.  We chatted and some of us adjourned to a local pub to chat some more.  It was a lovely evening and good to have time to get to know a couple of new members who have joined us (and they us).   Simple pleasures but so special to be able to do these things after our restricted life styles in the last couple of years. Born Free Lions on Downs in Bristol before one was sadly 'liberated'

 A bit of a 'heads up' for what we will be doing next month. Instead of meeting in the Alma Hall we will be getting outside for a walk and chat with a pause for some 'refreshments' at the end. Wed 27th July Monthly Meeting Summer Walk  Meet on the Downs at the café near the Water Tower at 7.00 p.m. for a walk (at a stroll pace rather than a hike). We will aim to finish at the Kings Arms Pub, Blackboy Hill by 8.30 p.m. If you prefer you can come and join us there. If wet on the day, an e-mail will be sent to members with an alternative plan.  Look forward to seeing as many of our members as possible

With Andy Workman, Mindset Specialist  Using a humorous but informative approach showing you how to improve your mental wellbeing.

 In a red white and blue kind of way Clifton WI members gathered for an indoor picnic to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in advance of the big day at our May meeting.  Quizzes, games remembering previous anniversaries involving the Royal Family and of course lots to eat and drink. Cutting the party cake and getting ready to raise a toast Pinning the jewel on the crown It was lovely to see so many members and have a chance to get together and celebrate