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Welcome to Minchinhampton Women’s Institute

Minchinhampton Common - The Great Park

Minchinhampton Women’s Institute (Minchinhampton WI) is part of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, in the Gloucestershire Federation. The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK.

Minchinhampton WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 2:30pm, in the Scout Hut on Dr Brown’s Road. Most meetings include a talk by a professional speaker and finish with refreshments. Meetings typically finish by about 4:30pm. Visitors are very welcome – your first visit is free and subsequent visits cost £4.

Recent talks at our regular monthly meetings include Unusual Cures and Blood Galore (the History of Medicine), the Dymock Poets and ‘Lost The Plot’.

Have a look at our Events page for our regular and ad hoc activities and groups.

Our next meeting is on 1st April 2026, when Great Western Air Ambulance will be giving us CPR Training

Membership of the WI is open to women aged 18 years or over, and costs £54 for the 2026-27 season (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027).