Meet the Teams
Board of Trustees
The Federation is run by the Board of Trustees who meet monthly to support the Bedfordshire members. Their responsibilities include passing information between the NFWI and the Women’s Institutes and providing advice to members and individual WIs on the running of a WI.
The Board is supported by four teams who help with organising events and activities for the members and their families and friends to enjoy.
Elizabeth Cochrane
Federation Chairman
Bedford WI
Sally Ball
Trustee
Clapham Belles WI
Rita Hutchinson
Trustee
Wymington & Podington WI
Dot Wigg
Vice Chairman
Caldecote WI
Elizabeth Potter
Trustee
Wilstead WI
Sue Pestell
Trustee
Westoning WI
Diane Sanbrook
Federation Treasurer
Ampthill WI
Hazel Wade
Trustee
Wymington & Podington WI
BCFWI House
WI House is based in the northern corner of Adelaide Square in Bedford, it is usually open to members Monday to Thursday 10am - 1pm. Each year the house is home to some special events including exhibitions, workshops, and training. If you are planning to visit the house we are a 10 minute walk from the main Bedford bus station, or parking is available at Queen Street car park. Parking in Adelaide Square is pay and display (card payment only) and is limited to 1 hour.
Catherine Bentley
Federation Secretary
Biggleswade Evening WI
Katie Cooper
Administrative Assistant
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