Rustington WI group celebrates 100 years with tree-planting and cake

Rustington WI led by president Pam Lovegrove put on a feast for just over 70 people to mark the group’s centenary.
Katherine Hollisey-McLean
By Katherine Hollisey-McLean
Published 28th Feb 2024, 12:42 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2024, 12:42 BST
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The celebratory meeting was held at the Woodlands Centre earlier this month.

In typical February wet weather, Councillor Jamie Bennett unveiled a flowering cherry tree sapling commemorating the achievement of the Rustington WI reaching its 100th anniversary.

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Celebrating with The Rustington WI were also members from the West Sussex Federation of Women’s Institutes: Erika Brichter, Lesley Boardman and Yvonne Price.

President Pam Lovegrove and Erika Brichta (Chair of West Sussex Federation of WIs) cut the centenary cake. Photo: Rustington WIPresident Pam Lovegrove and Erika Brichta (Chair of West Sussex Federation of WIs) cut the centenary cake. Photo: Rustington WI
President Pam Lovegrove and Erika Brichta (Chair of West Sussex Federation of WIs) cut the centenary cake. Photo: Rustington WI

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Lots of members from other local Wis came as guests to join in with our celebrations.

A special 100th anniversary fruit cake, made by Rustington WI members Ann Mathias and decorated by Lucy Trask, was cut and enjoyed with a glass of fizz.

The group meets every third Tuesday of the month at 2pm at The Woodlands Centre in Rustington.

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