TracyWalker published Celebrating 100 years of the WI

It is a movement that has seen its popularity boosted by shows like The Great British Bake-Off and The Sewing Bee.The Women's Institute is 100 years hold and a centenary celebration is taking place at Newstead Abbey.Around 2,000 people are expected to visit the historic venue to see the WI's 'Inspiring Women' flower and craft festival, which started on Friday and continues on Saturday and Sunday.The WI nationally is 100 years old - two years older than the Nottingham movement, which saw the...