Welcome to the Cumbria-Cumberland Federation

About our Federation

Cumbria is an area of great natural beauty and many unique traditions. The Cumbria-Cumberland Federation stretches from Alston (the UK's highest market town, with its steep cobbled main street) in the north, along Hadrian's Wall, through the historic city of Carlisle, out to the ports of Maryport, Workington, Whitehaven and as far south as Silecroft, as well as all the wonderful towns and villages within these boundaries.

You may have recently moved to the county or have lived here all your life and perhaps you are looking for new interests and friends. Please think of joining one of the 109 WIs we have in Cumbria-Cumberland and be part of an organisation that can help you to extend your horizons. Being a member of the WI can help you make a difference to the life you lead, to your community, and to the world in which you live.

The Cumbria-Cumberland Federation offers warm friendship and the opportunity to learn together. There is a huge variety of subjects and activities on offer within your local WI or the Federation whether it be astronomy, photography, creative writing, walking, cooking, craft, music and singing, art, the environment, visiting gardens and historical houses, travel or social occasions. We campaign on national issues such as excess packaging, chemicals and health, farmgate milk prices, Post Office closures and healthy eating.

Our monthly newsletter updates our members on all the activities available.

Joining the WI is the start of a journey of discovery
as you find out just what membership has to offer you.
Why not start that journey with us? I look forward to meeting you soon.

Trish O'Hara

County Chairman