Community

Werrington WI prides itself on being an active member of the local community by supporting local projects and taking part in community events. Here are some of the things we have taken part in recently

Community Events

• Werrington Scout & Guide Carnival – Fundraising cake and preserves stall
• The Werrington Show
• Werrington Scarecrow Trail
• Remembrance Day
• Werrington Community Association Quiz Nights
• Werrington Christmas Tree Festival

Supporting the Community

• Coffee Mornings supporting Peterborough Women’s Aid
• Green Hearts Display to highlight the things we’ll lose to Climate Change
• Scrubs and PPE production during lockdown
• Food Bank collections
• Shoe box hampers for Peterborough’s homeless
• Knitted blankets and fidget toys for the hospital and care homes
• Craft sessions for various groups
• Knitted hats for the Peterborough Maternity Unit
• Craft and chat sessions at Werrington Lodge care home
• Recycling for charity
• Homemade Christmas Cards for Peterborough City Hospital patients
• ‘Lunch with the WI’ to alleviate loneliness
• Distribution of PECT wild flower seeds to community groups
• Litter picking