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Women's Institute

British

noun

(in Britain and Commonwealth countries) a society for women interested in the problems of the home and in engaging in social activities

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You can find details about them in “Getting Your Legal Documents and Support in Order,” an online guide from the SOA Research Institute and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire that inspired the 2003 Calendar Girls film.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023

Ms. George sends people to a resource site hosted by the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, a nonprofit.

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

Janice Cope, from the Long Eaton Women's Institute, said she has had messages from people saying they wish they could knit like her.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

There were to be six delegates from each club, and Selma was unanimously selected as one of the delegation from the Benham Women's Institute.

From Unleavened Bread by Grant, Robert

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