2007 marks an important change for the WI- for the first time in its 90 year history the yearly WI subscription will include a new lifestyle publication, 'WI Life' which will enable the organisation to communicate directly with each of its 215,000 members. WI Life will be published 8 times a year and replaces the well-known 'Home and Country', for which a separate subscription was required. In keeping with the WI's interest in protecting the environment the magazine will be printed on sustainable paper by printers who have recently won an environmental award. A free audio version will also available to members with impaired vision. Fay Mansell, NFWI Chair said:
"WI Life will enable every member to receive information first hand about what is happening within the organisation and will be able to maximise the opportunities that membership offers.
"The WI is modernising and looking to the future. Communicating with all our members is a vital way to ensure we all move forward and continue to attract new members to join our wonderful organisation."
WI Life will feature WI-focused articles including updates on current campaigns and training opportunities at Denman College. Importantly, with the advent of this new magazine comes the opportunity for members to have their say about what they'd like to read. Since the founding of Walton Manor there has been several new 'modern WI's' springing up across the country so here's your opportunity to influence WI Life to reflect that!