The members of Broughshane Women’s Institute meet in the Community Centre, Knockan Road, at 8:00pm on the second Monday of each month from September to May.

We have approximately 70 on the roll at present and we belong to the Slemish area, which comprises of 9 Institutes. The membership fee is £13 at present.

We have varied activities at each monthly meeting, e.g., reflexology, gardening, cookery, and talks on antiques, jewellery and travel.

We also hold a craft class on each Monday evening, excluding the 2nd Monday, when tutors take classes in sewing, patchwork, blackwork, card-making, glass painting, calligraphy and painting (any medium). These are held in Houston’s Mill. On Thursday evening there is a floral art class.

The Women’s Institute also hold drama festivals, speech festivals, choir festivals, bowling competitions, and golf competitions, as well as the festival of food and flowers. We have a lovely magazine called The Ulster Countrywomen, which is available from headquarters and keeps everyone up-to-date with Federation and Institute news. Members from the Various Institutes are welcome to contribute items to be published.

We welcome new members and it is an ideal organisation to join to make new friends.
If you would like further information contact :-
Houston’s Mill on 026 25862777.