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1990s

This decade opened with the celebration of the WI's 75th anniversary, with the Queen attending the AGM. The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) held its first Triennial General Meeting at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.Lady Brunner and Anne Stamper
 

During the decade, the NFWI worked in partnership with a number of organisations to develop special programmes. In 1998 over 450 members met at the Royal Institution for a special presentation: Great Scientists of the Royal Institution. Sport was promoted by the Regional Sports Coordinators. National competitions such as the golf tournament and the 1997 Swimfit campaign encouraged an active and healthy membership.

1990
The WI's 75th anniversary was celebrated and the AGM was addressed by HM The Queen.

Choir Festival Final
The WI organised a joint choir festival with Natwest which took  place at St John's Smith Square. The NFWI became a charitable company limited by guarantee and moved its headquarters to Fulham.

An art exhibition took place at Rufford, Nottinghamshire and the WI ran a 'Citizen of the 90s' competition with Calor Gas. The Federation of Wales exhibition took place at the Welsh Folk Museum, St Fagans, Cardiff.

1991
The First Triennial General Meeting took place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Susan Stockley was elected  National Chairman.  Anne Ballard retired as General Secretary and Heather Mayall was appointed.

1992
Focus on Europe and Autumn at Denman festivals were held at Denman College. The NFWI/RLSS Life Support Project wins a gold award in the Royal Anniversary Challenge. The London Federation is disbanded.

1993
The Beech and Willow cottages were opened at Denman College by Lady Anglesey and Lady Brunner. The NFWI/NFU 'Caring in the Countryside' conference took place this year. The NFWI became a founder member of the Fair Trade Foundation.  

1994
Elizabeth Southey was elected National Chairman and 
Rhiannon Bevan became General Secretary. The 'Caring for Rural Carers' survey was published. There are now 8,496 WIs.

1995
Jana Osborne became General Secretary and the Denman Fanfare was performed at Denman College. Lyndsay Hacket Pain was elected World President of the ACWW. 

WI Country Markets Ltd legally separated from NFWI and the WI science network was launched at the British Association Festival of Science.

1996
Eileen Meadmore was elected National Chairman and the
first national annual meeting was held in Cardiff. The 'Best Foot Forward' campaign won a Health Alliance Award and the
NFWI carried out a survey on 'Women and Pensions'. The Local Agenda 21 course begins at Denman, supported by the Countryside Commission.

1997
Two new cottages opened at Denman College. Maple cottage was opened by Lyndsay Hacket Pain, World President of ACWW, and Oak cottage was opened by Anne Stamper, Education Adviser. The NFWI travelling tutors scheme received lottery funding and the NFWI launched a mathematics network.

1998
This year saw the Golden Jubilee of Denman College,  publication of the history of the college, 'Rooms off the Corridor', and a celebratory lunch for representatives of the federations. The NFWI project, 'Pathway to the 21st century: celebrating our communities', was launched.

1999
Helen Carey was elected National Chairman and the Changing Village survey was published. A 'Women in Farming' conference was held jointly with the National Farmers Union and an address was given by HRH The Princess Royal. Delegates at the Annual Meeting voiced concern about genetically modified food and the Women in Europe conference was addressed by Glenys Kinnock MEP.