Suffolk East Federation of Women's Institutes

22 Orford Street, Ipswich, IP1 2NS

Telephone: 01473 251632


90th Anniversary Carol Concerts, held at the begining of December 2009

Our 90th Anniversary year culminated in two Federation Carol Concerts during which our specially formed 90 strong choir did us proud
by leading the audiences in Jerusalem and some favourite carols, which were interspersed with a varied selection of readings. A worthy end to our 90th year.

We hope that you have enjoyed the various events during which we have reflected on our past, celebrated our present
and now as our organisation strives to keep pace with the times we look forward with enthusiasm to our future.

Our Chaiman Jenny Wilkinson welcoming everyone
to the first of our 90th Anniversary Carol Concerts,
held at St Mary le Tower Church, Ipswich.


The Choir relaxing in the Choir stalls before
our St Mary Le Tower Carol Concert.


The Conductor and Choir waiting with an air of expectancy.

We set an ambitious target to form a choir
of 90 voices for the Anniversary Carol concerts.
Exceeding all expectations they finally numbered 95.


The Conductor with the Choir
at St Mary le Tower Church.


The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor David Goldsmith
with Jenny Wilkinson our Federation Chairman.


Members of our audience at Holy Trinity Church. Blythburgh


Looking down the Nave towards the Rood screen


Jenny with the choir at Holy Trinity Church.



Members of the choir waiting with anticipation and the expectation of



a memorable afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh

Our Readers at Blythburgh: Front row L to R Past Chairmen:
Pat Simmons, Linda Leigh, Pam George, Irene Ralph ,Helen Huish and behind Suzanne Stevens an Earl Soham member.



The 90th Anniversary Carol Concerts were
arranged by: the Combined Arts Sub-committee.
Our thanks go to them and everyone who took part
for making both concerts such joyous events.

The Organist was: Michael Nicholas.

The 90 strong Anniversary Choir was
Conducted by: Christopher Bishop,

The singers came from:
Beccles Morning WI Choir, the Bromeswell Singers,
Framlingham WI Choir, the Kesgrave Singers,
Peasenhall & Minsmere Choir
and Westerfield WI Choir.

One member of our choir shares
a milestone with Our Federation.

Trixie Brock, who belongs to
Beccles Morning WI, was 90
at the end of December.

Photo Gallery


Last revised 22nd January 2010