Board of Trustees

Shropshire born and bred and very proud of it! I have been a member of Harmer Hill & District WI for 40 years. A retired teacher. I was introduced to WI by my wonderful Mother in law, herself a founding member with her two Aunts in 1955.

Not Shropshire born.  I spent my working life as a nurse in the NHS, Military and other sectors in many different places. 

I am married with two children and two grandchildren.

I grew up in Pontesbury, before moving to London where I met my husband. We lived in Suffolk for many years, before relocating back to Shropshire in 1992 having spent 50 years working in a financial environment, and for the last 40 years in finance in independent schools, before retiring in 2019.

My Grandmother and Aunt were members of Prees WI but it wasn’t until I was married that I joined Cressage WI so that I could get to know people. I did lapse when we moved from the village but after a few years rejoined.

I joined Bicton and Oxon WI before I even moved into the village in December 2015 as so keen and soon joined our committee and became treasurer. It wasn't long before I attended my first SFWI trips and events where I loved meeting many more members.

I feel that I have grown up with the WI as my mother was a member for many years before me! I am currently president at Sundorne WI, and thoroughly enjoy it, especially learning new things and the friendships I have formed.

My name is June Turner and I have been on the board of Trustees for four years.

The role of trustee has shown me just how much goes on ‘behind the scenes’; not only making sure that everything we do complies with the Charity Laws, but the responsibilities of each one us to keep the Federation going for the benefit of members. 

Since joining Frankwell little Boro' in 2009 after a move from Berkshire, I have made so many good friends and been able to explore beautiful Shropshire.  I am  kept busy by involvement  in Amateur Dramatics and Musical theatre, plus still working. Meeting up at WI or going on a organised trip is a great way to relax.