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NWR
Lively-minded Women
( From NWR UK Website )
2015
IN THIS ISSUE
National Women ’ s Register is an International Organisation of women ’ s discussion groups with members in Great Britain , Europe , Africa and Australia . Each group provides its members with opportunities to participate in stimulating discussions on a wide range of topics from the serious to lighthearted and non-domestic points of view .
The aims are to focus on a nominated subject through personal research and communal activities so that a better understanding and intimate knowledge can be gained and shared . Speakers who are experts in their particular field of endeavour are also invited to attend and address the meetings .
The regular meetings give members opportunities to share their ideas , concepts and opinions in an atmosphere of friendship in a non-threatening environment to stimulate self-image , self-esteem and confidence .
The Foundation Group was formed in Britain in 1960 under the name of “ National Housewives Register ”. It readily flourished and was later renamed “ National Women ’ s Register ”. It was brought here in 1975 as National Housewives ’ Register and a number of informal groups were started in Australia .
Then , in 1981 , “ Women in Touch ” ( Australia ) was officially founded . It continued to prosper until 1992 when the organisation changed its name to “ National Women ’ s Register ” ( NWR ). This brought the Australian membership in line with the international organisation of NWR .
Today , members in many countries worldwide continue to foster “ A Meeting Point for Lively Minded Women ” of all nationalities in their search for knowledge and a better understanding of the joys and richness that can improve their lives .
What ’ s all the talk about ?
NWR groups have had an interesting year discussing some very interesting and thought - provoking issues . A few members entered the UK Short Story Competition : Freedom Read on !
Glimpses of events … past & present Twinning Groups … Conferences , here and in the UK , giving the women across the miles lots of food for thought . It ’ s so good to share time together !
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