Farm Women's Club
For women in farming and rural communities
Welcome to Farm Women's Club (FWC) a FREE online community bringing together women who live or work in the countryside,
or simply have a love of rural life.
Founded in 1948, Farm Women's Club has been connecting women for over 75 years, and our community is still thriving today.
Although our links with Farmers Weekly ended in 2008, our friendly network of county groups continues. We hold regular meetings and events across the country, so there's a chance you'll find something happening near you. Whether you enjoy meeting face-to-face or keeping in touch online, we're committed to helping existing and new members build lasting friendships.
You'll find all the latest news, photos and information about our events and weekends away right here on our website.
Membership of the national Farm Women's Club is completely FREE. Some county clubs may ask for a small annual subscription or meeting fee, while regional and national events are charged at cost. The Club is proudly run by a dedicated team of volunteers.
We'd love to welcome you to our community!
ABOUT US
Farm Women's Club (FWC) is a community for women with a connection to rural life.
Since 1948, FWC has been bringing women together through local clubs, regional events and national gatherings. In 2008 the members took the management of the club 'in house'. It is now run nationally, regionally and locally by volunteers.
You will still find friendship, support and opportunities to connect and become part of our thriving rural community.
OUR HISTORY
In Farmers Weekly dated 4th January 1948 the concept of a Club for Farm Women was launched.
Sitting alongside, and not conflicting with, other women’s organisations, the club was an experiment, endorsed by women from the farming community with the intention of keeping people who were living fairly isolated lives in contact with each other.
Since then hundreds of women have been meeting regularly across the country to share new experiences, visit new places, learn new things usually over a cup of coffee and, most importantly, to chat.
OUR EVENTS
Getting together with likeminded people has always been at the heart of Farm Women's Club.
Over the years, we've enjoyed everything from day trips and social gatherings to weekends away and even visits overseas. Since becoming a member-led organisation almost 20 years ago, we're proud that our traditional annual events have continued to thrive, including our February City Weekend, October Walking Weekend, Five Counties Lunch and occasionally neighbouring clubs meeting to enjoy a shared event.
- SUE,
SOMERSET
"Farm Women's Club is such a good way to make new friends in a new area. I was already a member in Sussex and we then moved to Somerset where I was able to join a local Club."
- MARGARET & MANDY,
BERKSHIRE
"It's great that we have the website and can meet up on Zoom every month which helps members to keep in touch who don`t have a club nearby or can`t travel."
- DIANA,
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
"Good to receive the Newsletter. Keep smiling and keep the hands of friendship going