Women's Institute celebrates 100 years of existence

As well-known for campaigning as much as cake-making these days, the Women's Institute is celebrating its centenary.

Wednesday marks 100 years since the first meeting took place, aiming to encourage women to help with food supplies during the First World War.

Now with more than 200,000 members, Jayne McCubbin has been to meet some of those who were behind a particularly well known campaign.

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