Fran Waudby

Fran moved to East Yorkshire in 2019 and became an active member of Gilberdyke WI, where she now serves on the committee.

In 2020, Fran took on the role of Climate Ambassador, driven by her passion for protecting the environment. She soon joined the Public Affairs Committee, where she channels her enthusiasm for WI campaigns, encouraging members to come together, exchange ideas, and engage with the issues that matter most to them and their communities. Fran has actively taken part in the ‘see the signs’ Ovarian Cancer awareness campaign and has shared her personal experience on The WI blog https://www.thewi.org.uk/media-centre/blog/blog-listing/2022/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month

Before settling in Yorkshire, Fran spent 20 years working in Human Resources. Today, she runs a small business, pursues her love for crafting and craftivism... and also has two Labradors.