Charlton WI is a busy group of approximately 80 ladies with varying interests who meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm for approximately two hours in St Thomas’ Church, Charlton. We have a variety of thriving groups covering Art, Craft, Book Club, Lunch Club and a Walking Group who all meet regularly during the month. We also have a very enthusiastic core of ladies who regularly attend theatre shows in London, Southampton, Basingstoke and Andover where transport is often included in the trip. In the past year we have seen the King & I, Calendar Girls and Nine to Five plus Dick Whittington and several local performances at The Lights in Andover. We have enjoyed a Walking Netball term at our local school and a couple of Tai Chi taster sessions which were extremely popular. We have an annual summer outing in July and this year we are going to Portsmouth Dockyard. We like to have a winter outing in December, and this year’s is still to be arranged. There are also other opportunities that arise where neighbouring WIs invite us to attend their trips and events, such as Eltham Palace which we are looking forward to in August. We also like to attend Hampshire Federation WI events like the Spring and Autumn Council Meetings in Portsmouth and Basingstoke, and participate in the HCFWI (Hampshire County Federation WI) Quizzes, Skittles and Darts competitions. Being part of the Anton and Danebury Group of WIs, Charlton members also have the opportunity to attend twice yearly events at Weyhill Fairground where you will meet members of other WIs enjoying some exceptional speakers. Ad hoc events are added into the activities participated in by our members such as, additional local theatre trips, Speaker Selection days, an annual lunch and evening outings etc. These activities are in addition to all that the HCFWI has to offer.
You are welcome to attend 2 free pre-membership visits prior to deciding if you want to join Charlton WI. Please give prior notice of a visit to our WI Secretary.
Programme
11 June 2019
- Topic – The Wonderful World of Glass
- Speaker – Francis Burroughes
- Info. – Raffle
9 July 2019
- Topic – Summer Outing so no meeting
13 August 2019
- Topic – Everyone a Winner
- Speaker – Heather Wylde
- Info. – Raffle
10 September 2019
- Topic – Bee Keeping
- Speaker – Debbie Watts
18 October 2019
- Topic – Games Night & Nibbles
- Info. – Members choice
- Info. – Raffle
12 November 2019
- Topic – So Far So Good
- Speaker – Malcolm Wells
10 December 2019
- Topic – Unwrapping Christmas Carols
- Info. – Helen Astrid
- Info. – Raffle
14 January 2020
- Topic – Mindfullness:The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
- Info. – Tom Cleary
- Info. – Unwanted Gift Stall
11 February 2020
- Topic – Customs & Traditions of the City of London
- Info. – Mark Lewis
- Info. – Raffle
10 March 2020
- Topic – 40 Years Around the World
- Speaker – Ian Henderson
14 April 2020
- Topic – Are You Legally Prepared?
- Info. – Ann Orr
- Info. – Raffle
12 May 2020
- Topic – End of Year Birthday, Resolutions & Committee Voting
- Speaker – None