Charlton WI is a busy group of approximately 70 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. We have an annual summer outing each year and we are going to the Weald & Downland Museum this year (2020). We like to have a winter outing in December, and this year’s is 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 last 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
9 June 2020
- Topic – The Army in the Air – MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
- Speaker – Daniel Ball
14 July 2020
- Topic – Everyone a Winner – MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
- Speaker – Heather Wylde
- Info. – Raffle
11 August 2020
- Topic – Summer Outing to Weald & Downland Museum (no meeting)
8 September 2020
- Topic – My Passion for Dance
- Speaker – Bronda Dossett
13 October 2020
- Topic – Hampshire Firefighters
- Info. – Rob Cable
- Info. – Raffle
10 November 2020
- Topic – Bespoke Canape Demonstration
- Speaker – Debbie Towlson
8 December 2020
- Topic – Xmas Party with music and games
- Speaker – No speaker
- Info. – Raffle
12 January 2021
- Topic – Our Eyes as we Age
- Info. – Debbie Watts
- Info. – Unwanted Gift Stall
9 February 2021
- Topic – Journey to the Invictus Games
- Info. – Cornelia Oosthuzien
- Info. – Raffle
9 March 2021
- Topic – Pop on the Box (a pop quiz)
- Speaker – Ian Henderson
13 April 2021
- Topic – Lucy Houston : the Lady Who Saved a Nation
- Info. – Colin van Geffen
- Info. – Raffle
11 May 2021
- Topic – End of Year Birthday, Resolutions & Committee Voting
- Speaker – None