Events

Meet us to share craft projects at the Dog & Fox pub in the village starting at 7.30pm. This groupmeets monthly and is for members only. Enquire at knitknotclub@sw19wi.co.uk if you are interested to join.

We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the Curzon cinema in Wimbledon and watch a late afternoon/early evening performance of the chosen film. Members only. If you are interested then contact filmclub@sw19wi.co.uk

This group meets up on the second Thursday of the month at a member’s home. Contact sewingclub@sw19wi.co.uk if you are interested to join. Members only.

Adrian and Jane Smith A Musician’s Life As musicians Adrian and Jane have worked in most concert halls, cathedrals, arenas, stately homes and recording studios in the country. They have travelled widely with orchestras and pop groups, and have encountered many famous people on the way.

Meet us to share craft projects at the Dog & Fox pub in the village starting at 7.30pm. This groupmeets monthly and is for members only. Enquire at knitknotclub@sw19wi.co.uk if you are interested to join.

‘Burlesque, me and the WI’ From empty nest to great success, the story of one woman’s journey to bring together two things that were worlds apart. Lindsey Barrell shares her amazing life story.

‘A Brief History of Truth: from Socrates to Trump’ What, if anything is truth? How do we know what and what not to believe? This question is as old as civilisation and there’s been plenty written about it. This talk by Blay Whitby will provide a non-technical and entertaining introduction to one of the central […]

Fashion and History Why was Napoleon responsible for the little black dress? How did Rasputin give a boost to the French fashion industry? And why did British agents carry out one of the biggest diamond heists in history. This 45-minute talk by Sebastian Phillips explores some of the connections between history and the world of […]

‘Fraud: Think you’re immune?’ Roger Tristram looks at the extent of personal fraud, how it’s been increasing in recent years, the many different and sophisticated types of fraud, and what we should ALL do to protect ourselves.

British women in aviation Guy Bartlett explores the lives and stories of some aviation pioneers, women such as the first fast-jet pilot in the RAF, the only female captain of Concorde and, more recently, the youngest female pilot to fly around the world. An inspirational talk, highlighting the bravery and skill of British women through […]