Our Programme for 2011 - 2012


14 April 2011
"Shakers or Quakers" - John Ericson gives a fascinating talk on Shakers' beliefs, architecture and artefacts.

19 May 2011
"Hairspray" - Mark Creed, resident of East Hendred andTechnical Director of Philosophy Hairdressing talks on all aspects of hair issues, including colouring, styling etc. 

16 June 2011
"Tip Toe Through The Tulips" - Wantage Flower Club demonstrate their skills at flower arranging. 

21 July 2011
"A Bicycle Made for Two" - Ann Lattimore recounts with great humour her cycling adventures for charity.

18 August 2011
"Party, Party, Party" - it's our 90th birthday this year.

15 September 2011
"Anything to Declare" - Malcolm Nelson, a retired HM Customs Officer has 40 years experience catching smugglers entering the UK.

21 October 2011
"I Want To Tell You A Story" - Alex Stanbrook wears many hats and talks on a wide variety of subjects with great wit and humour.  A highly entertaining evening.    

17 November 2011
"Can You tell What It Is Yet?" - John Pumphrey gives an interesting look at art.

15 December 2011
"Wassailing" Jennifer Sarton at Hendred Manor House - a traditional Christmas feast in Tudor times, hear how food was prepared and how local ingredients was the only source to use. 

12 January 2012
"We'll All Need To Toe The Line" - Party and Line Dancing demonstrated by Keeley Middleditch.

16 February 2012
"Understanding Post Traumatic Stress" - Rev. Frank Parkinson, a retired clergyman relates his many dealings with soldiers and their families.

15 March 2012
"There's a Plaice For Us" - Annual General Meeting plus a fish and chips supper.

Other Events

11 January, Wednesday, 10.30 am
Coffee outing to Savages, Blewbury
23 February, Thursday,10.30 am
Coffee outing to Madisons Tea Rooms, Wantage

Outings

25 May 2011
Croquet Taster Day at Wantage - Spend the morning at Wantage Croquet Club and try your hand at croquet.  Refreshments provided.

15 June 2011
Blenheim Palace - 90th Birthday Celebration - Afternoon Tea in the Indian Room.

23 June 2011
Walk - Larkrise to Candleford.

13 July 2011
Highclere Castle Tour.

27 September 2011
Walk at Minster Lovell led by Minster Lovell WI followed by lunch.

14 October 2011
Tour of Ashmolean Museum.