Events

‘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 […]

SW19 WI AGM and 16th birthday

Christmas party and entertainment