National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women
NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group and online activities offer conversation, friendship and fun.
Our lively minded members are interested in everything and talk about anything!
Why join NWR?
Build new and lasting relationships
Engage in stimulating discussions
Come along to local and online meet ups and national events
More reasons to
The NWR Network
NWR operates a network of local groups for women across Great Britain.
316 active groups
And growingLocal Groups
Join a Local Group to connect with others in your community
Whilst all NWR groups meet regularly for discussions, conversation and activities – where, when, how frequently they meet and what they do varies.
Some have sub-groups and arrange outings and activities, others include these activities within their main programme.
Contact your Local Group to find out more.
National, regional and online events
Meet NWR members from across the country at one of our events. We have a variety of events taking place throughout the year including the online conference, NWR Walk, the ever-popular Telephone Treasure Trail, quizzes and day conferences.
The NWR National Conference is an annual event that brings together hundreds of NWR members from all over Great Britain. Our previous national conference keynote speakers have included television presenter, Valerie Singleton, Paralympic gold medallist, Sophie Wells and Chief Constable for Hampshire, Olivia Pinkey. Our 2022 conference in Newcastle welcomed a truly inspiring talk by Jo Moseley, author of the best-selling book, Stand up Paddleboarding in Great Britain.
Online Talks
NWR members can watch live online talks delivered by excellent speakers, covering a huge array of engaging, educational and thought-provoking topics.
Our talks have taken us back in time to the Tudors, investigated the Black Lives Matter movement and provided invaluable information about Cyber Crime and how best to protect ourselves. There is sure to be something for everyone!
Many of these talks are recorded and are uploaded to our website for members to access after the event has finished.
NWR Connect
NWR Connect is a quarterly digital bulletin and is available online to read or print. You can also listen to our audio version. It features news, articles and fiction contributions from members, staff and guest writers.
NWR members also receive a monthly newsletter and weekly news and events update.
Why I joined NWR
I was invited to a group meeting – and I was hooked – such a welcome from everyone. I enjoy the outings, quiz nights, local group meetings, meetings with other groups, and regional and national conferences.
Janet Lyons
Without NWR emails, Zoom and garden meetings my life would have been very lonely during lockdowns.
Sheila Warren
NWR saved my life. In a new town, with two small children, joining NWR was like having a new family. I am not sure what I would have done without NWR.
Latest news and updates
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NWR Big Read 2025
2024 Country Theme – The Caribbean
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Upcoming events
NWR Dance for Life with Janice Fraser – Wednesdays in December
4 Dec 2024
Join us on Wednesdays at 10am for Dance for Life, where you’ll experience the joy of dance and exercising to…
NWR The Bronte Family with Margaret Mills
7 Jan 2025
14:00 – 15:00PM on Tuesday 7 January – THIS TALK IS BEING RECORDED Father, mother, daughters and son – a…
NWR Talk: Home to Rome – a 2000 mile walk of kindness with Geraldine McFaul
14 Jan 2025
14:00 – 15:00pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 – THIS IS BEING RECORDED. In May 2023, Geraldine set out from her own…
NWR Dance for Life with Janice Fraser – Thursdays in January
9 Jan 2025
Join us on Thursdays at 10am for Dance for Life, where you’ll experience the joy of dance and exercising to…