Tuesday 3 September | Olympic games: Let’s recall the highlights – sports, venues, struggles, and euphoria. Do women really have equality? What are the legacies? What is the future for the games? |
Wednesday 18 September | ‘Just one thing’– Dr Mike Moseley was someone who challenged us to improve our health and lives by making small changes. What suggestions have you found most helpful from his programmes? What would be your top tip for a better life? |
Tuesday 1 October | Juries: Only 35% of the population are likely to be called to serve on a jury with fewer being chosen. What goes on in a jury room where 12 people are subjected to their own societal biases? Have you been on a jury or involved with one. What are your thoughts, opinions and experiences? Is there a better way forward? |
Wednesday 16 October | NWR theme for 2024 ‘Courage dear heart’ from Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis. Exploring the meanings of courage, with quotes and examples of women of exceptional courage in travel, business, speaking out for others, starting initiatives etc. Day to day courage shown by women. |
Tuesday 29 October | A special Halloween subject Witches: a look at their place in history, culture and literature including their role in feminist history. |
Tuesday 12 November | Telephone Treasure Trail. A national NWR quiz competing against other groups. |
Wednesday 27 November | Place Names: Have you wondered what’s really in a name? Have some baffled you or just made you laugh loudly? Bring examples of your favourites, their origin and meaning. |
Tuesday 10 December | ‘Christmas is a coming’ – Join us for mince pies, Lebkuchen, Stollen and mulled wine as we look forward to Christmas. Further information will become available nearer the time. |
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