We are a very friendly active group of 18 and meet mainly in members’ homes, but there is no obligation to host, especially if you are new to the group. Meetings generally involve researching a topic or discussion, with the occasional speaker. We also have other events such as evening walks, pub quizzes, meals out, theatre trips etc. Our evening meetings are on varied weekdays (but not Fridays), start promptly at 8.00pm and finish around 10.00 – 10.30pm. We also have a couple of daytime meetings/trips per programme.
We have two programmes per year, running from April – October and October – April. (Scroll down to see our latest programme). Two members plan each programme, with the volunteers for the next programme established at each planning meeting (new members are not expected to be involved until they feel ready). But most of us chip in with suggestions and offers to host/organize etc. We also have an active book-group. Scroll down to see our latest programme.
New members are very welcome and we’d love to hear from you. Contact via the form below and we’ll get back to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Ruislip NWR Programme Nov 25 – May 26
| Date | Meeting |
| Thurs 13th Nov 25 7.30pm start | Telephone Treasure Trail 7.30pm start Details to follow when we receive the first clue from NWR office |
| Wed 26th Nov 25 | The Sea Research evening 8pm Research any topic of your choice relating to the sea |
| Wed 10th Dec 25 7.00pm start | Christmas Party 7.00pm start Our usual pre Christmas gathering starting with food and ending with games – what’s not to like!! |
| Mon 22nd Dec 25 10 – 12 am | Coffee and Games 10 – 12 am A relaxing morning for those who have finished their Christmas shopping and wrapping |
| Mon 5th Jan 26 | Shoes Research evening 8pm Favourite shoes or designers, or any other shoe related topic or stories |
| Week Beginning 19th Jan 26 TBA | New Year Meal We will be in touch to coordinate our New Year meal |
| Tue 3rd Feb 26 | Iceland Research evening 8pm Iceland is the NWR Country for the year. In this meeting we will look at the geography, geological features found in Iceland and related environmental issues. |
| Wed 18th Feb 26 | The Librarians A BBC Storyville recording and discussion 8pm In an era of escalating censorship, librarians have found themselves on the front line of America’s culture wars. This film follows the dispute between librarians with a deep academic tradition of access to knowledge and campaigning groups who seek to ban books that they find objectionable. |
| Fri 6th March 26 Daytime visit | Visit to Kenwood House Art Gallery Daytime visit We will be in touch to coordinate this visit |
| Thur 19th March 26 | Craft Evening 8pm A member has very kindly agreed to share her creative skills with us again |
| Tues 31st March 26 | The History behind Place Names Research evening 8pm What’s behind the name of your favourite places? |
| Mon 13th April 26 Eastcote Methodist Church | Talk Women in Art Eastcote Methodist Church 8pm A talk by Joan Greenway. £5 entry This talk will be open to guests |
| Wed 29th April 26 | Planning Meeting 8pm Our next planners will discuss ideas for the next plan |
| Thur 14th May 26 | AGM – and Tupperware! 8pm Please bring your favourite Tupperware items (even better if they’re full of nibbles!!) and your memories of ‘Tupperware Parties’ – do you miss them? |
| Tue 26th May 26 | The letter R Research evening 8pm The NWR topic this year is ‘The Ripple Effect’. We opted instead for researching something beginning with the letter R – bonus points to anyone who can incorporate the word Ripple in their research! |
Evening meetings will start at 8pm unless otherwise stated.
Hosts will make contact with details in advance of each meeting.
