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 – Meetings May to November 2025
Thursday 24th April
Reflexology talk / demonstration (on a willing participant).
Tuesday 6th May
What would your ideal / dream career have been? Share your secret (or not so secret) passions of your dream job. Perhaps your actual job was your dream one – if so, then what did you like about it.
Tuesday 27th May
AGM, followed by “What 3 words” Everyone think of a famous person and 3 words to describe, for us to guess
Wednesday 4th June
Watch Gareth Southgate deliver the Richard Dimbleby lecture on resilience and mental health followed by discussion
Monday 16th June
Murder mystery play reading
TBA w/c 30th June
Summer evening walk – details TBA
Thursday 17th July
“Refugees who have done good”. We all hear about the bad refugees but what about the success stories
Friday 1st August (lunchtime)
Barbecue and garden games (bring your food offerings in your favourite “Tupperware” if you still have one!)
Monday 11th August
Research an artist or painting
Thursday 28th August
Taste test – can you taste the difference between premium and “value” products.
Tuesday 9th September
NWR Theme – connections – games night. An evening of “Only Connect” just not as difficult as the BBC program!
Monday 22nd September
Speaker evening – a talk about embalming
Friday 27th September (morning)
A trip to the Wellcome Foundation to see free exhibition “Thirst: in search of fresh water” Meet up details nearer the time
Wednesday 8th October
Planning meeting for the next six monthly programme.
Tuesday 21st October
How do we save the planet. We may feel overwhelmed and helpless but what individual steps can we take to alleviate global warming. Are there any new scientific inventions that can help?
Thursday 6th November
NWR Theme – connections (staircases, steps, ladders)
Also suggested, a litter pick at Ruislip Lido. This will be added in as an extra, details to follow.
Evening meetings will start at 8pm unless otherwise stated.
Hosts will make contact with details in advance of each meeting.
