Northwood Area Women’s Club
A Multinational Organization for Women
Helping One Another
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Northwood Area Women’s Club A Multinational Organization for Women Helping One Another
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February 2010 NewsletterPresident’s Message Sadly this month we have said “Au Revoir” to Cindy
Torrens, our vice president who returns to the US at the end of this month.
During her time in the U.K Cindy has been an enthusiastic member of the club and
readily used her talents, time and energy to support the club in many different
ways. On behalf of all the membership we send a huge “Thank you” for her
support, contribution and friendship over the last 2 ½
years. We wish Cindy and her family every happiness and success in the next
phase of their lives. Christine Tyler President General Meeting: Thursday March 4th, 2010Beekeeping
Our March meeting will be filled with lots of useful information on Beekeeping. Please join us as Anthony Smith piques our interest on the secrets behind honey.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 9:30 am – 12:00 pm St. John’s Church Hall 6 Hallowell Road Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1DN
Hospitality: Providing members to be notified by our hospitality chairman, Sally Coop
Upcoming Meetings
April 1st, 2009 – Corn Dollies with Pat Grisdale May 6th, 2009 – Annual business meeting, vote on 2010-2011 board & charity June 3rd, 2009 – End of year Social Luncheon
Out and About
Backstage tour Of The Royal Opera House Tuesday 20th April 2010 at 1230 Coordinator – Christine Tyler
Cost is £9, due upon sign-up
This is an opportunity to see an exciting overview of this stunning building, historic front of house and the elegant Paul Hamlyn Hall. You also will gain an insight into the colourful history of the theatre, the state of the art technology and aspects of current opera and ballet productions.
An Evening of Unique Entertainment at the Magic Circle - the house of a thousand secrets Coordinator – Sally Coop Tuesday 8th June 2010 at 1930
We have 9 spaces remaining. Full payment is due at the March meeting.
Following the success of our magical January General Meeting we have decided to organise an evening outing to the Magic Circle, Euston. This event is open to all members and their partners. We have reserved 30 tickets for Tuesday 8 June at 1930. The tickets cost £35 each which includes a welcome drink, approximately 3 hours of entertainment and a light supper. The signup sheet will be available at the March meeting. So don't be disappointed, please sign up and pay early.
Chelsea Physic Garden 1st July 2010 at 1200 (noon) Coordinator – Christine Tyler
This tour is strictly limited to 20 places. Book early to secure your place. Price is £10.00 payable on booking.
Founded in 1673 and hidden behind high walls next to the river Thames this is the oldest surviving botanical garden in London. For centuries, this magical garden was closed to the public but you are now able to visit this unique living museum. An expert guide will reveal the extraordinary history of the garden and hiighlights include Britain’s first Garden of World Medicine and Europe’s oldest rock garden.
Reveley Loge and Gardens, Bushey 6th July 2010 at 1400 Coordinator – Christine Tyler
Price is £4.50 payable on booking. Visit to hear a brief history of the house and some of its occupants. Followed by a tour of the house and weather permitting a tour of the extensive garden. The afternoon ends with tea and biscuits in the elegant drawing room. The whole event lasts for approximately 2 hours. Fundraising for Our Charity, The Peace Hospice Jacquie Davies
Ladies it is that time of year. We will need to decide on a new charity for the 2010-2011 season and if anyone has a particular cause that is close to their heart then please would they bring info to the next meeting to give to me. Thank you JacquieUpcoming Peace Hospice Events (http://www.peacehospice.co.uk/event.asp)
Messages from the Board
Ladies, please, start thinking about next season and how you would like to contribute to the club. Is it time for you to step forward & join the board? Several positions will be coming available and we need you to help continue to make this club a success.
The 2009/2010 Board Members
The board can be contacted via the following: E-mail: info@northwoodareawomensclub.co.uk
Mailing Address: NAWC P.O. Box 46 Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1XN Website Address: http://www.northwoodareawomensclub.co.uk Membership Helena Doey
Interest Groups Jennifer Williams The Interest Groups give our members the chance to meet on a regular basis to pursue interests covering a wide variety. Want to join and share the fun? Please contact the leaders and start now – we will be pleased to see you. Art Appreciation Julie Shelton
Please see the website for the full programme for 2010.
Tuesday 23rd February at 11.00am St Lawrence’s Church, Little Stanmore - a beautiful little gem Cost £4.00 A guided visit to this unique Continental Baroque style Church, decorated with paintings attributed to Louis Laguerre and Antonio Bellucci with wonderful original wood work by Grinling Gibbons. George Fredric Handel was employed as the composer in residence in 1717. An original medieval stone built tower (c. 1360) still exists. Contact: Christine Tyler
Friday 26 March We are going to Freud's House and, time and energy permitting, the Hampstead Museum. More information in the next newsletter but please note the date now if you would like to come along.Book Club Alicia Slook (2nd Wednesday Daytime Session Leader)
Evening Book Club Melissa Fabio (4th Wednesday Evening Session Leader) Bunco Margaret Daniels International Cooking for Couples Vanessa Harker
Email me to sign up for a date! Dinner Party Dates 6 & 13 March 8 & 15 MayKnitting Mary Vaughan The knitting group meetings have been moved, by popular choice, to the third Thursday of each month with the time remaining at 7.30pm. The next meeting will be on Thursday March 18th at Sally Coop’s house. Refreshments will be provided. Her details can be found in the NAWC directory (as mine are.) We are happy for new members to join us whether experienced knitters or beginners. At present everyone is working on their own piece of knitting but I would be happy to organise a project if that was wanted. Please let Sally or me know if you will be attending the next meeting. Ladies Who Lunch Carol Prager
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Our next culinary adventure will take us to Northern India, for elegant, stylish Punjabi cuisine.
Indus, The Indian Room in Hatch End, has offered to extend their introductory special price Thali menu just for our delight. A three course lunch with a range of vegetarian options is £6.25, or £6.95 for chicken or lamb options, or £7.95 for seafood options.
The restaurant itself is modern and elegant, and the food should live up to this high standard. I haven’t eaten there myself, but I did experience the knowledge and friendliness of the staff, which must come from being proud of what they offer.
Our reservations are for Tuesday the 9th of March, at 12:30. There is a free parking lot just behind the restaurant which empties of its nursery school mothers around noon, so there should be plenty of spaces by the time we get there. I’ll give you directions and suggestions of other places to park.
I’ll have a signup sheet at our March meeting. I am sure there will be a lot of you who want to take advantage of this exceptional offer.
Please let me know if you want to come, as I have to let them know how many we will be. See you soon!
INDUS, THE INDIAN ROOM 308 Uxbridge Road Hatch End, Pinner, Middx HA5 4HR Tel: 020 8421 5355 www.indus-hatch.comQuilting Bernadette Hynes Screen & Stage Seeking Coordinator
Sunday 14 March at 3pm and 7pm Kol Chai Hatch End Jewish Community is delighted to present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Saturday 13th March at 7.30pm At the James Theatre, Watford Grammar School for Boys! Adults £12.50; Concessions £9.00! Prices include ticket and programme Please phone/e-mail Bernadette Debnath for Ticket application form Concessions: aged 18 or under; students; aged 65 or over
Tuesday 20th April at 12.30pm Backstage tour Of The Royal Opera house 1 1/2 hours Cost £9.00 An opportunity to see an exciting overview of this stunning building, historic front of house and the elegant Paul Hamlyn Hall. You also will gain an insight into the colourful history of the theatre, the state of the art technology and aspects of current opera and ballet productions. Contact: Christine TylerWalkers and Ramblers Sally Coop
For all our walks we try to fit into school hours. The walk is usually about 2 hours before we reach our destination at lunch time. You then have the option to join us for lunch or if you have to rush off, that is fine also.
Thursday 25th February Climbing Big Ben.
Thursday 11th March Thursday 25th March Details of the walks will be emailed closer to the dates to all members. For further information contact Sally Coop. Announcements
The time has actually come for me to return to America the end of February. I am unable to be at the February general meeting as we will be traveling (once again) but hopefully will see many of you at February's events. We have had such wonderful opportunities to see many exciting places that likely would never have occurred if we were not living here in the UK. I leave with mixed emotions. Of course I am anxious to be back closer to my children, family and friends. But I have made so many new friends here through the NAWC that I will miss seeing; I could easily be happy living here for another year.
The NAWC has made my transition to living in the UK an easy one. Since I am not affiliated with the military I really had no way of meeting people. I attended my first NAWC about 3 days after arriving here as previous expat Kodak wives had told me about the club and I was in contact by post even before moving. I remember being warmly welcomed by Board members Lorraine Harker, Elizabeth, Alice and Sally. That was in December and in April I agreed to become Vice President. This also helped me become closer to a smaller group of women by meeting and working with them more intimately. I hope that each of you will consider taking part in the organization of the club as Board members or Interest Group chairwomen. The club cannot exist without new ideas and new leadership each year. It truly is YOUR club and the benefits of taking part are immeasurable for the minimal work required.
In conclusion, NAWC was a lifeline for meeting friends and enjoying wonderful social activities with other people rather than on my own. I so appreciate the kindness each of you has shown to me during my 2+ years here and do hope that you will keep in contact with me via email. I will be sure to let you know when my book, I Gave You Each Other: A Journey of Faith and Inspiration, is published. Fondly, Cindy Tornes
Newsletter Editor: Jennifer Williams info@northwoodareawomensclub.co.uk
March 2010 CalendarNote: A more in-depth calendar is provided on this site. Please click on "March 2010 Calendar" above.
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