OUR CLUBS

We meet on the last Thursday evening of each month, on Zoom, to discuss that month’s book. Everyone has an opportunity to suggest a book, which results in us reading a wide variety of fact and fiction. The Club’s views on the latest book and a list of forthcoming reads are included in each month’s newsletter.

Email us at [email protected] to be sent details of what we are currently reading and to receive regular updates.

We are very keen to start up a Walking Club and are looking for members who might be interested in suggesting and leading walks. In the past we have been to places where there’s lots to see including the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park for a guided walk with a Richmond Park gardener. If you are interested please contact us on [email protected]

This is not as posh as it sounds, we’ll happily try out all sorts of drinks – a visit to Sipsmiths Gin Distillery was such a success and which started us on a voyage of discovery which has included a Italian meal where dishes where coupled with the interesting wines, cocktail evenings and many gin and wine tastings, all washed down with nibbles and lots of chat. Tastings usually take place a couple of times a year.

See our Events calendar for what is coming up and please contact [email protected] for more information.

Over the years we have done some amazing work including contributing over 1000 knitted hats to the Innocent Big Knit which works in partnership with Age UK. During the pandemic Barnes WI members made scrubs, laundry bags, hats and face masks in huge numbers. We have also created a Remembrance wreath of knitted and crocheted poppies for the annual service of Remembrance at St Mary’s Church every November. As you can  see we are up for any challenge, so if you know of a project that might benefit from our input or would like to join us please get in touch on [email protected]