Dorking Hens WI

03/06/2026

In our meeting on June 11th we will be welcoming the “Four Effect Quartet”. They will be captivating us with delightful four part a capella harmony in barbershop style, encouraging audience participation. Look forward to a fun evening!

The meeting will be &Black In Dorking and we will meet at 7.30pm.
Those who are interested in joining the Dorking Hens or want to come and meet
our group will be made very welcome.

15/05/2026

A super evening listening to our guest speaker Jane Muddle talking about the story behind the bags and hats of Madagascar. We learnt a lot about the island and people. The display of hats and bags was amazing and the quality first class. Needless to say, many were purchased at the end of the evening.

11/05/2026

Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, 14th May, at 7.30pm at Burgundy and Black. Our speaker will be “The Story Behind the Bags and Hats from Madagascar” with Jane Muddle and there will be the opportunity to browse and buy some examples as well as our usual raffle and book table.
We look forward to seeing members and any visitors interested in joining our group.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Money raised for the Air Ambulance at our quiz night.

22/04/2026

Dorking Hens WI organised a successful Quiz Night at Java Cafe, raising an impressive £944 for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance charity. Thanks to Java Cafe for hosting us, Simon for his excellent quiz questions and generally keeping us in order, the local businesses and members who donated to our brilliant raffle and members of Dorking Larks WI who supported us and achieved the well deserved win. We are delighted to have raised a substantial sum for the Air Ambulance while having such a fun and sociable evening!

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21/04/2026

This is a reminder to those Hens who will be joining us tonight for our fundraising Quiz (in support of the KSS Air Ambulance). Doors open at Java at 6.00pm. Please come and buy a drink from the bar before the Quiz starts at 6.30pm. Food will be served between 7.30pm - 8.30pm and there will be time to purchase delicious ice-creams and sundaes!
The Committee look forward to seeing you.

11/03/2026

This Thursday, the 12th of March, our Speaker is Susan Purcell. She will speak to us about ‘The UPS and Downs of Crosswords’. It will be a light hearted look at crosswords including anecdotes and tips of the trade.
The meeting is at Burgundy and Black and starts at 7.30. All very welcome.

04/02/2026

Out and about this month. A lovely snowdrop walk and finding out about some of the history of Milton Street in Westcott. We also had a delicious lunch at a members lovely home.
Our next meeting is on the 12th of February at Burgundy & Black, 7.15 for a 7.30 start. We have a speaker giving us a glimpse of Britain in 1926, the year Queen Elizabeth was born. Come and see if you would like to join our group.

13/01/2026

A great evening which included a very interesting talk about the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane. Peter Allan had everyone mesmerised by stories about the theatre and its stars. Matt looked after us, as usual with drinks and his hospitality at Burgundy & Black.