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We're Finchley Women's Institute - we meet on the 2nd Wednesday every month - Stephens House 17 East End Rd N3 3QE
https://wifinchley.wixsite.com/finchley

We're a diverse group of women who meet up once a month to hear speakers, learn something new or just have a natter with friends. We set up this group for women in Finchley and the surrounding area with the ethos of making it accessible to all local women without exception. The group brings together women from all walks of life who are all looking to enhance their already full lives with something focused on them and their need to develop their own minds.

10/08/2026

It's early days yet, our first attempt to attach the poppies to the camouflage net. If you can knit or crochet get involved in this community installation
Thanks to all the groups and individual who have signed up: Arts Depot Knitting Group, Finchley Reform Synagogue Meet and Make, St Mary's Church Hendon, Community Focus Friary Park, Nanak Darbar Ladies Society, Muswell Hill Knitters to mention but a few.

27/07/2026

This month we read The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins. It was well written, full of atmosphere, and the mystery unfolded at just the right pace to keep us hooked. None of us particularly liked the characters—they were mostly difficult, flawed and not especially likeable—but somehow that suited the story and added to its dark, unsettling feel. It sparked an interesting discussion, and despite not warming to the cast, we all thought it was a good read.
Our thanks as always to Mary our host who made a delicious lemon tart.
Our book next month is A Summer Book by Tove Jansson.

17/07/2026

This month our Craft Group created a variety of designs in acrylic paints on wooden bangles - it’s fascinating how we all start out with the same materials yet produce different designs. We’re taking a break in August, back in September.

12/07/2026

Our walk this month was from Warren St tube, with a leisurely walk round Regent's Pk with a stop off at the new Queen Elizabeth garden and onto Primrose Hill. It was interesting to see how the planting was carefully chosen for our changing climate. We also loved the bat and swift boxes and beautiful metal work representing the emblems of the UK. Can't wait to return to this garden and see how the planting matures.

11/07/2026

Summertime and the cooking should be easy. WI cooks this month was a bring your own dish. A wonderful selection from homemade hummus to salmon blinis. Thanks to Linda for hosting.

09/07/2026

Our July meeting combined creativity with a fascinating insight into the world of Wimbledon. We enjoyed painting beautiful watercolour poppies under expert guidance, with everyone producing their own unique interpretation.

Following the painting session, Pauline Eyre gave a most interesting talk about her experiences as a line judge at the Wimbledon Championships. She shared behind-the-scenes stories, explained the role of line judges, and answered questions, giving us a real glimpse into one of the world’s most famous tennis tournaments.
It was an enjoyable and informative evening.
For more information on Finchley WI see our website
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03/07/2026

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02/07/2026

Grateful to be invited to a private viewing of Community Focus Inclusive Arts' Summer Exhibition at Arts Depot, N12. The talent and diversity of work from these artists was impressive. The Royal Academy have selected a work by Laurent Barsotti's from his London bus series to include in their Summer Exhibition. This is a charity we are supporting from our fundraising this year. The exhibition is on till 24th July.

28/06/2026

This month we read,' The List of Suspicious Things' by Jennie Godfrey. Told through the eyes of a 12 year old child, Miv, living in mill town in Yorkshire in the late 1970s. At a time where the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper is never far from anyone's thoughts, Miv sets out to find the serial killer by making a list of things she considers suspicious to investigate with friend Sharon.
The story deals with many themes, friendship, the casual and extreme racism towards newer immigrants, mental illness, child abuse, domestic violence to name some. Initially we thought it seemed a lot but casting our minds back to our own childhood, it sounded about right for a time where all these issues existed but were often concealed for the sake of appearances.
We all enjoyed this book and thought it commendable for a first novel. Thanks to Mary who hosted us with cool drinks and trifle on a very warm evening.
Next month we read ' The Blue Hour' by Paula Hawkins.

25/06/2026

We will be having a go at watercolour painting with a summery theme at our 8th July meeting led by our own talented Alison and Linda. Later in the evening we will be joined by stand-up comedian Pauline Eyre who will share her timely reflections on being a line judge at Wimbledon.

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London

Opening Hours

8pm - 10pm

Telephone

+442083434563

Website

https://wifinchley.wixsite.com/finchley

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