We plan to offer a blend of educational and fun activities plus trips and outings, with a chance to build skills, make new friends, contribute to the community and have some laughs along the way. We have around 40 not just from Chalgrave but from Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hockcliffe and Flitwick too. We have enjoyed a variety of talks and workshops and some great outings. We meet on the second
Tuesday of the Month at 8pm at Chalgrave Memorial Hall, Tebworth, Beds LU7 9QQ. Over the past year we have had talks from someone who rescues hedgehogs, an auctioneer who has spent 30 years working in the Woburn Auction Rooms with Charlie Ross from Bargain Hunt. A former policeman who told us about the case of the MI6 worker found dead in a locked suitcase in his apartment. An expert on the World War II History of Bletchley Park and a Volunteer River Warden Safeguarding our rivers
We've heard the story of how codes and quilts helped slaves to flee to safety in Canada. The tale of a Battle of Britain pilot Squadron Leader based on his diaries. We've had a second go at Indoor Kurling, had our annual pub walk, attended the Toddington Scout Ball, a Christmas party at a Turkish restaurant, Afternoon tea and ghost hunt at the Old White Horse, Hockliffe and been to the theatre to hear menopause expert Dr Louise Newson – surprisingly funny! Plus we did an escape room in Milton Keynes,
Clubs
Our Book Group – led by Sue Watling, meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. We have 13 members and we have read books from a wide range of genres this year. Our Supper club – led by Bern Inzani. This takes place on the third Friday of the month. Tracy Malster has set up a very successful Craft club which runs on the third Monday of the month at Chalgrave Memorial Hall from 7 to 9pm. This year we have made lavender cats, decorative beehives with bees, feathers made from denim and woven fabric, summer lanterns using dried flowers, festive folk angels, fabric Christmas cards and pretty patchwork hearts. FY25_26 Calendar highlights
• An entertainer singing songs from West End Musicals.
• An Animal Trainer for film and television including Harry Potter – bringing some animals along
• Ghost hunter talking about his various adventures
• A film/TV extra
• Britain’s First female Bomb Disposal Officer
• Ventriloquist and Comedy Magician
• The Great Train Robbery
The WI – Give us a Try! Guests are very welcome at our meetings (£5) Second Tuesday of the month . It's a great way to make new friends, try new things and have fun! Full details of our meetings are posted on our main Chalgave WI page. Debbie Parry
Chalgrave WI President
