The American Women's Club of London

Ongoing Activities

 

 

A listing of our ongoing activities. Please email the office at awc@awclondon.org for additional information and state Activities in the subject line.

General Meeting

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We meet monthly at a local historic hotel. Previous programs include...
  • Bridging the cultural gap - two lands separated by a common language
  • Christie's Auction House - Famous women and their jewelry collections
  • Flower arranging ideas for the Fall and Holiday season
  • Chocolate tasting with the official chocolate taster of Fortnum & Mason
  • Women's Health Care and the NHS

Arts and Antiques

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Arts and Antiques takes advantage of the vast array of outstanding art and antique envents in London and regional venues in the UK. Previous programs include...
  • Tour of Woburn Abbey and Antiquing at the Antiques Center
  • Dulwich Picture Gallery
  • Guided Tour of 'Ansel Adams at 100' photographic exhibition
  • The Tate Modern, 'How the Gallery Came into Being'
  • Sir John Soane's Museum with Introductory Talk
  • Contemporary Japanese Prints with a View to the Winter Landscape
  • Ceramic studio tour with Jill Fanshawe Kato

Book Discussions
Day and Evening Groups

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Book Discussion is an informal, lively group for those who enjoy reading. Participants choose a broad range of contemporary selections. There is daytime group and a group that meets in the evening. Previous book selections include...
  • The Bone People by Keri Hulme
  • Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women by Geraldine Brooks
  • Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
  • The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
  • Atonement by Ian McEwan
  • Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
  • A Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
  • A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
  • The Love of a Good Woman by Alice Munro
  • Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
  • Under the Net by Iris Murdoch
  • The Kelly Gang by Peter Carey

Bridge
Lessons, Beginners and For Fun

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Once a year we have a 6 week session of Bridge lessons. The course is designed to be fun and non-pressured, so forget all those stories about nasty ladies who make you cry when you trump their ace. You will actually play a simple game by the end of the first lesson. Best of all, although you could easily pay £50-100 for a series of bridge lessons, the class is FREE (such a deal!) for AWC members.

Are you someone who knows how to play Bridge but doesn't get ot play much? We are looking for people who know the basics and need some practice. Then Bridge for Beginners could be for you.

There is also a social, non-competitive game for intermediate players.

(From) Bumps to Jumps

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From Bumps to Jumps provides support and discussion for expectant mothers (bumps), mothers of new babies, and to mothers of toddler age children (jumps). The group offers a great opportunity for mothers and children to socialize together.

 

Business Women's Group

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The Business Women's Group welcomes all Club women, whether or ot they are presently working outside th ehome. Programes include interesting speakers, business leaders and social events. Previous programs include...
  • Furthering the US-UK Special Relationship - Alison Holmes, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business, Inc.
  • Television Personality and Civic Leader - Loyd Grossman
  • From Finance to Fine Arts - Patricia Pope on the Transition from Securities Law to Interior Design
  • Summer in the City - WBG Rooftop Dinner

Creative Pursuits

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Creative Pursuits provides one-off opportunities to learn new crafts. Whether you're a Martha wannabe or not, join us every other month as we expand our creativity. No experience necessary! Previous programs include...
  • Paint Your Own Pottery - Bridgewater Pottery
  • Decorative Covered Gift Box Class

Creative Cooking

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Creative Cooking offers the opportunity to learn the intricacies of food preparation while developing an impressive repertoire of recipes and entertaining ideas. Previous programs include...
  • Appetizer Exchanges
  • Holiday Cookie Exchanges
  • Food Lovers Fair
  • Flavors of Tuscany
  • Make your own Valentaine Chocolates
  • Attend the taping of the "Ready, Steady, Cook" television show
  • Dessert Exchange
  • Pressure Cooking
  • Garsons Farm in Esher - Pick your own fruits and veggies
  • Cajun Cooking

Day Trips

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Day Trippers enjoy leaving the noise and pollution of London behind as they travel to exquisite and historical sites in the English countryside. Previous programs include...
  • Bletchley Park - The WWII Codebreaking Center of the UK
  • The Chelsea Flower Show
  • Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot Races
  • Stoke-on-Trent - English Pottery 'Headquarters'
  • Althorp - The Ancestral Home of Diana, Princess of Wales
  • Hatfield House Home, Garden and Flower Show
  • Petworth House Guided Tour and Antiquing in Petworth Village
  • "On Your Own" to Rochester, Kent

Dining In

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Dining In is for those couples who enjoy cooking, eating good food and sharing the company of other "foodies". Be adventuresome regarding cooking and eating food! Groups of 3 to 4 couples will meet to dine every 6-8 weeks at alternating homes.

Discovering the Magic of London

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Discovering the Magic of London is for inquisitive members who wish to learn more about the City's exciting past as well as her modern and innovative aspects. Previous events include...
  • Buckingham Palace Tours
  • Personal Tour of Kensington Palace
  • The Jewels of Jar - Paris
  • Royal Tour of Fulham Palace
  • Mansion House
  • Lambeth Palace
  • Adam Aaronson Glassblower
  • Westminster Abbey - Belfry and Bells Tours
  • Flower Market & Flower Arranging
  • Queen's Gallery

Evening Out

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Evening Out is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old and new friends as well as a chance to introduce your partner to others.

Flicks for Chicks

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Flicks for Chicks targets films which appeal to women and which may often be less tempting to one's partner, e.g., "Tea with Mussolini" as opposed to "The Terminator". Coffee or tea afterwards or lunch before.

Foreign Travel

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This group makes it possible for you to enjoy distinctive holidays with AWC friends and families. Previous trips include...
  • Tasting Places / Cooking in Tuscany
  • Provence on a Plate
  • Amalfi Cookery Week

Golf

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Golf is for all members: beginners, intermediate and advanced players. There is a place for everyone.

Language Groups
French, Italian and Spanish

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Language Groups are for women with various levels of proficiency. Please contact individual activity leaders if you have questions about which group is most appropriate for your needs.

Let's Do Lunch

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Let's Do Lunch offers the gastronome the opportunity to explore the intricacies of good food and good restaurants in and around London.

London Walks

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London Walks provides the best way to explore London, make new friends and catch up with old ones. Rain or shine, meet us at the underground staton idicated for each walk for a private tour led by professional guides from the original London Walks people. After the tour you are welcome to join any members who want to have lunch or coffee before heading home. Previous walks include...
  • Behind Closed Doors
  • Charles Dickens' London
  • London's Literary Golden Mile
  • In Winston Churchill's Footsteps - London's Finest Hour
  • Tour of Old Spitalfields
  • Old Westminster by Gaslight
  • Shakespeare's London - The Bankside
  • Samuel Pepys' London - Bloody, Flaming, Poxy London

On the Go

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An activity to help beat the winter blues by doing "one-offs" in and around London. We go, we do, we laugh, come join us! Previous programs include...
  • Stoke-on-Trent - English Pottery 'Headquarters'
  • Chinese New Year Lunch
  • Costco Shopping
  • Burberry Outlet Shopping
  • Country Living Christmas Fair
  • Alexandra Palace Knitting and Stitching Show

Sit and Stitch

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Sit and Stitch gives you the chance to get together with friends while working on your choice of needlework. Expertise is shared, advice and encouragement are readily available. Conversation usually flies as fast as our needles do!

Spur of the Moment

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Spur of the Moment is for those who enjoy a spontaneous outing. Is there a place you've been wanting to see? Something you've wanted to do but did not know how? Join us as we explore the possible. Previous programs include...
  • Spirit of Christmas
  • Neighborhood Coffe at The Orangery, Kensington Palace
  • National Pottery & Ceramics Festival
  • Hatfield House Living Crafts Show
  • Wimbledon - Grounds tickets

Theatre Day

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The theatre quiets...the lights dim and the curtains slowly open. You are transported into a world of magic - the world of timeless songs, lovely costumes and memorable lines. The London theatre is world renowned - the choices are endless. Many of the wonderful top London plays are available at half-price. Come join us for a great day at the theatre and lunch in Covent Garden.

Thursday Tea Group

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Join us every Thursday to meet friends new and old. Here is a good way to find out what's going on, ask questions of your neighbors, etc.

Weekday Hikes

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Weekday Hikes is for members wishing to experience the English countryside on foot and who enjoy pub grub! The benefits include exercise and the therapy of walking and talking while enjoying the outdoors. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month.
  • Knole Park
  • Rickmansworth Circular
  • Henley Circular
  • Marlow Circular
  • A Kent Castles Walk
  • Enfield Lock to Chigwell
  • Constable Country
  • Fall Trip to the Lake District for 4 days!
  • Trail of Villages
  • Harrocks Woods
  • Sevenoaks Circular
  • On the Borders of Essex and Suffolk

Weekend Walks

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Weekend Walks is for those members wishing to enjoy the weekday hikes, but need to participate on the weekends. Spouses are welcome.
  • Pangbourne and the Thames Valley
  • Amersham - Chalfont-St.Giles
  • Otford Walk

Writers' Workshop

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Writers' Workshop is an informal group for those interested in constructive feedback and inspiration in their creative writing.

For information on any of the listed events, e-mail awc@awclondon.org. Please state Activities in the subject line.

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