Welcome to the Barnes WI
Whilst the WI may have a reputation for jam, Jerusalem and raunchy calendars, here in Barnes we are far more likely to be seen playing poker, tasting wine or having a bash at belly dancing. With members between 23 and 77 Barnes has a pretty diverse mix of women as well.
In short it is definitely not stuffy, it’s a fun way to meet women you might never have met in the normal course of events and a chance to be part of one of the most respected ‘institutes’ there is!!
MONTHLY MEETINGS
07jul7:00 pm9:00 pmMonthly meeting July 2025Poets and Princess, Naked Ladies and Rock Gods.
Event Details
This month’s talk is by Celia Holman about Poets and Princess, Naked Ladies and Rock Gods. The stretch of the Thames between Twickenham and Marble Hill House has been much painted
Event Details
With a starting point on Twickenham’s working Embankment, we will amble – slide by slide – towards the Georgian splendour of Marble Hill House, taking in Eel Pie Island along our way.
Celia Holman is a former children’s book publisher and television producer. She has lived on Eel Pie Island since 2013, Celia has (almost inevitably…) become a keen amateur historian. Her interest in wider London has resulted in her involvement since 2017 in an extensive oral history project to document the experiences of working Londoners. Its material is archived at both the Museum of London and the London Archives, amongst other institutions.
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
The Bull's Head, Lonsdale Road, Barnes
EVENTS COMING UP
june
Event Details
If you would like to come along to this month’s lunch and catch up with friends, please drop Sue a line so she has an idea of numbers (contact details
Event Details
If you would like to come along to this month’s lunch and catch up with friends, please drop Sue a line so she has an idea of numbers (contact details are in the newsletter).
Usual rules apply – it’s a pay as you go, so you can choose whatever you like on the day.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
The Red Lion, Castlenau
Castlenau - at the junction with Church Road
23jun11:00 pm12:00 pmTour of Whitelands CollegeMembers Private tour
Event Details
Following Gilly King’s talk last month, she’ll take us on a private tour of Whitelands College. Members only. More details to follow.
Event Details
Following Gilly King’s talk last month, she’ll take us on a private tour of Whitelands College.
Members only. More details to follow.
Time
(Monday) 11:00 pm - 12:00 pm
26jun10:30 pm12:30 pmCoffee (and tea) morning
Event Details
Come and join us for a relaxing cup of coffee or tea at Barnes Home Guard club in East Sheen. With a wide variety of pastries available to purchase, come
Event Details
Come and join us for a relaxing cup of coffee or tea at Barnes Home Guard club in East Sheen. With a wide variety of pastries available to purchase, come along and catch up with other members.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Location
Home Guard Club 76a Richmond Park Road Sheen
july
04jul10:00 am2:00 pmMayfield Lavender FarmMember outing
Event Details
We’ve arranged a trip to see the Lavender Fields near Epsom. These fields have a fascinating history being established in the early 2000s by Brendan Maye in partnership with a
Event Details
We’ve arranged a trip to see the Lavender Fields near Epsom. These fields have a fascinating history being established in the early 2000s by Brendan Maye in partnership with a local charity BioRegional. Brendan was the Managing Director of the fine fragrance division of Wella UK, and at that time Wella owned Yardley, an old English Lavender brand that was struggling to compete in the ever increasingly competitive fragrance market. By coincidence, the site eventually purchased was some original Victorian lavender fields. Hopefully the weather will be good, and the lavender at peak bloom, but if the worst comes to the worst, we can always retire to the coffee shop.
If you would like to join us, the cost is going to be between £15 and £19 depending on numbers. This will include this minibus and entrance to the farm. There are 13 spaces on the minibus, so it is first come, first served. We will confirm if you are successful in securing a space on the bus, and then how much the final cost will be.
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Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
07jul7:00 pm9:00 pmMonthly meeting July 2025Poets and Princess, Naked Ladies and Rock Gods.
Event Details
This month’s talk is by Celia Holman about Poets and Princess, Naked Ladies and Rock Gods. The stretch of the Thames between Twickenham and Marble Hill House has been much painted
Event Details
With a starting point on Twickenham’s working Embankment, we will amble – slide by slide – towards the Georgian splendour of Marble Hill House, taking in Eel Pie Island along our way.
Celia Holman is a former children’s book publisher and television producer. She has lived on Eel Pie Island since 2013, Celia has (almost inevitably…) become a keen amateur historian. Her interest in wider London has resulted in her involvement since 2017 in an extensive oral history project to document the experiences of working Londoners. Its material is archived at both the Museum of London and the London Archives, amongst other institutions.
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
The Bull's Head, Lonsdale Road, Barnes
Event Details
Barnes Fair is taking place on Saturday 12th July, 9.30am – 5.30pm The WI is famous for jam and Jerusalem – so at Barnes Fair we will be selling a
Event Details
Barnes Fair is taking place on Saturday 12th July, 9.30am – 5.30pm The WI is famous for jam and Jerusalem – so at Barnes Fair we will be selling a great array of jams, marmalades, pickles and preserves and cakes all made by the members of Barnes WI. Do drop by the stall and see if there is anything you’d like to buy. Also have a chat with some of our members to find out more about us and maybe you’d like to join us!
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Barnes Pond
On Barnes Green, at the front of the OSO Arts Centre
Event Details
If you would like to come along to this month’s lunch and catch up with friends, please drop Sue a line so she has an idea of numbers (contact details
Event Details
If you would like to come along to this month’s lunch and catch up with friends, please drop Sue a line so she has an idea of numbers (contact details are in the newsletter).
Usual rules apply – it’s a pay as you go, so you can choose whatever you like on the day.
Time
(Monday) 12:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
The Red Lion, Castlenau
Castlenau - at the junction with Church Road
18jul5:30 pm7:00 pmDrinks on Barnes GreenMember drinks
Event Details
We will be holding our annual summer drinks for members on 18th July. Join us for a glass (or two) of Pimm’s, wine or a soft drink. This is free
Event Details
We will be holding our annual summer drinks for members on 18th July. Join us for a glass (or two) of Pimm’s, wine or a soft drink. This is free to all members as a thank you for all your support before we have a bit of a break for the summer. Just to give us an idea of numbers, please let us know if you plan to come along.
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Barnes Pond
On Barnes Green, at the front of the OSO Arts Centre
25jul10:30 pm12:30 pmCoffee (and tea) morning
Event Details
Come and join us for a relaxing cup of coffee or tea at Barnes Home Guard club in East Sheen. With a wide variety of pastries available to purchase, come
Event Details
Come and join us for a relaxing cup of coffee or tea at Barnes Home Guard club in East Sheen. With a wide variety of pastries available to purchase, come along and catch up with other members.
Time
(Friday) 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Location
Home Guard Club 76a Richmond Park Road Sheen