Programme 2026/27
We Meet on the 3rd Tuesday
of the month @ 7.30 p.m.
at
West Thorpe Methodist Church
West Thorpe
Dringhouses
York YO24 2PN
Join us for fun and friendship.
17th March
Yorkshire Wolds Apple juice by Jane Birch.
Samples to taste & opportunity to buy
21st April
Neil Irving, a Human Rights Monitor is coming to talk to us about his role. Neil served with the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).
19th May
Kaminari UK Taiko Drummers performance and a chance to have a go.
16th June
Bret Crossley - from motorcyclist to wheelchair athlete. Successful motorcycle racer until suffering spinal cord injury. Now wheelchair racer, hand-cyclist and GB Para triathlete
21st July
Christina Driver
Community fundraising officer for York Neighbours Charity Christina is coming to talk about the charity
After Christina’s talk members are invited to say a few words about any volunteering they are involved in.
August - Outdoor meeting/trip – T.B.A.
15th September
Neil Hanson
Inn at the Top - is a tour of the quirks and foibles, highs and lows of running Britain's highest inn The Tan Hill Inn.
20th October
Joint meeting with York Central WI
Activity and location to be confirmed
17th November
Sally Gatus is coming to talk to us about Liberty of London
15th December
Christmas party – ideas please for what you would like to include.
2027
19th January 2027
Our member, Liz Fryer is involved with Food Banks and is going to talk to us about who and why people use foodbanks. Liz will set us a budgeting challenge which will be done in groups and give us a chance to catch up with each other after Christmas and have some fun trying to stretch the budget.
16th February
Annual Meeting and our 9th Birthday
New members and visitors always welcome.
Try us out before you join!
We are a welcoming, active and informal group.
No charge to visit but donations are welcome
For more information: Secretary – Ann Elliott
Email: dringhouseswi@gmail.com