On 10th May a group of 20 of us joined Paul Browning for a local walking tour to hear about how the area was affected by the Blitz. We found the remains of two painted signs directing local residents to the bomb shelters. We heard that the ice house in Manor House Gardens was used… Continue reading
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Bucks Federation WI Insight Zoom Talks 2022
Wednesday 29th June at 7.30 pm, Becky Hayward, Governor of Grendon and Spring Hill Prisons. Wednesday 31st August at 7.30 pm, Nicki Wheeler, Latin American Sea Turtles. Wednesday 26th October at 2.00 pm, Tom Nancollas, Lighthouses, Ships and Seafaring. Open to members and non-members £5 each Apply to the Science and Society committee by email: or… Continue reading
April Meeting – Places to visit in our local area – Neil Rhind MBE
For our April meeting we were joined by author and President of the Blackheath Society, Neil Rhind MBE. Neil talked us through some of his favourite local buildings, as well as a few of his least preferred locations in the area. He also gave us a fascinating talk about the history of the the green… Continue reading
Joining the WI and subscriptions 2026-27
Thinking of joining Lee Green WI We are delighted that you are thinking of joining Lee Green WI – it is a popular and friendly group. At present, we have reached our membership limit and have also had to close our waiting list to new names. However, please do check back here as things do… Continue reading
Federation Events for April
FREE ZOOM EVENT ON HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE West Kent Federation of WIs Public Affairs and International Sub-committee will host a Zoom Meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th April 2022 Aimee Payne Kent Police Cyber Protect & Prevent Officer will be discussing how you can stay safe online and will be providing practical hints and tips. To book your… Continue reading
March meeting – Lynne Dixon – The women of the Well Hall Estate
In March we were lucky to have Lynne Dixon come to speak to us at our first face to face meeting this year about the Progress Estate in Eltham. The Estate is still popular today and has been maintained very much as it was when it was built in 1915. We were amazed to discover… Continue reading
February meeting – Author Claire Wade
As part of our 10th birthday celebrations, prize winning author Claire Wade gave a fascinating online talk about her book The Choice, which she described as Great British Bake Off meets The Handmaiden’s Tale! Claire also spoke movingly of the struggles she has had, and continues to have, with her health, and how her… Continue reading
The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle – May to August programme
“Nobody Does It Better” Carly Simon Hever Festival Theatre returns this year with over 40 shows to entertain you from Saturday 28 May to Tuesday 30 August. The vibrant and varied programme includes opera, plays, films, jazz, music, speakers, comedy, family favourites and the best tribute artists. Our events will take place in three spectacular… Continue reading
Lee Green WI 2012 – 2022: favourite memories from our members
To celebrate our 10th birthday in 2022, we invited ten members – one member a month – to share their favourite or standout Lee Green WI memory with us. The first member to do this was Liz Murphy at our February meeting. Check out Liz’s memory below, and watch this space for more memories throughout… Continue reading
January Meeting – Tea blending with George Dunkerton
For our January meeting (which was moved online) we had a talk and an interactive sampling of George’s delicious blended teas of which some are just as lovely when mixed into a cocktail. As promised, George is offering us discount for his online Etsy shop see details of that and online workshops from George below.… Continue reading
Carol singing cancelled
It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to cancel Tuesday night’s carol singing. We would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy (and healthy) New Year! We look forward to seeing you in January with in person or online. Continue reading
London Air Ambulance Christmas Raffle closes next week – get your tickets now!
There’s not long left to enter London’s Lifesaving Christmas Raffle! Enter by 17th December to be in chance to win up to £3,000 in – all for just £1 a ticket. Thanks to the support of people like you, last year the crew and I were able to treat 1,494 patients. On average, that’s five critically ill patients every day, ordinary people of London. This Christmas, just like any other… Continue reading