11th  June 2026                                                                       A Passion for Pearls
                                                                                                            Frances Carlaw

This is a lively and entertaining talk about the science and history of the pearl.  It is illustrated by handling many pearls and shells, with advice on how to look after them.  Frances will be bringing many of her treasures for us to look at and perhaps buy.


9th July 2026                           AGM                                followed by a talk entitled
                                                                                 Around the World in 60 Minutes                                                                                                                    by Ann Carver
                                                                        and lunch at the Thai Rama restaurant

Ann will show slides and tell of experiences whilst travelling around the world with her husband.  There will be videos of penguins in Antarctica and jaguars in Brazil, to name but a few.  A talk not to be missed. 
After the talk and raffle many of us will be going to the Thai Rama restaurant.  Please note that our lunches need to be preordered.  (Please ring Beryl on 540589.)   
There will be a RAFFLE at this meeting. 


COLWALL LADIES' CLUB TURNS   *40*   THIS YEAR!
To celebrate this momentous milestone, there will be a wonderful TEA PARTY from 2 pm onwards in the Ale House.

Date:  Thursday, 6th August
Time:   2 pm
Price:  £5 per person

Friends and loved ones are most welcome, too.  Please add your names to the list at the next club meeting or ring Beryl Richardson on 540589.  


10th September 2026                                                Rubbish - where do you put it?
                                                                                                                 Jennifer Hope

What happens to the bottles, metal, glass, plastic bags and things we throw away?  Jenny Hope from Envirosort will explain the fate of various discarded items.


On Wednesday, 30th September some members will be joining Probus on an outing to Leicester to visit the Richard III museum.  
Leaving Colwall:  8.30 am
Return Colwall: approximately 5.30 pm
Price approximately £50.
For more details ring Beryl Richardson on 540589.



8th October 2026                                     Hidden Worlds: small folded Artworks
                                                                                                            Felicity Robinson
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Felicity will help us to explore collage and colour as we create a small concertina book, using beautiful papers and simple techniques - no experience needed.                                                              
12th November 2026                                                                      Coronation Robes
                                                                                                                    Fiona Morison
 
Fiona will tell us all about the magnificent  robes worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation.
 
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10th December 2026        CHRISTMAS LUNCH        The Colwall Park Hotel 
                                                        12 for 12.30 pm 
There will be a RAFFLE at the lunch.                                       
 

14th January 2027                                               Three Countries in the Caucasus
                                                                                                                    Penny Platts
 
This first meeting of 2027 sees the welcome return of Penny and John Platts
with their photos and descriptions of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.


11th February 2027                                                     The United States of America
                                                                                                                    Philip Bowen
 
Our February meeting sees the welcome return of another of our favourite speakers, Philip Bowen.  Previously, Philip has told us about Guy Fawkes and the uprising then he told us all about Isambard Kingdom Brunel.  This time he is going to tell us about the United States with many fascinating stories and glimpses into aspects of life, together with many hitherto unseen photographs.


11th March 2027                                                             Andrew King Chocolates     
                                                                                                                   Cheryl King

Andrew and Cheryl are the brilliant masterminds behind their award winning, beautifully crafted, bespoke luxury artisan chocolates.  The chocolates are created in their Herefordshire kitchen overlooking the River Wye.  Each handcrafted chocolate is like a miniature piece of art. 
There will be a RAFFLE at this meeting.

                                                                     
8th April 2027                                                                     Midlands Air Ambulance                                                                                                                       Kate Bristow

In her talk entitled "Saving Lives by saving Time", Kate will tell us about the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's mission to provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical servives (HEMS).                                             


13th May 2027                                Personal Reflections of Life in British Council
                                                                                                                Mary Constable

Mary will share some of her experiences as the wife of a British Council member.


10th June 2027


8th July 2027         AGM
There will be a RAFFLE at this meeting.

There will be no meeting in August.