September 2015

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September 2015

September 2015
TAKE A NEW LOOK
AT LONDON WITH KCWC
SEPTEMBER – TABLE
The Kensington Chelsea
Women’s Club (kcwc)
Newsletter is a monthly
publication for current
members of kcwc.
No part of this publication
may be reprinted, reproduced
or distributed without the
prior written permission of
the kcwc Executive Board.
© 2015 kcwc
President:
Anna Groot
Newsletter Manager:
Kalpa Rao
Editorial Team:
Kalpa Rao
Kathy Wright
Corporate
Advertising:
Roseanne Wyatt
Classified Advertising:
Noelle Irvine
Newsletter Enquiries:
[email protected]
CLUB NEWS &
EVENTS
President’s Message...............2
Activity Leaders’ Update ......3
September General Meeting..4
October General Meeting.....4
Calendar.............................24
ACTIVITIES
After Six in the City...........10
Antiques & Design .............11
Art History.........................14
Artist Colony .....................17
Bible Study.........................17
Book Group.......................18
Bridge ................................18
British History ...................19
Chinese Culture .................20
Contemporary Art Club.....20
Country Walks....................23
Dog Walking ......................23
Empty Nesters....................26
Evening Speaker Series.......26
Fitness & Wellbeing.............29
Fun with Feng Shui ...........29
Golf....................................30
Hospitality..........................30
Knitting for Others ............31
Languages...........................32
LifeStyling ..........................33
OF
CONTENTS
London Walks & Treasures ..33
Music & Opera ..................34
New Mums........................34
Passion for Fashion .............34
Stitching.............................35
Study of Buddhism.............35
Tennis.................................35
Theatre...............................36
Travel Group ......................37
Treblemakers ......................39
Volunteers for Charity........39
Wine Society......................40
MEMBER
INFORMATION
Member Information ...........8
At-A-Glance ........................9
Showcase Tables..................41
Classified Ads......................42
Member Benefits................43
Membership Application
Form ..............................44
Advertising Information
& Copy Deadlines ..........45
Contact Information
(Board/Activity
Leaders).....................46, 47
New Members’ Corner......48
Ad Index ............................48
N New activity
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The advertisements in this Newsletter are from independent vendors with no other
association or affiliation with kcwc. kcwc makes no representations, guarantees,
warranties or other assurances as to the products and services offered. Items offered in
‘For Sale’ ads are subject to prior sale at sole discretion of Seller.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A very warm welcome to the new season of kcwc – its 33rd year. From
three humble American ladies meeting in a coffee shop in Chelsea the
Club has grown into one of the largest international women’s clubs in
London. We currently have about 800 members.
It is a privilege to serve as your President for another year and I would like
to welcome our new Board Members for 2015/16 season: Nancy
Thorington (Vice President), Rhoda Bucknill (Secretary), Susanne Cambern (Treasurer),
Dianne Stewart (Activity Leader Liaison), Jilly Ferrero (Potential Membership), Haydee
Wilkinson (Programmes) and Kalpa Rao (Newsletter Manager). Together with Anne Jacobson
(Events), Roseanne Wyatt (Corporate Advertising), Heather Pearson (Hospitality), Marianna
Aslamzyan (Member Benefits), Shelagh Wilson (Current Membership), Noelle Irvine
(Classifieds) and Emine Clark (Website Manager) we have a fantastic group of volunteers for
a great new Club year.
Our September General Meeting will take place at The Royal College of Surgeons, a
brand new venue for us. It is located in the beautiful Lincoln’s Inn Fields and is renowned
for being designed by the same architect as the Houses of Parliament. We are sure it will be
a venue in keeping with our high kcwc standards. Apart from socialising and signing up for
our fantastic activities, the meeting will be focusing on our regular Advertisers and Member
Benefit companies. Let’s show our support and appreciation by meeting them at the GM,
also, please do use our Advertisers and Member Benefits as much as possible and let them
know that you are from kcwc. They like to know that their involvement with our Club pays
off for them as well as the revenues which help us.
ACTIVITY LEADERS’ UPDATE
Hello Ladies,
I hope you’ve had a great summer and that you’re ready to enjoy all that London has to offer in
September…. BBC Proms, London Design Festival, Open House London, plus of course the
huge range of kcwc activities. British History will be starting their ever-popular History of
London course again; Travel has trips to Spain and to France; there are many wonderful
events, lectures and walks which have been organised, plus there are the many regularly
scheduled language, craft or sporting activities you can participate in. Get your diaries out!
It would be great to see you at the General Meeting at The Royal College of Surgeons on
Thursday 10 September for updates and to catch up.You can also check the website for
up-to-date information.
BECOME INVOLVED
If you’d like to head up or start your own activity, please let me know. Potential activities
include Dog Walking, Creative Writing, Glorious Gardens, Horseback Riding, kcwc Kids,
Arabic, Latin American Culture, New & Expectant Mums, Parenting, Photography, Science &
Technology – or suggest your own! You can reach me at [email protected].
ACTIVITY LEADERS’ TRAINING
The Activity Leaders’ Training session will be at the East India Club, Thursday 15 October
10:00am – 12 noon (coffee from 9:30am). All AL’s welcome: it will be a great chance to catch
up on new website features… and I’d love to meet you.
We will also have a designated table for any website and membership queries and therefore
it will be a great opportunity to bring friends who are keen to learn more about the Club.
UPCOMING NEWSLETTER COPY DEADLINES:
November issue:
Friday 25 September
December issue:
Monday 26 October
January/February issue: Wednesday 25 November
As it is the beginning of the new season we are creating a pool of volunteers who are willing
to help out on either a regular or ad hoc basis. Please contact Dianne Stewart
[email protected] or sign up at the September meeting.
Email address for website posts: When you’re uploading a new activity, just let us know
by emailing [email protected]. This way, we’ll get to it more quickly.
Looking forward to catching up with you on Thursday 10 September at the Royal College
of Surgeons.
Please get in touch with me if you have any new information, whether it’s a committee
change, an email address change or if you need help or advice with any aspect of running your
activity group.
Best,
Finally, I’d like to extend a massive thank you to Kristina Hickey for all of her hard work as
Activity Leader Liaison and for the time she has been spending to transition me into the role.
I’m delighted that she’ll be continuing on as Activity Leader for the Travel Group. She’s a hard
act to follow and I hope you’ll all be patient with me as I “learn the ropes”.
Anna
KCWC GENERAL MEETING DATES FOR 2015
Thursday 10 September –
Royal College of Surgeons at Lincoln’s Inn
Thursday 8 October –
Royal Geographical Society (RGS)
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Thursday 5 November –
Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London
Thursday 3 December – RGS
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Have a great September,
Dianne Stewart – Activity Leader Liaison
SAVE THE DATE: New Members’ Coffee Morning, Tuesday 3 November, 9:30am
at the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
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SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 10 September 2015
9:30am – 12:30pm
The Royal College of Surgeons
35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
(Closest tube: Holborn or Temple)
Get ready for another exciting year
with kcwc. We begin in September
with our Socials and Sign-ups
meeting at a brand new venue for us,
The Royal College of Surgeons in
Lincoln’s Inn Fields. This will be an
excellent opportunity to catch up with
old friends and meet new ones, learn
about some great offers from our
advertisers and Member Benefit
companies and also get a first glimpse
of the exciting kcwc Activities taking
place in the autumn and winter. A
Hospitality luncheon is organised
after the General Meeting at a nearby
restaurant. Do bring your friends and
show them what kcwc is all about.
kcwc would like to thank the following individuals and companies for generously
donating prizes for the raffle and silent auction at our annual June Luncheon at the
Hurlingham Club. A generous £2,560.00 was raised in total for our designated charity,
Kids Company. A big thank you to all those who bid as well.
Raffle prizes donated by:
Baglioni Hotel: afternoon tea with an Italian twist for two
Gemma Darlington Jewellery: pair of amethyst earrings
Jooal Jewellery, Mita Vohra: pink amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings set in 18 carat
rose gold-plated silver
Brigid Keenan, our speaker of the day, Packing up, Further Adventures of a Trailing Spouse by
Brigid Keenan
Kensington Hotel: meal for two with a bottle of wine
London Art Salon, Alison Cohen: four vouchers for lectures and Art classes
Serendipity Jewellery, Shakuntala Scott: necklace with semi-precious stones
Coffee table books from Anne Jacobson, Ralle, Master of the Town of Consul by Professor
Marcel Van Jole
Victoire Press, Adrian Williams: voucher for print related services
Auction prizes donated by:
OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 8 October 2015
9:30am – 12:30pm
The Royal Geographical Society
1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
(Closest tube: South Kensington or High Street Kensington)
GUEST SPEAKER: FRANCELLE BRADFORD WHITE,
Author of Andrée’s War:
How One Young Woman Outwitted The Nazis
From the fall of Paris in WW2 to its liberation, this is the real life story of
19-year-old Andrée Griotteray’s work as an underground intelligence
courier during the war as told by her daughter, our speaker.
Gazelli Skincare: skincare treatment at Gazelli at home
Georgina George, Personal Styling and Interior Styling
Gina Conway, Aveda Salon and Spa, Kings Road: Haircut with Creative Director
Hotel Café Royal at the Oscar Wilde Bar: champagne afternoon tea for four
Marina Ard: oil painting
Nara Health and Beauty Clinic: voucher for beauty treatment
The Stafford Hotel: overnight stay at the hotel with full English breakfast
Topfloor, Esti Barnes: Interior designers at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Wool and
silk carpet
Generous goodie bags were also donated for our lunch goers by:
Bliss Spa and El&So
Francelle Bradford White
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KCWC VISIT TO THE ALTHORP LITERARY FESTIVAL, 12 JUNE
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MEMBER INFORMATION
KCWC
NEW MEMBERS/RENEWALS
Annual dues are £92.00. You can join or renew online at www.kcwc.org.uk. To join or
renew offline bring a cheque, debit card, or credit card to the General Meeting or alternatively
send a cheque made payable to kcwc, along with a filled-out membership form (available near
the back of the newsletter) to our bookkeepers, A/C Bookwise (Office 14, Greenhill House,
26 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Hertfordshire WD18 8JA). Offline payments
may take longer to process. We incur significantly lower transaction charges if you use debit
cards or cheques.
A new membership is effective for 12 months from the date that payment is processed or a
member ID number is issued, whichever occurs first. Subsequent renewals are effective for
12 months from the original expiration date. Members who renew up to three months after
their expiration date will be considered to be renewing retroactively to their last expiration
date. After three months, the payment will be considered to be for a new membership.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Membership cards are useful for attending General Meetings, signing up for and attending
Activities, using Member Benefits, and booking Showcase Tables. We are introducing new
cards from September 2015. The new cards will be issued first to new members when they
join and to current members as they renew their membership.You will still be able to request
a hand written card at General Meetings. If you are unable to attend a General Meeting, please
email [email protected] to request a membership card to be posted to you.
Have a friend who is interested in attending the General Meeting?
Guests are welcome at General Meetings. The guest fee is £10.00, redeemable if joining on
the day.
MOVING HOUSE?
If you have a change of address, you can make those changes online. Simply log in, click on
My Account, and then click on the grey Edit box that appears below your Username. Enter
the new data and click on the Save button at the bottom of the page. Alternatively send an
email to [email protected], fill out a new form at the General Meeting, or drop a
line to A/C Bookwise at the address above.
kcwc newsletters are sent only to UK addresses. If you are moving abroad, you can access the
newsletter on our website until your membership expires.
QUESTIONS?
Current members: Please email [email protected]
Potential members: Please email [email protected]
The advertisements in this Newsletter are from independent vendors with no other association or
affiliation with kcwc. kcwc makes no representations, guarantees, warranties or other assurances as to
the products and services offered.The kcwc Directory is the private property of the Club member and is
published for personal use only. No part of the Member Directory may be used for commercial purposes,
mailings or solicitations.
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AT-A-GLANCE
GENERAL MEETINGS
kcwc General Meetings are usually held on
the first or second Thursday of the month.
The location and event details are published
in the newsletter and on the website,
www.kcwc.org.uk. Come to discuss
upcoming events with the Activity Leaders,
sign up and pay for Activities and
membership, have coffee, meet friends, and
listen to our fascinating speakers. General
Meetings are free for members and £10.00
for guests, redeemable toward membership if
joining on the day. Regrettably, babies and
children may not attend. Polite Reminder:
Many lectures and meetings take place in
private members clubs. Please adhere to their
dress code of no denim, trainers, or flip flops.
Also, please no outside food or drinks or
mobile phone use in the venues.
WEBSITE – www.kcwc.org.uk
Activities – View the Calendar and search
for any Activity category that you would like
to explore. Learn about Upcoming Activities,
General Meetings, and Hospitality events.
Resources – Read the latest eNews as well
as an online version of the Newsletter. See
the listings of members’ Classified Ads and
learn how to advertise on our website.You
will also find a Photo Gallery of members at
various Activities.
Membership – Use this area to update your
membership information, check out our
Member Benefits, search the Members
Directory and renew your membership.
SIGNING UP AND PAYING FOR
ACTIVITIES
Online – Please email the Activity Leader to
sign up. Her email address is listed with the
Activity description on the website and in the
Newsletter. If there is space in the Activity,
she will send you an Activity Reference
number, which you will need to pay for the
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Activity. Log in to the website and click on
Make Payment. On the right-hand sidebar
you will see a box called Pay for an Activity.
Enter the Activity Reference number into
that box and click on Add to Cart.You may
purchase multiple Activities by continuing to
enter Activity Reference numbers into the
box and clicking on Add to Cart. When you
are ready to pay, click on View Cart to
review your order or to adjust the number of
places that you may be buying for an Activity.
When you are satisfied with your shopping
cart, click on Checkout.You will then be
instructed as to the next steps to complete
payment on our secure SagePay system. Both
debit and credit cards are accepted; however,
we encourage using a debit card as it incurs
significantly less processing cost than using a
credit card. Please do not share the Activity
Reference number with any other member
as the Activity Leader uses this code to
ensure that Activities are not oversubscribed.
Offline – You can sign up for an Activity
with the Activity Leader at the General
Meeting. It is then possible to pay at the
bookkeeping desk with a cheque, debit card,
or credit card. Or you may pay online at a
later time. Some Activity Leaders will accept
cheques made out to kcwc for their
Activities or will allow cheques to be posted
to our bookkeepers, A/C Bookwise.
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Please Note –Your place is guaranteed by
payment. Refunds are not made if you
cannot attend, however you may be allowed
to find a replacement to take your place.
Members need permission of the Activity
Leader to book places for members other
than themselves or for non-members; there
is a £20.00 charge for violation of this policy.
There is also a £20.00 charge for all stopped
or insufficient funds cheques.
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KCWC
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
SIGN-UP PROCEDURE:
* Online: Please email the Activity Leader to sign up. If there is a space in the Activity, she will
give you an Activity Reference number and then you may pay online at
www.kcwc.org.uk. Refer to the At-A-Glance page for online payment guidance.
* At the General Meeting: Please register for an Activity with the Activity Leader.You can then
pay at the Bookkeeping desk by cheque, debit card, or credit card, or you can pay online at
a later time.
* With the Activity Leader: Some Activity Leaders will accept cheques, made payable to kcwc,
via post or in person. If you would like to pay in this manner, please ask the Activity Leader.
It is at her discretion to accept cheques.
Cancellation Policy: kcwc has a no refund policy. However, it is sometimes possible to find a
replacement to take your place. Please contact the Activity Leader for information regarding
a waitlist.
Polite Reminder: Many lectures and meetings take place in private members clubs. Please
adhere to their dress code of no denim, trainers, or flip-flops. Also, please no outside
food/drinks or mobile phone use in the venues.
PAYMENT WITH DEBIT CARDS AND CREDIT CARDS
kcwc accepts both debit cards and credit cards.
However, we encourage our members to use debit cards as
they incur significantly lower transaction fees for the Club.
After Six in the City
Activity leader:
Jilly Ferrero
[email protected]
We enjoy fun social events in the evenings. The group encompasses everything from fine
dining to posh pubs and activities such as cooking classes, sporting events and concerts. We
welcome your ideas for outings.
SUNSET ABOARD THE YACHT LONDON
When: Tuesday 22 September, 7:30pm
Where: Gibson’s at The Yacht London, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R
2PN (Closest tube: Temple)
Cost: £34.00
Limit: 50, guests welcome
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Enjoy the last of the long hot summer nights afloat on the Thames.
Let the river breeze cool you down while dining on delicious Mediterranean inspired cuisine
aboard The Yacht – a permanently moored and beautifully restored 1920s vessel.
After Six will have exclusive use of the restaurant and we will have plenty of room to relax
and enjoy the fantastic views of the river, London Eye and the South Bank at sunset.
Non-members are welcome so please bring a friend and we will give you a bottle of wine to
share with dinner.
This event follows on from the Hospitality Happy Hour at 5:30pm.
BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE **WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Wednesday 21 October, 4:15pm
Where: BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1A 1AA (Closest tube: Oxford
Circus), followed by dinner in Fitzrovia
Cost: £20.00 includes tour, dinner (optional) is your own tab
Limit: 25
Have you ever wondered how good you’d be at reading the national news or weather – or
maybe how your TV Licence fees are spent? Join us on an entertaining and informative twohour tour viewing the internal workings of the BBC’s brand new state-of-the-art multimedia
Broadcasting Centre in the heart of London.
We will view the hi-tech newsrooms, listen to live broadcasting from some of the radio and
television studios, have a go at reading the news and weather, and hear about the rich history
of the BBC. We will also learn how Radio Drama is made and have a chance to make our
very own radio play complete with music and sound effects. If time permits we will also get a
sneak peek into the newly restored Radio Theatre where Radio 2 concerts and comedy shows
are recorded.
BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE
**ADDITIONAL DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND**
When: Wednesday 28 October, 4:15pm
Where: BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1A 1AA (Closest tube: Oxford
Circus), followed by dinner in Fitzrovia
Cost: £20.00 includes tour; dinner (optional) is your own tab
Limit: 25
Please consult the previous BBC entry for the full write-up.
Antiques & Design
Activity leaders:
Mary Narvell
Polly McElroy
Kelly Fannon
Gail Reichert
Annabelle Rayson
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Exploring Decorative Arts, Design,Vintage Clothing, Jewellery and Antiques. We offer expert
lectures, visits to galleries and special exhibits around London and further afield. Why not join
us planning Antiques & Design events? Please contact Mary Narvell.
ART AND FASHION – WHO INSPIRES WHOM?, CO-LISTING WITH
PASSION FOR FASHION
When: Thursday 17 September, 10:00am welcome coffee; 10:30 – 11:30am lecture
Where: East India Club, 16 St James’s Square, SW1Y 4LH (Closest tube: Piccadilly,
Green Park or St James’s Park)
Cost: £20.00
Limit: 30
Register with Kelly Fannon
Art and fashion have long been companions. But where does the influence of one on the
other begin and end? With a growing numbers of museum exhibitions dedicated to the
collaboration of fashion designers and artists on clothing collections, the links today are more
present but no less controversial than in years past. We welcome Jenna Rossi-Camus, our guide
at Women Fashion Power, to examine contemporary art and fashion crossovers through this
illustrated talk. As a curator in both London and New York, she is well placed to answer the
question, Art and Fashion – Who Inspires Whom?
JOANNA HARDY AT THE GOLDSMITHS’ FAIR: JEWELLERY AS ART
1960 TO TODAY
When: Thursday 24 September, 9:30am breakfast talk; fair entry 11:00am
Where: Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN (Closest tube: St Paul’s)
Cost: £27.00, includes light breakfast, talk, fair entry and catalogue
Limit: 25
Register with Annabelle Rayson
After your many requests to have her return, we are thrilled to offer this chance to hear BBC
Antiques Roadshow jewellery expert Joanna Hardy lecture again. And, better still, we will
enjoy her breakfast talk in the beautiful guildhall of the Goldsmiths’ Company at their
renowned annual silver and jewellery fair. Joanna will draw on the history of the guild
describing how an important exhibition at the hall in 1961 helped pave the way for jewels to
be seen as an art form. Her expertise in gems and design (author of “Collect Contemporary
Jewellery”) will serve you well at the sale as you meet the craft artists who may be making
today what will become your own collectable piece of the future.
AN EVENING AT HERMÈS – A COLLECTOR’S AND A COMPANY’S
PASSION FOR SILK
When: Thursday 1 October, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Hermès 12–13 Royal Exchange Buildings, EC3V 3LL (Closest tube:
Monument or Mansion House)
Cost: £25.00, inclusive of champagne, macaroons and presentation
Limit: 20
Register with Mary Narvell
“We are all Adam’s children. But silk makes the difference.” Thomas Fuller
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Perhaps no company in the world is as emblematic of silk as the French brand Hermès. Their
scarf or carré introduced in 1937, is synonymous with elegance and celebrity. Whether worn by
HM The Queen on country pursuits, by HSH Princess Grace as a sling supporting her broken
arm or the choice of bondage tool by Sharon Stone in the movie Basic Instinct, the Hermès
scarf is limitless in its applications and appeal. What makes it the scarf of choice for royalty and
commoner alike? Discover why when Hermès opens its doors privately to kcwc. Our own
Polly McElroy will share her story as a collector of over 800 vintage scarves revealing some of
her rare treasures. Representatives from the company will also explain the process behind the
product and why Hermès is the gold standard in silk.
A portion of the evening’s proceeds goes to our kcwc supported charity, Kids Company, so registration and
payment via the kcwc website is NOT possible. Please email for registration and payment instructions
CROSBY HALL, CHELSEA – A PRIVATE “XANADU ON THE THAMES”
**WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Wednesday 14 October, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Where: Cheyne Walk, Chelsea (Closest tube: Sloane Square or Bus 170)
Cost: £57.00
Limit: 10
SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN – AN INTRODUCTORY LECTURE TO
THE V&A EXHIBIT, CO-LISTING WITH PASSION FOR FASHION
When: Thursday 12 November; coffee, 10:00am lecture, 10:30 – 11:30am
Where: East India Club, 16 St James’s Square, SW1Y 4LH (Closest tube: St James’s
Park or Piccadilly Circus)
Cost: £20.00, inclusive of coffee and illustrated lecture
Limit: 30
For women today, but for balancing a vertiginous high heel, the only pain associated with
shoes is solving where to store them as we indulge in a universal female pleasure – buying
them! But shoes were not always functional adornment. This preview lecture to the V&A
Museum exhibit “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” will focus on the extremes of footwear considering
their historical and social context. Anne Haworth returns to kcwc to introduce us to the story
of shoes highlighting their cultural significance and transformative “powers” for women and
men. Join us as she “walks” us through the cobbler’s world with this informative illustrated talk
before our afternoon visit to the museum.
SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN – THE V&A EXHIBIT, CO-LISTING WITH
PASSION FOR FASHION
When: Thursday 12 November, ticketed entries at 12:45 and 1:15pm
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL (Closest tube:
South Kensington)
Cost: £12.00
Limit: 30
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Here is a great way to experience the pleasure of shoes without the pain of paying for them.
Join us as we explore the V&A exhibit “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” viewing 200 pairs of shoes
from all over the world. This show will display a dazzling range of historic and contemporary
footwear, many never on view before. Gaze on the beauty of an ancient Egyptian sandal
decorated in pure gold leaf and travel through time to shoes Lady Gaga would lust after. Learn
the history of the cobbler’s art and the latest technological advances creating ever higher heels
and dramatic shapes to what, after diamonds, must be a girl’s best friend – shoes.
Looking Ahead: The World of Charles and Ray Eames.
Cost:
£895.00, (TBD depends on the number of participants; includes single
occupancy and breakfast, entries, some meals, all guiding and
transportation), deposit of £200.00 to our travel agent will be required to
hold your place.
Payments will be made directly to a travel agency, PLEASE DO NOT
PAY on the kcwc website.
Limit: 15
Register with Ellen Shapiro, [email protected]
Join us for a three-day luxury trip through four cities with private guiding and coach transport
throughout. We will enjoy a mixture of art history, historic urban areas and fabulous cuisine.
Art History
Activity leaders:
Karen Winget
Laurence Berman
Kathleen Cheek-Milby
Josie Law
Art History
For a full write-up on this tour please see the Travel Group section of this
newsletter.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Join us as we explore art throughout the centuries. We offer lectures, series courses and
museum/gallery visits in London and beyond.
BARBARA HEPWORTH AT TATE
When: Tuesday 15 September, 10:00am
Where: Carlton Club, 69 St James’s Street, SW1A 1PJ (Closest tube: Green Park)
Cost: £25.00
Limit: 30
Register with Karen Winget
Tate Britain will open the first major Barbara Hepworth exhibition in London for almost fifty
years.
Britain’s famous female sculptor Barbara Hepworth (1903–75) is most commonly associated
with St Ives, Cornwall, where she lived from 1939 until her death in 1975.
This major retrospective will emphasise Hepworth’s often overlooked prominence in the
international art world, of which she was a leading figure in the 1930s, and one of the most
successful artists in the world during the 1950s and 1960s. The exhibition charts Hepworth’s
progress from small carvings made as a young woman to the magnificent bronzes that became
part of the great sculpture collections of the world. It will present many of her surviving prewar carvings, and some of her most significant sculptures in wood, stone and bronze. Our
lecturer for the morning will be the inspiring art historian Dr James Hicks.
AI WEIWEI AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY
When: Tuesday 6 October, 10:00am
Cost: £25.00
Limit: 30
Ai WeiWei has been a significant force in the international art world for more than ten years.
This will be the first major institutional survey of his work ever held in Britain and it will
bridge over two decades of his extraordinary career. Our lecture will focus on the artist and
the work presented at the Royal Academy.
Curated in collaboration with Ai Weiwei from his studio in Beijing, the Royal Academy will
present some of his most important works; from the time he returned to China from the US
in 1993 right up to present day.
He is well known for his skilled craftsmanship and ability to master different materials and this
show will be a testament to that. Chosen works will explore a multitude of challenging
themes, drawing on his own experience to comment on creative freedom, censorship and
human rights.
Ben Street, art historian, BBC presenter and a kcwc favourite will be our lecturer.
GOYA AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Cost: £25.00
Limit: 30
BASQUE COUNTRY OF SPAIN & FRANCE: SAN SEBASTIAN, BILBAO,
ST JEAN DE LUZ & BIARRITZ, CO-LISTED WITH TRAVEL
**WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Tuesday 29 September, 8:30am – Thursday 1 October, return 19:40
Where: London Heathrow (for BA flights to Bilbao)
Francisco de Goya (1746–1828) is one of Spain’s most celebrated artists. He was considered a
supremely gifted portrait painter and an excellent social commentator who took the genre of
portraiture to new heights through his ability to reveal the psychology of his sitter.
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This landmark exhibition at the National Gallery is the first ever focusing solely on his
portraits and will re-appraise Goya’s genius as a portraitist and provide a penetrating insight
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into both public and private aspects of his life. It will explore Goya’s ambitions and
development as a painter and his innovative and unconventional approach to portraiture
which often broke traditional boundaries.
Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe of Sotheby’s, a long-time kcwc favourite, will be our lecturer
for the morning.
SPANISH ART FROM EL GRECO TO PICASSO
When: Tuesdays 3, 10 and 17 November; 9:30am, coffee and 10:00am, lecture
Cost: £75.00
Limit: 30
Register with Laurence Berman
In light of the Goya exhibition at the National Gallery (7 October 2015 – 10 January 2016),
we will embark on a three lecture series on Spanish Art.
We will look back to the art of Goya’s predecessors such as El Greco, Zurbaran and Velazquez.
We will then focus on Goya more closely and explore the turbulent times both in Spain at the
dawn of the 19th century and in his own mind. We will then look at his legacy and influence
on Picasso, Ramon Casas and others. The three classes will focus successively on:
1) The Spanish tradition of painting
2) Goya’s modernity
3) Picasso and his entourage
IMPRESSIONIST ART SERIES
When: Tuesdays 12, 19, 22 and 26 January; 10:00am
Cost: £100.00
Limit: 30
Register with Kathleen Cheek-Milby
If you would like to acquire an in-depth understanding of the Impressionist and PostImpressionist movements join us for this series of three lectures and a tour of the National
Gallery Impressionist collection.
The term ‘Impressionist’ was first used as an insult in response to an exhibition of a new type
of painting exhibited in Paris in 1874. Radicals in their time, early Impressionists sought to
explore new painting techniques and subject matter. Constructing paintings from freely
brushed colours they painted scenes of modern life, often en plein air. By the end of the 20th
century artists such as Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cezanne developed the course of modern art.
Join our favourite lecturer Jacqueline Cockburn as we explore how this originally radical
movement became increasingly popular and served as a precursor to many of the styles
dominating the 20th-century art world.
Cost: £395.00
Limit: 35
Register with Josie Law
Don’t miss kcwc’s longest running lecture series. Entering its 15th year, this survey course
covers Western Art from Greek and Roman art to Contemporary Art.
Under the guidance of Dr Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe, Director of the Master of Arts at
Sotheby’s Institute, this course is taught by some of the best art experts in London. We will
look at each of the following stylistic periods:
• Ancient Greece • Ancient Rome • Medieval Art • Renaissance • Mannerism • Baroque
• Rococo • Neo Classical • Romanticism • Pre-Raphaelite • Impressionism
• Expressionism and Cubism • Surrealism and Pop Art • Conceptual Art
The course runs from January 2016 to early June 2016. It includes 18 lectures (Wednesdays,
9:30am to 12 noon) and 10 museum tours (Fridays, 10:00am or 11:30am). Museum tours
include visits to the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Wallace Collection, Tate
Modern and Tate Britain.
Artist Colony
Activity leader:
Kathleen Herman
[email protected]
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton
If you’re interested in any kind of creativity – painting, sculpture, drawing, design, etc. – and
would like to meet others similarly inclined, join kcwc’s Artist Colony.You don’t have to be
trained, professional or even actively creating anything. It’s a great way to meet other creative
types, be inspired and supported, and get started!
We usually meet each month, to share ideas and talk about “arting”. Come – it’s fun!
Bible Study
Activity leader:
Julia Sharma
[email protected]
WESTERN ART SURVEY
When: Wednesday 6 January – early June, 9:30am – 12 noon, 18 lectures; Fridays,
10:00am or 11:30am, 10 museum tours
LIFE BUILDER BIBLE STUDY SERIES
When: Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm, usually followed by lunch
Where: Rotating in members’ homes
Cost: None, except occasional workbooks and lunch
Would you like to join a friendly group of women who enjoy lively conversation, discussing
the relevance of the Bible to everyday life? We follow a Life Builder Bible Study series and
little preparation is required. Each week, we study and discuss a self-contained Bible reading
which allows for flexible attendance.When we resume in September we will be studying
Forgiveness: Making Peace with the Past.We look forward to welcoming you to our group.
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Please register to be placed on the weekly mailing list, as the venues do vary.
Book Group
Activity leader:
Bee Robb
British History
[email protected]
We are a group of book lovers who enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction. We also attend
literary festivals and invite authors to speak to our group. All are welcome.You do not have to
be a regular book group attendee to join us, just someone who loves books and has good
recommendations to make.
BOOK GROUP – DAYTIME
When: Tuesday 22 September, 10:00am
Where: The Kensington Hotel, 109–113 Queen’s Gate, SW7 5LR (Closest tube:
South Kensington)
Cost: No charge
Limit: 20
Let’s meet up after the summer break, have coffee and discuss the holiday reading we’ve
enjoyed. Also please do bring some ideas of books for us to select as a group for our Book
Group programme of “good reads” for the next few months. Any of your recommendations to
add to the selection for future reads please send by email to Bee Robb who will forward them
on to the group.
READING: 84, CHARING CROSS ROAD BY HELENE HANFF
Where: Foyles Bookstore, 107 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT (Closest tube:
Tottenham Court Road)
Cost: Refreshments are your own tab
Limit: 15
Please use the Virago Modern Classic Edition. This true story began in 1949 with a letter
asking about second-hand books she required, being sent from Helene Hanff in New York, to
an independent bookshop in London.
A life-long correspondence ensued between the struggling American playwright Helene and
British bookseller Mr Frank Doel.Through their love of books and her warm and witty letters,
we see the bookseller’s British reserve gradually disperse and a friendship across the Atlantic
flourish for over twenty years. Helene’s book, based on their correspondence, has achieved
iconic status and became the highly successful film, 84, Charing Cross Road, that starred Anne
Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins.We shall meet in the stunning Café on the 5th floor.
Activity leaders:
Marian Vobach
[email protected]
Melanie Simcock
[email protected]
Tatiana Gounaris-Epissina [email protected]
The British History group presents lectures and walks that explore the history of London and
Britain.
A GENTLE NEST OF ARTISTS: BELSIZE PARK
When: Wednesday 30 September, 2:30pm
Where: Belsize Park (Closest tube: Belsize Park)
Cost: £20.00
Limit: 18
Register with Tatiana Gounaris-Epissina
Join us for another fascinating tour with the prize-winning Blue Badge Guide Rachel Kolsky.
Creativity abounds on this tour. The 1930s saw a number of influential artists make NW3
their home, including Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Piet Mondrian.
Nearby is the iconic Isokon building as well as the home of Agatha Christie during WWII, the
home of Karl Marx and historic almshouses.
Our tour will end at one of London’s foremost art galleries housed in an old Methodist chapel.
Are you a bridge player? Then come along and join the fun on Mondays. We play
intermediate level Standard American bridge (5-card majors) in a friendly, informal
atmosphere at various members’ homes.
HISTORY OF LONDON
When: Mondays 28 September; 5, 12, 19, 26 October; 2, 9, 16, 30 November,
10:00am – 12:30pm (end time is approximate)
Where: East India Club, 16 St James’s Square, SW1Y 4LH (Closest tube: Green
Park or Piccadilly Circus)
Cost: £245.00
Limit: 22
Register with Marian Vobach
Beginning with Deep Time when hippos grazed in Waterloo Place, through the Romans who
founded Londinium, the Italian Medieval monks who built monasteries – some now
atmospheric City churches – on to the Tudor merchant adventurers who were granted a
charter by Queen Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies, and ending with the Stuart,
Georgian and Victorian Eras, this class will trace London on her ascent to become the capital
of the greatest Empire the world has ever seen. In this autumn class alternating between
lecture and tour, we will study the extraordinary and enthralling history of our home, looking
at how despite geography, Civil War, plague, fire and the Blitz, London is today the most
extraordinary world city of the 21st century.
Our class will meet every Monday morning for 9 weeks with lecturer and tour guide,
Caroline Macdonald-Haig whose extensive knowledge and delightful story-telling approach
has made her a favourite with British History members.
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Bridge
Activity leader:
Lisette Baruch
[email protected]
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Chinese Culture
Activity leaders:
Kalian Lucas
Anne Anspach
Victoria Stainsby
introducing...
[email protected]
We welcome anyone who is interested in Chinese culture, old or new, whether you would like
to explore Chinese food, literature, art, movies, music and/or history. Join us and get to know
others interested in learning more about China.
CHINOISERIE COLLECTION IN A STATELY HOME – HAM HOUSE
When: Wednesday 16 September, 9:45am
Where: Ham House, Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey TW10 7RS
(Closest tube: Richmond)
Cost: £12.00
Limit: 20
Register with Anne Anspach or Victoria Stainsby
The early 17th century saw the beginning of the great European obsession with all things
Chinese. The taste for Chinoiserie (Chinese inspired textiles, porcelain and furniture) was
evident in all the great British country houses and can still be seen today. Join us for a
delightful talk and tour with our wonderful expert Nixi Cura Head of Chinese Art Education
at Christies’ London as we visit lovely National Trust property Ham House on the banks of
the Thames in Richmond and discover its wealth of Chinoiserie in situ. We will meet with
Nixi at 9:45am to get a preview of what we will see then take a short walk to Ham House.
Once there, we will buy our entry tickets (NT members £6.50/non-members £15.00) and
begin our tour at 10:30am with Nixi and the Ham House tour guide. After our tour let’s have
lunch together and chat about all we have seen and learned on this very special tour!
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Contemporary Art Club
Activity leader:
Joanna Gemes
[email protected]
We meet once a month to visit contemporary art galleries around London. The aim is to meet
gallery directors and curators and have a conversation about the art on display. Comments and
critiques are highly encouraged and no experience or knowledge of art is necessary.
CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY TOURS
When: One Wednesday a month, 10:30am – 12:30pm. We often go to lunch
together afterwards.
Where: Details of the meeting places are sent closer to the date by email
Cost: No charge
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Country Walks
Activity leader:
Emine Clark
[email protected]
The beautiful English countryside is criss-crossed with many interesting walking routes. This is
a group for those who like to get out of the big city and explore the countryside on foot. We
will travel by train and also stop for a lunch break.
What to bring: Footwear is the most important piece of gear. Proper, broken in walking
boots will be more comfortable than trainers. Also essential are waterproof jackets and plenty
of water (especially on warm days). Walking poles are optional but can be useful on slippery
and steep terrain.
Toughness Rating: Each of our walks has been given a rating between 1 (undemanding) to
9 (the most effort required). They take into account the amount of climbing, if there are
exceptionally steep sections, and the length of the walk.
COUNTRY WALK: BALCOMBE TO EAST GRINSTEAD
**CHANGE OF DATE**
When: Wednesday 23 September, 9:30am
Where: London Bridge Station, in front of ticket booths (Closest tube: London
Bridge)
Cost: £20.00 includes return train ticket; lunch is your own tab
Limit: 14
Total length: 17.2 km (10.7 miles); Toughness: 6 out of 10.
This walk has a fair number of relatively gentle ups and downs but is well worth the effort. It
starts in the old village of Balcombe, passes through the woods and reaches Wakehurst Place
(the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew’s country estate). From there the route continues through
some further woods finally reaching the station via a walk along a stream and through
potentially very muddy fields that mark the outer edges of East Grinstead.
Dog Walking
Activity leader:
OPEN
If you are interested in helping lead Dog Walking, please contact Dianne at
[email protected].
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Monday
September 2015
Tuesday
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10:00am British History:
History of London
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
10:00am Hospitality: Coffee
Morning at Holland Park Café
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4
8
9
9:30am General Meeting:
10
Socials and Sign-up
12:30am Hospitality: Luncheon at
the Rosewood Hotel
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14
10:00am Art History: Barbara
Hepworth at Tate
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10:00am Book Group Daytime 22
5:30pm Hospitality: Happy Hour
at The Yacht London
7:30pm After Six in the City:
Sunset Aboard The Yacht London
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8:30am Travel Group/Art
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30 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
History: Basque Country of Spain
A Gentle Nest of Artists –
Mondays
and France (to Thursday 1 October) Belsize Park
7:30pm Theatre: Sunny Afternoon
10:00am Bridge
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9:45am Chinese Culture:
Chinoiserie Collection in a
Stately Home – Ham House
6:30pm Evening Speaker Series:
‘Mews Style’ with Sebastian
Deckker
Sunday
LOOKING AHEAD… OCTOBER
After Six in the City: BBC Broadcasting House
Antiques & Design: An Evening at Hermès
Antiques & Design: Crosby Hall, Chelsea
Art History: Ai WeiWei at the Royal Academy
Art History: Goya at the National Gallery
Book Group: 84, Charing Cross Road
LifeStyling: Back to Work Workshop
London Walks & Treasures: Old Highgate Village
Travel Group: Highgrove Gardens
Travel Group: Walking in Alsace-Lorraine
10:00am Antiques &
Design/Passion for Fashion:
Art and Fashion – Who Inspires
Whom?
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12:30pm Wine Society: The
Spectator Magazine – Ambriel
Vineyard’s Winemakers Lunch
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19
20
9:30am Country Walks:
23 9:30pm Antiques & Design:
Balcome to East Grinstead
Joanna Hardy at the Goldsmiths’
6:30pm Fun with Feng Shui:Yin
Fair
and Yang Foods
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10:15pm Empty Nesters:
Coffee & Conversation
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27
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(Check with Activity Leaders)
Tuesdays continued
10:00am Tennis
10:30am Italian
10:00am Stitching
10:30am Study of Buddhism
Wednesdays
Tuesdays
10:00am English (every other Wed)
9:30am Treblemakers
10:30am French (every other Wed)
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10:30am German (every other Wed)
Thursdays
10:30am Bible Study (except 1st Thu)
10:30am Mat Pilates
2:30pm Knitting for Others
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Empty Nesters
Activity leaders:
Jill Alexander
Eva Chu
[email protected]
[email protected]
Empty Nesters are kcwc members with children who are away at university, have recently
graduated or who have joined the job force. Individual activities, however, are usually open to
any kcwc member.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION FOR EMPTY NESTERS
When: Friday 25 September, 10:15am
Where: V&A Museum Café, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL (Closest tube: South
Kensington)
Cost: Your own tab
Join others whose “children” have left the nest, maybe even as recently as yesterday or as long
as a generation ago. No matter. We gather for coffee and conversation on the last Friday of
most months starting again in SEPTEMBER.
Evening Speaker Series
Activity leader:
Bee Robb
[email protected]
Following on from the success of the Anya Hindmarch evening last summer, this Activity will
introduce you to inspiring and interesting guest speakers at various elegant and well located
venues. We shall meet over wine and canapés from 6:30 – 8:30pm to hear a range of talks that
share great stories and ideas.
‘MEWS STYLE’ WITH SEBASTIAN DECKKER, TALK WITH WINE AND
CANAPÉS **CHANGE OF DATE**
Where: A Mews House in Kensington (Closest tube: Kensington High Street)
Cost: £10.00
Limit: 30
Mews Style reflects a way of life in London both past and present. These unique homes with
their cobbled lanes are tucked away behind grand Georgian and Victorian houses.
Large houses once required their own stables and coach-houses – the legacy of an age when
the horse and carriage dominated the streets of London. Knowledgeable author, architect and
Director of Savills UK, Sebastian Deckker, will share with us the history of these aristocratic
estates in London and the development of the mews. He will also cover the preservation of
the equestrian character as well as the current styles of mews interiors that are designed to
reflect this unique and fascinating style of London living.
McQueen-inspired Fashion Forward Afternoon Tea
at The Kensington Hotel
109 -113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5LR
@hotelkensington
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Fitness & Wellbeing
Activity leader:
Anne Jakobsen
[email protected]
Are you interested in Pilates and would you like to strengthen your core muscles? Then this
might be for you. Pilates is also very good for people with back problems.
MAT PILATES
When: Thursdays 17 September to 12 November, 10:30am (except Thursdays
8 October and 5 November)
Where: Gym Way, 147 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TH (opposite Sainsbury’s)
(Closest tube: Gloucester Road)
Cost: £15.00 per session with a minimum of 4 participants
Limit: 10
Enjoy this mat pilates class with other kcwc members. Please wear comfortable clothes,
trainers not necessary. Changing room facilities are available. Our instructor, Violetta, holds a
masters degree in PE and Sport Science and has an extensive knowledge of Pilates, Fitness,
Nutrition and Detox.
Fun with Feng Shui
Activity leader:
Gabriela Galbenus
[email protected]
Think Feng Shui is arty-farty? Are you mystified by Feng Shui and would like to know more
about it?
Feng Shui analyses the interaction of energy (Qi) between people (microcosm) and their
environment (macrocosm). Join us as we explore the practical applications of Feng Shui
through various events and trips.
YIN AND YANG FOODS
Where: Sun & Cantons, 21 Great Pulteney Street, W1F 9NG (Closest tube:
Piccadilly Circus)
Cost: £30.00
Limit: 20
Fun with Feng Shui is coming back with an exciting event about Yin and Yang Foods.
The principles of yin and yang are also used in the sphere of food and cooking. Yang foods
increase the body’s heat (eg raise the metabolism), while Yin foods decrease the body’s heat
(eg lower the metabolism).
There will be a 20 minute interactive talk, followed by a delightful Indian dinner hosted by
the BBC Indian goddess Chef Asma Khan.
Vegetarian option available; please advise in advance.
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Please sign up for the lunch at the General Meeting. It is important to sign up if
you would like to attend and if you do sign up, that you attend. The restaurants are
proud of their high-quality service and fabulous food and therefore need an
accurate count of those who will be attending.
Golf
Activity leader:
Géraldine Lamy
[email protected]
The Golf Group is a relaxed, non-competitive activity. We welcome players of all abilities and
we play outdoors on golf courses around London.
Please note that Golf is on the lookout for a co-leader. If you are interested, please
email either Geraldine or Dianne at [email protected].
Hospitality
Hospitality Committee Coordinator:
Heather Pearson
[email protected]
Come to Hospitality events to meet new friends and to socialise at some of London’s hidden
gems. All Members, especially New Members, as well as their guests are welcome.
The first six ladies to arrive at Happy Hour will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
To sign up for the Luncheon following the General Meeting please see the Hospitality desk
upon arrival.
There is no need to register for the Coffee Mornings and Happy Hours. Just turn up – the
more the merrier!
COFFEE MORNING
When: Thursday 3 September, 10:00am
Where: Holland Park Café, Ilchester Place, W8 6LU (Closest tube: High Street
Kensington)
Cost: Your own tab
Find us in the middle of Holland Park under the cascading colourful hanging baskets. This
delightful café has a wonderful terrace where we can enjoy our coffee. If you have time
afterwards do go for a stroll in the famous Kyoto Garden donated by Japan in 1991.
HAPPY HOUR
When: Tuesday 22 September, 5:30pm
Where: The Yacht London, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN
(Closest tube: Temple)
Cost: Your own tab
Come aboard this magnificently refurbished luxury steam yacht, which is permanently
moored at Temple Pier. Enjoy wonderful views of the Thames and its bustling river life, with
the Southbank as a backdrop, while sipping a glass of wine from the alfresco cocktail lounge
on the top deck.
NEW MEMBERS’ WELCOME COFFEE MORNING
When: Tuesday 3 November, 9:30am
Where: Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LF (Closest tube:
Knightsbridge)
Register with Heather at [email protected]
Come along to our informal coffee morning especially for New Members.
You will have the opportunity to meet other New Members and listen to a brief presentation
by Board Members and Activity Leaders who will introduce themselves, explain the benefits
of membership and promote their activities.
It is also a great way to make new friends, ask questions and learn more about kcwc.
Please do register as we must give an accurate count to the venue.
Knitting for Others
Activity leader:
Sue Ferry
[email protected]
LUNCH FOLLOWING THE GENERAL MEETING
When: Thursday 10 September, 12:30pm
Where: Rosewood Hotel, 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN
Cost: £25.00, includes a 2-course lunch, coffee, petit fours and service
Limit: 36
The Rosewood is one of the finest five-star hotels in London, which blends English heritage
with contemporary sophistication. This Edwardian, Grade II-listed building has been
sensitively renovated to create the ambience of a stylish London residence. We will enjoy lunch
in the Mirror Room – a beguiling jewel-box design, which captivates the essence of British
culture with its understated formality and relaxed elegance. The floor to ceiling mirrors recall
the glittering diamonds and pearls associated with this glamorous era.
When: Every Thursday, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Where: Whole Foods restaurant, Kensington High Street
(Closest tube: High Street Kensington)
Cost: Your own tab
We are a group of knitters and crocheters who donate all that we make to charities both in the
UK and abroad. All materials are provided, and everyone from experts to beginners is
welcome. Our goal is to create a friendly and informal environment in which people can
come together, learn from one another, and simply enjoy the process of making something
that will make a difference for someone else. For more information regarding our group and
the good causes we support please contact Sue Ferry. We would love to have you join us.
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Our first meeting after the summer break is Thursday 17 September and we look forward to
welcoming you. Nina Finbow and Gina Patino can both be reached at [email protected].
Languages
Activity leaders:
English
Usha Kumar
Maria Puleio
French
Geneviève Sentier
Anne De Roux
German Eva Meininger
Italian
Maria Puleio
Claudia Marchetti
Spanish
Nina Finbow
Gina Patino
LifeStyling
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Activity leader:
Shirley Brooks
Experience the international flavour of our club and practise your language skills with native
speakers; make friends, improve your fluency and gain in cultural knowledge.
Please contact the relevant Activity Leader for the language group you wish to join.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Would you like to improve your spoken English or help others with their English whilst
meeting women of different nationalities? If so, then please join us for lively discussions.
Meetings are held every other Wednesday at members’ homes. New members are most
welcome.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Bonjour! If you wish to maintain or improve your spoken French, please join us for friendly
conversation on specific topics. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10:30am to
12:30pm in members’ homes.
GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP
Would you like to improve your spoken German and gain more confidence? In this group
you have the chance to practice in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. We meet every fortnight
and discuss a topic of interest. Please register with the Activity Leader as our venues do vary.
ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP
Join us and improve your language skills by practising your spoken Italian with our friendly
group. We meet once a week; Mondays, 10:30am – 12:30pm at members’ homes. We are a
group of women from various backgrounds and we enjoy reading and discussing Italian
culture and other topics of interest. Come and try our friendly sessions.You will enjoy your
time with us.
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Hola! We are a lively group of Spanish speakers who meet fortnightly and enjoy conversation
and periodic outings – as well as Spanish-themed activities. If you enjoy lively discussions,
want to improve your fluency and make new friends please contact us to find out more about
our upcoming meetings.
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“Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask ‘how’, while
others of a more curious nature will ask ‘why’. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to
information.” – Man Ray
Love life? Love London? Then bring your sense of curiosity and come join us as we seek to
enlighten, educate, entertain and ultimately INSPIRE your life through a myriad of events,
talks, travel and whatever else may take our fancy. We’ll explore both popular and esoteric
subjects from personal development to anti-aging, recent trends and traditional practices.
BACK TO WORK WORKSHOP
When: 13 October, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Beaufort House, 354 King’s Road, SW3 5UZ
Cost: £45.00, all materials included; any refreshments are additional
Limit: 20
Register with Kristina Hickey at [email protected]
This workshop is ideal for those of you who are contemplating a return to work after a short
or a longer break. It is suitable for those who are planning to seek employment as well as those
who are dreaming about starting their own business. The focus of the workshop is on
identifying your ideal new career and establishing practical steps towards achieving it.
Experience shows that a gap in your working life can affect your self-confidence in that area,
so significant time is devoted to re-shifting your mindset and getting you ready to go back to
work with a bang! The whole experience is very interactive, with lots of exercises but mostly
you will have fun in the company of ladies with very similar experience.You will be given a
lot of practical advice and I will answer as many of your questions as possible.
To read more about Natalie, her experience and testimonials, please visit
www.lbcareercoaching.com
London Walks & Treasures
Activity leaders:
Geneviève Sentier
Betsy Ryan
[email protected]
[email protected]
We explore a variety of interesting areas and venues in London, on foot!
OLD HIGHGATE VILLAGE
When: Monday 5 October, 11:00am
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Where: Old Highgate Village (Closest tube: Highgate)
Cost: £15.00
Limit: 20
A few stops up the Northern Line yet we are in a country village nestling around what was
once an old pond. There are lanes, cottages, Georgian houses and spectacular views across
London. Prepare for a journey into timeless England.
We will be guided by Peter, an actor and a raconteur of genius.
Music & Opera
Activity leader:
Nahid Campbell
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL (Closest tube:
South Kensington)
Cost: £12.00
Limit: 30
Register with Mary Narvell, [email protected]
Here is a great way to experience the pleasure of shoes without the pain of paying for them.
Join us as we explore the V&A exhibit “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” viewing 200 pairs of shoes
from all over the world.
For a full write-up, please see the Antiques & Design listing.
Stitching
[email protected]
We will explore different music genres in smaller and more intimate settings in London. Our
aim is to have pre-concert talks, half day music and opera appreciation courses or to just relax
and enjoy a great performance.
New Mums
Activity leader:
OPEN
Activity leader:
Sue Donnell
[email protected]
We are a group of stitchers of all sorts and skill levels who meet Tuesday mornings from
10:00am to 12:30pm in one another’s homes. We provide a friendly forum for lovers of all
kinds of needlework (including, but not limited to knitting, piecing, quilting and crossstitching) to come together, meet new friends, share expertise, and make something lovely for
ourselves or for the special people in our lives. We often proceed from the meeting place to
lunch at a local restaurant. We look forward to having you join us.
Study of Buddhism
Passion for Fashion
Activity leaders:
Annie Bucknill
Isia Tlusty-Sheen
Activity leader:
Veronica Wetten
[email protected]
[email protected]
ART AND FASHION – WHO INSPIRES WHOM? – CO-LISTING WITH
ANTIQUES & DESIGN
When: Thursday 17 September, 10:00am welcome coffee; 10:30 – 11:30am lecture
Where: East India Club, 16 St James’s Square, SW1Y 4LH (Closest tube: Piccadilly,
Green Park or St James’s Park)
Cost: £20.00
Limit: 30
Register with Kelly Fannon, [email protected]
Art and fashion have long been companions. But where does the influence of one on the
other begin and end?
For a full write-up please refer to the Antiques & Design newsletter listing.
[email protected]
THE STUDY OF BUDDHISM
When: Mondays, 10:30am
Where: London Fo Guang Shan Temple, 84 Margaret Street, W1W 8TD
(Closest tube: Oxford Circus or Bond Street)
Cost: No charge
Would you like to apply the knowledge of Buddhism to everyday life and thereby enhance
your well-being, happiness and peace of mind?
We explore the various concepts of Buddhism by study, group discussion, Q&A and meditation
in a Chinese Buddhist temple in central London, the London Fo Guang Shan Temple.
Tennis
Activity leader:
Susan Simpson
[email protected]
SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN – THE V&A EXHIBIT, CO-LISTING WITH
ANTIQUES & DESIGN
When: Thursday 12 November, ticketed entries at 12:45pm and 1:15pm
TUESDAY TENNIS AT THE WESTWAY
When: Tuesdays, 10-week terms in the autumn, winter and spring
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Where: Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 6RP
(Closest tube: Latimer Road)
Cost: £165.00 for the term
Limit: 25
We play advanced/intermediate doubles and practise additional drills with a private coach on
indoor courts.The three 10-week terms take place in the autumn, winter and spring, Please
contact the Activity Leader early (June for autumn term etc) to register for the term.The beauty
of our term format is that there is never any need to get a substitute if you can’t make a session.
Theatre
Activity leader:
Elena Wehrenberg
[email protected]
We enjoy visiting the theatre in small groups; we see a variety of shows and plays and often at
a group discount.
*Please note: if you arrive at the theatre less than 10 minutes before the show begins, your
tickets will be left at the box office.
SUNNY AFTERNOON
Where: Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, SW1Y 4DN (Closest tube: Piccadilly
Circus)
Cost: £33.00
Limit: 10
Sunny Afternoon explores the rise to stardom of the Kinks. Set against the backdrop of a Britain
caught mid-swing between the conservative 1950s and riotous 60s, this production explores
the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible
music that influenced generations.
Travel Group
Activity leaders:
Ellen Shapiro
Kristina Hickey
Noelle Irvine
Claire Tremeer
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
BASQUE COUNTRY OF SPAIN & FRANCE: SAN SEBASTIAN, BILBAO, ST
JEAN DE LUZ & BIARRITZ, CO-LISTED WITH ART HISTORY
**WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Tuesday 29 September, 8:30am – Thursday 1 October, return 19:40
Where: London Heathrow (for BA flights to Bilbao)
Cost: £895.00, (TBD depends on number of participants; includes single
occupancy and breakfast, entries, some meals, all guiding and
transportation), deposit of £200.00 to our travel agent will be required to
hold your place. Payments will be made directly to a travel agency,
PLEASE DO NOT PAY on kcwc website.
Limit: 15
Register with Ellen Shapiro
Join us for a three-day luxury trip through four cities with private guiding and coach transport
throughout. We will enjoy a mixture of art history, historic urban areas and fabulous cuisine.
We begin in Bilbao the city which was transformed from grimy to chic overnight with the
presence of the Frank Ghery-designed Guggenheim Museum. A private tour of this worldclass museum with much art from the NY “parent”, we will tour the old city and observe its
vibrant new life. Later we tour charming San Sebastian nestled below the mountains and
overlooking the spectacular Concha Bay ringed with Edward Chillida’s iron sculptures. We
stay at the 5-star Maria Cristina Hotel. The first day’s gourmet welcome dinner as well as two
further lunches are included; restaurant choices for other meals will be made on site including
the opportunity to partake in a pintxo tasting tour. Our second day will include a walking
tour of the local markets, followed by a winery visit in the heart of Getaria. After lunch we
will have a private visit to the Balenciaga Museum – hailed as having one of the most
extensive design collections in the world. Day three will take us up the coast to the French
Basque country and Biarritz a luxurious getaway location for nobility. Then on to St Jean de
Luz, the most important point on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Many
travellers say this is the most interesting site of all! We enjoy a late gourmet lunch in
Hondarribia at a Basque farmhouse and tour the charming walled town after lunch. Finally
we will drive back to Bilbao for a late flight back to Heathrow.
GYPSY
When: Thursday 5 November, 7:30pm
Where: Savoy Theatre, The Strand, WC2R 0ET (Closest tube: Charing Cross or
Covent Garden)
Cost: £45.00
Limit: 10
Gypsy the Musical first appeared in 1959 on Broadway. The show features music by Jule Styne
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and is loosely based on the memoirs of famous striptease
artist Gypsy Rose Lee, played by Imelda Staunton. The musical features songs that have since
become show standards – Let Me Entertain You, Everything’s Coming Up Roses, Some People, and
Rose’s Turn are all highlights of the production. Gypsy is considered by many to be one of the
greatest American musical.
HIGHGROVE GARDENS – HRH PRINCE CHARLES’S COUNTRY HOUSE
**WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Friday 9 October, meet at 8:45 for prompt 9:00am departure – return
approx. 5:30pm
Where: Barons Court tube station (coach meeting point TBC)
Cost: £50.00, includes round-trip coach and private guided tour
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Limit: 25
Register with Kristina Hickey
The Gardens at Highgrove embody HRH The Prince of Wales’s environmental philosophy: “it
is better to work with nature than against it”. Since 1980 when The Prince of Wales first
arrived at Highgrove, His Royal Highness has devoted much energy to transforming the
gardens around the house. With the help and advice of notable individuals and the dedicated
assistance of the garden staff, what was once a somewhat bleak landscape is now one of the
most creatively inspired gardens of today. A series of interlinked areas, each with its own
character and purpose, weave magically around the garden.
For the last 25 years the gardens and surrounding land have been managed to the organic and
sustainable principles that His Royal Highness has for so long championed. Our group will
have a private two-hour guided tour. Afterwards, we will enjoy refreshments (your own tab)
and have time to visit the lovely Highgrove shop.
WALKING TRIP IN ALSACE-LORRAINE, *ADDITIONAL TRIP DUE TO
POPULAR DEMAND
When: Monday 19 October, 8:30am
Where: London Gatwick (for flights to Strasbourg, France)
Cost: £800.00 (TBC), includes private guide, hotels, breakfasts and dinners,
easyJet return flights and all transportation
Limit: 15
This second but earlier trip has been added due to a long wait list on the first trip.
Join us for a 4-day walk through historic medieval villages and picturesque vineyard-rich
countryside in Alsace-Lorraine. For the full write-up please see the entry below for the
Monday 26 – Friday 30 October trip.
Forest Mountains. Hotels: Relais du Vignoble, Gueberschwihr; La Couronne, Riquewhir.
For the full itinerary, please see the Travel section on the kcwc website.
SAVE THE DATE: DAY TRIP TO OLD SARUM AND SALISBURY
CATHEDRAL
When: Monday 16 November, 8:45am – 5:30pm
Cost: TBA, will include the guide, Catherine Cartwright, coffee and entrance
fees
Register interest with Claire Tremeer
Treblemakers
Activity leader:
Cindy Bruckermann
[email protected]
Who are we? We are kcwc’s own close-harmony a cappella singing group, performing a
broad range of music from Mozart to Maroon 5.
What do we do? We sing for (your?) private and charity functions, donating our profits to
kcwc charities. We also busk in the Underground.
When do we meet? Every Tuesday morning for rehearsal and some Fridays. We aim for a
professional standard while still having plenty of fun.
What else do we offer?You can buy our cd: Treblemakers in the Studio or ask us to
create a personalised birthday greeting in four part harmony for a friend or loved one. We
don’t charge much and remember – proceeds go to charity.
How can you find out more? If you are thinking of hiring us or possibly joining us
to sing, check out our website www.treblemakers.org.uk.
WALKING IN ALSACE-LORRAINE, FRANCE **WAIT LIST ONLY **
When: Monday 26 – Friday 30 October
Where: Alsace-Lorraine, France
Cost: £800.00 (TBC), includes private guide, hotels, breakfasts and dinners,
easyJet return flights and all transportation
Limit: 15
Join us for a 4-day walk through historic medieval villages and picturesque vineyard-rich
countryside in Alsace-Lorraine. Glenn Ford, a local resident, is our professional guide.
Though the itinerary is not strenuous, you must be a fit walker, as we will cover six to nine
miles a day.
We will visit lovely Gueberschwihr, Kaysersberg and Kientzheim, the medieval market town
Rouffach, and magnificent Eguisheim, home to Pope Leon IX in the 11th century. We also
take in historic Colmar and Riquewihr, classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Along the way, we will see castles and churches, have a wine tasting, walk through Grand Cru
vineyards and enjoy splendid views of the Vosges Mountains, the Plain of Alsace and the Black
Would you like to volunteer for a local charity, but would prefer to do so in a group? Join us
as we make friends while stuffing envelopes, scrubbing kitchens and serving food for others.
We prioritise volunteering with our kcwc sponsored charities. But when they don’t have a
group project for us, we head off to other local charities to lend a hand.
If you would like to be on the email list to receive up-to-date notices on volunteering
opportunities that come out after the newsletter deadline, please email me.
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Volunteers for Charity
Activity leader:
Beth Schmidt
[email protected]
KIDS COMPANY NEEDS COMPUTERS – NEW OR USED!
Do you have any old computers or laptops that you don’t know what to do with? If they
meet the minimum specifications below, Kids Company will put them to good use:
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• Type: Computers or Laptops – any make or model • Processor: Core 2 Duo and above
• RAM: 4GB and above • Hard Drive: 250 GB and above
If you would like to donate a computer, please let me know and I will put you in touch
with the right contact at Kids Company.
Wine Society
Activity leader:
Renee Singh
SHOWCASE TABLES
FOR KCWC
MEMBERS
DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOWCASE AT ONE
OF OUR GENERAL MEETINGS?
Each month, excluding September, there is an opportunity to promote your business.You may
book a Showcase Table twice a Club year.
Tables are payable in advance, either at a General Meeting or online. The cost of a table is
£75.00. Please go to [email protected] to register.
Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
You are responsible for setting up and decorating your table, including a covering, if needed.
[email protected]
Come along and increase your knowledge as we explore beautiful, old and new world wines.
If your membership has expired, you will need to renew it before a booking can be accepted.
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THE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE – AMBRIEL VINEYARD’S WINEMAKERS
LUNCH
** WAIT LIST ONLY**
When: Friday 18 September, 12:30pm
Where: The Spectator Magazine, 22 Old Queen Street, SW1H 9HP (Closest tube:
St James’s Park or Westminster)
Cost: £49.00
Limit: 15
The Wine Society would like to invite you to the Ambriel Vineyard’s winemaker’s luncheon at
the famous The Spectator Magazine Headquarters.
We are privileged to have Ambriel’s winemaker Wendy Outhwaite, The Spectator’s renowned
wine writer Jonathan Ray and Lance Forman from the famous smoke fish house H. Forman
& Son who will all be joining us for this fabulous luncheon. The 3-course lunch will be
complemented with delicious hand-selected wines.
DECANTER FINE WINE ENCOUNTER WITH STEVEN SPURRIER
When: Sunday 8 November, 11:00am
Where: Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ (Closest tube: Baker
Street or Edgware Road)
Cost: £45.00
Limit: 8
Join us at the flagship Decanter Fine Wine Encounter this November as they showcase more
than 600 Old World and New World fine wines at the Landmark Hotel.We are extremely
fortunate that wine legend, Steven Spurrier, one of the most respected and well-published wine
connoisseurs in the world, will provide a special bespoke tasting and tour for kcwc members.
TRAVEL GROUP VISITS PENSHURST PLACE IN KENT
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CLASSIFIEDS
For details on classified ads and online ads please email Noelle at [email protected].
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VICTORIA PAGE, CHILDREN’S PRIVATE TUITION, FULHAM 07050 246 810
Exceptional references. Children 2½ years – 11+ Scholarship, English, Maths, Reasoning,
Remedial Reading, Nursery Syllabus, SATS, Preparation in 11+, Common Entrance,
Preparatory School Exams. www.victoriapage.net.
SHORT LET, LOVELY VICTORIAN TERRACED HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
Fully furnished, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Reasonable rent, 1 week to 3 month.
For more information www.kensingtonhouse.net.au or contact
[email protected].
ITALIAN ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE TUITIONS Italian journalist and writer,
degree in History and Literature, available for private or small groups tuitions and
conversation. Call 07791 182 586 or email [email protected].
US AND UK COLLEGE CONSULTANT, LONDON 07712 006 300 Offer bespoke
solutions to students applying to US/UK universities: Selecting courses/universities, drafting
personal statements, reviewing applications. Contact Minh-Tam Janssens or visit us
janssensconsulting.com.
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Have theatre tickets you now can’t use?
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Since 1990
Quality And Service
Second To None
Moving house and looking to sell
unwanted items?
Spare weeks in your vacation villa to rent?
Fantastic charity event you want to
publicise?
Looking for someone to help you in
your home?
Non-Business Classified Ads on the kcwc
website are FREE to our members.
Business Ads are FREE online with
1 purchased in the Newsletter! Whether
looking to sell or find, go to kcwc
Classified Ads as your first choice.
Contact [email protected]
EXPERIENCED PERSONAL ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: To help you organise your
busy life – from half a day a week upwards. Household and Business work or a mixture of
both can be accommodated. References available. Call 07714 100 370 for a chat or email
[email protected].
COMPUTERS driving you MAD!! Calling home users and small businesses.
PCs/MACs, servers, networks, iPad, smartphone, wireless, MSOffice, email, viruses,
broadband, cloud. Tel: 020 7205 4414, Mob: 07958 716 876; www.mboxs.com.
THANK YOU
kcwc would like to heartily thank Madeline Morrow for sharing her beautiful photographs
with us. We have enjoyed nineteen of her amazing newsletter covers, the website headings as
well as Facebook headings. We wish you all the best on your future artistic endeavours.
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BUSINESS ADS
ANGELFASTRAK DRIVING SCHOOL: Specialises in experienced drivers from all
over the world. Offers you a quick test and a 95% pass-rate first time. Telephone 07958 878
093 and youtubes.angelfastrak.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Nara Health & Beauty Clinics have been at the forefront of specialist health and beauty
treatments since 2009. Begun by the renowned dermatologist Nara Simonyan, Nara Clinics
are now established in both Acton and Chelsea with a reputation for providing exclusive,
diverse beauty and health treatments for its clients.
We are pleased to introduce Nara Health & Beauty Clinic as a kcwc Member Benefit partner
with exclusive discounts starting from 10% off on all single treatments to up to 40% off on
package treatments. For detailed information on all the discounts available please visit
Resources/Member Benefits on the kcwc website.
Club members, if you would also like to share your photographs with kcwc to be used on
or in the newsletter, the kcwc website or on Facebook, please contact Kalpa Rao at
[email protected].
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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the date your application is processed. Renewals are effective for 12 months from the expiration date of your previous
membership. Non-resident members will not receive a newsletter by post, but they may access it on the website.
You may pay online at www.kcwc.org.uk. Debit cards are preferred but credit cards are also accepted. Alternatively,
bring a payment card or a cheque made payable to kcwc to the next General Meeting or post a cheque and this
form to our bookkeepers, A/C Bookwise, Greenhill House, 26 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Watford
WD18 8JA. If sending cheque by post, please allow up to a week for activation of your online account. Any questions
please email: [email protected].
The names kcwc and Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club and the online membership directory are NOT to be used
for commercial purposes.Your personal information, provided above, will be stored on our private database and used
only for the purposes of kcwc as determined by the Board and/or stated in the by-laws. Check here if you do not
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Membership dues are non-refundable and membership is not transferable. Please refer to the Legal section on the
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commercial activity by its members within the club or the use of the membership list for commercial purposes. I
understand that failure to abide by the by-laws will result in action by the kcwc Board, up to and including dismissal
from the club.
UPCOMING DEADLINE:
26 AUGUST FOR THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
CLASSIFIED ADS
Classified ads are text-only ads.
Member Personal Ads alerting members to the availability of nannies, household help,
handymen or used household goods are free online and £10.00 in the newsletter, limited to
25 words.
All other ads, whether placed by members, charities or external business or professional
persons, are £50.00 for 25 words. Discounts may be offered for multiple ads. Members who
pay £50.00 for a newsletter ad may lodge it online for free.
How To Place a Classified Ad in the Newsletter – Send an email to the Classified
Advertising Co-ordinator at [email protected]. Include the text for the ad, your full
name, membership number (if kcwc member), telephone number and postal address.You will
be given payment instructions once your ad text is received.
How To Place Classified Ads Online – Instructions can be found in the ‘Classifieds’
section, www.kcwc.org.uk.
CORPORATE ADS
Corporate ads are open to members and non-members. These are quarter, half-page or fullpage black and white adverts, cover ads in full colour, loose inserts and also banner ads on the
kcwc website. Rates: Begin at £100.00 + VAT. Discounts are available. Please contact
[email protected] for information and to submit a corporate ad, and also for details
about sponsor advertising on the kcwc website.
STANDING RULES FOR ALL ADS
Advertisements cannot be accepted after the deadline. All submissions must be
received by 5:00pm on the deadline date with full payment. No advertisements can be taken
over the telephone or by fax. kcwc reserves the right to refuse to publish any advertisements it
deems inappropriate. If the Board receives three written complaints from members about an
advertiser, the advertiser will be prohibited from advertising in future newsletters. Please
contact us by email (see above).
The advertisements in this Newsletter are from independent vendors with no other association or affiliation with
kcwc. kcwc makes no representations, guarantees, warranties or other assurances as to the products and
services offered. Items offered in ‘For Sale’ ads are subject to prior sale at sole discretion of Seller.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______________________________
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2015–2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President:
Anna Groot............................. 020 7460 8487 .................. [email protected]
Vice President (pending approval):
Nancy Thorington ............................................................. [email protected]
Secretary:
Rhoda Bucknill ...................... 020 7937 0631 .................. [email protected]
Treasurer:
Susanne Cambern ................... 07713 909 177 .................. [email protected]
Activity Leader Liaison:
Dianne Stewart ....................... 07768 600 761................... [email protected]
Advertising Services:
Noelle Irvine (Classified) ........ 07976 200 123 .................. [email protected]
Roseanne Wyatt (Corporate)... 07982 822 831 .................. [email protected]
Events Coordinator:
Anne Jakobsen ........................ 07528 829 331 .................. [email protected]
Hospitality Coordinator:
Heather Pearson.......................07901 554 778 .................. [email protected]
Member Benefits:
Marianna Aslamazyan.............. 07473 283 042 .................. [email protected]
Membership Services:
Shelagh Wilson (Current)........ 07887 984 774 .................. [email protected]
Jilly Ferrero (Potential) ............ 07990 787 020 .................. [email protected]
Programmes Coordinator:
Haydee Wilkinson................... 07596 315 490 .................. [email protected]
Newsletter Manager:
Kalpa Rao............................... 020 3556 1399 .................. [email protected]
Website Manager:
Emine Clark ........................... 07413 584 894 .................. [email protected]
ACTIVITY LEADERS
After Six in the City
Jilly Ferrero .............................................07990 787 020
Antiques & Design
Mary Narvell...........................................020 7730 4486
Gail Reichert ..........................................020 7638 6560
Polly McElroy .........................................01189 326 104
Kelly Fannon...........................................07801 548 814
Annabelle Rayson ..................................07944 247 714
Art History
Karen Winget ..........................................020 7937 9590
Laurence Berman ....................................07500 978 790
Kathleen Cheek-Milby ...........................07595 304 391
Josie Law ................................................07881 931 808
Artist Colony
Kathleen Herman....................................020 8748 5961
Bible Study
Julia Sharma ............................................07903 260 033
Book Group:
Bee Robb ...............................................07767 637 296
Bridge
Lisette Baruch .........................................07771 768 809
British History
Marian Vobach ........................................07462 948 841
Melanie Simcock.....................................07800 832 577
Tatiana Gounaris-Epissina .......................07531 718 277
Chinese Culture
Kailan Lucas ............................................07428 020 898
Victoria Stainsby .....................................07739 805 780
Anne Anspach .........................................020 7348 7860
Contemporary Art
Joanna Gemes..........................................07970 196 291
Dog Walking
OPEN
Empty Nesters
Jill Alexander ...........................................07703 765 437
Eva Chu..................................................07415 582 484
Evening Speaker Series
Bee Robb ...............................................07767 637 296
Fitness & Wellbeing
Anne Jakobsen.........................................07528 829 331
Fun with Feng Shui
Gabriela Galbenus ...................................07949 076 706
PLEASE ONLY PHONE MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 AM – 5 PM. THANK YOU
PLEASE ONLY PHONE MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 AM – 5 PM. THANK YOU
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Golf
Géraldine Lamy.......................................07515 799 978
Knitting for Others
Sue Ferry ................................................07534 880 391
Languages:
English ......... Usha Kumar ......................020 7828 0653
Maria Puleio......................07899 344 348
French.......... Geneviève Sentier..............020 7987 4813
Anne De Roux .................07896 991 527
German........ Eva Meininger ...................020 7351 2836
Italian ........... Maria Puleio......................07899 344 348
Claudia Marchetti..............07590 011 343
Spanish......... Nina Finbow .....................07831 180 229
Gina Patino .......................07411 118 812
LifeStyling
Shirley Brooks .........................................07962 519 905
London Walks & Treasures
Geneviève Sentier ...................................020 7987 4813
Elizabeth Ryan........................................07885 675 584
Music & Opera
Nahid Campbell......................................07771 232 134
Passion for Fashion
Annie Bucknill ........................................07710 253 889
Isia Tlusty-Sheen .....................................07873 137 544
Stitching
Sue Donnell ............................................07858 742 336
Study of Buddhism
Veronica Wetten ......................................020 8477 9074
Tennis
Susan Simpson.........................................020 7724 4453
Theatre
Elena Wehrenberg ...................................07468 539 452
Travel Group
Ellen Shapiro...........................................020 7235 0086
Kristina Hickey .......................................07747 027 395
Noelle Irvine...........................................020 7225 0167
Claire Tremeer.........................................07770 865 614
Treblemakers
Cindy Bruckermann ...............................07780 995 641
Volunteers for Charity
Beth Schmidt ..........................................07585 550 597
Wine Society
Renee Singh ...........................................07804 950 025
September 2015
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New Members’ Corner
Are you new to kcwc? Here are a few pointers to get you going:
l Take a quick look at the At-A-Glance page. It explains a lot about the Club.
l Activities – Sign up early, as they can sell out quickly.
l Always check the Hospitality section. This group’s goal is to make new members
feel welcome. They host New Member Information Meetings, Coffees and the
New Members’ ‘Happy Hour’.
l Attend General Meetings – a great way to meet other members and hear fantastic
speakers. Also, do join the lunch that follows.
Relocating to a new country provides many challenges, foremost among them is
accessing quality medical care. Consulting the physicians at South Kensington
GP Clinic will ensure that you and your family will receive personalised medical
service including:
l 24/7 medical coverage 365 days per year
l Same day appointments with clinic hours 6 days per week
l Early morning and late evening appointments
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Facebook name: KCWC – Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club
and the official page: www.facebook.com/kcwc.kcwc
Twitter name: @kcwc_womensclub
l Home visits available
l UK and USA (Mayo Clinic) trained doctors
l Paediatric care and wellness checks
l Expert specialist referrals
Let us help you navigate complex insurance and coverage issues.
ENJOY KCWC’S NEWSLETTER ON OUR WEBSITE
Personal endorsement:
“Shortly after moving to London, my husband suffered an incapacitating back spasm
on a Sunday morning. I had recently registered at the SKGP and called the 24 hour
number. Within two hours Dr Kapila was at our home, prescribed and delivered
medication and coordinated physio care in our home later that day. My husband was
up and about the next day, in the past these episodes often resulted in up to one
week of bed rest…”
Anna W
The kcwc newsletter is on our website and in colour.
The photos are fantastic. You can also click on the email and web links to
email the Activity Leaders and see our Advertisers’ home pages.
Simply go to kcwc.org.uk
(you must be logged in) and click on the newsletter cover icon on the
homepage to see the current issue as well as past issues.
ADVERTISER INDEX
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
108 Medical Chambers
Cover/Web
Bliss Spa
21
South Kensington GP Clinic
Cover
Maseco Private Wealth
Serendipity Gems
Shirtstream
The Kensington Hotel
SERVICES/PRODUCTS
Angel Fastrack
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
22
Cover
43
27
42
For more information visit the clinic’s website at
www.southkensingtongpclinic.com
2a Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 2NG
28
To advertise in the kcwc Newsletter, please contact
[email protected]
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7591 1300
www.kcwc.org.uk

September 2015

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