2023/2024 Programme of Meetings

We meet on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the Hopelands Village Hall.
Any events not following this pattern will be noted in red

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17 April

Electrifying Everyday Life

​Rev Prebendary Mike Kneen on the pros and cons of electric vehicles.

15 May

Signing for Fun and Function

Lynda Styles to demonstrate common signing for visually impaired people.              

12 June

A Life on the Streets

Ian Purcell from Vennture to talk about this Hereford charity helping young people to be safe on the streets.    

10 July

Summer Garden Party

Pimms & Puddings Garden Party/Teddy Bears Picnic

14 August

Five Stick Weaving

Sandra Soanes to give a demonstration on this ancient craft. ​

11 September

Handmade Leather Goods 

Sarah Williams to give a demonstration of leatherworking, with members able to have a go themselves.
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9 October

Midlands Air Ambulance

Kate Bristow to give a talk on this amazing self-funded charity.  Raffle proceeds to go to MAA.           
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13 November

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Talk on the training process for guide dogs.  Two retired guide dogs and one working dog will come.

11 December

Christmas Party!

Special supper, mulled cider and a craft session to create a bauble hanging Christmas decoration. 

8 January


​12 February


​11 March

Escape from German Custody in WWII

Ellie Somme talk about her father's book "Another Man's Shoes".
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Artisan Chocolates

Mariana Pavlova - Chocolate tastings and sales.                          

Annual Meeting

Election of President followed by a fun night.