Sunday 14 June 2026
- Hampstead Women's Club
- 3 days ago
- 10 min read
HWC members enjoying dinner at Oliviya's HWC members on a Roman London walk
Hello!
Welcome to this week's newsletter in which we give you all the latest updates, key highlights, and a look at what’s coming up next.
This week is full of great outings as we enjoy the warmer days ahead. On Tuesday we’ll be heading to the Orange Tree Theatre to see Black Comedy, and on Wednesday we’ll gather for our final Speaker Series of the year where Diana will talk about her success as a dental surgeon. Thursday brings all the fun and fashion of Ladies Day at Ascot, where we’ll dress up to the nines and enjoy the horse races, and on Friday night we’ll wrap up the week with Zoo Nights at London Zoo — food trucks, live music and many animals to visit. It’s a wonderful line‑up, and we’re looking forward to sharing it all with you.
There are still a few tickets to our HWC Garden Party left, so buy yours now while you still can! Ticket sale will close on 23 June.
As the last weeks before summer pick up their pace, we’re already looking ahead to our annual kick‑off meeting in September. It’s a lovely way to reconnect after the long break. Feel free to invite all the wonderful women in your life — it’s a great chance for them to learn more about our club and the activities and events we organise. Sign‑up online.
Have a great week,
Joyce
Upcoming Events
Walkie-Talkies - Osterly Park and Gardens on June 22 at 10:30
Arts & Antiques - Tate Modern Museum on 25 June at 11:50 3 SPOTS LEFT
Walkie-Talkies - Mayfair to Soho on June 29 at 10:30
Community - Age UK Tea at Henderson Court on 3 July at 13:10
HWC - end of year Summer Garden Party on 3 July from 19:00
HWC - Hampstead Street Fair on 5 July from 12:00
London Bites - French Society in West Hampstead on 9 July at 18:45 NEW
HWC - Kick Off meeting & lunch at Freemasons Arms on 15 September at 10:00
Click the button below for more details about What's On our activity calendar and to sign up.
If the sign up is full, there is often a wait list to which you can be added. Life is unpredictable and spots may open up nearer the time. If you signed up but cannot make it, please cancel it as soon as possible (via our website or Spaces App) so we can give your spot to someone who may be waiting.
Annual Garden Party
Manisha's Garden in NW2
3 July 19:00 - 22:00
We’ll be gathering in a gorgeous garden setting for an evening of sunshine (hopefully), laughter (definitely), and a fully catered dinner that promises to be delicious from start to finish. All you need to bring is your brightest smile… and something pink. Pale pink, hot pink, floral pink, accidental‑laundry‑disaster pink — it all counts.
Partners and non-members are welcome. Ticket numbers are limited so get yours today!
Ticket Prices (includes dinner & drinks) :
Board member £25
Regular member £30
Non-member/Partner £35
Sign up and buy your tickets online. Ticket sale will close on 23 June.
Arts & Antiques
Guided Tour at Tate Modern Museum
Bankside, London SE1 9TG,
25 June at 11:50 (45 minute tour starts at 12)
We will learn about the art in Tate Modern with a guided tour around part of the gallery. Each tour is different and packed with fascinating insights, information and stories. Afterwards we will catch up in the museum cafe.
Sign up online. 3 SPOTS LEFT
Book Club
Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan
members house in NW3
22 June at 19:30
Taken from Goodreads: Campbell Flynn, art historian and biographer of Vermeer, always knew that when his life came crashing down, it would happen in public ― yet he never imagined that a single year in London would expose so much. Entangled with a brilliant student, he begins to see trouble brewing for his family and friends. All his worlds collide―the art scene and academia, fashion and the English aristocracy, journalism and the internet―as dangerous forces enter his life and Caledonian Road gives up its secrets.’
Sign up is full.
Reading Ahead:
September - The Loneliness of Sonia & Sonny by Kirin Desai (670 pages)
Book list for next year:
Our book list has been voted on. The final selection of books for next year can be found here: https://claudinescomments.wordpress.com/
Book Share
Please join us for coffee and cake, and bring along a few of your favourite books to lend or swap. Each member is invited to bring up to three books they’ve enjoyed, and we’ll chat about our choices over a hot drink and cake before swapping them with one another. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Chicks 'n' Flicks
Check our calendar for any upcoming events.
Community Outreach
Tea at Henderson Court
3 July from 13:10 - 15:00
Henderson Court is a daytime activity centre for the elderly run by Age UK Camden. Please join us for an afternoon of cake and conversation with some of Hampstead older residents.
Sign up online.
Craft & Chat
Join us for craft and chat (and wine and cake!). People wishing to learn to knit or crochet welcome and materials will be provided for you to learn with. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Evenings Out
Zoo Nights at London Zoo
Outer Circle, Regents Park
19 June at 18:00 - 22:00
This will be our third annual trip to Zoo Nights at London Zoo. Friday nights in the summer are for adults only where there are food trucks, live music as well as lots of animals to visit, all in a relaxed setting. Feel free to bring a partner or friend.
Sign up online so we know you are coming.
Please buy your tickets (priced at £23.50 each) directly through this link, choosing the 19th June: https://www.londonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events/zoo-nights
Games Night
Join us for a fun evening filled with friendly competition as we play an array of board games. Don’t miss our next gathering—let’s keep the games rolling! No prior experience or expertise required - we play games that are easy to learn!
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Hampstead Street Fair
Heath Street, Hampstead
5 July 12:00 - 17:00
Heath Street will be closed to traffic and will be lined with over 110 stalls selling artisan crafts, designer fashions, and international food and drink. Give yourself plenty of time. We suggest you come hungry as this street food is to die for.
It's a fantastic day out for the whole family with entertainment for everyone including a funfair, the Sport Zone, and a Circus School for children. All this to a background of great live music on THE BIG STAGE - you may want to dance in the street!
Free entry.
HWC will have a stand at the fair. Come find us to say hello and help recruit new members.
Highlights of London
Buckingham Palace State Rooms
26 September at 10:00
The 19 State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are the lavish public areas where the monarch and Royal Family entertain guests for official functions and ceremonies. They open to the public during the summer and we will have afternoon tea in the Palace gardens after the event.
We have secured 8 tickets. Tickets cost £33 each. Sign up is now open.
You can buy your tickets via the calendar on our website.
Beatles Day Trip to Liverpool
17 October at 7:00 (early start!)
Join us for a fun day to Liverpool and visit the hometown of Beatles. Enjoy entry to The Beatles Story Exhibition and dive into the band’s remarkable history, followed by the iconic Magical Mystery Tour, which includes a visit to the legendary Cavern Club. You’ll also have free time to explore Liverpool at your own pace and take in the vibrant Albert Dock Complex. Along the way, see famous landmarks such as Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and Liverpool’s Lime Street. The price includes a return train journey from Euston, with reserved seating for the comfortable 2 hour 30 minute ride.
Cost: £199. Sign‑up is now open on the HWC Calendar.
Link Up
A casual and informal way for current and new members to get together, chat and socialise. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
London Bites
French Society
77 Mill Lane, West Hampstead
9 July at 18:45
London Bites meets up about once a month to explore new and local restaurants. This month we will eat at West Hampstead's French Society. A bistro? Yes. But not just any. Parisian charm flirting with modern soul, according to their website.
This venture is brought to life by the same famille behind Patron in Kentish Town. At its centre is Louis, chef de cuisine & maestro des plats, whose hands have shaped the kitchen at Patron for over 7 years. With a deep understanding of French culinary tradition, Louis now brings his vision to this new chapter in his journey, a reflection of the care & passion he has poured into every dish over the years, a petite sœur bistro that draws inspiration from its predecessor while embracing a new unique direction.
Sign up online.
Musicals
See our calendar for upcoming events.
Pickleball
Royal Free Rec Club
Fleet Rd, London NW3 2QG
Wednesdays 13:00 - 14:30
Pickleball is a fast-growing, low-impact paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Played on a small court with a low net, 2-4 players use solid paddles to hit a hollow, perforated plastic ball. It is accessible to all ages and skill levels, emphasising strategy, quick reflexes, and social interaction.
Sip & Social
The Old White Bear Pub
Hampstead
14 September at 19:30
Sip & Social is a great and relaxed way of meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones. Feel free to order drinks and food (at your own cost) or just come for a chat and a catch up. If you are new to the club it is a great way of finding out what we have on offer and what we do as well as meeting some of the older members who are a wealth of advice and knowledge.
We are taking a break during the summer months. September's Sip & Social will be held at The Old White Bear Pub in Hampstead. Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath and within an easy walk of Hampstead High Street, they’re proud to be one of the last truly independent pubs in the area.
Sign up online.
Speaker Series
Mah Jong
by Pauline
Freemason's Arms
September at 19:00
Our first speaker series talk of the new year will be given by Pauline on the game Mah Jong, a tile-based game of strategy, skill and luck. Usually played by three or our people, the goal is to draw and discard tiles to be the first to build a winning hand - typically four sets of three or four tiles plus a pair (source: Wikipedia). We will have a crash course to learn the basics and then have opportunity to play.
The talk is free, however drinks and food are purchased at your own expense.
Sign up online.
Upcoming topics include Public Speaking, Supporting the Arts, Calligraphy, Numerology, Rural Sustainability and others. If there is a topic that you think you would like to talk about next year at our Speaker's Series, please contact Claudine on claudinee@yahoo.com.
Tennis
Globe Lawn Tennis Club
190A Haverstock Hill, NW3 2AL
Come join us for weekly tennis lessons at the Globe Tennis Club in Belsize Park. Coach led lessons combine warm ups, drills, cardio games and match play adjusted to meet the needs of each group. Whether you are new to tennis, a bit rusty or a regular player it's a great way to combine exercise with meeting fellow members!
Tues, Wed or Thurs from 10:00 to 11:30
Globe Lawn Tennis Club (190A Haverstock Hill, NW3 2AL)
Cost per term: £275 (11 sessions)
Intermediate – Tuesdays
Beginner – Wednesdays
Mixed – Thursdays
Theatre
Some Woman
National Theater, London
20 Oct at 19:30
‘I don’t want to be this woman’
Julie Robson is used to being overlooked. At work, at home, everywhere in between. But when an encounter on a station platform goes wrong and all eyes are suddenly on Julie, something shifts within her and she feels compelled to make a stand. What happens when an ordinary woman pits herself against the forces that shape the world? What happens when she refuses to be quiet?
Anne-Marie Duff (Bad Sisters) is Julie in this provocative new play from Helen Edmundson (Small Island), directed by Blanche McIntyre (Tartuffe).
Sign up is full.
If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine at
Walkie-Talkies
Walkie-Talkies is an interest group that meets up every Monday morning for walks and chats over coffee. The walks take place across London and we visit parks and interesting areas of London. If you would like to join the WhatsApp Walkie-Talkies group, please contact Maria via email below.
22nd June - Osterley Park and Gardens (National Trust property)
Meeting Point: 10:30 outside Osterley Tube station
Sign up opens 14th June
See Osterley Park and House | London | National Trust for details of prices for access to garden (may be free to you depending on membership). The house is shut on Mondays - we'll be visiting the park and garden.
29th June - Mayfair to Soho
Meeting Point: 10:30 outside Marble Arch Tube Station
Sign up opens 21st June
Maria, who has done the most amazing job of leading the Walkie-Talkies group for the last 7 years, is stepping down to focus on her research of Brompton Cemetery next year. I am sure you join me in extending to her our thanks for the commitment and dedication she has shown. Her walks have always been fascinating and a lot of fun.
If anyone would like to lead this group next year, please contact Claudine at claudinee@yahoo.com. Please do consider stepping up to lead this fantastic group. A volunteer club like ours relies on the participation of its membership.
Wellness
Wellness meets up monthly for an event focused on nurturing our mind, body and spirit. Led by Dr. Summya, GP & wellness leader, this group is all about making health fun, friendly, and achievable.
See our calendar for upcoming events.
Men's Auxiliary of HWC
The Men's Auxiliary of HWC meets on one Thursday a month at a pub in Hampstead. To participate, have your partner text Patrick on 07827 604148 to join the WhatsApp group.
APPI Physio & Pilates
HWC is proud to partner with APPI Physio & Pilates!
All HWC members enjoy 15% off all services for the duration of their time at appi (excluding special offers and memberships).
FIWAL
FIWAL’s aim is to broaden friendship, understanding and communication amongst international women in London. Over the years, we have achieved this through FIWAL’s own events as well as the wonderful events organised by our members where all FIWAL Members have the opportunity to connect, share and celebrate. Besides the social value of these events, funds are often raised to assist with charitable causes relating to their homeland or their local communities here in the UK.
Click here to view their latest newsletter.
2025-26 Executive Board
President - Manisha Walia
Executive Vice President - Michele Higgins-Glazer
Vice President of Communications - Joyce Moeller
Vice President of Membership - Susan Kennedy-Scott
Vice President of Programs - Claudine Goldingham
Secretary - Bridget O’Donovan
Treasurer - Maureen Clark-Darby
Website Manager - Jane Talbot
Standing Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs
Arts & Antiques - Afsaneh Yasreby, Minoo Tuffield
Community Outreach - Caroline Smith, Sian Jones
Evenings Out - Marilyn Kendall, Louisa Martin, Pauline Seow-Hellinikakis
Highlights of London - Cathy Herbrand
Hospitality - Michele Higgins-Glazer
Link-Up - Pauline Seow-Hellinikakis
Theatre - Madeleine Hodgkin
Courtesy Reminder
If you are not able to attend an event for which you've signed up, whether it's a free or paid activity, please cancel your RSVP on our website or the Spaces App. Many of our activities have waiting lists, so no-shows and last-minute cancellations could prevent another member from participating. Thank you!