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Our meetings
We have a varied programme of talks and presentations and in the past we've learned how to belly dance, do the Charleston, practise Tai Chi; we've had wine tastings, cheese tastings; we've discovered unsung heroes and local people who do amazing things.
Click on the posts below to discover more about our meetings, which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except August) at 8:00 pm at Stephens House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE
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Midlife Crisis? Taking up Stand Up Comedy in my 50s
Standing up since…well, a long time ago. Now doing it in front of audiences. Pauline Eyre will talk to us about her comedy career and...
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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The Heart of High Barnet - June 2021
City of London Guide, Paul Baker, will be walking us through the history of High Barnet. See the brewery that became a town hall and a...
May 13, 20211 min read
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May 2021 - Ukulele-wielding Tricity Vogue
Ukulele-wielding "master showgirl" Tricity Vogue has been a sparkling light on the UK cabaret scene for over a decade, charming audiences...
Apr 18, 20212 min read
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A Woman for all Seasons - April 2021
“A Woman For All Seasons” is a gorgeous evening of fun guiding you through the seasons of a woman’s life. Lots of stories, poems, giggles...
Mar 19, 20211 min read
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Wellbeing & shoulder/neck/face/scalp massage - March 2021
Soothing. Calming. Time for you. Lana Walker will guide us for a stress-relieving, tension-easing massage of our shoulders, neck, face...
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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Thefts, Fakes and Forgeries: the Greatest Art Crimes - February 2021
This richly illustrated and entertaining talk by Ann-Marie Michel gives an overview of some of the most sensational art crimes, from the...
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Noisy jam session with Jo May
Let's welcome in the New Year with Jo May, who trained as an orchestral percussionist at the Royal College of Music, and began her career...
Dec 20, 20201 min read
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December 2020 - From Titanic to the Rocket Man - the highs and lows of a stunt woman's life
After graduating from Bristol University with a degree in drama Lucy worked extensively in the theatre as an actress and physical/circus...
Nov 15, 20201 min read
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November 2020 - The Quirky Bird
Lynn Barrow, aka The Quirky Bird, a watercolour artist from Staffordshire will be showing us how to produce a few simple but beautiful...
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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October 2020: Music and all Art is a Platform for the Soul
Bird lover Sue Rothstein has led a successful and varied career as a freelance harpist, composer and harp teacher. Following her harp...
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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September 2020 - Early Women MPs until 1945
After a long struggle, women over 30 gained the vote in 1918, but little thought had been given to the prospect of women MPs. The first...
Aug 28, 20201 min read
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Women in the Picture - August 2020
The best artists you've never heard of! This richly illustrated talk examines how women artists are forced through tradition, social...
Jul 12, 20201 min read
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July 2020: Professor Sara Rankin -Empowering neurodiverse young people to reach their full potential
Sara Rankin is Professor of Leukocyte and Stem Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. She originally trained...
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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May 2020: A Sophisticated Evening of Poetry and Wine
We attempted unsuccessfully to engage top actors for this literary feast so we are therefore calling on a few volunteers amongst our...
Apr 29, 20201 min read
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Finchley WI goes virtual in April
Our next meeting will take place online on Wednesday 8th April at 8:00pm The link to join the meeting is on the newsletter sent to all...
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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11 March - Pilates with Jenny Tarsnane
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If...
Feb 14, 20202 min read
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February 2020: Sarah McCartney - perfumer
Sarah is the perfumer and CEO of 4160Tuesdays. Established in 2012, 4160Tuesdays is an independent artisan perfumery who handmake all...
Jan 17, 20201 min read
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January 2020: My Plastic Free Journey
Sorrel - also know as the @plasticfreeparent is a working mum with two young boys (3 years and 8 years old) doing her best to live as...
Dec 15, 20191 min read
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December quiz and dancing
This month we'll start the evening with a fun quiz by Kathy followed by musical entertainment and dancing.
Nov 18, 20191 min read
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13 November - Craft Aid UK
Craft Aid UK is a UK based charity that was set up in 2009 by Lara and David Bishop, Craft Aid UK supports former street children in...
Oct 24, 20191 min read
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