Hilary, Diana, Inger, Gerry and Toni manning our stall at the Earley Green Fair - 1 August 2026
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President Dot and Gerry at the RBH Garden Party celebrating 30 years of the Royal Berks Charity at Englefield Estate - 18 July 2026
Celebrating 30 years of the Royal Berks Charity at Englefield Estate - 18 July 2026
Before our July club meeting some of our members attended the presentation of a cheque for £2,500 to Martin Butler of the Royal Berks Hospital, the result of our fundraising specifically for the Radiotherapy Department during Ann's year - July 2026
At our July club meeting we were given a talk on Autism by Jane Stanford Beale MBE who is the CEO of Autism Berkshire, Dot's chosen charity for this year.
July 2026
At our Handover meeting outgoing President Ann handed her chain of office to new President Dot.
June 2026
Hilary presenting Ann with the scrapbook she made of her presidential year.
Above - President Ann with our May speaker Tamsin Regnes who gave us a very interesting talk about different personality types.
21 May 2026
Left - Ann welcomed two guests from different countries - Abina from Nepal and Zafreena from Bangladesh - both already members of Inner Wheel.
RME delegates on the Alice in Wonderland Walk with International President Kay Morland at the Inner Wheel Conference in Llandudno - March 2026
We celebrated International Women's Day with a soup lunch at Cathy's and raised some money for our International charity at the same time - 9 March 2026
Jackie explained the meaning of different colours for International Women's Day: Purple, representing justice, dignity and loyalty to the cause. Green, symbolising hope, renewal and growth. Bright yellow for joy and positivity. White for purity, truth and equality. Sums up Inner Wheel to a T.
Cathy and International Officer Jackie on soup duty in the kitchen.
Mary and Sheila enjoying a catch up as well as the soup
Youngsters of today - always on their phones!
Joanie, Ruth, Hilary, Veronica and Pat enjoying a natter .
President Ann with our Speaker
Ex Royal Butler Ian Scott Hunter
Our Club's 24th Charter Celebration Lunch
19 February 2026
Ian gave us a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of royalty.
Ready to 'Strip the Willow' at the Celebrating Robbie Burns event at Benson - 22 January 2026
Followed by the Gay Gordons
District Treasurer Pattie read three of Robbie Burns' poems before the Selkiirk Grace and addressing the haggis.
Our three new members Mary-Jane, Surinder and Hazel with District Chairman 'B' after their induction by President Ann - 15 January 2026
Intense concentration on the quiz questions at our Christmas gathering at St. Nicholas' Church Hall, Earley - 18 December 2025
Carol singing - or was it "Four calling birds"?
President Ann with our November speaker Cindy Smulders from Swan Lifeline
We all wore orange at our club meeting in support of the UN 'Orange the World' initiative to raise awareness of violence against women - November 2025
President Ann laying a wreath on behalf of Inner Wheel at the Woodley Memorial
11 November 2025
Well supported by fellow club members.
The 'glamorous' side of the Inner Wheel Charity Bridge Drive - November 2025
President Ann with some beautifully wrapped raffle prizes prizes
Whilst backstage ...
Left - Sue & Sarah, just two of the sandwich makers.
Above - All hands to the pump in the kitchen for the washing up.
Right - Or the plunger in Veronica's case.
Canapes made by and ready to be served by club members at the Rotary Charity Art Fair 24 Oct. 2025
District Chairman 'B' with the display of children's art
Club members manning the Art Cafe. Over the weekend they made sandwiches to order and served homemade cakes to visitors to the Art Fair.
Simon Smith - our speaker in October - shared his passion for and extensive knowledge of Almshouses - pictured here with Junior Vice President Dot.
16 October 2025
District Chairman (and RME club member) Barbara ('B') with President Ann on her first club visit of her year - October 2025
B's orange hat relates to the United Nations 'Orange the World' initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls across the world. A campaign which Inner Wheel strongly supports.
Our August 'meeting' was a walk around Loddon Nature Reserve, followed by a very enjoyable meal at The Heron on the Ford - 21 August 2025
Some of our club members paid a visit to The Cowshed, one of the charities weve supported. We were given a tour and were astonished at the size of the operation. Above is (just a corner) of the sorting room. August 2025
We were delighted to present certificates representing our donations to the representative of our three charities of the year:
The Cowshed - £1580 Duchess of Kent Hospice £1820 and the Link Visiting Scheme - £1820
Also, a surprise Certificate of Achievement to club member Pat who collected more than £10,000 blister packs for recycling.
Last year's Joint Presidents Gerry and Toni (G&T) with club members at The Cowshed HQ - August 2025
President Ann promoting Inner Wheel at the Earley Green Fair - 1 August 2025
And her loyal band of helpers with the Mayor of Earley
Below are some photos from the cream tea & garden games , put on by and held at Hilary's. Enjoyed by all who participated but teams keeping their own records of points caused our host a bit of a headache! 21 July 2025
New President Ann with speaker Martin Butler of the Royal Berkshire Hospital who told us about the history of the hospital and the Radiology Unit in particular - Ann's chosen charity for her year.
July 2025
Our fabulous models who strutted their stuff at our Cowshed Fashion Show - May 2025
Speaker Hayley Scott gave us a fascinating insight into her job as a Crime Scene Investigator - May 2025
Our speaker, Horticulturist Colin Evans with club members at our April meeting.
Inner Wheel Association Conference - Harrogate - April/May 2025
Assembling the blanket squares donated to us for charity. Just one of the craft activities members enjoyed doing on Inner Wheel Day (as well as coffee, lunch and chatting ). 10 January 2025
Joint Presidents Toni & Gerry 'playing along' with the Phoenix Ukulele Choir at our Christmas Party - December 2024
Tea or coffee anyone?
Our November speaker was Richard Davies of Woodley Food Bank. Club Member and Food Bank volunteer Kathy created a very festive Christmas tree from donations from club members.
Noreen, also a Food Bank volunteer was inducted into our club by Joint President Gerry
November 2024
Club Joint President Gerry Luckhurst and her husband Steve, Joint President of the Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh
laid wreaths on behalf of Inner Wheel and Rotary at the Woodley Memorial - 10 November 2024
The Inner Wheel 'Bag Ladies' - a group of our members sewed 160 bags for the Cowshed charity. These will be filled with toys and other Christmas goodies for children in families currently finding themselves in difficult circumstances
October 2024
Passing the Inner Wheel GB & I Centenary banner over to Jan - our friend from the Inner Wheel Club of Orewa & Whangaraoa in Auckland, NZ August 2024
These colourful blankets were knitted by some of our members and have been taken to the RBH where they will be distributed to ward areas. They have also appeared on the Facebook page of 'Blankets for the love of Berkshire' where they have received some lovely comments - August 2024
Club members had great fun competing in garden games at Hilary's, followed by a lovely cream tea - July 2024
Joint Presidents Gerry and Toni show their expertise with the clothes pegs
Before our July meeting began Past President Margaret presented a cheque for £3,700 to Rebecca from The Cowshed charity.
Joint Presidents G (Gerry) & T (Toni) at the District Assembly with Senior Vice President Ann July 2024
Club Presidents G &T with Marjie Walker from the Link Visiting Scheme - our speaker in July.
Some of our club members with Jan, our regular visitor from the Orewa & Whangaraoa Inner Wheel Club in Auckland, New Zealand. Jan presented us with a special '100 Years of Inner Wheel' commemorative tea towel .....
..... and we placed our '100 Years of Inner Wheel' commemorative topper on the pillar box near to where she is staying whilst in the UK - July 2024
Margaret receiving the scrapbook of her Presidential year from Hilary - June 2024
President Margaret about to hand over her Chain of Office ...
... to Gerry and Toni .....
... our first Joint Presidents.
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