Rotary St. George's Day Celebration at Pearson Hall, Sonning. Eyes down for a game of 'English Bingo' - 23 February 2024
Club President Margaret brought her own St. George
President Margaret with our April speaker Wildlife Photographer Simon Booker
He demonstrated some of the camouflage required for his photography.
Some of our members and partners thoroughly enjoyed a coaching session followed by a lovely meal at the Whiteknights Bowling Club 17 April 2024
Club President Margaret, Inner Wheel Association President Anthea and District Chairman Hilary at our Pre-Rally Supper at Woodley Bowls Club 8 April 2024
Ann, Sue, Sue and Gerry did a wonderful job in the kitchen. A delicious meal of lasagne and pavlova was contributed by club members and enjoyed by all.
Association President Anthea with some of the knitters of 100 squares for blankets, which was part of our '100 for 100' initiative to celebrate the centenary of Inner Wheel.
DISTRICT RALLY AT THE MILL AT SONNING - 9 APRIL 2024
Inner Wheel Association President Anthea lighting the candle of friendship. It is lit at the start of every meeting.
64 members of various Inner Wheel clubs enjoyed a lovely meal at the Mill at Sonning after a thanksgiving service at Sonning Parish Church.
Rebecca and Audrey from Cowshed with President Margaret and 100 tote bags for new referrals at our March meeting...
... and with our dedicated club members who made them.
On the move again - now in Wilderness Road, Earley - March 2024
...and now in Toseland Way, Lower Earley. April 2024
Club members enjoying their soup lunch at Ann's on International Women's Day before displaying 100 tote bags (for The Cowshed charity) made by some dedicated 'sewers' amongst them - 8 March 2024
Some bridge playing members of our club (and a couple of husbands) gathered at Beryl's house for a bridge lunch, with proceeds (by donation) going to charity. Beryl & Margaret doing a great job in the kitchen - February 2024
President Margaret with our February speaker, Ian (Slim) Lowry who told us all about the origins of Mother's Day. Feb. 2024
The pillar box cover is on the move again. Now in Aldbourne Avenue, Earley. Feb. 2024
Club members gathered at our Black Tie Event at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of our club's charter and, more significantly, to mark the very special centenary of Inner Wheel - 3 Feb. 2024
Club President Margaret greeted guests
... to the beautiful music of harpist Marion England
After dinner the Belle Canto Trio treated guests to a medley of songs through the decades sinde the 1920's
President Margaret told the guests about our club's past and present involvement with many charities both local, national and international.
Rotary President Richard Nicholson presented her with a 'virtual' cheque for £1,100 for our elving duties at Rotary's Christmas grottos.
District Chairman Hilary elaborated on the history of Inner Wheel.
A fabulous evening ended with a glass of bubbly and a piece of celebration cake
The amazing pillar box topper created by District Chairman and RME club member Hilary to mark the centenary of Inner Wheel. January 2024
And here it is outside Coley Park Post Office - Jan. 2024
Now in its new location in Coronation Square in Southcote - Feb.2024
The presentation of a cheque for £1000 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, being the rinal amount raised at the joint Rotary and Inner Wheel Macmillan Coffee Morning held in September.
Some of our members enjoying a 'Ladies' Lunch together at the Wheelwright Arms - January 2024
Another group of club members enjoying the Rotary Bridge Drive and Tea - January 2024
Whilst Cathy and Toni gave great support to the Rotarians 'backstage'.
Club members who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the celebration of Inner Wheel Day at Benson Parish Hall. Along with partners and friends they were treated to an exhibition of folk and morris dancing along with the chance to participate (with enthusiasm but varying degrees of success!) - 9 January 2024
District Chairman and RME member Hilary welcoming everyone and giving dancing instruction.
Some confusions about which way to face!
The Shinfield Shambles Border Morris Group showing how it should be done.
The lunch was delicious and plentiful enough for the surplus to be donated to those in need.
Toni & Scott ready to greet excited visitors to Santa's Grotto at Hare Hatch Sheeplands Garden Centre. Dec.2023
Where a warm welcome awaited them.
Elf Karen making sure the children didn't go away empty handed.
Poo Bear, Santa and Elf ready for the first visitors to their igloo at Winngersh Garden Centre
Teapots and plates at the ready for the Bridge Drive tea. The event was very successful and raised over £1000 for The Cowshed
24 November 2023
District Chairman Hilary gloved up and ready to serve the cakes donated by club members.
Club President Margaret with the 'chorus' - we'd been asked to record a brief message of congratulations for the Inner Wheel Centenary celebration in Manchester in 2024.
In November five of our members spent the afternoon happily selecting and wrapping Christmas presents for children referred to The Cowshed, a local charity which provides support to people and children of all backgrounds in times of crisis.
The speaker for our November meeting was Annaliza Jones who talked with great enthusiasm about the making of handbags from plants in the Phillipines. Many of our members were equally enthusiastic and and treated themselves to an early Christmas present. Nov. 2023
President Margaret with Reading East MP Matt Rodda, arriving to lay their wreaths at the Woodley Memorial
President Margaret was supported by a group of club members.
11 November 2023
The 'Canape Queens' with just some of the canapes made by our club members for the Preview Evening of the Rotary Charity Art Fair - October 2023
President Margaret with some of the canapes team, As always our members are ready to serve!
Inner Wheel also ran the very popular Art Cafe over the weekend of the Art Fair, providing many sandwiches, cakes, teas and coffees
President Margaret and Cathy who welcomed visitors and manned the raffle table.
Canape Queen Sue receiving a thankyou gift from Rotary President Richard
President Margaret with Rebecca Mole, Head of Fundraising for The Cowshed. Rebecca gave a very interesting and inspiring talk at our October club meeting.
Club President Margaret with District Chairman Hilary - September 2023
District Chairman giving her talk to club members - September 2023
£4,350 was raised for Berkshire Women's Aid during Past President Louise's year
Joint Inner Wheel & Rotary
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Cathy's house Diana ready for the next customer at the raffle table.
Tuesday 5 September 2023
The Inner Wheel contingent
The organisers: Cathy from Inner Wheel and Rotarians Alan and Maura. Our two clubs raised over £800 for Macmillan on a beautiful sunny morning.
19 members of our club thoroughly enjoyed afternoon tea at the Riseley Village Tea Room in August. Sarah seems to have her eye on a particular cake whilst Karen's not looking!
Jam or cream first?
District Chairman Hilary has the final say.
Formal handover to President Margaret by Beryl (in Louise's absence) 20 July 2023
District Chairman Hilary inducting two new members at our first club meeting of the year - welcome to Caroline and Veronica.
Informal Handover by Past President Louise
Supported by some of Margaret's Committee Members
Unable to hold her usual games afternoon, Hilary treated these lucky ladies to a delicious cream tea and a good old chat.
RME Club Member Hilary receiving her 'Jewel' from outgoing District Chairman Judith when she became the new District 9 Chairman - 29 June 2023
Judith handing over the sweet dish to Hilary ...
...... to present to her outgoing Club President Louise
June 2023 - President Louise receiving a planter and scrapbook at the end of her year as President
June 2023 - Members of the Inner Wheel with Rotary members at the end of President's Paul's year at Hennerton Golf Club
May 2023 - Inner Wheel members of Reading Maiden Erlegh attending District 9's Rally in Marlow
April 2023 - One member of the Inner Wheel Club, Shirley Chard has just been appointed as National Tangent President. Shirley is with an ex member of Inner Wheel, Carol Hamilton-King. Other members of Inner Wheel are also members of Tangent.
March 2023 - Annual Conference in Blackpool. Sixteen members of our Inner Wheel Club went to the conference in Blackpool. The Big Blue Hotel where we stayed in Blackpool and the Big Dipper outside Louise and Jackie's bedroom. Thank goodness the pleasure beach didn't open until Easter!
Blackpool 2023 - Drinks in Louise's and Jackie's room on Monday night
Blackpool 2023 - A photo with Eric and Ernie at the Winter Gardens, the start of our conference. B and Cathy as stewards at the conference
Blackpool 2023 - Tuesday night a delicious italian meal at La Bottega in Blackpool
Blackpool 2023. All dressed up in purple hats and sparkles ready for the party at the end of the conference in the Tower ballroom (Strictly Come Dancing ballroom). Apologies to Ann, Cathy, Gerry and Toni for not being in the picture)
Blackpool 2023 - Blackpol Tower lit up in the inner wheel colours of blue and yellow. Inner Wheelers ready to party. Part of the comedy carpet near Blackpool tower
Blackpool 2023 - Partying at the Tower ballroom. President Louise with Association President Karen Davies and with visiting speaker Chizzy Akudolu
Blackpool 2023 - District 9 photo with Chizzy Akudolu, President Judith Elliott and President Louise
March 8th 2023 Inner wheel celebrating International Women's Day at a soup lunch at Ann's in aid of our International Charity, the Book Bus which provides children's books in Zambia. Over £200 was raised
February 23 - A garden visit to Inner Wheel and Rotary member, Karen and Tim Pascall to see their beautiful garden displaying snowdrops and crocuses. A sea of white snowdrops. A delicious lunch was also served
February 23 - Charter Lunch, many of our 21 Presidents
February 23 Charter Lunch - President Louise with Professor Andy Kemp who gave a fascinating talk on The Curious Case of The Commons.
February 23 - Charter Anniversary cake
February 23 - Inner Wheel 21st Charter Lunch, President Louise (left) with President Paul Cunningham of Reading Maiden Erlegh Rotary Club and (right) with Judith Elliott, Chairman of District 9 Inner Wheel.
February 23 - Celebrating Inner Wheel's 21st Charter lunch with Professor Andy Kemp, speaker on The Curious Case of The Commons, visitors from District 9, Judith Elliott and other Inner Wheel Clubs and the Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh. Below are members of the Inner Wheel of Reading Maiden Erlegh. Our newest member Judi Rogers was inducted into our Inner Wheel Club.
January 2023 - It was lovely to welcome 2 visitors, Biba Kumari and her daughter-in-law, Dee Kumar to our January Inner Wheel Meeting.
Inner Wheel Day - after a cozy morning lunch in the local pub
Inner Wheel Day, Litter picking, too wet to venture out so had a cozy chat
December 2022 - President Louise wishing Jose a very happy 90th birthday and presenting her with a gift. A lovely peom read out by Anne and Jose at our christmas party. Peace on Earth
December 2022 - Inner Wheel members singing carols at the christmas party
December 2022 - Inner Wheel members visiting Winchester Christmas Market. A lovely meal, lots of shopping but very cold
December 22 - see Charity and Community for photos of the Woodley Christmas Fair
November 22 - See Charity and Community for photos of the Charity Bridge Tea
October 22 - Photos of Inner Wheel members helping at the canapes evening and selling tea and coffee with homemade cake at the Rotary Art and Craft Fair - see charity and community
October 22 - Apple Picking fun
August 2022 - Members of the Inner Wheel enjoying the lovely gardens at RHS Wisley
August 2022 - Karen and Sue (below) delivering blankets, cardigans and jumpers which members of the Inner Wheel have knitted to the Hamlin Fistula Charity
August 2022 - Members of Inner Wheel enjoying garden games at both the Rotary and the Inner Wheel afternoons
August 2022 - Members of Inner Wheel enjoying garden games at Hilary's
August 2022 - Members of Inner Wheel joining the Rotary Club at for games at Hilary and Dave's house
July 2022 - 16 Inner Wheel members attended the Rotary garden party held at Tim and Karen's house.
July 2022 - President Louise's first committee meeting, planning for her new year
July 2022 - President Louise's first meeting of her year with Andrea West of Berkshire Women's Aid which is the charity we are supporting for Louise's year.
June 2022 - Hilary Tindall presents Beryl Cornell with a scrapbook of pictures of her year as President, July 2021 to June 2022
June 2022 AGM - President Beryl Cornell hands over the chain of office and a gift to new President, Louise Shapland for the coming year, July 2022 to June 2023.
May 2022 Members of Inner Wheel playing bridge at Beryl's which raised about £200 for our charity, The Cowshed.
May 2022 Members of Inner Wheel enjoying the Thames Boat trip as guests of the Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh
April 2022 - Some of the blankets, baby clothes and masks that have been made by members for sending abroad through our International Inner Wheel.
April 2022 - Jackie Couzens, left, from Tropic, beauty products is our visiting speaker this month. Jackie demonstrated some of the beauty products from Tropic
April 2022 - Jan Roworth from the Inner Wheel Club of Orewa and Whangaraoa, District 291, New Zealand joined us at our April Club Meeting
March 2022 - Members of Inner Wheel enjoying a walk and a soup lunch
Members of the Inner Wheel and Rotarians enjoying their auction prize from the Art Fair in October, a special meal cooked by Alessandro
March 2022 - One member, Toni celebrating her special birthday at Brown's in Windsor before attending the show, Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Windsor Theatre
March 2022 - Inner Wheel members having lunch at Brown's in Windsor before attending the Dreamboats and Petticoats show at the Windsor Theatre
February 2022 - Inner Wheel of Reading Maiden Erlegh's 20th Anniversary Charter Lunch at Sonning Golf Club
President Beryl with speaker Colin Evans, the gardening expert from BBC Radio Berkshire
Inner Wheel members attending the Charter lunch
Inner Wheel members who have been presidents over the last 20 years
President Beryl with the celebration cake and Rotary Presidents Alan and Pat
President Beryl, centre with Association President Betty Roberts left and District Chairman Jennie Evans right with Rotary Presidents Alan Howe left and Pat Holloway right
February 2022 - See Community - Inner Wheel and Rotarians at Hare Hatch Sheeplands
January 2022 - Inner Wheel members playing bridge at the Rotary Bridge Drive and helping prepare the delicious tea. President Beryl playing bridge with members of the Rotary Club