The Mandarin Kitchen played host to a lively gathering of TWC members and guests celebrating Leap Year with a delectable lunch. Renowned for its culinary delights, the restaurant lived up…
TWC started off 2024 with a popular zoom quiz on animals. Our Quizmaster extraordinaire Jenny, tested our knowledge on animals from around the world. Everyone shared their fascinating wildlife adventures.…
We all enjoyed a festive celebration at The Army & Navy Club. Superb company, atmosphere and outstanding music from the Wellington College Jazz Band directed by Mr Heeley and Dr…
A celebration of TWC’s 50th Anniversary as a registered charity at the Embassy of Nepal. Our heartfelt thank you to His Excellency and TWCs Patron Madam Sunita Acharya for their…
Thank you to patrons, members and guests for their wonderful company and support at the welcome back Afternoon Tea and Quiz at the Army & Navy Club. The tea was…
We enjoyed a walk around Wisley Gardens on a hot summer’s day. Thank you so much to Gerda for an enlightening horticultural tour. We all learnt so much about the…
A gorgeous afternoon in Fatimah’s beautiful garden. Fundraising for TWC with tea, coffee, cakes and plants. Thank you to Fatimah for her warm hospitality, and Savitrie for the relaxing hand…
It was wonderful to meet many members of the 6 collaborative organisations: The Victoria League, Corona Worldwide, Commonwealth Girls Education Fund, The Royal Commonwealth Society, Bath, Commonwealth Countries League and…
18 May, 2023
Thank you to our Patrons, Trustees, Committee and Guests for making our 50th AGM a very special and successful occasion. An informative meeting and enjoyable Coronation Lunch and quiz at…
We all enjoyed a riveting talk by expert Roberta Marin. Her knowledge and passion on the History of Carpets took us on a remarkable journey, including the intricacies of the…
The Lunar New Lunch celebrating the Year of the Rabbit was held at Mandarin Kitchen. Members and Guests were joined by Her Excellency the High Commissioner from Sri Lanka, Patrons…
After three years, we came together to celebrate our Christmas Lunch at the elegant Army and Navy Club. Seasonal festivities were enjoyed by our Members, and guests from FIWAL, CCL,…
An educational tour of the Treasures of the British Library was enjoyed by Members and Guests. Our guide showed us the world’s most beautiful and interesting books, and the first…
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our truly remarkable Queen who dedicated her life to service. She was an inspiration…
On a sunny day at the end of August, we enjoyed a wonderful fundraising coffee morning with plant and cakes sales in Fatimah’s beautiful garden. With her vast horticultural knowledge…
The Annual General Meeting was held in the impressive library at the University Women’s Club. We were honoured to be joined by representatives from the Embassies of China and Malaysia,…
The Women’s Council members and guests enjoyed a wonderful Spring Luncheon at the Royal Overseas League. This was held in the elegant Rutland Room with outstanding views of the ROSL…
The first event of the year was a celebration of the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival as it is also known. As last year, it was celebrated virtually and…
TWC celebrated a virtual Christmas full festive cheer. A video about “Christmas around the World” was enjoyed by guests from around the world, including our friends from ADAPT in Mumbai.…
We were delighted to host the return of our events at The Army and Navy Club in London. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, was celebrated with our Patrons and representatives…
On this occasion we were joined by novelist Sarah Harrison, a lady of many talents. Sarah told us she has always enjoyed writing, basing her stories on people she’s met…
In the early part of the year several of our Patrons left the UK on relocation or retirement and, in view of the restrictions at the time, TWC invited their…
Beautiful gardens of TWC members bought colour and joy to Zoom. A collection of videos featuring stunning gardens throughout the seasons were enjoyed by our Patrons from Indonesia, Palestine and…
Chris Aslan Alexander took us on a magical virtual journey to the walled city of Khiva, a remote desert oasis in Uzbekistan. He told us the marvellous story of his…
A wonderful Valentine’s event was hosted by Caroline. Members and Guests enjoyed a presentation about the history of Valentine’s Day with a display of cards through the ages, a quiz…
With determination and enthusiasm TWC were able to host their Christmas event through Zoom. Members and guests from FIWAL, Corona Worldwide, the Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club (KCWC) and from as…
A virtual Diwali, the festival of lights was hosted by Rajni. TWC members, friends and guests from The Victory League, even from as far as India joined in by dressing…
TWC Member Kuniko Tamai and her friend kindly hosted a wonderful Zoom demonstration to learn the intricacies of the Japanese art of Origami. There was an opportunity to make beautiful…
A working lunch was sponsored by Baroness Flather and held in the River Room by kind permission of Lord Speaker. Its purpose was to provide an overview of TWC’s aims…
The Lunar New Year celebration for the Chinese year of the Rat was held at Mandarin Kitchen where we were warmly welcomed. There was a good atmosphere, the food was…
The year ended in time-honoured fashion with a Christmas Luncheon, once again at the RAG where we were well looked after. Sixty-eight Patrons, members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch…
TWC member Unaiza Malik very kindly hosted us to a very enjoyable and informative programme at the historic East London mosque in Whitechapel Road, Shadwell. The morning started with an…
A most enjoyable buffet lunch was organised at Jimmy’s World in Wimbledon attended by forty members and friends. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from, mainly from…
After the success of last year this was again held in the Garden of Overseas House (The Royal Over-Seas League) St James’s, London. Patrons for Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, together…
Ambassador for Thailand, H.E. Mr Pisanu Suvanajata and Mrs Suvanajata, with members of The Royal Thai Embassy hosted the Suanplu Chorus from Bangkok for a most successful evening in the…
Mrs Hana Satryo, wife of the Indonesian Ambassador, hosted a Brunch in the garden of their residence on a lovely sunny day in early July. Fifty members and guests were…
The Annual General Meeting was once again held at the University Women’s Club when we were pleased to welcome members of other organisations and Mr Sam Cooray (representing our Patron…
Apothecaries’ Hall, Black Friars Lane A tour of this magnificent building highlighted that The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries lies at the heart of the foundation of modern-day medicine. It is…
The Malaysian Cultural Coffee Morning (CCM) was a collaborative event between The Women’s Council and the ladies of PERWAKILAN London in order to raise funds for charity, specifically in aid…
On a rather dreary, wet day in late November, a small group of Patrons and Committee Members were fortunate enough to have a private tour of the Houses of Parliament,…
Our hostess, who had attended the River Room Luncheon, welcomed us very warmly to her flat which overlooks the Thames, affording a wonderful view up the river. Her hospitality was…
This was a tour of The Stationers’ Company, The City of London Livery Company for the Communication and Content Industries. We had an excellent guide who talked about the magnificent…
This year the regular meeting between Patrons and Committee Members took the form of a light lunch in the River Room at the Houses of Parliament. This was an opportunity…
A visit in July to Charterhouse was much enjoyed. With its fascinating history going back to the 14th Century there was much to see and, of course, we had a…
Our Summer Afternoon Tea was held in the garden of the Royal Over-Seas League. We all relaxed in the sun and enjoyed a delicious tea while talking to old friends…
Our Annual General Meeting was once again held in the library of the University Women’s Club. The Chairman and Treasurer presented their Reports for 2017 and our new Treasurer was…
In April there was a visit to Leighton House, former home of the Victoria artist Frederic, Lord Leighton and the only purpose-built studio-house open to the public in the UK. …
Members and friends spent a fascinating afternoon at the RAG when Kuniko and some friends on a visit from Japan, gave everyone insights into the significance of the embroideries on…
The first event of the year was to the Wallace Collection for a private tour. The Wallace Collection is a National museum in an historic London town house. In 25…
The end of the TWC year was celebrated, as so often before, at the NLC under the sponsorship of Ruth Whitehouse. Sadly there had been some heavy snow falls two…
This film was premiered in London a couple of years ago, but very few membeers had a chnce to see it. Another opportunity was offered at The RAG in the…
On this visit to Kensington Palace we had a large group of PERWAKILAN Ladies and about 9 ladies of The Women’s Council members and guests. Kensington Palace has been the…
Once again Mrs Zainab Al-Farhan Al Imam generously offered the proceeds from the auction of one of the paintings on display to The Women’s Council. Conducted by Bonham’s, this prestigious…
The visit to Spencer House in July was extremely popular, with 40 members and friends attending. This late 18th century town house was built by the 1st Earl Spencer, ancestor…
TWC welcomed visitors and guests, many from FIWAL, to its annual Afternoon Tea sponsored by Hon Vice President Baroness Flather. Mr Richard Rieser, who joined the tutors for lectures on…
The Reports of activities, financial and social, showed 2016 to have been a good year in all respects. There had been a varied programme of events, organised by Mrs Pope,…
Steven Linden, former chairman of The London Silver Vaults, welcomed us and spoke about the history of The Vaults and the family businesses which have been there for many generations.…
Mrs Alia Armouti Homoud, wife of His Excellency Mr Mazen Kemal Homoud, invited members of the Women’s Council and their friends to join her for Brunch at the Residence. A…
The 3rd Konooz Fine Art Auction was held in the gracious surroundings of the Lanesborough Hotel at Hyde Park Corner. Before the Auction guests had an opportunity to view the…
Organised by The Women’s Council to celebrate the life of the late Joan Kings Norton, 30 members of the three organisations of which she had been President (Corona Worldwide, The…
An opportunity for Committee Members and Patrons to meet and exchange ideas held in the River Room of the House of Lords, sponsored by Baroness Flather and chaired by the…
Another Friendship/Cultural event was to the Bevis Marks Synagogue in the heart of the City. This was part of our programme to visit the places of worship of other faiths.…
Once again our Annual Christmas Lunch was held at the National Liberal Club in the David Lloyd George Room and thanks go to Ruth Whitehouse for her sponsorship and to…
A very successful Friendship event was to the Royal Albert Hall where our excellent guide showed the group some of the areas of the building not usually seen by the…
