Meriel's Book Group
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Bell PH Adderbury
Members gather at The Bell to read this month’s book – Unfinished Portrait by Agatha Christie writing as Mary Westmacott. We are to enjoy The Bell’s curry evening menu to aid our discussions

Mahjong Group
2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members meet again on Monday 1 December for another exciting afternoon of Mahjong

Christmas Tree Dressing
2025-12-04 13:00 - 16:00
Members will gather at St. Mary’s to dress our Christmas Tree for St. Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas meal and social evening
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
We do not have a formal meeting in December. Instead a team of members organise our Christmas meal which is sometimes followed by an entertaining activity. Confirmation of the venue and time will be available nearer the date.

Wednesday book group
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:00
This month we have been reading The Time of the Child by Niall Williams and Dawn has kindly offered to host us. We will also share ideas for titles for our programme for 2026. If you are interested in joining us please contact Bernice who co-ordinates the group.

Mahjong Group meeting & Christmas mince pies
2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members met as usual at 2pm at The Library for another good session of our favourite game, with mulled wine and mince pies to celebrate the season.
We will meet again on Monday 5 January for the start of our 2026 round of Mahjong meetings.

Mahjong Group
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members will gather for the start of a New Year of Mahjong games today with much enthusiasm for the coming year.
This meeting was cancelled due to icy road conditions and bad colds.

Members' Meeting
2026-01-08 19:20 - 21:30 | The Institute, The Green, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3NE, United Kingdom
Members will gather for our first Members’ Meeting of 2026 today and we have a presentation from Katharine House Hospice on evolving services and future strategy, presented by Stephanie Lawless, member of Senior Leadership team.
We look forward to an engaging and interesting meeting and to being together for the beginning of a New Year of fascinating Members’ Meetings

Discussion Goup
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00
Members will gather at The Burrow, Adderbury, at 2pm to discuss a range of interesting issues of the day and there will be coffee and cake too, to enjoy, while we put the world to rights ! xxx

Wednesday Book Group
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
For our first meeting in 2026 we will be at Sandra’s house to share our thoughts about Fundamentally, a novel by Nussaibah Younis, recommended by Wendy. It is promoted as ‘a wildly funny and razor-sharp exploration of love, family, and religion and the decisions we make in pursuit of belonging’.

Mahjong Group
2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members and friends will gather at The Library (Church House) at 2pm to enjoy an afternoon of Mahjong fun. Do come along and join us xxx

Meriel's Book Group
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bell PH Adderbury
Members will gather at The Bell at 6.30pm to discuss their latest book

Book Group
2026-01-28 | Adderbury Library/Church House

Mahjong Group
2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members and Friends will gather at The Library (Church House) at 2pm for another exciting afternoon of Mahjong fun. Do join us to find out what a pleasing game Mahjong is xxx

Members' Meeting for February
2026-02-05 19:20 - 21:30 | The Institute, The Green, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3NE, United Kingdom
Members will gather at The Institute for our February meeting at which we will enjoy a murder mystery with John Casey – The Curious Affair at Eastrop Grange. We need some members to be actors. No need to learn lines as there will be cards to read from. Please contact Sandra if you would enjoy playing a role.

CPR and Defibrillator use training
2026-02-07
Two free training sessions will be held on this date for CPR and for the use of a Defibrillator for ‘Bystanders can be lifesavers’.
These training sessions will be held at The Institute at – 10.30 – 12.30pm – and then – at 1.00 to 3.00 pm
Sign up via Mob No. 07971808467 or at – wips2024@yahoo.com
Help our campaign to raise awareness, training and confidence in CPR and defibrillator use, for the future of lifesaving in Adderbury and beyond.

Discussion Group
2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Burrow Coffee Shop, Adderbury
Members will gather for another lively session with cake and coffee to fuel our thoughts and ideas at The Burrow at 2pm

Wednesday Book Group
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | 2 Long Wall Close
Wendy will be our host for this meeting when we will be talking about Horatio Clare’s book The Light and the Dark. We also plan to choose the final titles for the rest of our programme.

Mahjong Group
2026-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Adderbury Library/Church House
Members and friends gather today at the Library (Church House) for another exciting round of Mahjong from 2.00 – 4pm
Visitors very warmly welcome to join us for this afternoon session.

Meriel's Book Group
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bell PH Adderbury
Members will gather at The Bell at 6.30pm to discuss our book for February and to receive our next book, and thanks to Kay for collecting and delivering our reading material

Mahjong Group
2026-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
Open to members and anyone in the village interested in the game.

Annual Meeting and social
2026-03-05 19:20 - 21:30
At the start of the Annual Meeting we will sing Jerusalem. We will then receive reports from the Secretary and the Treasurer and thank our President and committee members for all they have done in the past twelve months. The committee and President for 2026-27 will be chosen. This will be followed by our March Members’ meeting and after this there will be a quiz about what we have done during the past year and a Pudding Party. Please bring your own mug, bowl and spoon. Please also remember to bring your MSC form, completed and signed.

Discussion Group
2026-03-09 14:00 - 16:00
Do drop in to the Burrow and join a small group of members talking over matters of interest.

Wednesday Book Group
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:00
Our title this month is The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams, a novel about the lives of two sisters who live on a narrow boat in Oxford and work at the University Press while the men go to fight in the First World War. Our host for this evening is yet to be decided.

Village Litter Pick
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Our annual effort! Meet at the Institute at 10 o’clock, Equipment will be provided but if you have a hi-vis jacket or strong gloves do bring them. family members, friends and anyone in the community are welcome to join us.

Mahjong Group
2026-03-16 14:00 - 16:00
Join us at the Library! All welcome to watch or to learn to play this ancient and fascinating game.

Burlesque and Cabaret fund-raising evening
2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00
This evening promises to be great fun. Cream Tease, led by Miss Cherry Buns, who demonstrated the art of burlesque at a Members Meeting will entertain the audience at this ticketed event. A magician will also be on the programme. It is for over 18’s only. Wine and nibbles will be available to purchase, but please bring cash. The Committee have arranged this event to raise funds towards the purchase of another defibrillator for the village. This is in support of the WI’s national campaign Bystanders can be Life Savers. Tickets cost £10 but numbers are strictly limited.

Meriel's Book Group
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:00
Our March discussion will be at the Bell starting at 6.30pm. If you would like to join us you would be most welcome. Please contact a committee member or Margaret H or jus join us at the Bell.

Members' Meeting
2026-04-02 19:20 - 21:30
This evening we will welcome Carol Shearman and Christine from the Banbury-based charity Dogs for Good. We will find out about their work in the community and with individuals and families for whom a bond with a trained assistance dog can be life changing. There will be merchandise for sale to raise money for the charity, so please bring some cash.

Wednesday Book Group
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30
Mary will be our host for this evening when we shall be sharing our thoughts about James Rebank’s book The Place of Tides.
