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International Women’s Group

The International Women's Group meets at The Chaplaincy Centre on Thursday Mornings at 10:30-12:00 noon  for the wives and partners of international students. The group aims to provide a place where women can meet and chat and share experiences of living in Lancaster.  It is also a good place to practice English and learn more about British and other cultures.  For more information please contact Elspeth Wood at e.l.wood@lancaster.ac.uk or call 01524 592580.

October 09

8th Welcome - where in the World?

We welcome ladies who have newly arrived in Lancaster. Find out where they are from and make new friends.

15th International Dishes

Savoury or sweet - bring something you like to make from your own country.

22nd Want to Work? - Paid or Voluntary

Christine Jones, from LUSU, will answer questions about how to get paid employment in Lancaster. Also, information about the many interesting volunteer positions available.

29th No Meeting - School Half Term

November 09

5th Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night

Who was Guy Fawkes and why are there fireworks and bonfires on the 5 th November?

12th Williamson's Park & the Butterfly House

Visit Williamson's Park and have a tour round the Butterfly house, mini-beasts and bird enclosure . Cost £3:50 for adults pre-school children free.

Meet at Chaplaincy Centre at 10:00am or at Butterfly House at 10:30am.

http://www.williamsonpark.com/pages/bfly-house.html

19th Coffee Morning at the Croft

Mrs Annette Wellings, The Vice Chancellor's wife invites us to a coffee morning at her home.

26th Drawing Workshop at the Ruskin Library

Learn about the influence of the philosopher, painter and writer, John Ruskin on British society. Be creative in the drawing workshop.

It's free & children very welcome.

December 09

3rd Country Focus - Egypt

Henan and Mona will give a short presentation about the culture and customs of the land of Egypt.

10th Outing to Barton Grange Garden Centre

Visit this huge Garden Centre on A6 with lots of household gifts and a vast selection of outdoor and indoor plants. Christmas decorations are amazing and the coffee shop a must.