Botley WI

On Tuesday evening Botley had a visit from Launton Handbell Ringers in their 75th year; congratulations!
The team played beautiful and familiar folk and Morris tunes as well as music especially composed by a member of the group. Towards the end of the evening four of our members were able to take part in playing a piece.

Our program for the next 12 months

Big plant (and craft sale) on at the hall, Hinksey Lane. 23rd may 10-30am - 1pm all welcome

We had another busy meeting with 38 members and 3 guests. This week was fun as our speaker was author Peter Tickler, a writer of 'Whodunnit' stories based in and around Oxford. He went on to explain how he gets his ideas for the characters, he encouraged us ( with the help of his wife) to create 2 of them, by asking us lots of questions and as a group we gave some interesting answers and had a lot of fun with it.
Peter explained that he is a descendant of the 'Ticlker's jam ' makers of apple and plum jam and giving out to WW1 soldiers as part of their ration.
The evening continued with our AGM and Liz Manson voted in as return president. Notices read out and noting that all our groups are up and running now the weather has somewhat improved.

Next month's meeting Tuesday 7th April (7:30) we will be welcoming Christina Hardiment talking about Alyce Chaucer who built Almshouses in Ewelme and more.

For our first meeting of 2026 we had a good turnout to hear Richard Budgen tell us about the history of the Bodleian Library and some of the characters he met. Illustrated with this book:

Book now and let us know so we can car-share!

Do check out our upcoming events here. The Decoupage Workshops and Kew Orchid Festival visit are already fully booked so if you would like join us for any of the rest listed please be sure to book your place now either by clicking this link https://www.oxfordshirewi.co.uk/what-s-on or calling the office on 01869 331081.

Don’t put yourself under too much pressure about becoming a new you in 2026. You are amazing as you are.

Our member Jackie Warner won this award for her sterling service: thirteen years as a volunteer with the Botley Luncheon Club.
That’s on top of her creative crafting, having raised thousands of pounds for Botley Women’s Institute and other local charities. And having made cakes for the Coop staff throughout lockdown.

At the end of October some members attended a glass fusion workshop. They have been fired and returned. So many wonderful designs.

Coming up! Don’t miss out on these great events. Make sure you book your place now.