AMERICAN EXPATRIATE CLUBS NEWS The Chiltern American Women’s Club (CAWC)
Now in our 33rd year, the Chiltern American Women’s Club (CAWC) continues to thrive in our Chilterns’ communities, offering social, cultural and philanthropic opportunities to our membership. We are a group of international women who call this area home, either temporarily or permanently. Our common goal is to share friendship, fun and philanthropy. While we certainly offer support, helping newly arrived expatriates and repatriates alike assimilate into life in the UK, we are also a women’s membership of British and international locals who seek to get the most out of living in this amazing area. In addition to monthly General Meetings (held in Buckinghamshire) and events like our annual Christmas party, May Tea Party and end-of-year celebration, CAWC members can enjoy special interest activities together. Activity groups are established and organised by members who are interested in pursuing their personal interests and hobbies with other CAWC members. Special Interest Activity Groups include like hiking/ walking, movies, book club, lunch bunch, sports (including tennis and golf), bible study, cooking, crafts and much more. In response to the situation with Coronavirus, meetings and activities continued over the summer but we adapted to allow a broad and exciting virtual platform wherever possible. We are currently
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adapting to the lifting of lockdown with a selection of activities in smaller groups as is appropriate following government guidance. We will still continue to build a fun and engaging monthly virtual calendar to ensure our membership stay connected and can benefit from inspiring and timely content during these unprecedented times, especially where people are still isolating but want to explore their interests with friends. Our philanthropic work is an important part of club life. Our annual charity Christmas Bazaars have raised over a quarter of million pounds for local charities. For the next two club years, CAWC International is proud to be supporting the Motor Neurone Association, www. mndassociation.org, registered in England (registered Charity no. 294354). This charity will specifically benefit from 100% of the proceeds from the 33rd Annual Charity Christmas Bazaar, which will be virtual this year. Last year our Christmas Bazaar raised £22,000 in support of the Community First Responders – South Bucks (registered Charity no. 1049778) through sales generated by our famous gift hampers, Texas Chili Café, American Bake Sale, 60+ Specialty Vendors, raffles and various other festive activities! In addition, special outings are arranged several times a year in the local and surrounding areas and are always well-attended. Recent past outings have included organised trips to Ascot, Stoke-on-Trent, Bletchley Park, and Highgate Cemetery to name a few.
By joining CAWC you will become part of an amazing group of women from all corners of the world (including those born and raised locally), from all walks of life, with all sorts of interests! Ever yone is welcome at CAWC International. To join in the fun and find out more, visit us at https://cawc.co.uk/ or on Facebook at CAWC International. You can also see what our club members are up to on Instagram at @cawc_international. We are always happy to welcome new members, so for more information please contact cawcmembershipuk@gmail.com.
AWBS - All Women Of Berkshire & Surrey
AWBS is a sisterhood of international and local women in the Berkshire and Surrey area, who come together to enhance their UK experience through fun and fulfilling volunteer-run activities. We have 300+ members, with 32+ activities per month, representing 46 countries. We offer cultural, social, sports, learning and networking enrichment. You may enjoy virtual live and recorded programme events to view from the comfort of your own home.
