American Clubs' News

American Women Lawyers in London – AWLL

AWLL is an organisation of London-based women with ties to the American legal community. Our aim is to provide professional development support to members through educational events, networking and mentoring opportunities. AWLL has also partnered with several top companies to offer exclusive discounts and benefits to members.

Please join us for our next event via Zoom on January 17th - “How to Future Proof your Career in Uncertain Times”. AWLL and SEAL will jointly host a one-hour interactive career webinar from Rachel Brushfield, Founder of EnergiseLegal.

We also have a full event calendar for 2023 planned, including our yearly 4th of July party! Visit awll.org.uk to learn about membership benefits, upcoming events and to join our group and/or mailing list.

For more information about AWLL, please visit our website at www.awll.org.uk or contact AWLL President Eryn Hanlon at eryn@awll. org.uk. You can also connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. We look forward to seeing you!

KCWC

KCWC is an organisation of international women who want to enjoy everything London has to offer. We offer many activities and special events, as well as General Meetings, with prestigious speakers.

We appeal not only to expatriates and to those new to London, but also to those who want to experience the UK at its best. All are welcome to join and to participate in our activities. We have something for everyone, during the day or evening.

Enjoy more than 30 different activities including languages, art history, book group, walks, museum visits and much more. Participate in our special events and meet with prestigious speakers. Enjoy special discounts through our membership benefits.

KCWC hosts regular General Meetings, a great opportunity for social interaction and to hear our high profile guest speakers. On 9 February, we welcome Interior Designer, Rachel Fowler as our guest speaker talking about sustainable design. If you would like to attend this KCWC event, then please contact info@kcwc.org.uk to register to attend.

KCWC has many special events for our members in 2023. We invite you to log onto www.kcwc.org.uk to explore our website and the many activities on offer. Join KCWC to experience friendship and the best of London. For more information contact info@ kcwc.org.uk or marketing@kcwc.org.uk.

AWBS International Women’s Club

We are the AWBS International Women’s Club, and we serve as a social, cultural, curious, intellectual, sporting, and philanthropic club for women who reside in Berkshire and Surrey. Founded in 1981, we are very proud of our heritage supporting American women and their families living in the UK, and now celebrate a more international presence amongst our membership.

We have a diverse and growing membership of 300+ women ranging between 25 to 74 and hailing from 46 different countries with 46% American and 15% being British. Our members are educated world travellers looking to meet like-minded women, share life experiences and expand their knowledge, as well as integrate into their local communities in a fun and friendly way. 1 in 4 members volunteers as club activity leaders, board members, or committee members, such as, membership, philanthropy or marketing.

Our Club offers 25+ monthly activities! We offer Tennis for newbies and experienced players, Golf, Horseback Riding, Dragon Boating, Country Walks, London Tours, Glorious Gardens, Photography, Inner Artist, Trip Abroad, Mahjong, Bridge, Book Club, English History, Art Appreciation and much more. Our Club thrives on allowing members to meet, share and make new friends so lunch is a must at some of our favourite Berkshire and Surrey venues, from restaurants to our beloved Windsor Great Park!

We have enjoyed a host of speakers. Some highlights of speakers include Lucy Worsley, author and historian; Terry Waite, humanitarian and author; Cassidy Janson, West End star; Robert Lacey, author and historian to the popular series, The Crown, Jenny Seagrove, Actress and Founder of Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary, Alex Denman from the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society – British Indian actor Roshan Seth.

Our General Meetings are open to all members and run from September to May and are held at noteworthy venues Wentworth Club, Coworth Park and royal Ascot Racecourse. These are well attended with some notable guest speakers. Pre-pandemic we have invited Anton Du Beke, Ruby Wax, Lady Carnarvon, David Emanuel, Martine McCutcheon, HRH Princess Michael of Kent, Judy Murray, Eddie The Eagle, Sharron Davies, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Jennie Bond and Cassidy Jansen.

The AWBS International Women’s Club has a strong focus on philanthropy and our monthly shopping Partner stalls at our general meetings is one example of how we raise funds throughout the year to support our chosen charities. Last year we raised over £13,000, an accolade our members are always thrilled to be a part of as Club members.

Joining the AWBS International Women’s Club connects you to a wonderful group of friendly, accomplished, and diverse women offering support, friendship, and opportunities.

We would love to hear from you and welcome you as a member! Contact our friendly membership team membership@ awbs.org.uk for any questions and for more on the Club and our up-and-coming events, visit our website www.awbs.org.uk, you can also find us on social media. Instagram: @ AWBSinternationalwomensclub, Facebook and LinkedIn. Scan our QR Code for more information.

If you are a member of an American Expatriate Club and would like to share your news, events and photographs with fellow Americans in the UK, please email ben@theamericanhour.com