Programme






We hold our Monthly Meetings in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall. Normally this is on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, every month except August, which is when we have our annual outing.
monthly meetings
january 2025 - december 2025
1st January 2025- Members' Evening 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
We are starting 2025 with a Craft Dabble evening.
Refreshments: J Pinfield, J Harwood, L Jackson
Flowers: P Willis
Competition: Silver
5th February 2025 - Tai Chi/Yoga Exercises 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
A talk and demonstration 0f exercises for strength and balance and Tai Chi for rehabilitation which can be done seated or standing.
Refreshments: J Roberts, M Davies, A Smith
Flowers: K Kenerdine
Competition: Sports
5th March 2025 - Hitting the Headlines by John Butterworth 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
The joys of being an editor and what goes on in a weekly newspaper office including the Black Country Bugle.
Refreshments: R Howell, P Dyson, J Screen
Flowers: G Little
Competition: Newspaper Clippings
2nd April 2025 - Chaddesley Woods, National Nature Reserve by Gordon Forrest 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
learn all about the 2nd largest woodland area in Worcestershire dating back to at least the 13th Century.
Refreshments: M Rea, M McCallum, H Chambers, T Forgiel-Jenkins
Flowers: R Needham
Competition: Trees
7th May 2025 - CCWI Annual Meeting 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
We shall have our own Annual Meeting and discuss this year's campaigns.
Refreshments: P Bourne, C Pardoe, L Walters
Flowers: M Richards
Competition: Spring
4th June 2025 - The Wonder of Worcestershire, A City Heritage Success Story by Colin Millet 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Discover why Worcester Porcelain existed for over 250 years in the city of Worcester.
Refreshments: A Myerscough, K Bales, A Benigno-Thomas
Flowers: K Williams
Competition: Made in Worcester
2nd July 2025 - Hidden Bournville by Bob Booth 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Discover parts of Bournville that are still there but hidden, as well as buildings and land lost in time.
Refreshments: P Byers, A Fairbrother, I Fox
Flowers: V Wilkes
Competition: Chocolate
August 2024 - Summer Outing
Join us for an enjoyable day out. Details tba.
3rd September 2025 - Hedgehogs and how we can help them by Terry Green 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Terry is a retired Animal Care lecturer and is very experienced in looking after hedgehogs.
Refreshments: R Deakin, H Winspur, J Emeny, E Mountford
Flowers: B Maskell
Competition: Woodland Creatures
1st October 2025 - Volunteering, My Life On and Off the Rails by Jane Preece 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Refreshments: N Davies, J Powick, L Tunnicliffe
Flowers: C Hingley
Competition: Trains
5th November 2025 - Our 105th Birthday Meeting 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Come and celebrate our 105th Birthday with us.
Refreshments: B Bartlett, N James, A Woodhouse
Flowers: J Miller
Competition: A Birthday Card
3rd December 2025 - Rhyme or reason with Alan Tumbler 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Christmas songs, poetry, comedy and tradition.
Refreshments: E Whitfield, S Potter, B Weston
Flowers: S Stokes
Competition: A Winter Scarf