Programme

7th January 2026 - Members' Evening 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

We are starting 2026 with a Social Evening.

Refreshments: A Fairbrother, P Byers, I Fox

Flowers: P Willis

Competition: Winter Foliage

 

4th February 2026 - What is it like to be a Vet? by Helen Perryman-Smith 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

A behind the scenes look at the highs, challenges and heartwarming moments of a veterinary life.

Refreshments: E Whitfield, S Potter, B Weston

Flowers: K Kenerdine

Competition: Pets

 

4th March 2026 - The Restoration of the Droitwich Canals by David Wornham 7.30pm  in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

David will talk to us about the restoration of the Droitwich Canals and volunteering with the Canal Trust.

Refreshments: J Pinfield, J Harwood, L Jackson

Flowers: G Little 

Competition: Canal Items

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1st April 2026 - Wartime Worcester by Paul and Helen Harding 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

See how Worcester played its part in the defence of Britain during WWII.  Hear about our visiting evacuees and who was the important person that was to stay in the area.

Refreshments: A Myerscroft, T Forgeil-Jenkins, M Rea

Flowers: C Hingley

Competition: Wartime Keepsakes

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6th May 2026 - CCWI Annual Meeting 7.30pm in Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

We shall have our own Annual Meeting followed by a discussion, led by Book Club members, about the novel by L K Wilde called The Ladies of Llanfairphwll.
Refreshments: R Howell, P Dyson, J Screen 

Flowers: M Richards

Competition: Craft Item by you

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3rd June 2026 - Princess Sophia Duleep-Singh by Maggie Davies 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

Princess Sophia Duleep-Singh, Sikh Suffragette.

Refreshments: B Bartlett, N James, A Woodhouse

Flowers: K Williams 

Competition: India

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1st July 2026 - Playwriting by Nick Wilkes 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

Nick is a published playwright who has written 37 plays to date for stage.  This is a return visit from Nick who gives us an informal and informative talk of life onstage and off.

Refreshments: C Pardoe, P Bourne, L Walters

Flowers: V Wilkes

Competition: A Cherished Theatre Item

 

5th August 2026 - Annual Garden Party

Join us for our Summer Garden Party.

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2nd September 2026 - I'm a poet but not as you know it by Dalziel Ellis 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

Dalzeil's poetry is fun and thought provoking.  She describes herself as a mixture of Victoria Wood, Sue Pollard and Ann Summers.

Refreshments: N Davies, J Powick. L Tunnicliffe

Flowers: B Maskell

Competition: The World of Literature

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7th October 2026 - Johnson's Coaches 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

​A talk and slideshow of the history of a family business of over 100 years.

Refreshments: J Roberts, M Davies, A Smith

Flowers: J Miller

Competition: Your Family Work

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4th November 2026 - Our 106th Birthday Meeting 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

Come and celebrate our 106th Birthday with us.

Refreshments: A Bean, K Bales, A Benigno-Thomas

Flowers: S Stokes

Competition: Autumn Colour

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2nd December 2026 - Six of the Best Christmases 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall

John tells us about six of his Christmases that are the best for very different reasons.

Refreshments: R Deakin, J Emeny, E Mountford

Flowers: R Deakin

Competition: Christmases Gone By

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