Welcome to the Canadian Women's Club
About the Club
Today, the CWC has over 200 members and runs activities and events in London
and the Home Counties from an office in the Canadian High Commission, Grosvenor
Square W1.
CWC members range from Canadians who are permanent UK residents to those who
are here only temporarily. We also have a number of non-Canadian members who
have links to Canada and want to keep those links active. We welcome all women
who have an interest in getting together to enjoy Canadian hospitality in the
UK.
The CWC organises a wide range of events and activities to cater to the varied
interests, schedules and lifestyles of our members - from those who work full
time to those who have more flexibility during their day. CWC members enjoy
the opportunity to get together, exchange ideas, broaden horizons and participate
in our wide variety of activities and charitable work.
All our activities are announced to members in our quarterly bulletin (September,
January and April) and in regular email bulletins. These also provide updates
on the Maple Leaf Trust and our charitable activities as well as the events
of our fellow Canadian clubs and organisations in the UK.
The CWC is a member of the Federation of International Women’s Associations
in London (FIWAL), the Commonwealth Countries League (CCL) and the Association
of Canadian Clubs (Ottawa).
Become A Member
Interested in joining the Canadian Women's Club? Please download the application
form below and send your completed application along with the appropriate subscription
fee to the club's mailing address.
Application Form Download
President's Message
15 July 2008
Margaret Wickware, our President, is back in Canada at the moment, so here's
a quick note from me.
The CWC enjoyed a wonderful day at Trafalgar Square on Canada Day and we want
to thank everyone who stopped by our booth. More than 70 ladies took the time
to fill out forms about membership, and we're looking forward to many of them
joining up! Hundreds of visitors dropped by and told us about their travels
in England or life in London. It's amazing how a Canadian connection gets the
conversation going! In the sea of red and white across Trafalgar Square, people
sipped Tim Horton's coffee, heard about Canadian clubs and schools or just soaked
up the music and hockey demonstrations. It was energizing to be part of the
proud Canadian crowd waving flags and celebrating under a glorious blue sky
and sunshine!
We were thrilled that James Wright, Canadian High Commissioner to the United
Kingdom, was able to stop by the booth to be presented with a copy of our recently
published History Book by our President, Margaret Wickware. (I'm on the left
in my Canadian baseball cap!)
With the summer well underway, many of our activities and leaders are taking
a well-earned rest. It might seem a bit early to think about the fall, but our
calendar page is already full of wonderful events so now is a good time to get
them in your diaries. More events will be added when things get underway again
in September.
We warmly welcome all women with an interest in Canada to join our club. Membership
provides bimonthly e-newsletters, mailed quarterly bulletins, coffee mornings,
country walks, bridge, cooking classes, museum and art gallery tours, a Carol
service and the list goes on and on. This past year special events included:
Tea at the Dorchester, a trip to the Highgrove estate, a Literary Evening with
Canadian author Mary Lawson, a French Trip to Versailles, the Family Thanksgiving
Dinner in Surrey, and an Auction Fundraising Evening at the High Commissioner's
residence, to name a few. Our next season promises to be just as exciting.
More than a social club, the CWC is unique because we support and manage the
premier charity of the Canadian-UK community, namely the Maple Leaf Trust; and
we have an office in the Canadian High Commission. Since 1932, the Club has
been a home away from home for Canadian women passing through or staying permanently
here in the UK to gather, connect and share. Read about our history or purchase
a copy of our book from our website history page.
Have a wonderful summer and see you in the fall!
Best Wishes,
Teresa Howe
Vice- President
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