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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 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!

Everyone 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.

Join us today, start making friends and upgrade your UK life! Come AWBS with us!

To find out more about becoming a member of AWBS, visit our website or contact membership@awbs.org.uk who will be more than happy to help and answer any questions you may have.

Our diversity makes us unique, but also brings us together!

American Women Lawyers in London – AWLL AWLL is an organisation of Londonbased 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.

We have a new website and Facebook page! Visit awll.org.uk to learn about membership benefits, upcoming events and to join our group.

For more information about AWLL, please visit our website atwww.awll.org.ukor 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! The American Society in London The American Society in London was founded in 1895 by the then US Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard. Indeed, the serving US Ambassador, Robert Wood Johnson IV, remains our Honorary President and we are fortunate to have the generous support of the US Embassy. The intention of our founders

was to improve and cement relations between the citizens of our two countries, fostering mutual respect, understanding and affection. Membership is open to both US and UK citizens and draws heavily on the US expatriate community here in London.

On September 4th, a small group of our members were very privileged to attend a Mayflower 400 celebration river cruise. Guests cruised upstream from Butler’s Wharf Pier to the Palace of Westminster where they witnessed the handing over of a celebratory scroll which was then carried aboard to Rotherhithe. The scroll will be delivered to the US House of Representatives later this fall.

Since the start of lockdown we have also held numerous virtual events including two recent voter registration workshops hosted jointly with the US Embassy London. The latest seminar, held on September 9th, was particularly popular with some of our younger members who will be doing their civic duty and voting for the first time in November! Be a #ProudOverseasVoter and register to vote using the user-friendly Federal Voting Assistance Programme website www.fvap.gov.

We look forward to resuming a full schedule of in person events as soon as restrictions on large social gatherings are lifted. In the meantime, please visit our website at www.americansocietyuk.com where you can find some beautiful photos of our past events and get a flavour of what is to come!

To learn more about our events or to join the American Society please email info@americansocietyuk.com and follow us on Facebook @americansocietyinlondon, Instagram @americansocietyuk or Twitter @ASL1895.

KCWC KCWC is an organisation of international women who wish to enjoy everything London has to offer. We provide over 30 activities, feature special events and our trademark General Meeting Speaker Series. These are meetings where our members convene to socialise and hear prominent leaders in their respective fields address a variety of topical issues as well as the questions of our wellinformed audience.

Women of all ages are welcome to join KCWC. Our club includes international and British women, those new to London or longterm residents. A desire to experience the UK at its best links us all. We have something for everyone, day or night. Members may hear a lecture about art or history, visit a gallery, learn a language, exercise, share city or country walks with friends, or meet “After Six” for drinks, dinner, theatre and opera. KCWC also offers special discounts through our Member Benefit companies who generously tailor exclusive rates for our membership. And our members receive our magazine three times yearly. Please log into our easy to use striking new website www. kcwc.org.uk. There you will learn about our “38 year young” organisation and all we have for you to enjoy as a member.

Our Autumn season is filled with interesting activities and events all conceived and organised with special attention paid to government guidelines for Covid-19 safety. Tuesday 15 September, we kick off our Speaker Series with a virtual visit to the podium when we welcome City Banker and Financier, Marisa Drew of Credit Suisse. One of Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women in International Business”, Ms. Drew understands the particular struggles women face having successfully risen in one of the most male dominated industries. Long an outspoken advocate for gender parity at international symposia, she will share some of her “lean-in” moments while introducing us to sustainable and impact investing - her specialist field - attracting a new younger generation who seek more purposeful responsible finance.

Thursday 8 October, we convene at the Royal Geographic Society, One Kensington Gore, where we welcome back a favoured friend to KCWC, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer. Lord Spencer returns to discuss his latest historical book “The White Ship” which he describes, with characteristic wit, as a cross between “Titanic and Game of Thrones – with a slice of Sliding Doors”! Signed copies of his work will be available for sale. Lord Spencer has authored seven non-fiction books as well as articles for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and Vanity Fair. The steward of one of England’s most beloved stately homes, Althorp, Lord Spencer is the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Thursday 5 November, KCWC welcomes Kate Stephens, CEO of Smart Works. Catering to the disadvantaged, women in shelters or those who need a self-assurance boost and job-hunting skills, this charity uses mentoring and the transformative power of clothes to propel women back into the workplace. Smart Works is proud to have the Duchess of Sussex as their patron.

We invite you to log into our website for information on the virtual visit in early December of author Francesca Cartier Brickell. She will speak from her grandfather Jean Jacques Cartier’s French home about her best-selling book on the Cartier dynasty and its transformative role in jewellery design. Signed copies of “The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewellery Empire” will be available for advance sale.

Again please log into our website www.kcwc.org.uk and learn all about our additional exciting events. Be it a lecture on the Bloomsbury Set or a Journey through 1920s Jazz Fashion and Social Revolution, you will find something for every interest. Join KCWC to experience friendship and the Best of London.

Helen Elliott & Ben Everson wish all our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year and hope you all stay safe and well

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