We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Thame Town Hall
Our Big 10th Birthday Programme: 2025
Friends, 2025 is a very special year for us at Belles. It's our 10th year of service to the community and to the WI.
January 16th 2025:
Tom Edgington, Fact Checking the News
Tom is a senior journalist in the BBC's forensic journalism unit, BBC Verify. Specialising in political fact-checking and public policy, be ready for an incisive talk in an era of information chaos.
February 20th 2025:
Community Green Energy - what it means for you
Join us for an evening of all things green and pleasant. Sourcing clean energy is a tough call these days and we've found the right people to tell us how to be cleaner.
March 20th 2025:
AGM
WI Democracy swings into action! Tired of the current President? Then it could be you. Join the Committee and be the change. This event is for our members only.
April 17th 2025:
It's our Birthday and we're going to party like we're 10
Back in 2015, the lovely Jane and Kelly had a great idea to set up a WI, the rest is Belles history! It's time to bring out your sunny faces for some funny stories, eats, drinks, and games.
May 15th 2025:
Karate!
An evening of discussion and demonstration led by Sensei Cyna. We'll learn more about this Japanese martial art, and what drew him to its practise.
June 19th 2025:
Summer book chat with The Book House
Hear all about the latest titles for your best summer reading list, ever! With Luise, Jo and Marie.
July 17th 2025:
Supershoes
August 2025:
Holidays!
September 18th 2025:
Your good health
Super Shoes is a charity supported by local artists providing hand painted shoes for children fighting cancer.
We're all off to the beach, the countryside or the park. See you in September!
Chrissie Edley is Chartered Physiotherapist, specialising in women's health. Chrissie has a passion for treating musculoskeletal issues. Join us for an evening of insightful anecdotes about how to transform your pelvic health, at any age!
October 16th 2025:
The Belles' Murder Mystery
Be the star or villain in this hilarious, hackneyed Whodunnit for WIs. One funny play in search of four players. An evening of faux poisonings and "it's behind you"!. If you know, you know.
November 20th 2025:
Professor Paul Corris
Professor Paul Corris is a Teaching Associate, at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. Paul is Emeritus Professor of Thoracic Medicine, Newcastle University UK and Chairman of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI). Paul will tell us about his pioneering surgery in lung transplantation.
December 18th 2025: Festive Frolics
Eat, drink and be merry. An evening of sparkles and nibbles. Happy Christmas!