About District 18
District 18 has 14 clubs and covers North Wales and part of the North West of England.
District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Deirdre di Palma
District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Chantal Macauley
Welcome
Deirdre di Palma and Chantal Macauley are serving as a double act for 2026/27 which they hope will be less stressful and a lot more fun! They look forward to seeing fellow members at District Meetings and Club visits.
Hi From Chantal.
Just to let you know, despite the accent, I was born in England. I grew up in Canada and then moved to Europe and Great Britain and back again and again! My Inner Wheel journey started in 2013 when a friend introduced me to the Bangor Club. I’ve served as Secretary, President (during Covid) and International – so as many others within Inner Wheel I have done a bit of everything.
Hi From Deirdre.
I haven’t got such an interesting bio. My accent was Liverpudlian and I was sent to elocution lessons to smooth the accent out a little! My Inner Wheel journey started in 2022 - it was a case of curiosity killed the cat. I was a member of a book club, and everyone kept talking about what they were doing in Inner Wheel and I was drawn in. Very quickly I became Secretary and that is my role at the moment. So far it’s been a journey of discovery.
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Who we support
For our charity we have chosen
Huntington’s Disease Association
Their mission is to help people living with Huntington’s disease to live a better life. We improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.
Our International Charity this year is African Adventures Foundation. This is a registered charity set up in 2013 to provide support to over 50 schools in developing areas of The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.
Support will also be given to President Pat's chosen charity, Papyrus www.papyrus-uk.org
The International charity remains as Mary's Meals
There is gender inequality in education around the world, but by providing daily meals in school, we remove one hugely significant barrier for girls, giving them opportunities that they otherwise may not have.
Recycling Information
| Item collected | Donated to which charity | Sent to/taken to/ collected by | What happens to the items | Name of Contact and Address | Is there a limit to quantity received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bras, Clothing, Blankets | International Aid Trust | Load A Lorry at District International Rally | Sent to various countries | 43 Pall Mall, Croft Mill, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 3LT Tel: 01772611000 Email: office@internationalaidtrust.org.uk Website: www.internationalaidtrust.org.uk | No |
| Aluminium Ring Pulls - Drinks Cans only | Purple Community Fund | Llangollen IW Member Angela Jefferies | Sent to the Philippines to be recycled into handbags, purses, belts, lanyards etc | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 2DE | No |
| Knitted Blankets for Prem Babies | Neonatal Ward Arrowe Park Hospital | District 18 Treasurer | Used for Premature babies | Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Rd, Wirral CH49 5PE | No |
| Toiletries, clothing etc. | Aberconwy Domestic Abuse Centre | Local Llandudno | Used Locally | No details available | No |
| Blister packs | Various charities | Boots and Savers pharmacies | Foil and plastic separated and materials recycled | See local directory | No |
| Foreign Currency | Mary's Meals | District 18 Chairman | Used to provide nutritious meals to children in some of the world's poorest countries – Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. | Craig Lodge Dalmally, Argyll Scotland, UK PA33 1AR 0800 6981212 | 01838 200605 info@marysmeals.org | No |
District 18 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMEN – Deirdre di Palma and Chantal Macauley
1st Vice Chairman - TBA
Immediate Past District Chairman – Dorothy Lee-Ogden
District Secretary – Joan Quaile
District Treasurer – Angie Banwell
Member of Council – Muriel McGrath
District Editor – Enid Law
International Service Chair – Carole Hille
Membership & Development – Dorothy Lee-Ogden
Webmaster - Carol Tynan
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District 18 Events
| Meeting | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| District Assembly for Club Officers | 23/7/26 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Executive Meeting | 19/10/26 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Meeting | 29/10/26 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Rally | 17/11/26 | Maesgwyn Hall, Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AF |
| District Executive Meeting | 11/2/27 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Meeting | 11/3/27 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Executive Meeting | 3/6/27 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
| District Meeting/ AGM/ Lunch/ International Service Rally | 24/6/27 | Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RQ |
Current Clubs
Bangor - Ty Golchi, Caernarfon Road LL57 4BT - 1st Wednesday 18.00
Chester - The Mercure Abbots Wells Hotel CH3 5QL - 2nd Monday 12.00 noon
Formby - The Beir House St Peter's Church L37 7DL - 3rd Monday 12.00 noon
Llanfairfechan & Penmaenmawr - The Split Willow Hotel LL33 0PA - 2nd Monday 5.45/6pm
Llangollen - Please Contact Club Secretary
Mold - Beaufort Park Hotel CH7 6RQ - 3rd Monday 12.15
North Wirral - Bromborough Golf Club CH63 0NW - 3rd Tuesday 12:00 for 12:30pm
Porthmadog - Porthmadog Golf Club LL49 9UU - 2nd Monday 12.00 noon
Prestatyn - Prestatyn Golf Club LL19 7HS - 3rd Tue 12:30pm
Rhyl - The Kinmel, St. George’s Rd LL22 9AS - 4th Wednesday
Southport - Southport Old Links Golf Club PR9 7QS - 3rd Thu 12:00pm
Tywyn - Talyllyn Railway LL36 9EY - 2nd Thursday 18.00
Wallasey - New Brighton Cricket & Bowling Club CH45 5DE - 2nd Wednesday 18.30
Welshpool - The Royal Oak Hotel SY21 7DG - 3rd Tuesday 13.00
(1934) BANGOR (N. WALES)
(1946) CHESTER
(1989) FORMBY
(1976) LLANFAIRFECHAN & PENMAENMAWR
(1964) LLANGOLLEN
(1948) MOLD
(1978) NORTH WIRRAL
(1942) PORTHMADOG
(1935) PRESTATYN
(1945) RHYL
(1948) SOUTHPORT
(1985) TYWYN
(1949) WALLASEY
(1973) WELSHPOOL
District 18 latest news
Conference Prize winners
The Membership & Development Team ran a Jam Jar Raffle in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. The lucky winners were: Jennifer Angus D4 - Riviera Travel Voucher for £500.00 Jean Hale D1 - Bread Making Cookery Course Susan Spanswick D22 - Betty's Easter...
D18 Orange the World preparations
District 18 are preparing for the Orange the World Campaign, as shown by Member of Council Muriel explaining the forthcoming events. The Orange the World campaign is a UN initiative, one that members of Inner Wheel across the globe are taking up. It runs from 25th...