About District 6
Our District sits in the heart of England and all our 10 clubs are based in towns, with members living within easy reach, whether it be in the local neighbourhood or in the more rural areas. This gives plenty of scope for friendship outings like a river cruise, a country walk, meeting up in a café or one of our many delightful pubs just for a chat or to plan events.
District Chairman
District Chairman Chris Pile
Welcome
Thank you for visiting our page.
It is a pleasure to introduce myself as your District Chairman 2026 – 2027
I was born in Birmingham to parents who emigrated from the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica during the 1950s. Their dedication and resilience inspired me to follow in my mother’s footsteps into nursing, where I enjoyed a rewarding NHS career spanning over 35 years.
I joined Inner Wheel in 1996 and have been a member of two clubs, holding a variety of offices in both. I am currently a proud member of the Inner Wheel Club of Edgbaston Convention and feel honoured to serve as District Chairman.
I am looking forward to visiting clubs across District 6, as well as our neighbouring Districts 7, 10 and 21. We have built lasting friendships through our annual joint lunches and by supporting each other’s District Rallies, and I hope to strengthen these connections even further during my year.
I am also excited to represent District 6 at the Inner Wheel International Convention in Manila, Philippines, in 2027, where I will proudly cast your votes on international matters and bring back new ideas and friendships to share.
I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the year and sharing a wonderful year of friendship, service and fun together.
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Who we support
My chosen charity is Charity Breast Friends Solihull. I joined this charity many years ago following my own diagnosis and surgery for Breast cancer. I am the co-chair and work tirelessly to help others through their journey of dealing with cancer.
The charity is entirely run by volunteers who have all suffered from this terrible disease.
2026 is a special year for the charity as it has just celebrated its 25th Anniversary. It has been nominated for the King’s Award for Volunteers (KAV’s) Although we won’t know until November if the charity has been successful, it’s exciting times
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Recycling Information
| Item collected | Donated to which charity | Sent to/taken to/ collected by | What happens to the items | Name of Contact & Address | Is there a limit to quantity received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Bottle Tops | Guide Dogs for the Blind | Phil Reed philreed198@gmail.com | Sold to raise funds to support Guide Dog Training for the blind | Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hillfields, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire RG7 3YG Guide Dogs | No |
| Bras New and nearly new. | Smalls for All & Women’s Aid and Refuges | Club Meetings | Donated to women in need in Africa & UK | Smalls For All, Five Sisters Business Park, Westwood, West Calder EH55 8PN Smalls for All | No |
| Used Stamps | League of Friends Redditch | Rosemary Dixon rosemarydixon1000@hotmail.com | Sent to auction, proceeds used to purchase comforts and equipment to benefit patients at the Alexandra Hospital | Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch B98 7UB Alexandra Hospital | No |
| Foreign Currency and old local currency | Mary’s Meals | D15 Request collection pack from Mary’s Meals | Coins are sold to raise money to feed children in parts of Africa | Mary’s Meals, Craig Lodge, Dalmally, Argyll PA33 1AR Mary’s Meals | No |
| For further recycling details please click here |
District 6 Officers
District Chairman – Chris Pile
1st Vice Chairman – Wendy Garner
2nd Vice Chairman – TBA
Immediate Past Chairman – Ann Hawkings
District Secretary – Kate Roberts
District Treasurer – Maureen Buxton
Member of Council – Sylvia Hook
District Editor – Marjorie Owen
International Service Chairman – Valerie Redfern
Membership & Development Officer – Liz Ostroumoff
Email Us
District Secretary, Kate Roberts iwd6sec@gmail.com
District 6 Events
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| District 6 Rally | 22/10/2026 | Shirley Golf Club |
| District Committee Meeting | 19/11/2026 10:00 | The Lake at Barston |
| District Committee Meeting | 18/03/2027 10:00 | The Lake at Barston |
| Annual Conference 2027 | 12/04/2027 – 14/07/2027 | Cheltenham Town Hall |
| District International Service Rally | 06/05/2027 | The Lake at Barston |
| International Convention 2027 | 11/05/2027 – 14/05/2027 | Manila Philipines |
| District Committee Meeting/AGM | 24/06/2027 | The Lake at Barston |
Current Clubs
Arbury – Weston Hall Hotel CV12 9RU – 2nd Monday Nov-Mar 18.30 Apr-Oct 12.30
Atherstone – The Blue Boar Inn – 1st Wednesday 19.00
Edgebaston Convention – Hillscourt Education Centre B45 8RS – 2nd Wednesday
Kenilworth – Kenilworth Golf Club CV9 2EA – 3rd Tuesday 12.30
Lickey Hills – Hillscourt Educational Centre B45 8RS – 2nd Monday 19.00
Redditch – Southcrest Manor Hotel, Pool Bank B97 4JS – 2nd Tuesday 19.00 Apr-Sept 12.30 Oct – Mar
Rugby – Contact Secretary sandra.iwd6@gmail.com –
Shirley – Hogarths Hotel B93 8QE (SatNav BN93 8NB) 3rd Thursday 10.30
Solihull – West Midlands Sports Club B91 1DA – 3rd Tuesday 12.30
Wylde Green – The Toby Inn B73 6SP – 4th Thursday 18.15
(1979) ARBURY
(1983) ATHERSTONE
(1985) EDGBASTON CONVENTION
((1961) KENILWORTH
(1973) LICKEY HILLS
(1955) REDDITCH
(1987) RUGBY
(1960) SHIRLEY
(1947) SOLIHULL
(1992) WYLDE GREEN
District 6 latest news
D6 -Thank you from Beryl Bryant, International Service Chairman
As my three-year stint as District 6 International Service Chairman draws to a close, I would like to thank everyone involved for their support: my fellow Executive Committee members, Club International Service Organisers and, very importantly also, Pam Boyes…
D6 – Best Dressed
The 2026 Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland Conference in Llandudno was a high-fashion, sustainable-themed event. Patrick Grant from The Great British Sewing Bee , judged member-designed outfits made from Centennial scarves. The attached…
D6 – Puzzled?
Alongside a good meal, excellent company and attending to the business of the Club, the members of the Redditch Inner Wheel club like to also feed the brain with a table quiz at their monthly meetings at the Southcrest Manor Hotel. As well as a prize for the winning…