District 8 News & Club News
D8 Ely Inner Wheel A G M and change of President
On June 25th, Ely Inner Wheel club held their AGM and were pleased to induct new member Helen Newton (see picture). Outgoing President Carol Peacock handed over the chain to new President Julia Smith who will take us into our 77th. year 2025-2026. Carol Peacock was...
D8 IW Woodbridge have a great summer!
Way back in May, there was a wonderfully hot Summery day bringing lots of smiling people out to Elmhurst Park in Woodbridge, to enjoy a fun day of peace for the 80th anniversary of peace. There were many visitors competing to get the most marbles in the jar and...
D8 IW Thetford have their own Ascot Ladies Day!
Ascot Ladies Day - Having Lunch and tea at a member’s house and placing bets to raise money for Charity ...
D8 IW Ely visits Huntingdon Crematorium Glasshouses
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY AT HUNTINGDON President Carol Peacock organised a recent Club Visit to Huntingdon Crematorium Glasshouses where Members were given an extremely informative and interesting Tour and Talk about the site by Philip Peacock, Huntingdon Town...
D8 Saffron Walden – a busy few months raising funds
The Saffron Walden club have spent another busy few months, raising funds for our president. Margaret Dawson’s charity, Maggie’s Cambridge which offers free practical and emotional support for cancer patients before, during and after their treatment. We continue...
D8 Ely holds annual event for international charity
This week Inner Wheel held its annual event to raise funds for an international charity. This year Ely invited local Rotarians and Inner Wheel members from across East Anglia to join them for an afternoon tea at St Mary's church organised by international secretary...
D8 Woodridge welcomes District Chairman Heather Hewson
Delighted to welcome District Chairman, Heather Hewson, members were treated to a potted history of her life and her journey with and passion for Inner Wheel. President, Judy Hardcastle, then presented Heather with a gift from Woodbridge. Recently, members have...
D8 Woodridge news
Following another very successful quiz night organised by question masters Tom and Deirdre Griffin, members were informed that almost £1300 had been raised for Woodbridge Dementia. This eagerly anticipated annual event is already being organised for March 6th 2026....
D8 Watton News!
In the centre of the photo is our District 8 Chairman Heather Hewson, on the left is District Secretary Deirdre Griffin and on her right is Member of Council Catherine Forsdike. This was taken at the recent District Meeting and was attended by 65 members from 12...
D8 Thetford Inner Wheel celebrate 65 years!
Thetford InnerWheel Club members celebrating their club’s 65th. Birthday having been founded in 1959. Here they are at a local hostelry with husbands invited ...
D8 Ely Inner Wheel Support British Heart Foundation
Ely Inner Wheel held their 76th Charter Dinner on 26 February when President Carol Peacock welcomed members and guests including Ely Rotary, Hereward Rotary, District Inner Wheel Chairman and the Mayor of Ely Chris Phillips. We began the evening by the traditional...
D8 Ely Inner Wheel and the Baby Bank
Ely Inner Wheel celebrated World Inner Wheel Day at their January meeting by inviting Cilla Palmer and Yvette Tomkies from the Baby Bank to tell us about their work. Cilla Palmer founded the Baby Bank after recognising the need while working at Ely Food bank. She...
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