About District 9
District 9 has six active Inner Wheel Clubs in the locations marked on the map. Each one meets for business once a month and there are also a range of social events, community service activities and fundraising events. Our district includes clubs in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
District Chairman
District Chairman Barbara Cunningham
Welcome
I have the great honour of being District 9 Chairman for 2025 -2026, and I hope this year we can continue to enjoy the fun and friendship that Inner Wheel gives us and encourage more like-minded women to join us.
I have been an Inner Wheel member since my club, Reading Maiden Erlegh was chartered in 2002. I love the friendship and support that Inner Wheel offers, and at the same time, it has allowed me to do something that helps both the local community and causes overseas. I believe the more you put into something, the more you get out of it.
We are always looking for new members to share in our activities and friendship so please contact us if you are looking for a way to help others, live in our area and would like to know more about Inner Wheel. We look forward to welcoming you.
DC Barbara Cunningham
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Who we support
My charity this year is CAMP MOHAWK – a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs and their families, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside, just outside Wargrave, Berkshire.
Throughout the year, the centre provides a range of activities, facilities and natural space to encourage children with a variety of special needs to play, socialise and learn in a secure and caring environment.
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District 9 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Barbara Cunningham
1st Vice Chairman – Angela Churchill
2nd Vice Chairman – Vacant
Immediate Past Chairman – Pat Briggs
District Secretary – Sarah Reynolds/Mercia Hailstone
District Treasurer – Pattie Beresford
Member of Council – Jennie Evans
District Editor – Hilary Tindall
International Service Chairman – Zannifer Mason
Membership & Development Officer – Pauline Slater
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District 9 Events
| Event | Date and Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| District Meeting | 16/06/26 | Benson Parish Hall |
| District Assembly for 2026/27 Club Officer | 23/07/26 | Benson Parish Hall 6.30pm |
| District Social/Fundraising Event | 10/09/26 | Benson Parish Hall 10-3pm |
| District Meeting | 12/11/26 | Benson Parish Hall 10 for 10.30am |
| Orange The World Campaign | 25/11/26 -10/12/26 | |
| Inner Wheel Day | 10/01/27 | |
| District Meeting | 11/03/27 | Benson Parish Hall 10 for 10.30am |
| Association Conference | 12-15/04/27 | Cheltenham |
| IIW Convention | 11-14/05/27 | Manila, Philippines |
| Pre-Rally Supper | 24/05/27 | Liston Hall, Marlow |
| District 9 Rally | 25/05/27 | Oxford Belfry Hotel |
| District AGM & Handover | 10/06/27 | Benson Parish Hall |
Current Clubs
Banbury- – The Pavilion Banbury Cricket Club OX15 4BN – 2nd Friday 14.30
High Wycombe – High Wickham Cricket Club HP11 1DE – 1st Monday 12.00noon
Marlow – Harleyford Golf Club SL7 2SP – 1st Tuesday 18.30
Reading Maiden Erleigh – Sonning Golf Club RG4 6GJ – 3rd Thursday 19.00 for 19.45
Thame – Contact Secretary at secretary@thameinnerwheel.co.uk – 1st Monday 19.00
Witney – Burford Golf Club X18 4JG – 4th Wednesday Sept – Aug at 12.30 for 13.00, May – July 18.30 for 19.00 – Closed August & December
District 9 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…
D9 – Burn’s Night Fundraising Fun
Members from across the District gathered for a traditional Burn’s Night meal, with Scottish poetry and a lively ceilidh. Ladies and their guests had great fun dancing the ‘Gay Gordons’ and learning to ‘Strip the Willow’, while raising money for the District…
D9 Thrilled with charity facilities
When family members needed to stay close to the hospital recently, Banbury member Linda was delighted that a room was available for them at the Ronald McDonald House – our Association chosen charity for this year. The facilities were first class and offered a real…