Taplow & Hitcham Women’s Institute recently celebrated its 86th birthday with a delicious lunch which was enjoyed by all the members.
The Institute was founded, with the support of Lady Astor, in 1926. The hall was built on land leased from the Great Western Railway and built from funds raised in 1929-30, when Lady Astor formerly opened it. There were at that time 200 members with a waiting list. Later the land passed to the Institute by Conveyance of Land from G.W.R and Deed of Grant to the land.
Life has changed a great deal since then but we still have a very healthy membership at the hall in Institute Road near Taplow railway station. Most recently a great deal of maintenance work has been carried out at the premises, including a new heating system and lighting, and any time now a new kitchen will be installed - all aimed at bringing the hall in line with modern times.
There are many activities that members enjoy which include classes for art, badminton, bowls, country dancing, craft, drama, Scrabble, and table tennis. This is apart from the monthly meetings which are held on the first Tuesday in every month. New members of all ages are really made very welcome and if you would like any information or would just like to discuss hiring the hall please telephone 01628 624429.
Edith Wright
