Wednesday 24 January, 7.30pm
Jubilee Park Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham
(Note this is not, on this occasion, our usual “third Wednesday” monthly slot)
Karen and Bret Wiles: “The Women’s Voluntary Service in World War II”
Over one million women volunteered with the WVS – which became known as “The army Hitler forgot” – during the Second World War. It was the largest women’s voluntary force ever. Why did the WVS start? Who were the women who joined?
The WVS were not just tea and sympathy; they often threw themselves into some surprising jobs, sometimes putting themselves into danger, and keeping the country going in important respects in times of great hardship. The WVS also incorporated the Housewives’ Service, women who could not leave their homes for long periods of time or who were elderly.
Refreshments provided (from 7.15pm)
Admission: free for members (£13 annual sub); £3 visitor charge.
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Would love to join the History club please.
I live in South Newington.
I think you simply need to turn up to a meeting clasping some coins of the realm. The next one is 22nd Feb – see the online post about it.