As always, following the AGM TG writes to the relevant government bodies, as well as to the leaders of the political parties, making them aware of our involvement with our new mandates. While some offer only a standard response (or no response at all!), others provide a little more substance in their replies - and these replies we would like to now share with you.
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80s Night -
In 1983, Cindy Lauper told us that ‘Girls just want to have fun’ and we proved her right at our 80s night on 19th August.
We were a cheerful group with some of our number clad in 80s ‘going out’ favourites of bright wigs, leg warmers and fingerless gloves plus oversized earrings and clusters of necklaces. We were asked to consider our 1980s style and ponder on some big questions of the time like Who shot J.R? Was Michael Fish right when he said there would be no storm? Could Alvin Stardust teach you how to cross the road, when seen wearing a glove with a ring on the outside of it? And was a bum bag the best way to keep your valuables safe?
Amazon Smile -
TG have recently signed up to Amazon smile.Marie’s 50 years in TG -
Marie’s daughter Indra told us about her Mum’s long TG membership and how she is inspiration to all who meet and get to know her.
Marie Pooran came to Britain in the 1960s (from the Caribbean) and joined the Tottenham Evening Townswomen's Guild in 1971, a quintesentially British organisation which she has contributed fully to it - and continues to do so. At that time she was the only Asian member and actually for all of her 50 years has been one of few across many guilds and a rarity when attending the AGM and other events.
Voluntary ban agreed on gambling ads during live TV sports -
Gambling firms agree to stop ads shown during live sporting eventsHRH The Princess Royal to attend Townswomen’s Guilds 2018 AGM at Brighton Dome -
National women’s organisation the Townswomen’s Guilds (TG) are happy to announce the attendance of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Princes Royal is a Patron of the national women’s organisation.