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Memsahibs in India – a Kenilworth u3a event

Date/Time
Date(s) - 15/05/2025
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location
Kenilworth Methodist Church

Event Link(external site)
https://kenilworth.u3asite.uk/events/


Step back in time and discover the story of the English women, the memsahibs who defied the odds and found their way to India……many facing spinsterhood, their chances of finding a husband at home fading, set sail for new opportunities… and a husband in India! Hear of the problems they faced in running households in a foreign land, the challenges of managing servants and much more…a fascinating glimpse into a world of resilience, determination and survival in a faraway place.

The amazing story told by author Jenny Malin on:

Thursday 15th May – 2.30 pm

Join us for a tea/coffee and a chat from 1.45 pm
@
Kenilworth Methodist Church, Kenilworth CV8 1LQ
Members free – Visitors £1
u3a Kenilworth is part of a UK-wide network of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and enjoy developing a wide range of interests in a social context.
Open meetings usually comprise an approximately 45-minute presentation by an accomplished speaker.
Visitors are always welcome.