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PROGRAMME OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Live talks take place at the University Women's Club in Mayfair. We stream some talks, usually from overseas speakers, via Zoom. Whenever possible, talks are recorded and made available to members via the Members' Area of the website.
We also organise trips and tours for members and their guests. These are advertised in the monthly members' newsletters.
Our next event
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
AGM, Show and Tell and Christmas Party
at the University Women’s Club. 18.00 for 18.30.

Above: Former ORTS Chair Louise Teague introduces members to a delightful textile at the Show and Tell at the University Women's Club in December 2024.
Always a highlight of the year, members are invited to gather in a festive mood for the AGM followed by the Show and Tell, with favourite or intriguing items from their collections.
Members and their guests welcome. Please contact Dimity Spiller for information.
More dates for your diary
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Dr Alka Raman will be speaking to the Society on 'Indian cottons and European calico making and printing.'
University Women's Club. 1800 for 18.30
Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Sarah Mahaffy will talk on 'Textile Adventures in Chanderi, Lucknow and Odisha' at the University Women’s Club. 18.00 to 21.00
Society talks are normally held at the University Women's Club
in South Audley Square just behind the Dorchester Hotel. Talks start at 7pm.
Both Green Park and Hyde Park Corner tube stations are a short walk away. Free street parking
after 6.30pm (Tilney St, Stanhope Gate, Hill St, Waverton St, Curzon St, Chesterfield Gardens)
Guests are welcome to attend for £7 a single lecture. Students £5.
Membership of one year for all events from £30.
EVENTS IN DETAIL
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