Whether you are new or just looking for something new in your ‘foreign’ hometown, London is exciting! Living in London presents some unique challenges and opportunities for expatriates. Below is a list of sites you may find helpful in settling into London.

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The KCWC makes no representations, guarantees, warranties or other assurances as to the products and services offered for any or all of the information on the following sites.

FIWAL, KCWC is a member of FIWAL. The Federation of International Women’s Associations in London (FIWAL) is an umbrella organization comprising more than international women’s associations and clubs based in London. Its role is to provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and expertise between its member organizations. Formed in March 1986, FIWAL has proved that women from a wide range of social, religious and political and racial backgrounds can work together towards common goals through the knowledge that members gain by their contacts with one another on occasions when cultures are explored and topics of mutual interest shared. FIWAL’s members grow in understanding, and, from that understanding mutual support and strength flourish. FIWAL, c/o The Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, Berkeley Square, London WIX 6JD www.fiwal.org.uk

WICE,a non-profit volunteer-based association (originally founded as “Women in Continuing Education”), provides cultural and educational programs and services in English for the International Community in Paris. KCWC Members moving to Paris are invited to visit WICE, and special events for the London-based KCWC members are being planned. Their address is: 20 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75105 Paris, Telephone 0033 1 45 66 75 50, fax 0033 1 40 65 96 53, email wice@wice-paris.org or visit their website at www.wice-paris.org

The Petroleum Women’s Club is a social organization for women whose husbands/partners are involved in any aspect of the petroleum industry, including women employed within the industry. Visit their website at www.pwc-london.org

St. John’s Wood Women’s Club (SJWWC) is a social and civic non-profit organization that promotes friendship and fellowship through its many activities and groups. We welcome citizens of all nationalities and backgrounds and are dedicated to enhancing the “London experience” for all our members and their families. www.sjwwc.org

FOCUS is a non-profit membership organization run by and for international residents of all nations. FOCUS offers a variety of services, publications and programmes on living and working in the UK. Whether you’ve just mastered the Tube, are an established resident, or are sorting your boxes for your next posting, you can count on FOCUS to help you cope with the changes and challenges of expatriate life from moving in, to moving on. A truly international organization, FOCUS boasts a membership of over 40 different nationalities. www.focus-info.org

American Women’s Club of London welcomes all US citizens as well as persons with close ties to the United States. London is full of wonderful opportunities for the American expat and we can help you get settled in, meet new friends and explore all the possibilities! The American Women’s Club of London is a founding member of the Federation of American Women’s Club Overseas (FAWCO) and is a member of the Federation of International Women’s Associations in London (FIWAL). www.awclondon.org

The Junior League of London is a charity made up of over 400 volunteers who dedicate over 20,000 hours of voluntary service each year. The volunteers are all offered comprehensive training to support them in their community work. www.jll.org.uk

The Hampstead Women’s Club is a multi-national organization currently comprised of women from 36 different nations all living, either temporarily or permanently, in the greater London area. The purpose of the club is to promote social contact and friendship among members and to provide them with activities, information, and support. www.hwcinlondon.co.uk

Canadian Women’s Club
Whether you have just arrived for a short stay or have made the London area your home for years, the CWC welcomes all women with an interest in Canada to join for a variety of day and evening activities. Established in 1932, the Club has over 200 members who explore London, enjoy Canadian hospitality and interesting events. Most importantly, the Club supports The Maple Leaf Trust, the premier charity of the Canadian community in the UK. For information, please visit www.canadianwomenlondon.org.

The Kensington and Chelsea Men’s Club (KCMC) is an informal club for professional men residing in and around Central London. Members come from all over the world and enjoy getting together for a variety of social activities. There is a close affiliation with the Kensington and Chelsea Women’s Club (KCWC).

The KCMC has no dues. We do everything by email and our web site. Monthly meeting are planned with a target of having them on the third Thursday of the month if practical. Venues vary month to month depending on the event. The club plans about 10 activities per year including dinners, jazz nights, sport events, a family picnic in the park, the KCMC - KCWC golf challenge and our annual Black Tie Christmas dinner which includes spouses and is very well attended. New members are always welcome. Please check our website onwww.kcmensclub.com

Welcome to The Good Schools Guide Directory. We have assembled all the public information that we can find on UK schools, and have made it easy to get at in as many ways as we can usefully devise. The Good Schools Guide is the long-running, best selling, independent and critical guide to the UK’s top schools. Written by parents for parents, with vivid descriptions of each school and lots of advice on how to choose between them and how to get into them. www.gsgdirectory.co.uk