Fifty members gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in Cascais for our second 35th anniversary afternoon tea celebration. The sold-out event brought together fabulous fascinators, sweet treats and stories from IWP’s history.

A special thank you goes to Tess Robeson for organising the celebration and encouraging members to embrace the occasion with their headwear. Some fascinators were bought, others lovingly handcrafted, adding a personal touch to the afternoon. Tea and a special anniversary cake gave everyone plenty to enjoy as we celebrated together.

Our special guest, honorary member Sharon Wake, shared memories of her time as President in 2011–12. She reflected on IWP’s role in supporting women in Portugal and the friendships and connections made through our social events and activities.

Looking back over 35 years, one thought captured the spirit of the occasion: “What was a great idea before is still a great idea now!” As IWP continues to develop, we’ll draw inspiration from past activities while exploring new initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this anniversary celebration such a success. Here’s to more shared experiences, lasting friendships and reasons to wear a fabulous hat!