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Play Reading 2


to   Play Reading 2 is a friendly and welcoming group. We take turns to host the meetings in our homes (where space allows). During each session we read a complete play, usually 2 or 3 Acts, and have a tea break at a suitable point. The host provides tea, cake and biscuits, and we… Read More »

22/12/2016


Poetry Appreciation


to   If you have ever laughed or cried at a poem, or if you have a favourite poem, or if you always wondered what a particular poem meant, then please join us. We have a very down-to-earth and unpretentious group, currently eight so we have space for up to four more members. We do… Read More »

30/08/2021


Poetry Writing


to Poetry in all forms from limerick to sonnet and beyond To read and study the work of known poets. To write poetry in many forms sometimes developed from the work of a poet or a poem   No experience necessary 

16/03/2025


Popular Music


to We meet once a month to listen to tapes, CDs and occasionally watch a DVD on a chosen theme. In our time we have explored male and female artistes, film music, musical theatre – a particular favourite – wartime, comedy, big band and several other genres. It seems the supply of material is inexhaustible.… Read More »

22/12/2016


Practical Gardening


to We usually meet in local garden centres. At the moment we plan to cover:  jobs for the month ahead, swapping of excess seeds plants etc, problem corner, plant identification, help with members projects, bulk buy sharing and visiting each others gardens.  This will probably increase as time goes on.  

28/02/2023


Quiz


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23/12/2016


Recorder Group


to   The group caters for Recorder players of all abilities except beginners. We can help in giving you the names of teachers to get you started. The ensemble play all kinds of music for descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. The group is very friendly and welcoming. We play for shared enjoyment and sessions… Read More »


Rummikub


to A truly entertaining /  fun and simple  game for 2-4 players manipulating numbered tiles. Simple to set-up and easy to learn. The object of the game … to be the first player to go “RUMMIKUB” by using all their tiles in “Runs” or Groups” and by accumulating the highest score. With approximately 30 group members, our… Read More »

22/12/2016


Rummikub 2


to A truly entertaining /  fun and simple  game for 2-4 players manipulating numbered tiles. Simple to set-up and easy to learn. The object of the game … to be the first player to go “RUMMIKUB” by using all their tiles in “Runs” or Groups” and by accumulating the highest score. With approximately 30 group members, our… Read More »

21/02/2025


Science


to   The Science group meets monthly to listen to presentations by group members (or the occasional guest speaker) followed by lively discussions on the issues raised. Our members consist of retired scientists, engineers, teachers and others who have a real interest in how science is seen by the public today. The emphasis is on… Read More »

22/12/2016


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