Group Category: General
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Writing Workshop
Group Leader Rennie Halstead The Writing Workshop meets in the Community Room at Tesco on the morning of the third Monday of the month. This group is a workshop group working on extended individual writing projects. If you are engaged in an extended project please contact the group leader. Read more
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Crime Books
Group leader Graham Richardson A book group based on the most popular section in the library. Don’t deny it, you read them too, we have the proof! We meet in person on the fourth Monday of the month at 3.00 pm to discuss a different book. Read more
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Debating
Group Leader Carol Morrissey We meet on the first Wednesday of every month to debate topical subjects chosen by the members, using the concept of a proposer and an opposer to a motion to shape the discussion. New members are very welcome to join this lively group and add more to the debates and discussions. Read more
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Drop in for Coffee
Group Leader Jenny Stevens On the fourth Friday of the month all members are welcome to meet at any time between 10.30 – 12.00 at The Vine, which is on the High Street at the junction with Station Road. It is an opportunity, especially for new members, to meet others and get information on groups… Read more
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French Conversation
Group Leader Neil de Villiers This group is for people who enjoy the French language and culture and who would like to practice their spoken French in a friendly and relaxed manner. We meet on the second Monday of each month to read, translate and discuss articles from recent French newspapers or other sources; sometimes,… Read more
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Gardening
Group Contact Jill Barsley u3a Garden Group meets on the last Monday morning of the month. Variable venue. From novice to experienced, we exchange ideas and expertise, visit local gardens and specialist nurseries, swap seeds and take cuttings. A wonderful opportunity to share a passion with and learn from other gardeners! The group communicates by… Read more
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German Conversation
Group Leader Jan Mulrenan This is a conversation group for members who enjoy speaking German and want to keep in practice and expand their vocabulary. We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, except in August and December, face-to-face now in homes of members who offer hospitality. Numbers are currently limited to 6 per… Read more
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History
Group Leader James Smith This is an extremely friendly and informal group with about fifteen members attending most meetings. We meet on the last Monday of the month and members take turns researching and talking about a variety of historical topics. The range of interest is very wide. Recent talks have included The South Sea… Read more
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All Things Italian
Group Leader Monica Carney We meet on the first Friday of the month to discuss our many interests in the way of life, culture, customs, history and the language of Italy. The group is currently full but for more details and to go on a waiting list please contact group leader. Read more
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Art and Architecture
Group Leader Tom Evans This is the successor to the 'Art of the Image' group, with an expanded remit to cover architecture. We run an annual programme of six sessions, usually from October to April. Each session dedicated to a topic agreed by the members in advance and meetings are highly participative. Each member makes… Read more