There are currently over 35 interest groups varying in size from three to almost seventy members. Each one has a convenor who leads the group’s activities but each member is encouraged to contribute ideas.
Contacting a Group Convenor
If you would like more information on a Group:
Choose 'Groups' option at the top of the page.
Click on the group that interests you.
To contact the convenor of that group click on the email link on the page.
Fill in the message box with a brief message and click send.
You will be replied to in due course.
Group Co-ordinator/Convenors
We have a Groups co-ordinator who can be contacted by group convenors with any queries they may have.
The Groups co-ordinator can be contacted using the messaging form on the Contact page.
GROUP CONVENORS Please click on this link Group Convenors resources to access information which will help you to organise your group.
Come for a 'taster session' and visit groups for up to two times on a trial basis.
Groups will often meet in the town and share cars when travelling to different villages, please be prepared to contribute on a voluntary basis towards the cost of petrol.
Many of the group meetings will be held in members homes and a donation from attendees will be made to cover the hosts costs.
Click on an individual group below to see more information.
If the group you wish to join is full or you have an idea for a new interest group then please consider starting a new one !
Please contact the Groups co-ordinator with your suggestion using the messaging form on the Contact page.
You will be able to advertise the new group via the web site and the newsletter.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE GROUPS LISTED BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Groups listed alphabetically
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Art
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
1st & 3rd Wednesday Monthly -
Board Games and Cards
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
2nd Wed of the month -
Book Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2pm Last Tuesday Month -
Bridge
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
Every Thursday except 2nd -
Bus Pass Group
Status: Active -
Canasta
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
1st Tue & 3rd Tue 3pm -
Casual Evening Dining Group
Status: Waiting list
Monthly evenings
Monthly Eve various -
Chess Group
Status: Active
Weekly on Thursdays 14:30-17:00
Every Thursday -
Conversation Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00-16:00
3rd Thursday of the month -
Country Dancing
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
1st and 3rd Tue. 2-3pm -
Crafting
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
3rd Thursday Month -
Creative Writing Group
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
Last Thursday of the Month -
Cribbage
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Monday afternoons 14:00-16:00
1st and 3rd Mondays (we also meet on the 5th Monday if there are 5 Mondays in a calendar month) -
Cycling Group
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday mornings 10:00
Weather permitting - Varying lengths of ride -
Discussion Group 1
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1st Monday of the month -
Discussion Group 2
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
3rd Wed Month 10-12am -
Discussion Group 3
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 14:00-16:00
1st Monday of the Month -
Discussion Group 4
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
4th Wednesday of the Month -
Drama Group
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
Members Home -
For the Curious
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
Talks Open to All Members -
French Conversation
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings -
FRENCH EXCHANGE
Status: Active -
Line Dancing Group
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 14:45-15:45
Every Wednesday afternoon -
Local Church Visits
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd Tuesday of the month -
Local History
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
3rd Wednesday of the month -
Lunch Group
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
1st Thurs of the month - 12.30 -
Mahjong
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
Every Friday. 3-6pm. Toftwood -
New Age Kurling
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30-12:30
3rd Friday of the month -
Play reading One
Status: Closed
On Tuesday afternoons
3rd Tuesday of the month -
Play reading Two
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings 11:00-13:00
4th Tue -
Play Reading-The Dramatizers
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
4th Monday of the Month -
QUIZ Group
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
First Friday each month -
Ramble Group (4-5miles)
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
1st Tuesday of the month -
Rummikub
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
1st and 3rd Wed 3pm -
Singing Group
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
2nd Friday month 2-4pm -
Solo Coffee Morning
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
2nd & 4th -
Spanish Beginners Conversation Group
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings 10:30-12:00
2nd & 4th Wednesday -
Sunday Lunch for Singles Group
Status: Active
On Sundays -12:30
2nd Sunday of the month -
Sunday Lunch for Singles(2)
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Sundays 12:30
4th Sunday of the month -
Table Tennis
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday mornings
weekly -
Ten Pin Bowling 1
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday mornings
weekly -
Ten Pin Bowling 2
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the mon -
Ukulele Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd & 4th Tuesday of month -
Vine to Wine
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1st Monday of the month -
Walking (long)
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday mornings
weekly -
Walking (Short)
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings -
Wine and Dine
Status: Active
Monthly afternoons
Monthly - days vary