Groups

At present we have over 25 active interest groups which meet at various intervals during each month. New group members and suggestions for new groups are always welcome.

Current interest groups are shown here. Click on the group name for more information.  

Further details can be obtained by using the CONTACT page or by clicking on the email link on the page of the group you are interested in and sending a message which will be sent to that group's contact .

PLEASE DO NOT JUST TURN UP AT A GROUP - GET IN TOUCH FIRST

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Antiques & Collectables
    Status: Active
    On Mondays 2:00 PM
    Second Monday in the month.
  • Art Appreciation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Third Tuesday of the month
  • Board Games
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    Every Third Wednesday in the Month
  • Bowls (Indoor)
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
  • Canasta
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Coffee Club
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
  • Creative Writing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays 2:00 PM
    2nd Monday of the month
  • Cribbage
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Darts & Dominoes
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesdays 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Debating Group
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 3:00 PM
  • Dog Walking
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesdays
    Meetings twice monthly. More details to follow.
  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Second Thursday in the month.
  • Garden Outings
    Status: Active
    Dates and times vary and are noted in the event description
  • German
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays 1:00 PM
  • Great Escapers
    Status: Active
    Dates and times vary and are noted in the event description
  • Local History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 AM
    Fourth Thursday of the month.
  • Luncheon Group (Weds)
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
  • Mahjong
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 1:00 PM
  • Musical Instruments
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday afternoons 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Outings
    Status: Active
    Dates and times vary and are noted in the event description
  • Poetry
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 PM
    First Thursday of the month
  • Quizzical
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Monday evenings 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Second and Fourth Monday in the month.
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Third Thursday of the month
  • Sewing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Third Tuesday of the month
  • Strollers
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursday mornings 10:00 AM
    First and third Thursday of the month
  • Supper
    Status: Active
  • TED Talks
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Fourth Monday of the month
  • Theatre Visits
    Status: Active
    Dates and times may vary and are noted in the event description
  • Wine Appreciation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday evenings 7:30 PM
    Fourth Tuesday of the month
  • Wine Appreciation II
    Status: Active

The following groups are looking for members in order to get them off the ground:

Focus on Faith​To explore how different faiths work together and their contributions to the wider society.
Walking GroupLonger walks than our Strollers Group
Photography
Debating, the Speaking Society.Your opportunity to discuss some interesting or fun topics and improve your speaking abilities.
Members will take it in turns to propose and second motions (for or against) and be the Chairperson. 
Remaining group members can speak and vote on the debate.

Example topics:  The world would be better if women were in charge.
Social media is a force for good.
We do not need the internet.
We would be lost without plastic
Literature is more important than Art

If you are interested in joining please contact
Diana Evans 07760881569

Please see Rosemarie at the interest table for more information.
These will have sheet displayed at the monthly meeting for members to register their interest by "signing up". Once sufficient members are noted a meeting will be called to arrange for this group to go ahead.


Already established groups
These will no longer have a "signing on sheet" at the monthly meeting.
There will be a sheet with details of that interest group and details are available to take away.
To express your interest in joining the group it is the responsibility of that member to get in touch with the relevant group contact. 


Policy on charging for a carer who accompanies any member who needs help


List of meeting venues available to groups.