Group Category: General
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Art Appreciation
The aim of this group is to increase interest in and awareness of art and artists, primarily through visits to galleries and local exhibitions. Visits are arranged approximately every six weeks. Where possible we arrange for a guided tour of an exhibition. In the recent past we have been to Compton Verney, The Herbert Gallery… Read more
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Book Reading
The Book Reading Group meet roughly once a month in members' homes to discuss their current choice of book. The books range widely from the latest novels to modern classics, not forgetting biographies, memoirs and the occasional traveller's tale. Read more
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Day Trippers
We arrange visits to local attractions and events as and when appropriate. Read more
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Garden Visits
16th July 2025 Garden Visit Coughton CourtMost enjoyable trip to see the beautiful gardens at Coughton Court made specially interesting by our guide, Imogen Birch Throckmorton. Read more
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Mahjong
We are a small group who meet 2 or 3 times a month to play 4-6 games. We do not take things too seriously and have an enjoyable time. New members are always welcome. Read more
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Music Group
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Rambling
We meet monthly – subject to weather conditions and walk locally aboutfour miles.The walks provide good exercise, enjoyment of the countryside, fresh airand social interaction. Excellent for our health and wellbeing!We normally start at 10.15am and end with a pub lunch for those whowould like it. Read more
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Open to ALL Members Meetings are held every few weeks in the Barston Memorial Institute on Friday mornings. At each meeting we are following two 30 minute dvdlectures from The Great Courses with a break in between for coffee/tea/chat. When appropriate the lectures are paused during playing from time to time for discussion and explanation… Read more
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Scrabble
This group meets in members' homes to enjoy the challenges posed by Scrabble. Read more