Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Arts, Books and Culture
This very friendly group of book lovers meets once a month at each other’s homes (where there is space for 10/11 – our maximum size). We alternate fact and fiction – our fiction taken generally from newspaper best paperbacks of the year or prizewinning nominations; our fact taken from personal recommendations. Recent books include Mukiwa …
The Global History Group was formed in 2022 to move beyond British and European history and to explore the history of all the peoples of the world. Meetings take the form of illustrated talks given by group members, accompanied by tea, coffee and home-made cake. These are often followed by lunch-time conversation and discussion in …
If you already play and enjoy making music in a group, come to this session. The Group Leader has recorders available to borrow and all music is provided. Meets:Fridays from 14:00 to 16:00 Venue:Collingbourne Ducis Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.
The Books! Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month in a member’s house in Marlborough and environs. We read a wide range of fiction and occasional non-fiction. Each month we vote on a shortlist of three suggested by a different member. A wait list operates beyond 9 members. Meets:4th Tuesday of the month …
IIf you have never played and would like to learn or if you have played and would like to play again, then come along and make music. The Group Leader has recorders available to borrow if you would like to try before you buy. All music is provided. Meets:Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:30 Venue:Collingbourne Ducis …
The group’s sessions are in Marlborough and, facilitated by the leader, hear and comment on mainly classical music composed over the centuries. Only an interest in music is required without needing to know much about it. There is no need to perform in any way nor, indeed, to feel the need to comment although all …
A small friendly group welcoming new members who enjoy reading, sharing and discussing poetry. We touch upon a wide range of eras and genres depending upon the various choices made by members. Some enjoy taking the lead in selecting the poems and poets and leading discussions while other members prefer to listen and reflect in …
During the year musical subjects are chosen and then presented to the group by some members. These are illustrated with recorded music. Presentations usually include both excerpts from the music chosen and information on the composer and the background to the compositions. Meets:3rd Friday of the month from 14:15 to 16:15 Venue:Currently using Zoom, but …
Members present an informal recital or illustrated talk or just come and share their love of aspects of jazz – historic vintage performances, classic ‘golden era’ jazz, British jazz – trad or modern – Swing Era greats – Ellington, Goodman, Basie, Heath etc. – Bebop, West Coast, Cool, Progressive. There’s a huge, free CD and …
We meet in Marlborough and read and discuss a diverse range of books, most recently The Sealwoman’s Gift (Sally Magnusson), The Vanishing Half (Brit Bennett) and We are made of Earth (Panos Karnezis). We plan to read Hilary Mantel, Sylvia Plath, Matt Haig and Rose Tremain; lively discussions are anticipated. Meets:4th Wednesday of the month from …