Test Group
This is Only a test page to show how to add a group page This is an additional paragraph if required. Meets:Fridays from 19:30 to 21:30 Venue:At my house etc. etc Contact the Group Leader:See below
Interest Groups
Interest Groups
Recorder Beginners
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 …
French Conversation (Advanced) – Group 1
This group is for those with a reasonably fluent knowledge of the spoken French language who are interested in all things French but especially current affairs à la française. International and French current affairs as seen by the French press are discussed in French. You should be comfortable speaking French and reading advanced French magazine …
Life Sciences
The aim of the Life Sciences group is to learn about and discuss major topics in the study of human and animal life, including basic aspects of Physiology and Psychology as well as broader topics such as Evolution. We live at a time when a huge number of advances are being made in the understanding …
A Musical Miscellany
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 …
German (Improvers)
This an intermediate group for people with some knowledge of conversational German, who are self-motivated and want to develop their language skills through conversation. Daily use of Duolingo or equivalent is recommended. Meets:Every fortnight on Thursdays at 17:00 – 17.45 Venue: The Group uses Zoom Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.
Bridge (Online)
A new online bridge group has formed. If you enjoy a game of bridge, this might just be the answer. If you have a computer, laptop, tablet or iPad this very informal social style of bridge will be played using Zoom & Bridge Base Online together. Cate Mitchell from the group at Wroughton says, “I …
Pétanque
Pétanque, also called Boules, is an outdoor game where players toss boules (metal balls the size of an orange) as close as possible to a little wooden sphere (the jack). Play can be between individuals or teams. The game is played on a terrain or ‘piste’ that has a hard but rough surface. For more …
Group Leaders forms, advice and information
Beacon for Group Leaders Here is a copy of the presentation given by Mike Morison at the Group Leaders Meeting on 18th September 2019: Beacon for Group Leaders Note: This has been redacted to ensure personal details are not shown. Interest Groups Advice Below is the full Interest Groups Advice pack. This provides the key …
American History Group Presentations
Some of the presentations prepared for the American History Group will be posted below. Click to download a complete list of topics covered. November 2019Jamestown & Plymouth Settlements in more detail – 16th early 17th centuriesPlymouth Colony December 2019America’s Colonial History (East Coast) 17th and 18th centuries January 2020 – background on the upcoming US …