Interest Groups

Interest Groups

Music Appreciation

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 …

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Mahjong 3

The Marlborough Mahjong 3 group has limited availability for anyone interested in playing this compelling game. Meets:Fortnightly on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 17:00 Venue:Marlborough Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.

Mahjong 1

Mahjong is a Chinese game originally, now played all over the world.  It is similar to many card games but played with pretty tiles.  It is very easy to learn and extremely enjoyable.  We are a small friendly group who meet to play.  Few of us had heard of the game before joining!  Beginners welcome, …

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Book Circle

No longer constrained by Zoom we now 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).  In 2023 we plan to read Hilary Mantel, Sylvia Plath, Matt Haig and Rose Tremain; lively …

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Wine Appreciation

IIf you enjoy a glass of wine and would like to extend your experience of tastes and your knowledge of types why not consider joining WAG?  We meet once a month (except August and December) at the Rugby Club in Frees Avenue to sample and discuss around 6 wines. We compare grape varieties,countries and price …

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Table Tennis 1

This very sociable group occupies three tables at Marlborough Leisure Centre.  All levels of ability welcome. It’s been known that playing Table Tennis will improve your co-ordination and reaction, so do come along and enjoy it. There is normally a small charge made to cover the cost of the court hire. Bats and balls can …

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Spanish 1

This group holds meetings on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month from 10:30 to 12:30.  The morning is divided into two sessions divided by a Café ”pausa”…: the first is led by individual members of the group who introduce a topic of general or personal interest for discussion. In recent months these have …

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Dog Walking

The walks take place in many different areas with members of the group volunteering to lead.  Steep hills and farming stock are avoided!  Details of the meeting place and a short precis of the walk are communicated to members by e-mail.  It is hoped that those intending to walk notify the walk leader in advance. …

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Spanish 2

Spanish 2 is now well established as a group of Spanish improvers and is now open to new members.  The format is that members discuss topical issues followed by extracts from their own diaries.  After a break for refreshments, elements of the Pasos Course book or Read & Think Spanish are completed.  The two-hour programme …

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