Interest Groups

Interest Groups

French Language & Current Affairs

This is a lively and engaging conversation group intended for participants with a firm familiarity with the French language.  The group is focussed on gaining confidence in discussing and expressing opinions on a wide range of current affairs affecting all aspects of life in France.  The content is diverse and dynamic, drawing on articles from …

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French Conversation

This group is intended for students with a basic familiarity with the French Language.  We’re both studying an edition of modern short stories in French using the New Penguin Parallel Text, and conversing using articles from French magazines, newspapers or the internet whilst addressing points of grammar and ways in which to gain confidence in …

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German Conversation

This group is for people with some knowledge of German who would like to talk German more easily, without being too concerned about the technicalities of the grammar. A sense of humour is an advantage.  We meet weekly on Zoom and at a member’s house once a month. Meets:Every Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 Venue:Members’ …

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French (Basic)

This is a beginners group with the aim of progressing capability to the point of being able to join a more advanced group at a later stage. Meets:1st & 3rd Monday of the month from 10:30 to 12:00 Venue:Currently inactive, but will resume meeting in person in Marlborough when able Contact the Group Leader:See below

Exploring English

We research and discuss a huge variety of topics, from rhyming slang to Proto-Indo-European roots. We look at reference works, old words, new words, the reform of spelling, the jargon of the film industry and banking, building and gardening.  We have devilish quizzes on odd themes like magpie words, eponyms and collective nouns.  And when …

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Embroidery

This is a well established friendly group that has been running for over 20 years.  We are currently sewing tapestry cushions, etc. but always open to new ideas.  New Members always welcome. I have seen some of the work and its pretty impressive.  If you are skilled you will be in good company.  But if …

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Aviation

We are an informal and sociable group who meet  for a presentation on some aspect of aviation be it an airfield, a particular aviation event, or an aircraft.  The field is wide.   We also plan visits to old airfields or museums.  We will usually meet at lunchtime at a pub for a chinwag over a …

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Digital Photography

  To see the group’s photos on flickr click here. Plus, there are some other pictures to see at their Photo Gallery Meets:1st Friday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00 Venue:Mildenhall (Minal) Village Hall Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.

Day Trips

Please CLICK HERE to email the Group Leader, phone 01672 811711, or use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page. The Day Trip Group aims to offer 3 or 4 day trips each year to places of interest within some 2 hours travelling distance from Marlborough.  We have no preset ideas, but plan to …

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Cycling

Fed up with cleaning muddy boots and scrambling over stiles?  Want some exercise in the open air in the beautiful local countryside?  Haven’t cycled for years but still remember how you enjoyed it?  Then why not join us? The cycling group is primarily a chance to socialise, while cycling through Wiltshire and the neighbouring counties.  …

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