Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Interest Groups
Marlborough and its surrounding area is astonishingly rich in history, ranging from the prehistoric, through the Anglo-Saxons and Normans, the Middle Ages, the Civil War, the coaching trade, right up to the defences, airfields, a field hospital and arms depot in World War 2 – and beyond. Even today new discoveries are being made. Are you …
This is a group of friends of Italy who meet to talk informally, but chiefly in Italian, on any topic, particularly those relating to modern life in Italy. No special level in the Italian language is required to enjoy the activities of this group. Meets:Alternate Tuesdays from 10:30 to 12:00 Venue:Marlborough Contact the Group Leader: …
The group has been studying English history including politics and society including the constitution, the legal system and social policy. We have considered British Prime Ministers from Clement Attlee to Boris Johnson. Other topics have included the English Reformation, invaders and immigrants as well as protest and dissent from the 17th century onwards including the Civil …
We read and discuss in German. Group members take turns over choosing reading material on political, social and cultural subjects which is distributed in advance to all. Meets:2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:15pm Venue: Members’ home Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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
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 …
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 …