Interest Groups

Interest Groups

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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Current Affairs

This group considers current affairs from a variety of perspectives; economic, social, political and medical.  Topics are chosen on monthly basis in accordance with prevailing events and have included the COVID 19 pandemic, Chinese territorial expansion, wars in Ukraine and Gaza. New members are always welcome and contributions are encouraged.  No particular knowledge is required …

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Controversial Discussion 4

We discuss a wide range of subjects, chosen by group members.  We usually have fun while sharing our thoughts and ideas, while respecting everyone’s views.  Sometimes we agree, but not always! Venue:Meeting in members homes Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.

Controversial Discussion 3

Topics are suggested by members and the discussion is led by members in turn.  Discussion can be lively and humorous, is usually evidence or experience based, but is never confrontational.  Minds are sometimes changed – a bit. Or was it Macmillan who said this? Note:  Neither of them are in our group. Meets:2nd Thursday of …

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Controversial Discussion 1

We discuss a wide range of subjects which are both important and challenging.  Many of these will have controversial elements.  Our discussions are stimulating, friendly and often amusing.  We do not expect to reach agreement.  Members of the Group are expected to come forward with ideas for subjects, and to lead discussions on them in a rough …

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Birdwatching

The aim of the Birdwatching Group is to learn about the many species of birds which can be seen throughout the year in our country.  It is always exciting to see the summer or winter visitors as well as our resident birds.  We try to identify the birds we see and hear and we have …

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