Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Interest Groups
We play on-line bridge using BridgeBase and Zoom which gives interesting hands and the ability to communicate via Zoom. All ability levels are welcome and a crib sheet is available to assist with bidding. You do not have to worry if you don’t have a partner to play. One will be provided. Meets:Online Saturdays and …
Players of all abilities are welcomed. Equipment is provided and instruction given. The Group is very supportive and an entertaining afternoon is assured. Refreshments are available at the Centre. It costs £2 per person per session (dependent on numbers attending). Note, players are required to wear flat-soled shoes or trainers. Tuition is available for beginners, …
The group meet once a month to discuss a book that they have all read. The books to be read are chosen by the members. Over the last year we have read a variety of novels – some recently published and others that were several years old. All led to lively discussions which gave the …
Great short stories keep you balanced in midair, suspended somewhere between the world you normally inhabit and the world briefly illuminated by the author. The best short stories can afford to be inconclusive. You, the reader, complete them by joining them back to your life. People don’t know what’s going to happen next in their lives, so …
Our members have varying abilities ranging from beginners to those with a very good level of artistic expertise. Our monthly sessions consist of Demonstrations, Workshops and Still Life. Sometimes an outside Artist will do a Workshop that might be of interest to the the group. Members learn from each other. Occasionally a group member may …
This is friendly, Chicago style bridge with emphasis on social rather than competitive bridge. We normally have two or three tables. Less experienced players are welcome. Meeting:2nd & 4th Friday of the month from 16:00 to 18:30 Venue:Axford, in each other’s homes – currently not active, but will resume when able Contact the Group Leader:See below
The American History Group is focused primarily on the United States and the key developments, events, individuals and international relationships along a chronological time frame. We’ve been running for more than 2 years and we are now in the 20th century discussing the First World War. New members are welcome and can join in at …
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Group Leaders, to apply for a grant for your group use the Grant Application Form. Full instructions are included on the form.
The aim is to learn about local flora and fauna. We identify wild flowers, trees, fungi, insects (including butterflies) and birds. Recordings can be found below. Members of the group contribute towards its running including identification of species and localities to visit. Meets:Between February and November on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 14:15 …