Please bear in mind that the following interest groups are automatically created by date. The government lockdown is not allowing meetings of any kind consequently most of these events will not be taking place. However, it is hoped that after the relaxing of lockdown legislation most interest groups will be able to recommence their meetings.
Events
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Philosophy for All Group 1
Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road, Bury St EdmundsWe encourage members to present to the group on philosophical topics, be they philosophical movements or concepts, or individual philosophers. We also discuss philosophical problems and try to apply philosophical reasoning to politics, religion and everyday life. We have recently … Continue reading
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Chess
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to more experienced players. We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take chess too seriously. Instruction/guidance provided if required. Boards and pieces provided. No fees. Why not come along … Continue reading
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French for Beginners
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetA group for absolute beginners or those with very rusty, school-level French that started at the end of June 2025. We use our own combination of resources (online apps such as Duolingo, and books) to self learn, along with group … Continue reading
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Cryptic Crosswords
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe are a group exploring and developing our skills in Cryptic Crosswords. Solving abilities in the group range from the novice to more experienced solvers. The group is led by John Moody, an experienced cryptic crossword solver, blogger and compiler. … Continue reading
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Petanque
Moreton Hall Community Centre Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe are now going to be playing at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road, IP32 7EE. All players must join Moreton Hall at a cost of £12.50 per year. Membership entitles you to use the club any time you like … Continue reading
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Wildlife
We visit a wide variety of locations to study the birds, flora and fauna of this area of East Anglia. Most visits are within a 20-mile radius of Bury but we occasionally travel as far as the Suffolk coast. We … Continue reading
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Bowls (Lawn Bowling)
Risbygate Sports Club Westley Road, Bury St Edmundsu3a members can join in a friendly lawn bowling session at Risbygate Bowling Club (IP33 3RR) from April to September. The first session needs to be pre-booked and all equipment including club bowls are available to use. Members do not … Continue reading
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Craft Group
New Green Community Centre New Green Avenue, ThurstonWe are a friendly group, interested in trying new crafts as well as sharing ideas and skills to create solo and joint projects. We have enjoyed sessions doing tie-dying, polymer clay modelling, lino-cutting, glass and pottery painting, needle-felting, wet felting, … Continue reading
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Cinema Group 3
Edmundo Lounge 28 Cornhill, Bury St EdmundsThis is a friendly group meeting once a month (over coffee!) to chat about 2 or 3 films that we’ve chosen and then gone to see at both the cinema and on streaming platforms. Focusing on independent/ arthouse cinema releases … Continue reading
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Lunch Group 1
We are a group of people who enjoy socialising and eating! We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 12.00 at a previously agreed venue for lunch. The venue for the following meeting is decided by those present … Continue reading
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Italian Conversation
We are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy studying and speaking Italian and learning about Italian culture, and we meet in each other’s houses most Tuesday afternoons in term time, from 2 - 3.30 pm. Our language skills are … Continue reading
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Book Group 5
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetWe aim to read books of all types, which will be suggested by members, but the emphasis will be on modern(ish) fiction. The many pleasures of belonging to a book group include reading books you wouldn’t have otherwise read and … Continue reading
