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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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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Canasta Group 2
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomCanasta originated in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1939. Initially, you make melds of 3 cards of the same value which you build on to make a Canasta (7 cards). Cards have different values according to their face value. The purpose of … Continue reading
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Current Affairs
Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road, Bury St EdmundsPassion, argument, disagreements (politely), differences of opinion, fun and most of all laughter. These are a few of the ways we express ourselves in discussing the issues of the day when we meet for a couple of hours each month. … 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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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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Lunch Group 2
A second Lunch Group has been set up for people who enjoy socialising and eating! We plan to visit venues in Bury St Edmunds and its surrounding areas, not too far out of town. We may car share to some … 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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Eastern Breeze
BSE Library Sergeants Walk, St Andrews Street North,United by an interest in oriental cultures, we network and exchange information on cultural opportunities such as workshops, exhibitions or media. At the monthly meetings we come together to report to the wider group on our experiences. We also share … Continue reading
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English Music of all Centuries
Jayne Gilbert HomeGroup members take turns to host meetings and select topics. We have recently opened this group up to include all centuries.
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The British Isles: Poetry and History
Quaker Meeting House St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThis group offers the chance to take a guided tour through The Penguin Book of English Verse, exploring contributions from 1500 to the present day. The intention is to read and discuss two or three poems from each decade. There … Continue reading
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Bird Watching
We go to places in East Anglia where we expect (or hope) to see and watch interesting birds and increase our ability to identify and appreciate them. Outings usually last half to three-quarters of a day. Members travel by car … Continue reading
