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.
Canasta
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
Recorder Consort
Culford Village Hall Culford, Bury St EdmundsUsually, a recorder consort features playing pieces in four parts – descant/soprano; treble/alto; tenor; bass – but more or fewer instruments are often used and the most fun is to be gained by being able to play all of the … Continue reading
Badminton
Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Beetons Way, Bury Saint EdmundsMaybe you used to play badminton many moons ago and feel you would like the chance to take it up again. You do not need to be county standard as the emphasis is on enjoyable social sport. We meet at … Continue reading
Chess
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to Russian 12 year olds! 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 … Continue reading
u3a Choir
Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road, Bury St EdmundsThe u3a Choir is a friendly, informal group with over 30 members, we sing a wide variety of music, usually in four parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). No Audition is necessary, and you don’t need to read music, as we … Continue reading
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
Music Matters
Thomas Clarkson Centre, Spaul Room Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JTOur group takes a light hearted look at music appreciation. We have started to look at basic musical structures with the intent of seeing how music has developed and diverged over the centuries. Individuals take a lead, if they wish, … Continue reading
Cribbage
The Manger The Street, Bradfield CombustMeet up, have a coffee, play several hands of crib (cards and boards provided), have lunch and then go home. Games can comprise of 2, 3 or 4 players. We are a convivial group of people who enjoy playing Crib, … Continue reading
Angel Book Group
Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWith a shared obsession and love of reading, we are a small group who thoroughly enjoy discussing a diverse range of books. We have no set genre. One of the joys we find of being in a book group is … Continue reading
Science and Society
Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road, Bury St EdmundsNew Members very welcome and open to all. We, of course, need presenters who will give talks to our members. But if you just wish to listen to broaden your knowledge, don’t worry. You’re just as important to the Group. Upcoming … Continue reading
Longer Walks
The walks vary in length and start usually at 9:45 am, typically finishing before 4:00pm in time for tea and cake. Our walks can take us over county borders, making for an early start from Bury. Where possible we car … Continue reading
Italian Conversation 2
Small group of Italy-lovers who meet to improve their Italian. As a life-time Italian resident and teacher I am willing to instruct and guide others to achieve a working knowledge of Italian in a spirit of light-heartedness. Members must have … Continue reading
