Book Group 1
St John’s Centre The Centre, St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomOur aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
Our aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
We are a lively and participative group with members offering to lead discussions on a range of issues. From our pre-Referendum start in 2016, our lively and participative group has discussed a wide range of policy issues and the current … Continue reading
The course will cover English Medieval History from the reign of Henry 11 ( 1154- 1189) to Edward 11 ( 1307-27). This covers events & developments of key importance right up to the present – the foundation of the English … Continue reading
Western theatre has its roots in the theatre of Ancient Greece. Written over 2,000 years ago, the Tragedies deal with the big themes of love, loss, pride, power, and the relationship between man and the gods. We read and discuss … Continue reading
u3a members can bowl indoors on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The sessions need to be pre-booked and will cost £5/player. The use of club bowls is included in the fee. The indoor bowling season is mainly from September to March. Lawn … Continue reading
Due to ongoing popular demand, a third Wine Appreciation Interest Group has started. This group is capped at 10 due to it being hosted at a member’s home and to allow everyone to be involved and participate in the discussions … Continue reading
A 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
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
Meet 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
We look at all aspects of painting, sculpture etc and the history behind it. We present a topic and then discuss it during the meeting. There is always a lively discussion in which you are welcome to participate or simply … Continue reading
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
We are a friendly mixed ability group with about 40 people attending each week. We can accommodate a few more people and you do not need to bring a partner as you will always get a game. We meet upstairs … Continue reading
