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SUMMARY:The British Isles: Poetry and History
DESCRIPTION:This 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 may be occasional sorties away from the main book when the group leader or a member is disappointed at the absence of some favourite. The literary and historical context of each poem can be explored\, dependent on the limits of our knowledge! \nPotential group members will need a copy of this the magnificent anthology (it’s a very large paperback!) – in the version edited by Paul Keegan.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-british-isles-poetry-and-history/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Hayden":MAILTO:bjmhaydens@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:Greek Classical Literature
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe read and discuss the plays and share any information we discover from other sources. \nWe are currently reading Ted Hughes’ translation of the Oresteia by Aeschylus \nWe meet at 10am on the 3rd Thursday of the month (Except December) in the Margaret Kemp Room at the Quaker Meeting House.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/homers-odyssey/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quentin Cornish":MAILTO:qandl.cornish@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T154144Z
CREATED:20260612T091053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T154144Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema Group 3
DESCRIPTION:This 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 and classics\, but not exclusively. \nWe have limited space for new joiners. Please contact the Organiser\, Kim Godfrey (log on required)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-3/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Edmundo Lounge\, 28 Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DY
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Godfrey":MAILTO:emeraldcity7@googlemail.com
GEO:52.2466571;0.7118791
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T081526Z
CREATED:20230314T173906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T081526Z
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SUMMARY:Book Group 5
DESCRIPTION:We aim to read books of all types\, which will be suggested by members\, but the emphasis will be on modern(ish) fiction. \nThe many pleasures of belonging to a book group include reading books you wouldn’t have otherwise read and listening to a surprisingly wide range of opinion on each book!
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-group-5/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/book-group-5-shutterstock_1569135742-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Eaton":MAILTO:heathereaton1930@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260305T172534Z
CREATED:20260305T172534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172534Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:We are a lively\, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit.\nEach person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a reading. \nTopics include individual poets (Jackie Kay for example) or particular themes (Sun\, Moon and Stars for example).\nAnd sometimes we try to read a longer poem ‘in the round’ (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner for example.)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/poetry-reading/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Jan Tuffs Home
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/poetry-reading-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152725Z
CREATED:20251117T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152725Z
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SUMMARY:The British Isles: Poetry and History
DESCRIPTION:This 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 may be occasional sorties away from the main book when the group leader or a member is disappointed at the absence of some favourite. The literary and historical context of each poem can be explored\, dependent on the limits of our knowledge! \nPotential group members will need a copy of this the magnificent anthology (it’s a very large paperback!) – in the version edited by Paul Keegan.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-british-isles-poetry-and-history/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Penguin-Book-of-English-Verse.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Hayden":MAILTO:bjmhaydens@aol.com
GEO:52.248593;0.7120823
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T092344Z
CREATED:20260612T092344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T092344Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema Group 1
DESCRIPTION:We choose one or two films to see independently and then we discuss them at the following meeting. Normally one person gives a short presentation on each film.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-1/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cinema-4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Wotherspoon":MAILTO:maggiewoth@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T102344Z
CREATED:20260909T102344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T102344Z
UID:10014201-1793714400-1793721600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:English Medieval Literature
DESCRIPTION:The English Medieval Literature group (previously Chaucer Group). \nWe’ve so far read texts ranging from Beowulf to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and Gawain and the Green Knight. We’re currently reading a selection of English Mystery Plays. \nWe are currently reading Chaucer’s ‘Troilus and Criseyde’ in Nevill Coghill’s translation\, published by Penguin\, acknowledged by many experts to be Chaucer’s most accomplished work.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/english-medieval-literature/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Oakes Barn\, St Andrew's St South\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Pearson":MAILTO:pearsonalan@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2428;0.710281
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T181846Z
CREATED:20260512T181523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181846Z
UID:10013280-1793786400-1793793600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 3
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship amongst u3a members through reading.\nThe group does not have a formal leader\, but functions as an informal co-operative. Each monthly meeting is led by the member who suggested the book for that month. \nA quarterly reading list is assembled from suggestions submitted by members of the group. Over time a wide range of different genres is covered. This includes old and new classics\, historical novels\, biographies and autobiographies\, thriller and crime novels\, factual and fiction. Current best sellers are included once they are available in paperback or on Kindle.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-group-3/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/book-club-5.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Siklos":MAILTO:a.murray255@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151341Z
CREATED:20220322T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151341Z
UID:10013187-1793876400-1793883600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema Group 2
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy movies. Meeting once a month\, over a cup of coffee\, we have the opportunity to share what movies we have seen and what is coming up. \nWe have expanded our viewing to include streaming platforms such as Netflix. \nTime is also given for individuals to make a presentation to the group on aspects of the world of movies that are of particular interest such as favourite directors\, actors\, music etc.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-2/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cinema-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Rogerson":MAILTO:peter.j.rogerson@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152030Z
CREATED:20180801T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152030Z
UID:10013270-1794218400-1794225600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 2
DESCRIPTION:Our Group members decide on a range of books that they would like to read and discuss over the coming months. This results in a wide and enjoyable selection. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-ii/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:JD Wetherspoons\, The Corn Exchange\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bookclub2.jpg
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T115456Z
CREATED:20180801T151505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T115456Z
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SUMMARY:Book Group 1
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-i/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:St John’s Centre\, The Centre\, St John’s Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1SN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/book-club-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20251113T111123Z
CREATED:20220329T082150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T111123Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:We are a lively\, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit.\nEach person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a reading. \nTopics include individual poets (Jackie Kay for example) or particular themes (Sun\, Moon and Stars for example).\nAnd sometimes we try to read a longer poem ‘in the round’ (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner for example.)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/poetry-reading/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Jan Tuffs Home
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/poetry-reading-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260305T172550Z
CREATED:20260305T172550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172550Z
UID:10013781-1794391200-1794398400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:The British Isles: Poetry and History
DESCRIPTION:This 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 may be occasional sorties away from the main book when the group leader or a member is disappointed at the absence of some favourite. The literary and historical context of each poem can be explored\, dependent on the limits of our knowledge! \nPotential group members will need a copy of this the magnificent anthology (it’s a very large paperback!) – in the version edited by Paul Keegan.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-british-isles-poetry-and-history/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Penguin-Book-of-English-Verse.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Hayden":MAILTO:bjmhaydens@aol.com
GEO:52.248593;0.7120823
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T145137Z
CREATED:20220401T070817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T145137Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Writing and story-telling have played different roles in our lives\, but we share a common love of words and stories\, and a wish to improve our writing abilities. \nInformation for prospective members:\nWriting is a solitary activity but telling your stories requires an audience. Each month we agree on a writing prompt\, and over the following weeks we write a story of some 1500 words (just a guideline\, not a requirement) to read to other members. Do we laugh or gasp at the right moments? Can we suggest a word or phrase that better conveys your intention?\nTogether we get better at expressing our thoughts and finding our own voices. \nIf you are already working on a writing project and would like to bring chapters along to try out\, that is also encouraged. \nEach year Let’s Talk Suffolk magazine runs a short story competition to select the stories that will appear in the magazine over the next 12 months. This year\, three members of the Creative Writing Group have had stories chosen for publication. Congratulations to Eunice Roberts\, Susan Daniels\, and Kate King. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/creative-writing/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Edmundo Lounge\, 28 Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DY
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/You-can-start-a-career-with-creative-writing.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kate King":MAILTO:kk.b1k3rchic@gmail.com
GEO:52.2466571;0.7118791
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260104T172647Z
CREATED:20240708T142011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T172647Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Classical Literature
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe read and discuss the plays and share any information we discover from other sources. \nWe are currently reading Ted Hughes’ translation of the Oresteia by Aeschylus \nWe meet at 10am on the 3rd Thursday of the month (Except December) in the Margaret Kemp Room at the Quaker Meeting House.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/homers-odyssey/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/the-bacchae-of-euripides.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Quentin Cornish":MAILTO:qandl.cornish@gmail.com
GEO:52.248593;0.7120823
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T154144Z
CREATED:20260612T091053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T154144Z
UID:10013481-1795518000-1795525200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema Group 3
DESCRIPTION:This 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 and classics\, but not exclusively. \nWe have limited space for new joiners. Please contact the Organiser\, Kim Godfrey (log on required)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-3/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Edmundo Lounge\, 28 Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DY
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Godfrey":MAILTO:emeraldcity7@googlemail.com
GEO:52.2466571;0.7118791
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T081526Z
CREATED:20230314T173906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T081526Z
UID:10013350-1795528800-1795536000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 5
DESCRIPTION:We aim to read books of all types\, which will be suggested by members\, but the emphasis will be on modern(ish) fiction. \nThe many pleasures of belonging to a book group include reading books you wouldn’t have otherwise read and listening to a surprisingly wide range of opinion on each book!
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-group-5/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Eaton":MAILTO:heathereaton1930@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbeygate Cinema Hatter Street IP33 1LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hatter Street:geo:0.7142624,52.2440642
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260305T172534Z
CREATED:20260305T172534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172534Z
UID:10013352-1795529700-1795536000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:We are a lively\, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit.\nEach person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a reading. \nTopics include individual poets (Jackie Kay for example) or particular themes (Sun\, Moon and Stars for example).\nAnd sometimes we try to read a longer poem ‘in the round’ (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner for example.)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/poetry-reading/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Jan Tuffs Home
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152725Z
CREATED:20251117T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152725Z
UID:10013729-1795600800-1795608000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:The British Isles: Poetry and History
DESCRIPTION:This 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 may be occasional sorties away from the main book when the group leader or a member is disappointed at the absence of some favourite. The literary and historical context of each poem can be explored\, dependent on the limits of our knowledge! \nPotential group members will need a copy of this the magnificent anthology (it’s a very large paperback!) – in the version edited by Paul Keegan.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-british-isles-poetry-and-history/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Hayden":MAILTO:bjmhaydens@aol.com
GEO:52.248593;0.7120823
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20251003T141454Z
CREATED:20241009T101230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141454Z
UID:10008069-1795701600-1795708800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Theatre Group
DESCRIPTION:Meetings for members take place around 5 times a year at Horringer Community Centre at 14.00.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/theatre-group-7/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Horringer Community Centre\, The Street\, Horringer\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP29 5RU
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Seymour":MAILTO:chair.theatre.bse@gmail.com
GEO:52.2258546;0.6726321
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Horringer Community Centre The Street Horringer Bury St Edmunds IP29 5RU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Street\, Horringer:geo:0.6726321,52.2258546
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T102344Z
CREATED:20260909T102344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T102344Z
UID:10014202-1796133600-1796140800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:English Medieval Literature
DESCRIPTION:The English Medieval Literature group (previously Chaucer Group). \nWe’ve so far read texts ranging from Beowulf to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and Gawain and the Green Knight. We’re currently reading a selection of English Mystery Plays. \nWe are currently reading Chaucer’s ‘Troilus and Criseyde’ in Nevill Coghill’s translation\, published by Penguin\, acknowledged by many experts to be Chaucer’s most accomplished work.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/english-medieval-literature/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Oakes Barn\, St Andrew's St South\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Pearson":MAILTO:pearsonalan@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2428;0.710281
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T181846Z
CREATED:20260512T181523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181846Z
UID:10013281-1796205600-1796212800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 3
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship amongst u3a members through reading.\nThe group does not have a formal leader\, but functions as an informal co-operative. Each monthly meeting is led by the member who suggested the book for that month. \nA quarterly reading list is assembled from suggestions submitted by members of the group. Over time a wide range of different genres is covered. This includes old and new classics\, historical novels\, biographies and autobiographies\, thriller and crime novels\, factual and fiction. Current best sellers are included once they are available in paperback or on Kindle.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-group-3/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/book-club-5.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Siklos":MAILTO:a.murray255@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151341Z
CREATED:20220322T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151341Z
UID:10013434-1796295600-1796302800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema Group 2
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy movies. Meeting once a month\, over a cup of coffee\, we have the opportunity to share what movies we have seen and what is coming up. \nWe have expanded our viewing to include streaming platforms such as Netflix. \nTime is also given for individuals to make a presentation to the group on aspects of the world of movies that are of particular interest such as favourite directors\, actors\, music etc.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-2/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Rogerson":MAILTO:peter.j.rogerson@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T092344Z
CREATED:20260612T092344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T092344Z
UID:10013493-1796641200-1796648400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema Group 1
DESCRIPTION:We choose one or two films to see independently and then we discuss them at the following meeting. Normally one person gives a short presentation on each film.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-1/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cinema-4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Wotherspoon":MAILTO:maggiewoth@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T115456Z
CREATED:20180801T151505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T115456Z
UID:10013585-1796725800-1796731200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 1
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-i/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:St John’s Centre\, The Centre\, St John’s Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1SN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
GEO:52.2488955;0.7123436
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John’s Centre The Centre St John’s Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1SN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Centre\, St John’s Street:geo:0.7123436,52.2488955
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T160000
DTSTAMP:20251113T111123Z
CREATED:20220329T082150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T111123Z
UID:10013442-1796739300-1796745600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:We are a lively\, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit.\nEach person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a reading. \nTopics include individual poets (Jackie Kay for example) or particular themes (Sun\, Moon and Stars for example).\nAnd sometimes we try to read a longer poem ‘in the round’ (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner for example.)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/poetry-reading/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Jan Tuffs Home
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/poetry-reading-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260305T172550Z
CREATED:20260305T172550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172550Z
UID:10013782-1796810400-1796817600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:The British Isles: Poetry and History
DESCRIPTION:This 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 may be occasional sorties away from the main book when the group leader or a member is disappointed at the absence of some favourite. The literary and historical context of each poem can be explored\, dependent on the limits of our knowledge! \nPotential group members will need a copy of this the magnificent anthology (it’s a very large paperback!) – in the version edited by Paul Keegan.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-british-isles-poetry-and-history/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, St Johns Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Penguin-Book-of-English-Verse.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Hayden":MAILTO:bjmhaydens@aol.com
GEO:52.248593;0.7120823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Quaker Meeting House St Johns Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Johns Street:geo:0.7120823,52.248593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T145137Z
CREATED:20220401T070817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T145137Z
UID:10013469-1796896800-1796904000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Writing and story-telling have played different roles in our lives\, but we share a common love of words and stories\, and a wish to improve our writing abilities. \nInformation for prospective members:\nWriting is a solitary activity but telling your stories requires an audience. Each month we agree on a writing prompt\, and over the following weeks we write a story of some 1500 words (just a guideline\, not a requirement) to read to other members. Do we laugh or gasp at the right moments? Can we suggest a word or phrase that better conveys your intention?\nTogether we get better at expressing our thoughts and finding our own voices. \nIf you are already working on a writing project and would like to bring chapters along to try out\, that is also encouraged. \nEach year Let’s Talk Suffolk magazine runs a short story competition to select the stories that will appear in the magazine over the next 12 months. This year\, three members of the Creative Writing Group have had stories chosen for publication. Congratulations to Eunice Roberts\, Susan Daniels\, and Kate King. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/creative-writing/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Edmundo Lounge\, 28 Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DY
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/You-can-start-a-career-with-creative-writing.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kate King":MAILTO:kk.b1k3rchic@gmail.com
GEO:52.2466571;0.7118791
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Edmundo Lounge 28 Cornhill Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28 Cornhill:geo:0.7118791,52.2466571
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152030Z
CREATED:20180801T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152030Z
UID:10013510-1797242400-1797249600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 2
DESCRIPTION:Our Group members decide on a range of books that they would like to read and discuss over the coming months. This results in a wide and enjoyable selection. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-ii/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:JD Wetherspoons\, The Corn Exchange\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bookclub2.jpg
GEO:52.2469041;0.7112514
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