Book Group 2
JD Wetherspoons The Corn Exchange, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomOur 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.
12 events found.
Literature, Theatre and Film
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Greek Classical Literature
Quaker Meeting House St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWestern 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
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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
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Poetry Reading
Jan Tuffs HomeWe are a lively, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Each person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a … Continue reading
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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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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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Cinema Group 2
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetWe 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. We have expanded our viewing … Continue reading
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Cinema Group 1
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetWe 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.
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English Medieval Literature
Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe English Medieval Literature group (previously Chaucer Group). After completing our reading of Beowulf we've spent an interesting year expanding our knowledge of Anglo-Saxon poetry and Anglo-Saxon life in general with help from Kevin Crossley-Holland's The Anglo-Saxon World. Readings have … Continue reading
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Book Group 3
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetOur aim is to promote friendship amongst u3a members through reading. The 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. … Continue reading
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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
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Creative Writing
Edmundo Lounge 28 Cornhill, Bury St EdmundsWriting 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. Information for prospective members: Writing is a solitary activity but telling your … Continue reading
