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.
12 events found.
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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
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French Culture et Société
The Bushell St Johns Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe are an advanced level French group for reading, writing and discussions.
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Family History
The Fox Inn 1, Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomDid an ancestor serve time for embezzlement? Was another transported to Australia for stealing a piano? Were there bigamists in the family? I love the baddies : there is always so much more written about them than the good, honest … Continue reading
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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
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English History
Thomas Clarkson Centre, Spaul Room Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JTWe are looking at the era of English History 1714 – 1914 covering the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Exploring subjects such as Arts and Culture, Notable People, Government, Law and Order and Science and Industry. Topics are chosen by … Continue reading
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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
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Opera Group
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetIf you want to explore the world of opera, you don’t have to be an expert; this is a group for anyone who has an interest in the glorious music and would like to know more. We meet on the … Continue reading
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Bridge
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe 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
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Crime & Justice
Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThrough weekly discussions, we explore and debate aspects of policy and practice concerning crime and justice, but we do so with a light touch. This a really contemporary subject area attracting a range of diverse opinions informed by the group’s … Continue reading
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Walking Too
Our Group members take it in turns to plan and lead walks which are approx 6 miles in length starting at 10.00. Lunch follows each walk (arranged by the walk leader), generally at a local pub. Our walks are usually … Continue reading
