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Friday – Groups

Updated July 2024

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Crown Green Bowls Group 1 (70795/Out and About)

Instruction and guidance on how to play crown green bowls. 1/5/2026 to 11/9/2026 Surcharge £10.00

Crown Green Bowls Group 2 (70796/Out and About)

Instruction and guidance on how to play crown green bowls. 1/5/2026 to 11/9/2026 Surcharge £10.00

French Advanced (70807/World Languages and Cinema)

An opportunity to practice and improve your french in a convivial atmosphere. A reasonably good grounding in french is advised as contemporary articles and videos will be used. Vas-y donc! 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 13/3/2026 Surcharge £15.00

French Conversation (70808/World Languages and Cinema)

An informal course for those already able to speak some French who want to improve their ability and confidence in the spoken word. Members have frequent opportunities to talk in small groups and may also present topics to the class. Modern texts and articles are studied to practice reading, revise grammar and stimulate discussion. 10/10/2025 to 19/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026 Surcharge £10.00

Opera DVDs (70839/Performing Arts)

N.B. My address is 15 , Calton Terrace , Skipton . BD 23 2AY . Usually some parking .

Poetry Group (70844/Performing Arts)

An informal exploration of our favourite poems. We will read them, listen to them, and talk about them, all over coffee. Based around a BBC anthology, which will be provided (£2.50). No prior poetry knowledge required. 10/10/2025 to 5/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026 Surcharge £0.00

Railway Study Group (70853/Science and Technology)

llustrated talks by guest speakers and group members on a wide variety of railway topics, both historic and modern, including tramways. While the majority of talks are based on UK railways, overseas subjects are also covered. 3/10/2025 to 19/12/2025 16/1/2026 to 27/3/2026 Surcharge £5.00

Solo Latin Dance Advanced (70860/Indoor Fun and Games)

For people who have done 20 weeks this year and gained confidence in 6 dances. Experienced dancers are also welcome as I shall reinforce last year's routines. High energy so ensure you have water and comfortable footwear with flexible soles. 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026 Surcharge £5.00

Solo Latin Dance Beginners (70861/Indoor Fun and Games)

A class to build knowledge of and skill in performing a range of Latin dances. No partner needed -just enthusiasm, water and comfortable clothing. most especially footwear. I recommend pumps/ ballet shoes rather than trainers which are not very flexible. 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026 Surcharge £5.00

Solo Latin Dance Improvers (76697/Performing Arts)

A class to build knowledge of and skill in performing a range of Latin dances. No partner needed -just enthusiasm, water and comfortable clothing. most especially footwear. I recommend pumps/ ballet shoes rather than trainers which are not very flexible. 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026 Surcharge £5.00

Table Tennis (70869/Indoor Fun and Games)

Have fun and improve your fitness and coordination at the same time. Beginners welcome. 3/10/2025 to 5/12/2025 9/1/2026 to 13/3/2026 Surcharge £5.00