Friday – Groups
Updated July 2024
Crown Green Bowls Group 1 (70795/Out and About)
Instruction and guidance on how to play crown green bowls.
- Meets: Friday 11:30-14:00 1/5/2026 to 11/9/2026
- Leader(s): Keith Waddington, Rosemary Bootland
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
Crown Green Bowls Group 2 (70796/Out and About)
Instruction and guidance on how to play crown green bowls.
- Meets: Friday 14:00-16:30 1/5/2026 to 11/9/2026
- Leader(s): Shirley Desgranges, Keith Waddington
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
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!
- Meets: Friday 10:00-12:00 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 13/3/2026
- Leader(s): Kevin Franks
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
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.
- Meets: Friday 10:00-00:00 10/10/2025 to 19/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026
- Leader(s): Jennifer Rowlands, Laura Taylor, Pauline Kennedy
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
Opera DVDs (70839/Performing Arts)
Madam Butterfly ( Puccini ),Carmen ( Bizet ).The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart ), Eugene Onegin ( Tchaikovsky),Akhenaten ( Philip Glass ), Beggar’s Opera (John Gay ).The end date for this course is flexible . We hav lots of DVDs in the Spring
- Meets: Friday 09:30-12:00 I hope to start the Group shortly after the Christmas break.
- Leader(s): Constance Wood
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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.
- Meets: Friday 10:00-12:00 10/10/2025 to 5/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026
- Leader(s): Elizabeth Morrison
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
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.
- Meets: Friday 10:00-12:00 3/10/2025 to 19/12/2025, 16/1/2026 to 27/3/2026
- Leader(s): Paul Haywood, Ian Appleyard
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
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.
- Meets: Friday 10:30-11:30 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026
- Leader(s): Jacqui Eames
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
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.
- Meets: Friday 11:30-12:30 10/10/2025 to 12/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 20/3/2026
- Leader(s): Jacqui Eames
- Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
Table Tennis (70869/Indoor Fun and Games)
Have fun and improve your fitness and coordination at the same time. Beginners welcome.
- Meets: Friday 14:00-16:00 3/10/2025 to 5/12/2025, 9/1/2026 to 13/3/2026
- Leader(s): Jennifer Crook
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