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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.

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

Instruction and guidance on how to play crown green bowls.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Table Tennis (70869/Indoor Fun and Games)

Have fun and improve your fitness and coordination at the same time. Beginners welcome.