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Friday – Groups

Updated July 2024

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Crown Green Bowls Group 1 (62350/Out and About)

Instruction and guidance on how to play Crown Green Bowls.

Crown Green Bowls Group 2 (62351/Out and About)

Instruction and guidance on how to play Crown Green Bowls.

French Advanced (62313/World Languages and Cinema)

An opportunity to improve your knowledge and ability in French in a convivial atmosphere using contemporary sources. A reasonable existing level of spoken French is assumed, and needed, as authentic French texts and videos will be used.

Railway Studies (62381/Science & Technology)

The programme consists of talks on a wide variety of railway and related topics including trams and tramways. These range from the historic to the present day railway with the emphasis on Britain's railways, but with overseas railways also featuring. Most talks feature Powerpoint presentations. Speakers are drawn from the ranks of the group membership, as well as some dozen Guest Speakers, some well known in the railway industry.

Safety on the Web (62333/Science & Technology)

The web trades on Ignorance. Come on this course to find out how to be safer

Solo Latin Dance (62335/Indoor Fun, Games and Fitness)

Latin Dance: no partner or experience required Dancing is great for well-being, toning, muscle and bone strength. A trained dance teacher, I find dancing solo popular. We will have music to dance to and do some cha cha, samba, rumba, jive, salsa and paso doble - Comfortable clothing/ footwear are essential: + water and enthusiasm!

Table Tennis (62390/Indoor Fun, Games and Fitness)

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