Tuesday – Groups for 2023

Film International Extra (5384/films)

A selection of films – some old, some new - from around Europe and elsewhere including Australia, UK and the USA to warm our spirits during the cold winter months and as we journey into springtime. All films will be subtitled. The majority of films will be certificated 12 or PG (by the British Board of Film Censors, or European equivalent) but one or two may be certificated 15. Notes: (1) Films may change due to licensing restrictions. (2) Go to 'Schedule' and click on 'Show Detail' to see the programme for the term. Do please check the running time of each film to ensure you are able to catch buses/trains etc and not miss th end of the film!

German (Continuing) (5389/languages)

A course for revising and using already known German, through speaking and reading a variety of German texts from or about Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Additional costs to members - £4 photocopying.

History of Art (5393/art)

This course looks at the history of art in its wider context from the Ancient Greeks to the end of the 19th Century. Additional £3 per term for photocopying. Refreshments 50p.

Music for Fun (5405/music)

The course is for the enjoyment of singing and playing music. Singers and/or musicians welcome. We do not provide music, but words and chords are projected on to the wall. We sing and accompany a variety of songs including folk, classic pop, American song book, jazz etc. Members are invited to request songs and/or to lead them if they feel able. The course leaders will lead songs but we would like it to be a proactive group where members feel they can contribute and make requests and suggestions.

Science& Technology Discussion (35161/science)

Discussion of current scientific topics that are of special interest to group members. If members have expertise in a particular area the group would welcome a presentation. The group distributes discussion documents via their website: https://cravenst971700904.wordpress.com so familiarity with internet technology would be an advantage. We hope to have internet access at the venue but as back-up we also have a 4G Router, so a laptop/smartphone/tablet would also be useful.

Z Walking Group (38487/walking)

We offer a sequence of short (5-7 miles), medium (8-9 miles) and long (10+ miles) with various degrees of difficulty. We plan to meet at a prearranged walk start point 10 minutes before the time stated in the Walks Programme to get your boots and gaiters on. Suitable clothing, footwear and packed lunches are essential. Join us to meet new friends, walk in the glorious setting of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors together with walks in the Lake District National Park. All walks are at the members’ own risk. Sorry no dogs. Walk Programmes are distributed by email. If you do not have email, please phone George Mackley to get a hard copy of the programme.

Walking Netball (38683/walking)

To reintroduce ex-players to a sport they have always loved or to engage adults in a sport they didn’t realise they could enjoy. We will develop netball skills at a slower pace for everyone to increase physical and social health. Open to everyone, health assessment will be discussed.

Popular Music 1920-1970 (39347/music)

We trace the story of popular music from 1920 until 1970. Our music starts with Ragtime and Charleston in the 20's, the beginnings of film music, British dance bands in the 1930's, Film music (Astaire & Rogers, Eddy & McDonald, etc), American big bands, wartime music, post-war popular music in England and America, 1950's theatre and film music, rock 'n roll, 1960's (Beatles, etc). Literally, everything our parents (and ourselves!) have enjoyed over 50 years 1920-1970. We manage to hear 25 different tracks each week, everything from Bing to the Beatles, via Benny and Barbra! Add a break for tea and biscuits (chocolate!). Informal, friendly, nostalgic, enjoyable,- and more!

French Conversation (39460/languages)

Informal conversation combined with some necessary grammar. Some knowledge of French is essential. We use the BBC book: The French Experience 2. I will administer the group and the teacher will be Jen Rowlands. Extra costs are likely to be around £2 for photocopying per term and 50p weekly for tea/coffee.

Homes Fit for Heroes (46049/history)

Looking at 19th century housing conditions and social reformers, the first council housing, slum clearance, the post-war race to build, tower blocks, Ronan Point, Cathy Come Home, the Right to Buy, housing associations and much more. Additional £1 for photocopied handouts.

Watercolour (46457/art)

Walking Group (46504/walking)

We offer a sequence of short (5-7 miles), medium (8-9 miles) and long (10+ miles) with various degrees of difficulty. We plan to meet at a prearranged walk start point 10 minutes before the time stated in the Walks Programme to get your boots and gaiters on. Suitable clothing, footwear and packed lunches are essential. Join us to meet new friends, walk in the glorious setting of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors together with walks in the Lake District National Park. All walks are at the members’ own risk. Sorry no dogs. Walk Programmes are distributed by email. If you do not have email, please phone George Mackley to get a hard copy of the programme.