Please bear in mind that the following interest groups are automatically created by date. The government lockdown is not allowing meetings of any kind consequently most of these events will not be taking place. However, it is hoped that after the relaxing of lockdown legislation most interest groups will be able to recommence their meetings.
Opera Group
Perhaps you know that “It’s not over until the fat lady sings”. You may remember Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, or have heard the Toreador song from Carmen. If you want to explore … Continue reading
Bridge
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe group is only suitable for those people who have some experience of the game. There is no formal teaching but the sessions take the form of Duplicate Bridge and are supported by Chris Park as our tutor. We are … Continue reading
Walking Too
Our Group members take it in turns to plan and lead walks which are approx 6 miles in length starting at 10.00. Lunch follows each walk (arranged by the walk leader), generally at a local pub. Our walks are usually … Continue reading
French Culture et Société
We are an advanced French level group of reading, writing and discussions. New members are welcome to join, however, you would need to be fluent in French and to the level of a (near) degree in French as a foreign … Continue reading
Racketball
Moreton Hall Health ClubA great way to exercise with like-minded people, Racketball is played indoors, on a squash court, so the weather need not keep you away. You do not need to have your own equipment as English Squash and Racketball have supported … Continue reading
Recorder Consort
Culford Village Hall Culford, Bury St EdmundsUsually, a recorder consort features playing pieces in four parts – descant/soprano; treble/alto; tenor; bass – but more or fewer instruments are often used and the most fun is to be gained by being able to play all of the … Continue reading
Badminton
Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Beetons Way, Bury Saint EdmundsMaybe you used to play badminton many moons ago and feel you would like the chance to take it up again. You do not need to be county standard as the emphasis is on enjoyable social sport. We meet at … Continue reading
Pickleball
Skyliner Sports Centre Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomPickleball is played either indoors or outdoors as singles or doubles. It’s played on a court similar in size and markings to a badminton court but players often use an actual badminton court or mark out pickleball lines on a … Continue reading
Chess
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to Russian 12 year olds! We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take chess too seriously. Instruction/guidance provided if required. Boards and pieces provided. No fees. Why not come … Continue reading
u3a Choir
Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road, Bury St EdmundsThe u3a Choir is a friendly, informal group with over 30 members, we sing a wide variety of music, usually in four parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). No Audition is necessary, and you don’t need to read music, as we … Continue reading
Cryptic Crosswords
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe are a group exploring and developing our skills in Cryptic Crosswords. Solving abilities in the group range from the novice to more experienced solvers. The group is led by John Moody, an experienced cryptic crossword solver, blogger and compiler. … Continue reading
Scrabble
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThere’s not really any organising to do. We turn up with our boards and word books and get on with it! We gather on Monday afternoons, 2 till 4 on the mezzanine floor at the Apex. For further information please … Continue reading
