A beginners Italian conversation group hoping to develop our verbal language skills by discussing, in Italian, various topics and scenarios in an informal and fun way. As we will learn both with and from each other, this group is suitable … Continue reading
We are a newly formed small group of enthusiast interested in the appreciation of architecture of all periods and styles. We are currently planning a mix of walks and visits and, in future, talks, all organised by members. We will … Continue reading
We 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
Western theatre has its roots in the theatre of Ancient Greece. Written over 2,000 years ago, the Tragedies deal with the big themes of love, loss, pride, power, and the relationship between man and the gods. We read and discuss … Continue reading
We normally meet on the Third Thursday of each month (except December) in the morning mostly at 11.00am – but occasionally this has to be changed due to availability of venues or clashes of events. Members make their own way … Continue reading
***Our 2024 Monday sessions will be fortnightly at 2pm at Risbygate Sports Centre and our Thursday sessions will be fortnightly at the same time and place*** Members do not need any experience and are not required to buy their own … Continue reading
***Our 2024 Monday sessions will be fortnightly at 2pm at Risbygate Sports Centre and our Thursday sessions will be fortnightly at the same time and place*** Members do not need any experience and are not required to buy their own … Continue reading
There’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
Pickleball 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
We will examine the personality, the successes and failures of England's most iconic monarch. Recommended reading: Elizabeth I by Helen Castor ( 2018) Penguin Monarchs series. We are open to new members.
by Guest Speaker, John Benjamin This talk analyses the mercurial rise of Carl Fabergé in pre-revolution Russia who, by his late 30’s, was producing incomparable jewels and objets d’art for the Imperial Court and bourgeois Moscow and St Petersburg. The … Continue reading
