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Tue 5 May 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Wed 6 May 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     VISIT to Burghley House - guided by Head Gardener

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
Details Joe Whitehead, Head Gardener, will take us around the gardens

Fri 8 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 11 May 2026 10.30 am     Open meeting     NT GUNBY HALL VISIT (with free entry)

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Details Group Visit to National Trust Gunby Hall, Gardens and Estate. Free entry to all *pre-booked* u3a members, whether NT members or not. Opportunities to explore the history of the Hall and Estate, and the Massingberd family, with the assistance of NT volunteers; and self-guided walks and photography throughout the gardens and wider estate. See the National Trust website for background historic information and accessibility guidance: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens/history-of-gunby-hall

Mon 11 May 2026 10.30 am     British History     GUNBY HALL VISIT (with free entry)

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Details Group Visit to National Trust Gunby Hall, Gardens and Estate. Free entry to all *pre-booked* u3a members, whether NT members or not. Opportunities to explore the history of the Hall and Estate, and the Massingberd family, with the assistance of NT volunteers; and self-guided walks and photography throughout the gardens and wider estate. See the National Trust website for background historic information and accessibility guidance: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens/history-of-gunby-hall

Mon 11 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 12 May 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

Venue Various
Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 15 May 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 15 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 18 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 19 May 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Thu 21 May 2026 10.00 am     Family History     

Venue A Sleaford Library
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Fri 22 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 25 May 2026 2.00 pm     British History     No Meeting

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details As this is a Bank Holiday there is no meeting. The group will instead have a visit to Gunby Hall on May 11th.

Mon 25 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 27 May 2026 1.05 pm     Church Visiting     Lunch then Talk on Sleaford's Riverside Church

Venue A Sleaford The Source, - website - map
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Thu 28 May 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     SCOTLAND - SOUTH WEST COAST - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 29 May 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 1 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     'The Life of a Gardener' - Talk by Alan Mason

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
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Mon 1 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 2 Jun 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Fri 5 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 8 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 9 Jun 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 12 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 15 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 16 Jun 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Thu 18 Jun 2026 10.00 am     Family History     

Venue A Sleaford Library
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Fri 19 Jun 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

Venue Various
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Fri 19 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 22 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     British History     Railways, Heroes and Villains.

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
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Mon 22 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 24 Jun 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

Venue Various
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Thu 25 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     TANZANIA [TBC] - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 26 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 29 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 30 Jun 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Fri 3 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 6 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     Our 10th Birthday Party!

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
Details Social event, with guest compere and comedian, Duncan Oakley

Mon 6 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 7 Jul 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Fri 10 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 13 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 14 Jul 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 17 Jul 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 17 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 20 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 21 Jul 2026 10.00 am     German     

Venue B Heckington Methodist Church Hall - website - map
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Wed 22 Jul 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

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Thu 23 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     TURKEY (Part 2) [TBC] - OFF THE BEATEN TRACK - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 24 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 27 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     British History     The railway comes to Sleaford

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
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Mon 27 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Thu 30 Jul 2026 10.00 am     Family History     

Venue A Sleaford Library
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Fri 31 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 3 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     NO MEETING

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
Details We don't hold a meeting in August, due to holidays

Mon 3 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 7 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 10 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 11 Aug 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 14 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 17 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 21 Aug 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 21 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 24 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 26 Aug 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

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Thu 27 Aug 2026 10.00 am     Family History     

Venue A Sleaford Library
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Thu 27 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     DEVON & DORSET ON A BUDGET (TBC) - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 28 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 31 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 4 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 7 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     Gardening with Wildlife in Mind - Speaker Debbie Cooke

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
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Mon 7 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 8 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 11 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 14 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 18 Sep 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 18 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 21 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 23 Sep 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

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Thu 24 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Family History     

Venue A Sleaford Library
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Thu 24 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     TOURING THE US SOUTH WEST (Part 2) [TBC] - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 25 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 28 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 2 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 5 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     History of Women in the Garden: Speaker Twigs Way

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
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Mon 5 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 9 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 12 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 13 Oct 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 16 Oct 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 16 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 19 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Thu 22 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     A TOUR OF AUSTRALIA - Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 23 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 26 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 28 Oct 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

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Fri 30 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 2 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     Ponds and Plants: Speaker Dawn Fisher

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
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Mon 2 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 6 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 9 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 10 Nov 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 13 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 16 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 20 Nov 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 20 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 23 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Wed 25 Nov 2026 10.30 am     Church Visiting     

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Thu 26 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     Travel Presentations & Discussions

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!

Fri 27 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 30 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 4 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 7 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Gardening     VISIT: Xmas trip to a Garden Centre

Venue B Ruskington Methodist Church - map
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Mon 7 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Tue 8 Dec 2026 10.00 am     Birders     Birders Group Meets

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Details The Birders Group Meets on the Second Tuesday of Each Month at Various Locations depending on the varying seasonal presence of birds. The Group offers opportunities for members to learn about birds and wildlife at the locations visited and provides identification information to help members at all levels, whether just curious about birds and other wildlife, or experienced birders. The Group usually meets at 10am for a morning session, before socialising at lunchtime, and optionally enjoying a more exploratory session afterwards. There may be entry fees to some locations visited. Where possible, car sharing is encouraged to minimise any travel costs. For further information, contact the Group Leader.

Fri 11 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Mon 14 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish - Higher Level     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Fri 18 Dec 2026 9.45 am     Walking - Shorter Walks     SHORTER WALKS - GROUP WALK

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Fri 18 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Spanish Beginners/Conversation     

Venue A Sleaford Time Coffee House - map
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Thu 24 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Armchair Travel     NO MEETING ***MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE***

Venue A Sleaford St Denys Church Hall - website - map
Details Armchair Travel is a great way for those with an inner wanderlust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of places near and far with like-minded travellers, whether they are still travelling, travelled or lived in interesting places in the past, or are just interested in travel destinations and others experiences. A meeting fee of £2 per person applies to cover hall costs and provision of refreshments at the mid-meeting break. Let's Go Armchair Travelling!