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Sun 28 Apr 2024 7.30 am     2024 Harrogate FS (4HFS)     Harrogate Flower Show - day trip

Details Harrogate Flower Show is highly regarded as one of the UK’s biggest and most prestigious independent events on the gardening world’s calendar. Featuring a wide range of gardens from border plots to large scale features, talented designers and landscapers from across the UK will be gathering to showcase their work, offering visitors lots of ideas and inspiration for creating the perfect outdoor space. Includes Return coach travel Entrance into the Harrogate Flower Show

Tue 30 Apr 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     Portobello

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Wed 1 May 2024 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     Sun crossword book 9 - 44, 45, 46

Details refining ability to recognise and solc=ve different types of Cryptic clues.

Wed 1 May 2024 2.00 pm     Games     

Details Members play Canasta, Rummikub, Mexican Trains, Quirkle, Skyjo and occasionally Bridge.

Wed 1 May 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     A Spring Favourite

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Wed 1 May 2024 7.00 pm     2024 The Wiz (4TW)     The Wiz - Musical

Details A beloved Broadway musical which explores Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz. The dazzling score is a mixture of lively rock, gospel and soul music. Dorothy is a restless Kansas farm girl, transported by a tornado to a magical world of Munchkins, witches and a yellow brick road. Suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, written by William F. Brown.

Thu 2 May 2024 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     Absolute beginners Cryptic crosswords

Details a new group to discuss types of cryptic clues and how to identify them to help solve easy cryptic crosswords, before moving to the beginners group.

Thu 2 May 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     The Man Who Came to Dinner - Moss Hart

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Thu 2 May 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 2 May 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

Details Beginners Group. Instrument provided

Fri 3 May 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Fri 3 May 2024 10.15 am     Walking - Strollers     

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Fri 3 May 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Sun 5 May 2024 2.00 pm     Local and Live Music     Jan Varga

Details Slovakian singer called Jan Varga at Peggies Skylight Jazz club.

Mon 6 May 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     

Details Fun cooking using an omelette maker, spiraliser and soup maker. Using gadgets gathering dust in our cupboards.

Mon 6 May 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

Details This group meets Via Zoom

Tue 7 May 2024 10.00 am     Local History     Burning of the Castle 1831

Details Change of topic due to speaker not being well so Dorothy will deliver this talk instead

Wed 8 May 2024 2.00 pm     Games     

Details Members play Canasta, Rummikub, Mexican Trains, Quirkle, Skyjo and occasionally Bridge.

Wed 8 May 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     Reflections and Abstract

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Wed 8 May 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Sauvignon Blanc

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Thu 9 May 2024 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     Absolute beginners Cryptic crosswords

Details a new group to discuss types of cryptic clues and how to identify them to help solve easy cryptic crosswords, before moving to the beginners group.

Thu 9 May 2024 2.00 pm     French for Fun     

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Thu 9 May 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

Details Beginners Group. Instrument provided

Thu 9 May 2024 7.00 pm     2024 Blackout (4BO)     Blackout

Details A play about a 15-year-old who had committed a violent crime, this dramatic piece is a hard-hitting production about 'getting bullied, fighting back, trying to make a name for yourself, turning vicious, doing something stupid, losing everything, then finding your way again. Written by Davey Anderson

Fri 10 May 2024 7.30 am     2024 MalvernSprFest (4MSF)     Malvern Spring Festival - Day Trip

Details Don your Santa hat and soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with this weekend getaway to fabulous Chester and Liverpool during the build-up to the festive season. INCLUDES Return coach travel 1 night half board Day 1 This morning, we travel to Chester, where shoppers are in for a magical time! Grab yourself a delicious, mulled wine or hot chocolate at the Christmas Markets before wandering amongst this historic city, perhaps picking up some festive stocking fillers, before we continue to our hotel. Day 2 After breakfast, we visit Liverpool. Liverpool’s culture and heritage are at the very heart of the city, including a large collection of museums; there’s something for everyone to enjoy, especially at this magical time of the year as all the shops, bars and restaurants prepare for Christmas! Beaufort Park Hotel 3*, Mold Nestled in attractive countryside, this hotel boasts comfortable guestrooms, featuring ensuite bathrooms, TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel Facilities Bar Restaurant Wi-Fi

Fri 10 May 2024 10.00 am     Walking - Short Walks     

Details A walk in Cotgrave Country Park

Mon 13 May 2024 10.30 am     2024 History Bus Tour (4HB)     History Bus Local Tour

Details A Route Rich in Historical Significance The number 35 is a special bus route from a history lover’s perspective. It passes through, or near, 12 of Nottingham’s 17 Domesday communities, the site of a Roman Fort and the world’s first known railway built in 1603-4 to carry coal from Strelley to Wollaton. The route is also rich in housing of historical significance, from almshouses and ‘Garden City’ council estates to a Tudor mansion and a gated private estate. The countryside the 35 passes played a part in the origins of the industrial revolution. The modern world began here. The passenger with an active imagination might just glimpse the faces of 17th century pupils walking to school in Bulwell; miners going home after their shift down Cinderhill Colliery: Roman soldiers crossing the Broxtowe Estate. A little further, early Puritans on their way to Bilborough’s parish church; 16th century hewers in Strelley loading coal into horse drawn wagons on the railway. Climbing up towards Canning Circus, 18th century travellers would have passed through two toll gates and run the risk of being robbed by highwaymen. For most of the 20th century, the 35’s passengers would have been workers in the factories in and around Lenton. Smokers upstairs and, for a while, riding on trams and trolleybuses. At night going to a pub or catching a film at the Savoy Cinema. Now the faces on the bus belong to students and nurses, patients and shoppers, workers and mums with buggies or pensioners like me with shopping trollies. The 35’s downhill dash from Canning Circus to Nottingham skirts the city’s General Cemetery, where gravestones evoke endless stories. Compact as it is, I hope this tour encourages you to discover more about Nottingham and to share what you learn. Robert Howard

Mon 13 May 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 14 May 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams

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Wed 15 May 2024 2.00 pm     Games     

Details Members play Canasta, Rummikub, Mexican Trains, Quirkle, Skyjo and occasionally Bridge.

Wed 15 May 2024 2.30 pm     Wine Appreciation     To be confirmed

Details We meet "in person" once a month to try a variety of wines, mainly at affordable prices

Wed 15 May 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     In-person tasting

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Thu 16 May 2024 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     Absolute beginners Cryptic crosswords

Details a new group to discuss types of cryptic clues and how to identify them to help solve easy cryptic crosswords, before moving to the beginners group.

Thu 16 May 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 16 May 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

Details Beginners Group. Instrument provided

Fri 17 May 2024 10.00 am     Walking     Walking group

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Fri 17 May 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Fri 17 May 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Fri 17 May 2024 7.00 pm     2024 Fab Four (4F4)     The Fab Four

Details Beatles Tribute

Fri 17 May 2024 7.30 pm     Local and Live Music     Fleetwood Mac music

Details The Music and songs of Fleetwood Mac. Concert at the Arts Centre Nottingham

Mon 20 May 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 20 May 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Men     

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Mon 20 May 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 22 May 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Tempranillo

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Thu 23 May 2024 2.00 pm     Creative Writing     

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Thu 23 May 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Mon 27 May 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Mon 27 May 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     No meeting, Bank Holiday

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Tue 28 May 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     Sprinters

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Tue 28 May 2024 12.00 pm     Lunch Club     

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Wed 29 May 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Pinot Grigio

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Thu 30 May 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

Details Beginners Group. Instrument provided

Thu 30 May 2024 7.30 pm     Play LMT l Strangers ona Train     

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Fri 31 May 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Fri 31 May 2024 11.00 am     Outdoor Activities     Disc Golf

Details The group are trying a new activity which is basically aiming special frisbees to land in baskets on a 9 hole cours. It is at Sherwood Pines. Max cost £3 per person. The plan is to stay for lunch afterwards.

Sat 1 Jun 2024 7.00 pm     2024 Summer Concert (4SP)     Summer Concert

Details Summer Concert Tribute acts: Arasured/Elvis/Elton

Mon 3 Jun 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 3 Jun 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 4 Jun 2024 10.00 am     Local History     The Regicide & the Authoress: John & Lucy Hutchinson of Owthorpe

Details John was the Governor of Nottingham Castle for the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War, his family were from Owthorpe., and he was a signatory of the death warrent for Charles 1. Lucy Hutchinson wrote an account of his life, which is a wonderful document about life at that time.

Wed 5 Jun 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Merlot

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Thu 6 Jun 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     Twelfth Night - William Shakespeare

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Thu 6 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 6 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Fri 7 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Sat 8 Jun 2024 7.00 pm     2024 D-Day 80th Ann' (4DD)     DDay 80th Anniversary

Details Ashby Little Big Band and Kitty Lamure Includes 1940's Dance Tuition & 40s Music with Heather

Mon 10 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 11 Jun 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "The Geneva Trap" by Stella Rimington

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Wed 12 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     Flowers and Monochrome

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Wed 12 Jun 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Sparkling

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Thu 13 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     French for Fun     

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Thu 13 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Fri 14 Jun 2024 9.00 am     2024 Gardeners World (4GW)     Gardeners World Live & BBBC Good Food Show

Details BBC Gardeners' World Live All tickets to the BBC Good Food Show Summer include entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live – so that’s two of the UK’s biggest Shows included in just one ticket! Use your free entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live to find: Top gardening experts including the TV presenters from BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World. A vast array of plants, seeds, containers and accessories for growing your own tasty produce. Show Gardens packed with space-savvy and ingenious ways to make the most of every inch, whatever space you have. Picnic essentials to take outside and explore the impressive Floral Marquee and stunning Beautiful Borders. Fun for all the family with delicious street food, Pimm’s, family games and activities. Live music at the bandstand, a fantastic soundtrack to your day. With all the inspiration you could ever need, get advice from the best garden experts in the business and go on to shop ‘til you drop to buy quality plants, plenty of exhibitors with the best garden kit and essentials, plus so much more. It really is the perfect summer day out! There are no boundaries between the two Shows, so you’re free to wander between them as you wish. LEARN MORE ABOUT BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE Glorious Gardening Inspiration Soak up design and planting ideas to recreate in your own garden to make the most of your outdoor living space. You’ll get plenty of garden inspiration from the Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders, from design, colour combinations, grow your own and more. Your favourite gardening experts, LIVE Book seats in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre, with a NEW mix of practical sessions hosted by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and ‘In Conversation’ talks with Nicki Chapman. The line-up includes Monty Don, Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Frances Tophill plus Alan Titchmarsh. Let's Talk Plants Stage Drop into this NEW stage, for sessions and talks from the gardening experts, including Sue Kent and Frances Tophill all taking place in our vast Floral Marquee. Tip top shopping Shop from quality nurseries, stock up on gardening supplies, try out must-have tools and the latest kit, many with great Show offers! House plant hub NEW for the 2023 Show, don’t miss the House plant Hub, for plenty of expert advice, tips and more to ensure a home full of healthy houseplants. Houseplants can be a great way to brighten up your indoor living spaces, be it a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. Head to the House plant Market for everything you need to care for happy houseplants and to spruce up your interior spaces.

Fri 14 Jun 2024 10.00 am     Walking - Short Walks     

Details Walk Leader Val Wilkinson. Walking in and around Bestwood Country Park.

Fri 14 Jun 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Sat 15 Jun 2024 7.30 am     2024 Mystery Weekend (4MT)     Mystery Weekend Special - 2 days

Details Why not experience something different and join us for a two-day mystery break with an inclusive itinerary? Will you visit a beautiful village, breathtaking coastline, or vibrant city? Never too far, yet not too near – our mystery weekend offers the thrill of a surprise destination, in the very best of company! Return coach travel Overnight stay at a selected hotel (JG2 or JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast 2 included visits to mystery places of interest Please note: your mystery destination will be revealed as your tour begins on the day of departure. Please be aware that these tours may not be suitable for customers with mobility concerns as the destination and accommodation are unknown and special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Mon 17 Jun 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 17 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Men     

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Mon 17 Jun 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

Details Indian Lagan Tapas

Wed 19 Jun 2024 2.30 pm     Wine Appreciation     To be confirmed

Details We meet "in person" once a month to try a variety of wines, mainly at affordable prices

Wed 19 Jun 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Rosé

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Thu 20 Jun 2024 9.15 am     2024 Buxton (4BU)     Buxton Day Trip

Details Buxton is a spa town in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some 1,000 feet above sea level. It lies close to Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

Thu 20 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 20 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Fri 21 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Mon 24 Jun 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Mon 24 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Tue 25 Jun 2024 12.00 pm     Lunch Club     

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Wed 26 Jun 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     In-person tasting

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Thu 27 Jun 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Thu 27 Jun 2024 7.30 pm     Play LMT m Rabbit Hole     

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Fri 28 Jun 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Mon 1 Jul 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 1 Jul 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 2 Jul 2024 10.00 am     Local History     The Lace Market

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Wed 3 Jul 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Moscato / Muscat

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Thu 4 Jul 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     Dancing at Lughnasa - Brian Friel

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Thu 4 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 4 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     Ukulele 1st Starter Group     

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Fri 5 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Sun 7 Jul 2024 7.30 am     2024 Bath & Longleat (4BL)     Bath & Longleat with Skills Travel

Details The Stately Home at Longleat was Britain's first drive-through Safari Park, opening to the public in 1966. Today it is unrecognisable, with so much to see! Why not visit Koala Creek, The Bat Cave, the Family Farm and a host of unmissable wildlife wonders? Includes Return coach travel 1 night half board Admission into Longleat Safari Park Free time in Bath Please note: Admission into Longleat House is not included

Mon 8 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 9 Jul 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "The Unspeakable Acts Of Zina Pavlou" by Eleni Kyriacou

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Wed 10 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 10 Jul 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Cabernet Sauvignon

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Thu 11 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     French for Fun     

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Fri 12 Jul 2024 10.00 am     Walking - Short Walks     

Details A trip out to Huthwaite. Car sharing advisable if possible. Wa;lking around the Brierley Forest Country Park. Amazing views, flora and fauna.

Fri 12 Jul 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Mon 15 Jul 2024 7.25 am     2024 Trentham & Monkey(4TG)     Trentham Gardens & Monkey Forest day trip

Details Trentham is a special place. 725 acres of spectacular natural beauty and home to award-winning Gardens, glorious ancient Woodland, a unique outdoor shopping village, events galore and so much more. From the tranquility of the garden and wildlife walks to the wonder of the Monkey Forest and the thrill of Treetop Adventures, there really is something for everyone at Trentham. 14/2 Valerie Disney

Mon 15 Jul 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 15 Jul 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 17 Jul 2024 2.30 pm     Wine Appreciation     To be confirmed

Details We meet "in person" once a month to try a variety of wines, mainly at affordable prices

Wed 17 Jul 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     In-person tasting

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Thu 18 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 19 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Mon 22 Jul 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Wed 24 Jul 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Sémillon

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Thu 25 Jul 2024 7.30 pm     Play LMT n Abigail's Party     

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Fri 26 Jul 2024 10.00 am     Cryptic Crosswords - Improvers     

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Mon 29 Jul 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Wed 31 Jul 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     Malbec

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Thu 1 Aug 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     Boeing Boeing - Marc Camoletti

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Thu 1 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 2 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Mon 5 Aug 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 5 Aug 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 6 Aug 2024 10.00 am     Local History     Walking Tour of the Lace Market

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Wed 7 Aug 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 8 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     French for Fun     

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Mon 12 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 13 Aug 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Motherwell" by Deborah Orr

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Wed 14 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 14 Aug 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 15 Aug 2024 10.00 am     2024 Loughborough Market (4LM)     Loughborough Market by Bus

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Thu 15 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 16 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Mon 19 Aug 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 19 Aug 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 21 Aug 2024 2.30 pm     Wine Appreciation     To be confirmed

Details We meet "in person" once a month to try a variety of wines, mainly at affordable prices

Wed 21 Aug 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Sat 24 Aug 2024 7.35 am     2024 Kynren (4KYN)     Kynren - 3 days

Details Kynren: An Epic Tale of England Step into Kynren, an action-packed adventure show retelling 2000 years of English history, myth, and legend. Day 1 We visit York the most important historic city in the north. You will be spoiled for choice, with historic buildings, museums, river cruising and shopping all on offer. Day 2 This morning, we visit the market town of Barnard Castle, where you can wander the delightful, cobbled streets and twisting lanes. After a little free time, we return to our hotel for an early evening meal before travelling to Auckland Castle for tonight's spectacular performance. As dusk falls, this action-packed show, featuring pyrotechnics, spectacular lighting, water effects and a cast of over 1000 local volunteers, can begin. Day 3 After breakfast we visit the traditional North Yorkshire Market town of Thirsk. Essentially unchanged and uninfluenced by the world, Thirsk has a charm all its own. The major attraction is the Wonderful World of James Herriot, a part TV set, part museum to the popular 'All Creatures Great and Small' drama series. Step into Kynren, an action-packed adventure show retelling 2000 years of English history, myth, and legend. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle, this open-air theatre spectacular is a must-see event. This exciting weekend is complete with stops in historic York and two traditional market towns. INCLUDES Return coach travel 2 nights half board Visits to York, Thirsk & Barnard Castle Tickets to the KYNREN performance (upgraded premium seating available on request)

Mon 26 Aug 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Tue 27 Aug 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Wed 28 Aug 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 2 Sep 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 2 Sep 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 3 Sep 2024 10.00 am     Local History     Colwick Hall - The home of the Byron and Musters family'

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Wed 4 Sep 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 5 Sep 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     The Seagull - Anton Chekhov

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Thu 5 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 6 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Mon 9 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 10 Sep 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver

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Wed 11 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 11 Sep 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 16 Sep 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 16 Sep 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 18 Sep 2024 9.00 am     2024 DavidAustin (4DA)     David Austin Roses - Day Trip

Details Mini bus to David Austin Roses after a successful tour in 2023. However, this year we will take a guided tour led by one of their rose experts lasting approximately 1 hour

Wed 18 Sep 2024 2.30 pm     Wine Appreciation     To be confirmed

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Wed 18 Sep 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 19 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 20 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Mon 23 Sep 2024 12.00 pm     2024 Hope House (4HH)     Hope House Costume Museum & Afternoon Tea

Details We plan to travel by minibus to the Costume Museum where there will be a guided tour of approximately 1.5 hours followed by free time to browse at your leisure and then take in a Traditional Afternoon Tea

Mon 23 Sep 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Wed 25 Sep 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Fri 27 Sep 2024 7.30 am     2024 Blackpool (4BP)     Blackpool 5 days

Details Blackpool, the UK's Favourite Beach Resort Whatever your age there is something for you in Blackpool. There is always some fun just around the corner as you experience the UK's favourite beach resort. There are world-class attractions from a theme park to an aquarium, stunning beaches to the Blackpool Illuminations, a waterpark to a zoo, wax figure celebrity look-a-likes and the of course the unmissable Blackpool Tower. Take a look at the Top 10 Things To Do In Blackpool. Daish's Blackpool Hotel is located in a prime sea front location on Blackpool's North Shore. The hotel has 72 bedrooms, many of which have panoramic seaviews of the beach across the road and also of the North Pier to the left of the hotel. Relax in our seaview bar and dine over-looking the sea from the restaurant. You'll find a variety of facilities on offer including a comfortable lounge with pool table and our bar which features live entertainment every night. Blackpool town centre is just a short walk away, as is the famous Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, Central Pier and the rest of the seaside attractions the town has to offer. For a more exhilarating experience the Pleasure Beach is by the South Pier with a multitude of rollercoasters and fairground rides for all the family. Autumn evenings see the Illuminations bring the town to life at night with miles of lights and attractions to see.

Mon 30 Sep 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Tue 1 Oct 2024 10.00 am     Local History     The Council House & Old Market Square

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Wed 2 Oct 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 3 Oct 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 3 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 4 Oct 2024 10.30 am     2024 TheatreRoyal (4TR)     

Details Discover the world behind the curtain and learn about the amazing story of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall on our Limelight Backstage Tour! Glimpse behind the curtain to areas usually hidden to the public, explore behind the scenes, learn how the theatre works and find out all about the venue’s fascinating heritage! Lead by the knowledgeable & great storyteller Ezekial Bone Please note due to the number of stairs involved on the tour, special arrangements need to be made to accommodate customers with impaired mobility. Please advise us of your needs when making your booking. Suitable for all ages. Tour route may alter due to nature of working theatre and different production needs.

Fri 4 Oct 2024 10.30 am     2024 TheatreRoyal (4TR)     Limelight Tour - Theatre Royal and Concert Hall

Details Discover the world behind the curtain and learn about the amazing story of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall on our Limelight Backstage Tour! Glimpse behind the curtain to areas usually hidden to the public, explore behind the scenes, learn how the theatre works and find out all about the venue’s fascinating heritage! Lead by the knowledgeable & great storyteller Ezekial Bone Please note due to the number of stairs involved on the tour, special arrangements need to be made to accommodate customers with impaired mobility. Please advise us of your needs when making your booking. Suitable for all ages. Tour route may alter due to nature of working theatre and different production needs.

Fri 4 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     

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Sat 5 Oct 2024 7.00 pm     2024 Dolly Tribute (4DT)     

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Mon 7 Oct 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 7 Oct 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 8 Oct 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan

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Wed 9 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 9 Oct 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Sat 12 Oct 2024 10.00 am     2024 Matlock (4MAT)     Matlock Day Trip

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Mon 14 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Wed 16 Oct 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 17 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 18 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     Knit and Natter group

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Sat 19 Oct 2024 7.35 am     2024 Scarb/Whitby/York (4SWY)     Scarborough Whitby & York - 5 days

Details Scarborough, Whitby & York Resort - Scarborough Overview Scarborough is arguably the oldest seaside resort in Britain - a Dr Wittie of Scarborough was advocating sea bathing as long ago as 1660, more than a century before it became popular in Regency Brighton! But Scarborough is much older even than this - a cursory glance at the headland which divides Scarborough's two bays reveals the impressive medieval castle. The name Scarborough is a Viking one and the castle grounds conceal the remains of a Roman signal station. The busy harbour is haven to a welter of fishing vessels and there are the usual seaside pursuits a-plenty on the adjacent South Bay promenade which leads to the Spa. The steep hill sides are beautifully landscaped and there are many attractive parks and gardens. The resort is noted for its theatres and there is an art gallery and several small museums. Prices from £295 per person Supplements may apply Tour code: 5275M Tour: Scarborough, Whitby & York Resort: Scarborough Days: 5 Date Travelling: 19 October 2024 Travelling by: Coach Hotel: Cumberland Hotel Itinerary Day 1 - Outward Travel Day 2 - Whitby & North York Moors Admire the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors National Park as we make our way to the harbour town of Whitby. Overlooked by the dramatic ruined abbey, Whitby is a firm favourite and there is much to discover in the historic cobbled streets - including some of the best fish and chips in the world! Day 3 - Day at Leisure Day 4 - York Today we visit York, a vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone. York boasts a wealth of places to visit including the Roman walls, the famous York Minster, the National Railway Museum and the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre (entrance fees may apply). You can take a stroll down the Shambles, one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe, believed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter films. Day 5 - Return Travel Cumberland Hotel Very well situated on the South Cliff a few minutes walk from the Spa complex, beach and town centre with excellent views of the town from the north facing rooms. This excellent hotel has recently been extensively refurbished. Contact Details Cumberland Hotel Belmont Road Tel No: 01723 361826 Cumberland.scarborough@leisureplex.co.uk

Mon 21 Oct 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 21 Oct 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 23 Oct 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 28 Oct 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Mon 28 Oct 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Wed 30 Oct 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Fri 1 Nov 2024 10.30 am     2024 Tram Trip Hucknall (4TT)     NOTTINGHAM TRAM TRIP

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Mon 4 Nov 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 4 Nov 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Wed 6 Nov 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 7 Nov 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 7 Nov 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 11 Nov 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 12 Nov 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Quite Ugly One Morning" by Chris Brookmyre

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Wed 13 Nov 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 13 Nov 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 20 Nov 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 21 Nov 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Sun 24 Nov 2024 7.30 am     2024 Liverpool & Chester (4LC)     Liverpool & chester - 2 days

Details Don your Santa hat and soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with this weekend getaway to fabulous Chester and Liverpool during the build-up to the festive season. INCLUDES Return coach travel 1 night half board Day 1 This morning, we travel to Chester, where shoppers are in for a magical time! Grab yourself a delicious, mulled wine or hot chocolate at the Christmas Markets before wandering amongst this historic city, perhaps picking up some festive stocking fillers, before we continue to our hotel. Day 2 After breakfast, we visit Liverpool. Liverpool’s culture and heritage are at the very heart of the city, including a large collection of museums; there’s something for everyone to enjoy, especially at this magical time of the year as all the shops, bars and restaurants prepare for Christmas! Beaufort Park Hotel 3*, Mold Nestled in attractive countryside, this hotel boasts comfortable guestrooms, featuring ensuite bathrooms, TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel Facilities Bar Restaurant Wi-Fi

Mon 25 Nov 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Mon 25 Nov 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Wed 27 Nov 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 2 Dec 2024 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 2 Dec 2024 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Tue 3 Dec 2024 10.00 am     Local History     Tour of the Council House

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Wed 4 Dec 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 5 Dec 2024 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 5 Dec 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Sat 7 Dec 2024 7.30 am     2024 Grassington Xmas Mkt 4GR     Grassington Xmas Market - 2 days

Details Grassington Christmas Market & Seasonal Skipton Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting. Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting. Full of festive spirit, this market town comes alive with dazzling Christmas lights and traditional markets with a visit to stunning Skipton too! INCLUDES Return coach travel 1 night half board Visits to Grassington Christmas Markets & Skipton

Mon 9 Dec 2024 2.00 pm     MaD Girls     

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Tue 10 Dec 2024 12.00 am     2024 National Arboretum (4NA)     Christmas Lunch with a Swing @ National Arboretum

Details Christmas Lunches with a Swing in December Our ever-popular sell-out Christmas events are returning once again. With a welcome drink, three course Christmas lunch and festive entertainment and music provided by the fabulous Antonio Socci Jive and Swing band, you will be sure to leave full of Christmas cheer. From £35.00pp* (This is 2023 price so may have increased)

Tue 10 Dec 2024 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Love Marriage" by Monica Ali

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Wed 11 Dec 2024 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Wed 11 Dec 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Fri 13 Dec 2024 7.35 am     2024 - Kew (4KEW)     Christmas at Kew with Skills Travel

Details Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself. INCLUDES Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Admission into Christmas at Kew Free time in Richmond-upon-Thames & Oxford

Mon 16 Dec 2024 10.15 am     Gardening     

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Mon 16 Dec 2024 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 18 Dec 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Thu 19 Dec 2024 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 23 Dec 2024 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Wed 25 Dec 2024 6.00 pm     Wine Bar     

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Mon 30 Dec 2024 10.00 am     Breakfast Club     

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Thu 2 Jan 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 2 Jan 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 6 Jan 2025 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 6 Jan 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Wed 8 Jan 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 16 Jan 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 27 Jan 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Mon 3 Feb 2025 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 3 Feb 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Thu 6 Feb 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 6 Feb 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 12 Feb 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 20 Feb 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 24 Feb 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Mon 3 Mar 2025 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 3 Mar 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Thu 6 Mar 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 6 Mar 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 12 Mar 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 20 Mar 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 24 Mar 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     

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Thu 3 Apr 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 3 Apr 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 7 Apr 2025 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 7 Apr 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Wed 9 Apr 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 17 Apr 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 1 May 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 1 May 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 5 May 2025 10.30 am     Fun Cooking with gadgets     Fun cooking with gadgets

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Mon 5 May 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Wed 14 May 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 15 May 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 2 Jun 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Thu 5 Jun 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 5 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 11 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 19 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Wed 9 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Thu 7 Aug 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 7 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 13 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 7.00 pm     Music Appreciation     

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Thu 4 Sep 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 4 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 10 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 18 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 2 Oct 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 2 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 8 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 16 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 6 Nov 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 6 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 12 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 20 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 4 Dec 2025 1.30 pm     Play Reading     

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Thu 4 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Wed 10 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Photography     

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Thu 18 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 1 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 15 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 5 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 19 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 5 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 19 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 2 Apr 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 16 Apr 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 7 May 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 21 May 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 4 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 18 Jun 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 2 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 16 Jul 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 6 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 20 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 3 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Thu 17 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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