GROUP |
MEETS ON
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CO-ORDINATOR |
Bird GroupPlease
click on the Bird Watching button located on right- hand
menu nearer the top of the page for our full programme
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2nd
Friday, am |
Paul Corby and Jenny Heard |
Book Club 1
Every month we read and discuss a book chosen by one of
the group. We read fiction: contemporary, classic,
popular and sometimes the more obscure. Our list has
also included non-fiction and biography. Discussions
reflect the variety of our tastes and experience; they
are always interesting and sometimes quite fiery. We
would all agree that we learn a lot and have broadened
our literary horizons. |
4th
Tuesday, pm |
Sue Walker |
Book Club 2
Second Book Club was created when the first Book Club
numbers became a bit too big to manage. |
4th
Tuesday, pm |
Peter Stelfox-Griffin |
Dog WalkingWalking
with dogs for 1-2 hours at various local locations.
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2nd
& 4th Thursday, 10.30am |
Karin Thompson |
Everything Textiles The Textile group meets on
the third Monday of the month at the St Winefred's Hall
at 2pm. We carry out our own projects and teach each
other skills. |
1st & 3rd
Monday pm |
Jill Smith |
Family History
Ever since the programme Who do you think you are?
came to our screens, more of us want to look at our own
family histories. Join others who are doing just that
and having fun at the same time. |
3rd
Tuesday am |
Elisabeth Barnes |
Film Group MontyThe
MONTGOMERY FILM GROUP meets at Dragon Hotel, Montgomery
to discuss the film which has been viewed by the group
the previous month. Each month a member selects their
choice with a view to stimulating discussion and debate.
We have ranged over old black and white films, classics,
award winners (Cannes, Oscars etc), subtitled foreign
films and many others, even cartoons if members think
they're worth a viewing. Almost invariably these
meetings move into very wide ranging discussions,
picking up themes and parallels from the film but also
having a lot of fun. Over time we've all learned a lot,
even some finer technical points on film making from our
resident 'movie buffs'. Clearly some of us had misspent
youths! |
1st
Wednesday, am |
Jacqui Davies |
Film Group Pool
This Film Group is for people in the Welshpool and
surrounding area. The Group meets once a month to
discuss the film chosen in the preceding month. We also
go to 'Flicks in the Sticks' in Welshpool or Castle
Caereinion, held monthly and showing a variety of films,
and we also share our thoughts on this film at our
monthly meeting. Discussion of the films always leads to
interesting general discussion on related topics.
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1st
Wednesday, am |
Liz Mathieson |
Focus DiscussionThe
Focus Discussion group does just that. We focus on a
topic and discuss it. At each monthly meeting , taking
ideas from the members, we decide on the topic for the
next month. This gives us time to carry out some
research, which makes for a lively and informed
discussion. We meet in the COWSHACC. |
4th
Friday, am |
Robert Robinson |
FrenchThe
FRENCH GROUP is an intermediate level group designed for
those who know a little French but are not confident
French speakers. Members translate and listen to current
articles as well as covering a little grammar. Some
attempt at French conversation is also made in a very
relaxed atmosphere with Members helping each other along
the way in English as necessary. The group is limited to
a maximum of 9 people and meets in a member's house in
Welshpool. |
1st
& 3rd Monday, am |
Barbara Read |
French Conversation Do you speak good French?
You may want to come along and use it sometimes
This group meets for a snack lunch once a month to chat
in French and discuss all kinds of topics. It is
designed for good French speakers who want a chance to
enjoy the language and use it in company with others.
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2nd
Wednesday, 10.30 am |
Gerry Skinner |
Garden Visits
Members decide on Garden visits and the general
programme in November and who will organise each
meeting. In January and February we do not meet because
of the poorer weather. In 2017 we’re planning to visit
Claire Austen’s Nursery, a member’s garden and to have
at least one video; as well as the planning meeting in
November and a Christmas lunch in December.
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1st
Friday, am |
Lynda Dhabinett |
Knit and Natter
Knit and Natter meet at the Royal Oak in Welshpool at a
reserved table. No particular skill is needed just the
ability to learn.
(and Natter of course!) |
3rd
Thursday, pm |
Lynne Geldart |
Learn To Draw |
2nd
Monday |
Jacqui Thompson |
Local/Social History The local history group
meets at the COWSHACC in Welshpool. We have various
talks on the history of Powys and the Marches and this
year (2017) we shall be visiting various places
including Pennant Melangell, Llandrindod Wells , Lake
Vyrnwy and Erddig so you can see we are quite wide
ranging. |
3rd
Tuesday, pm |
Elisabeth Barnes |
Luncheon |
3rd
Wednesday |
Paul Harris |
Medieval History
ResearchMedieval
Local History Research Group studies a local topic for
research with publication of an article in a History
Journal as the intended end result. Members of the Group
will be introduced to the many sources of access to
medieval documents. Knowledge of Latin or Norman French
is not required as most of the material has been
translated and is available online. Ability to use an
internet search engine and email is essential. Meetings
are held at times and frequency to suit members.
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contact |
John Davies |
Philosophy/Mythology and
Civilisation The
group will attempt to learn and understand the thinking
and stories that contribute to our civilastion. We will
use online briefings, courses and group discussion.
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2nd
Wednesday, 10.30am to 12.30 |
Phil Williams |
Photography
The Photography Group members aim to develop their
artistic and technical ability in photography. Meetings
cover practical matters such as use of photo software,
equipment, audio visual presentations, practical
workshops, photographic outings, members showing their
pictures. Members have a wide range of experience and
photo skills and equipment used, the only essential is
an interest in photography. |
3rd
Thursday, am |
Ann Whale |
Psychology/NLP
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Group
NLP is about how to live a great life – whether that’s
as a successful business owner, an elite sportsperson, a
high academic achiever or simply a healthy and
well-balanced individual. Each month we discuss
different topics and do practical exercises to help
group members improve in that particular area. Past
topics have included achieving goals, changing
behaviour, relating better to other people, kicking bad
habits, understanding motivation, healthy living and
much more. |
Last Wednesday, pm |
Carol Harris |
Singing
The group meets at the leaders home: Pentre Isaf,
Llangyniew, Welshpool, SY21 0JT. Tel 01938 810069.
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1st
Thursday, 10.30am to 12.30 |
Linda Dabinett |
Spanish
The group uses a number of different mediums of study.
We are following a Spanish course, but also use CDs,
books, articles, games, and always have a period of
conversing in Spanish. Since we have been learning
together for several years, it would not be a suitable
group for a beginner. |
2nd
& 4th Friday, am |
Liz Mathieson |
Strolling
Strollers Group is a walking group that complements the
main Walking Group but offers easier and shorter walks
for those members who cannot manage the longer distances
or have health issues. Walks are about 4 miles long,
some are canal side walks but are in any case over
easier terrain, stiles are kept to a minimum. As walks
usually finish at about midday and for those who wish
to, we go to a local public house or cafe for something
to eat afterwards. |
2nd
Monday, am (Apr - Nov) |
Paul Lucock |
Supper Club
Supper Group members choose where to meet according to
everyone's preference on the third Tuesday evening at
6.30. As restaurants and pubs change hands we take this
into account when choosing a venue. Please contact
Lynette Davies for details of the next meeting (phone
number on hard copy of the Newsletter) |
3rd
Tuesday, 6:30 pm |
Jenny Skelding |
WalkersPlease
click on the Walking button located on right- hand menu
nearer the top of the page for our full programme
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4th
Friday, 10am |
Penny Tozer |
Woodwork Group The
WOODWORK GROUP meets in the leaders workshop to learn
woodworking skills. |
3rd Saturday,
9.30am-12.30 |
Jim Tozer |
Wine Appreciation The
WINE APPRECIATION GROUP meets to taste, discuss, compare
and rate wines to a previously agreed theme i.e. by
grape (e.g. cabernet sauvignon), country, region, type
(e.g. dessert wines) etc. To compare value for money,
single members provide a wine at regular supermarket
prices whilst couples bring a bottle at twice the price.
The evenings host(s) provide 'nibbles' to suit the
wines. Meetings are held in member's homes, ideally on
the second Tuesday of the month but we are flexible to
accommodate attendance. |
2nd Tuesday, pm |
Jacqui Davies |
Writing for Pleasure |
As agreed by group members
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Janet Willson |