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Gloucester & District

An outline of the groups we run.

Our groups are informal and friendly and the social element is very important. Programmes are worked out by mutual agreement amongst the group members.

There may be a small charge for some group meetings. This may simply cover the cost of tea or coffee and incidental expenses, the cost of hiring the room and any other costs.

All members are asked to contact the individual Group Leader before attending a group for the first time to see if there is a vacancy. Numbers in groups are necessarily limited by space and other constraints. Unfortunately, this means that there may be waiting lists of people wishing to join some groups. When this happens, a new group can be formed if there is someone prepared to lead it. In any case, waiting lists tend to move quite quickly.

If, as a member, you have a particular interest or expertise, it can be very rewarding to set up a new group. All groups have started in this way, and the large number of groups demonstrates that it is not difficult to get others to join you. The best way of enjoying your interests can be by sharing them with others. We are always pleased to look at ideas for new groups, go to the Group Leaders page to find out more.

If at all possible, you should tell your Group Leader if you are unable to attend. Members are also advised to check with Group Leaders and / or the Newsletter Editor if they think an entry in the Newsletter Diary of events is incorrect.

Most sessions last 1 - 2 hours, but if you are not sure, please ask your group leader for further information.

Please note that you attend our sessions at your own risk.

The groups we run are listed below. Each group will contain details of it's regular venue if there is one..

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    1.30pm
  • Badminton
    Status: Active
    On Monday evenings
    6.00pm
  • Book Club
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    10.30am, 3rd
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    1.30pm
  • Bridge Improvers
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons
    1.30pm-4pm
  • Chess
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    10.00am, 3rd
  • Choir
    Status: Active
    On Friday afternoons
    1.30pm
  • Circle Dancing
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    1:30pm-3:00pm, 1st & 3rd
  • Concert
    Status: Active
    Ad-hoc
  • Crochet Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month
  • Current Affairs
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings
    10.30am, 1st
  • Electronics & Robotics
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    10-12am, First Friday
  • Enjoying Music
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    10.30am, 2nd
  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
  • Folk Band
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons
    2.00-4.00 weekly
  • French Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    10.30am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
  • German (Improvers)
    Status: Active
    On Monday mornings
    10.30am, 2nd & 4th
  • Horticulture
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    10.30am, 1st
  • Italian Benvenuti in Italia
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    1st & 3rd at 2pm
  • Kayaking
    Status: Active
  • Local History
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:30 am
    10.30am, Last
  • Mah Jong
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
  • Piano Duets
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    1.30pm, 1st
  • Play Reading 1
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons
    2.00pm, 4th
  • Poetry Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    monthly (usually last)
  • Recorders
    Status: Active
    On Monday mornings
    10:00am, 2nd & 4th
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons
    1.30pm, 2nd & 4th
  • Singing Together
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    10:30 am, 3rd
  • Social Cycling
    Status: Active
    Contact Ride Organiser
  • Social Events
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc - depends on event
  • Spanish Language
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    The second & fourth Thursdays of each month
  • Steam Railways
    Status: Active
  • Table Tennis: Beginners
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings
    Every week
  • Table Tennis: Intermediate
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings
    10.00am
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
    2nd & 4th Tuesday each Month
  • Theatre
    Status: Closed
    Varies
  • Travel
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    10:30am, 3rd
  • Walkers (Fridays)
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings
    10:00am, 3rd
  • Walkers (Wednesdays)
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    10.00am, last