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Wandsworth

Group Category: General

  • Ambles

    Ambles take place on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in December and August) and each walk is planned and led by a different volunteer. The walks are between 4 and 6 miles, and mostly within the Freedom Pass area, sometimes urban, sometimes more rural. No dogs, please. Full details of the walk and… Read more

  • Book Group - Post war fiction

    Please contact the Group Co-ordinator. Vacancies in group . This book group reads post war fiction. We meet in a member's home to discuss both what we have read and all sorts of related subjects - and unrelated ones too. The format follows the conventions of many other similar circles; we set books 2 months… Read more

  • Architecture

    CURRENT VACANCIES When: Monthly. 2nd Tuesday. Between the members of the group we put together 3 termly programmes of 3 visits per term. Venues of architectural or design interest are chosen by members and one member will check the transport and entry arrangements of each venue. Whilst London venues feature prominently this is not essential. There is no… Read more

  • Creative Writing

    Two vacancies at present. Click on the email above to send a request to the group's organiser. We meet the first Friday of each month, 10.30-12.30 pm in Wimbledon Park (good transport links). We do a 'homework' task each month (usually between 500-1500 words, but totally flexible) on a set topic which can be chosen… Read more

  • Art - Drawing & Painting

    We are a friendly group of approx. twenty people and meet on alternative Tuesday afternoons at Balham Library Hall between 2 – 4pm. We use a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal, acrylic and watercolour and work on themes suggested by the group members. This group is now full - For details, please contact Suzanne… Read more

  • Current Affairs

    We have launched a Current Affairs group which meets in a pub for an amicable but lively debate about whatever current issue takes your fancy. We welcome all members to these meetings. Tooting - The Trafalgar pub at 148 Tooting High St, meeting at 11am on First Friday each month. Any questions, email June by… Read more

  • Art History / Appreciation

    We have set up a group which runs over Zoom . At each meeting, one of the members will prepare a short talk on their favourite artist (or group of artists) and show us some of their work. We arrange regular visits to several of the London Galleries. If you would like to be part… Read more

  • Play Reading Group

    Are you interested in drama and enjoy reading plays? Would you like to join a new group of like-minded people? We read a play and then follow up with a discussion about themes, characters, plot, setting. Where - Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney SW15 6AW For more details contact Carrie Cable using the email… Read more

  • Astronomy

    The Science/Astronomy group covers all science and technology subjects. We have inquisitive minds and want to help each other understand the latest developments, from space exploration to non-stick frying pans. Some members volunteer to find out about a subject and give a brief talk. Often there is a general discussion and some Q&A. Some members… Read more

  • Drawing

    This group is for all levels of ability, from complete beginners to those with more skills. It is intended as a relaxing and unwinding session and to be enjoyed by those taking part. We work from still life and originally used just pencil and pastels. We are slowly progressing to using colour in various mediums.… Read more