Group News
Astronomy - June 2026
In April we looked at our nearby neighbour Mars, comparing and contrasting conditions there with our own planet Earth, going back many years to when
A Cappella Group - June 2026
We were thrilled to welcome around 20 enthusiastic singers to our A Cappella Taster Workshop on 13 May, and to introduce a whole new audience
Photography Group — May 2026
The group is currently full with a small waiting list, but we would still love to hear from anyone interested in joining us for future
Dandelion Clocks & Our First Anthology
Featured Poem: Dandelion Clocks by Anne Wells (© 2026) Perched on their stalksHaphazardlyScattered acrossThe field We taught our childrenHow to blow timeFluff sailed through the
Babousa (Semolina & Almond Cake)
Babousa is a traditional sweet syrup-soaked semolina cake popular throughout the Middle East. Some believe the name is derived from a colloquial Arabic expression meaning
Vinyl and Vino — Inaugural Meeting
The brand-new Vinyl and Vino group held its very first meeting in April, and what a debut it was! Fifteen members gathered across two houses
Jewellery Making - May 2026
Do you like making (or wearing) pearl jewellery or gemstone earrings and bracelets? Or do you have some broken but special pieces and would love
Theatre Group - May 2026
Our Theatre Group goes from strength to strength, and as you see we enjoy each other’s company!In the picture, we are at our recent Annual
Astronomy - May 2026
Most of the time, in astronomy we tend to be fascinated with the wonders of science and technology that allow us to discover facts and
A Cappella - May 2026
It’s hard to believe that almost a year has passed since our very first A Cappella gathering back in June 2025 and what a joyful,








