Group Category: General
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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
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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
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Battersea Coffee Morning
Come and join us for a chat over a cup of coffee in the comfortable surrounding of Academy Pantry, a lovely, comfortable, spacious cafe for a friendly chat over a cup of coffee. Address: 188 York Road, SW11 3JZ. Attached to the Royal Academy of Dance. The 44, 295, C3 buses stop outside the Academy, alight at… Read more
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Battersea Lunch Gp
The Battersea Lunch group returns each month to...Meet from 11.45am at The Falconbrook (formerly known as Asparagus)located at the junction of Battersea High St & York Road Buses 49, 319 and 344 to Battersea High St Clapham Jct (Stop LK)or Bus 44 to Battersea High Street Stop ID: 77225 This is a social group -… Read more
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Bird Watching and wildlife
This group aims to take full advantage of the local Wetlands and Wildlife Trust (WWT) site at Barnes. In this converted rewilded site from earlier reservoirs there is a range of wetland features and water habitats which are home to much bird life, and other animals as well as flora and fungi. If you have… Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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