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Midlands RegionThe NWR Midland Region is divided into eleven areas each of which contains a number of groups as set out below. If you cannot find a group near you please get in touch as new groups are being formed all the time. |
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| Congleton | Tues & Weds | We are a long established friendly group who meet twice monthly on alternating Tues & Weds. We were on BBC Radio 2 "reading music". We have a very active Book group. • Programme of Events (PDF) • Website for Congleton Group |
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| Crewe & District | Meets fortnightly. Small outgoing friendly group - discussions, lots of 'foody' evenings, book group, reading group (part of local library scheme) games evenings, walks, theatre trips - almost anything considered! We cover a wide catchment area so own transport is an advantage. |
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| Goostrey | We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in members' homes. We have planning meetings twice a year and enjoy a varied programme of discussions,quizzes, games evenings,theatre visits, walks,etc. |
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| Holmes Chapel | Fortnightly on Tuesdays |
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| Nantwich Audlem | Our meetings are fortnightly on a Monday evening at 7-30pm. We are a small friendly group meeting in each others homes. We have discussions, theatre trips, walks, quizes, social events for spouses or partners and sometimes have speakers. |
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| Nantwich B | Every Monday evening | Our meetings start at 8:00pm. We meet in each others homes and have discussions, theatre trips, walks, quizzes and social events. We also have guest speakers on various subjects. |
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| Staffordshire Moorlands | Fortnightly, rotating Tues/Weds/Thurs | Renamed from Leek, December 2003. Meetings held in evening at members homes. Group is twinned with Brielle (Netherlands). We also have a daytime walking group. |
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| Wistaston | Tuesday | Meeting in member's homes fortnightly, we are a long standing group with a varied programme of discussions and outings. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Alrewas | Thursday | Meetings held only in term time. Thriving group with just over 20 members made up of mostly very long standing members with a regular sprinkling of new faces. Almost all of our members live in the village so we are quite a close-knit group. Meetings are very well attended and held in people's houses. We mostly "do things ourselves" with only an occasional speaker or visit out. Social events with partners are held twice a year. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Eccleshall | Monday |
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| Lichfield | Research topics, general discussions, speakers, outings. Plus Supper Group, Lunch Group and Book Group. |
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| Marchington | Tuesday | Our group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. We have a Book Club that meets annually after circulation of 12 books. Our programme is varied and includes trips to the theatre and meals out. |
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| Newcastle under Lyme | We meet fortnightly on a Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Rugeley | Monthly on Wednesdays | We are a small group of ten at the moment, but new members are very welcome. We organise a varied programme with all members contributing ideas. We try to include a local walk and meal, and an occasional speaker. We do have some involvement with nearby group events. |
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| Shenstone | We meet sometimes on a Monday and sometimes on a Wednesday, usually at 8pm. We have 21 members and try to organise a varied programme with ideas coming from everyone in the group. We have a mixture of reasearched topics, visiting speakers, talks by members and plenty of social activities. Visitors welcome with the hope that you will eventually become a member. |
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| Stafford | Small friendly group of a dozen members, mainly longstanding with some recent arrivals in Stafford. We meet fortnightly on a Monday to Thursday evening rotation, usually for discussions on a mixture of serious and more light-hearted topics, and we also do some local visits and walks. We have regular Saturday trips further afield with occasional outside speakers and joint meetings with nearby groups. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Trentham | We meet in the evenings on a Monday to Thursday rotation. We are a vibrant group that have a book group and arrange outings. We have monthly daytime meetings as well as regular group meetings in the evening every two weeks. The varied programme includes both light-hearted and serious topics and features contact with other nearby groups. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Wolstanton | Fortnightly | We are a friendly group located on the outskirts of Newcastle,Staffs. We meet once a fortnight in each others houses for discussions and also have outings to the cinema and theatre.We have regular walks in the country and walking weekends. We also have a thriving book group and a daytime group. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Balsall Common | Wednesday | fortnightly term time We are a very friendly bunch with an emphasis on fun and newcomers are guaranteed a warm welcome. Our programme includes theatre visits, speakers, discussions and coming last in quizzes is mandatory - after all it's the taking part that counts! |
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| Coventry | Monday | We are a group of about 16 women, aged from 50-70’ish, some retired and some working. We meet in each others houses, once a month at 8.00pm. Usually it is the 1st Monday of the month, unless it is a Bank Holiday, or there is a reason for it being another one. We have a summer and a Christmas social, for the members only. Some groups will invite partners to these but we do not. Sometimes we go out for the socials, but more often we take food to share and go to one of our houses. We try and take part in the area events, which include quizzes, theatre trips and day conferences, and also a telephone treasure trail. We have a planning meeting maybe once or twice a year to sort out venues and bring ideas to put towards the new programme. Sometimes we have a speaker, but these are quite often fairly costly. In June we may have an evening walk. We do not meet in August, as quite a lot of people are away. So if you fancy joining us come along, we are a friendly bunch of people. |
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| Dunchurch | Friendly group with a varied programme. |
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| Guilsborough / Naseby | Wednesday | Small friendly group who meet monthly. Varied programme including discussions, outings and occasional speakers. |
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| Kenilworth | Thursday | Long standing group with good discussion programme. Lunch club, badminton group and active walking group. |
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| Knowle | Alternate Thursdays | A small but lively group, sadly of a 'certain age' but would welcome new members of any age. |
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| Redditch | Tuesday | Meets monthly every 2nd Tuesday. A varied programme of discussions and outings. |
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| Rugby | Wednesday | Well-established group who enjoy research topics. Include a book in every programme. |
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| Solihull | Various | An active group with a varied programme which includes discussions, debates on topical issues, speakers and social evenings. Keen Trail attendees. • Website for Solihull Group |
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| Warwick & Leamington Spa | Fortnightly | 'Long standing, large, friendly group with a very varied programme and range of activities, meeting every 2-3 weeks'. |
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| Arnold | Tuesday | Arnold meets fortnightly in members’ homes (not compulsory) - Tuesdays 8pm, term time; we pay 25p (refreshments). Have a book group, organised daytime activity once a month like walking, gallery visits, some theatre visits. We try weekend youth hostelling annually in the UK and support other NWR events where possible. |
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| Bramcote | Wednesdays | We meet every Wednesday, except during the month of August. |
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| Carlton | Wednesday | We are a small group who meet fortnightly on a Wednesday in members' houses. Our age range is from early 50's to 60's.We are a relaxed group with a widely ranging programme of activities & interests & have a balance of discussions, visits & social activities. We welcome new members ,so get in touch. |
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| Derby | Derby group meet in the evening, fortnightly, in members homes, Monday to Thursday in rotation. We hold discussions, research and present a topic, invite a speaker, all reveiew a book etc. We enjoy a Summer supper, Christmas Party and Annual dinner, with occasional visits to entertainment/theatre/local interest venues. |
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| Keyworth | Varies | We started in 1975, and our numbers have stayed in the high 20’s for most of this time. The jobs are shared among members so that none of them become too onerous and everyone gets a chance to be involved. We have a Book Group and a Lunch Group, who meet once a month. The books are chosen democratically and the venues for lunches are generally based on recommendation. We organise three or four events a year, usually including partners. These can be Summertime Walks, Skittles, Quiz Night, Sunday lunches, “Pimms and Poetry” evenings and other similar enjoyable activities. We generally have two or three speakers each year on a variety of topics, examples being Fairtrade, Supporting the Homeless, a local Children’s Hospice and on a lighter note we had The experiences of a retired Theatre Wardrobe Mistress. We range in age from mid fifties to mid seventies and many of us have been friends for umpteen years, using NWR almost as our support system, keeping us all in touch. We like to think our programmes embrace the spirit of NWR, some serious discussions and some more light-hearted evenings. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Sawley | Thursday | We are a small friendly group who meet every fortnight at members homes. (Hosts Volunteer) Members come from towns and villages around the Sawley area. We have a varied programme including discussions about topical issues, visiting speakers, themed evenings, trips to local places of interest and concerts, quizzes and opportunities to try new skills. Regular planning meetings allow everyone to suggest new ideas to keep the meetings varied and lively. |
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| West Bridgford | We meet twice a month on variable days Mon - Thurs. Programme comprises discussions, outside speakers, outings including cinema and theatre trips, meals, walks, occasional daytime events at weekend. Offshoots include Diners Club, Book Club, Ladies Who Lunch and Film Club. |
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| Droitwich Spa | We are a friendly group meeting on different days of the week. We have a varied programme throughout the year which includes discussions, occasional speakers, outings, a summer social (usually a walk and a pub meal) and a party at Christmas. We also have a lively book group. • Website for Droitwich Spa Group |
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| Hereford | Monthly Visit our website at Hereford nwr Also book group and lunch club. |
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| Malvern | Twice a month on alternate weekday evenings | We have about 40 members, mainly aged 50+, many of whom are retired. Younger, working members would be very welcome. Most meetings are discussion-based and led by members. We do have an outside speaker once or twice a year and social evenings to which partners are invited two or three times a year. Visits to local places of interest also take place occassionally at weekends. We also have occasional day time meetings and a monthly book group. |
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| Ross on Wye | Fortnightly on Mondays | We also meet for lunch, usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This may be just lunch or lunch combined with a walk or garden visit. • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Vale of Evesham | We are a friendly and sociable group who meet once a month. Our programme is varied alternating light hearted evenings with more serious topics and debates. We organise events outside our meetings, which include evening walks, visits to gardens and local places of interest, skittles, theatre and cinema. |
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| Bridgend | Fortnightly on alternating Tues/Weds/Thurs | Bridgend group meets fortnightly in members' homes in the evening. We also meet every few weeks for coffee in the centre of town in a coffee shop. The Bridgend group covers a wide geographical area......both Mid Glamorgan and the Vale of Glamorgan. |
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| Chepstow | Small friendly group from Chepstow and surrounding villages, we meet fortnightly for informal discussions and occasional outings. We enjoy spending time meeting others to think - sometimes about things which would otherwise never enter our minds - talk and laugh. |
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| Swansea | The Swansea Group aims to meet fortnightly; occasionally, this stretches when outside speakers find that they need to alter their date. The majority of meetings are held in the evenings, at 8.00pm,to allow for working and family commitments but we also have events which are held in the day time, for those who are free then. There is no "set" day of the week, as by varying it, we find that members have more flexibility and choice. Every one leads busy lives these days! • Programme of Events (PDF) |
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| Market Drayton | Every Monday | Also have a book group. To view a copy of our programme please click on the link to our website. • Website for Market Drayton Group |
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| Newport Shropshire | Every Wednesday | Also run a reading group and regular pub lunches. |
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| Shrewsbury | Tues, Wed or Thurs Fortnightly. Varied programme including outings, discussions and quizzes. |
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