Arnold is a long standing, lively and friendly group and we normally meet fortnightly on various weekday nights at 7.30pm. We also hold informal monthly coffee mornings. Evening meetings are currently face-to-face, either in a suitable local venue or member’s home and include discussions, researched topics, occasional outside speakers or trips, quizzes etc. We aim to cover a range of light-hearted and more thought-provoking topics. We have a book group, an occasional craft group and varied daytime activities such as walks, cinema or gallery visits. We also arrange a number of social events during the year, helped along by food and wine! A number of us go Youth Hostelling for a weekend each year. Arnold NWR has nearly 30 members and we have had a healthy influx of new members in recent years. We would love to hear from anyone interested in joining us.
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Rita E.
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Penny B.
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Latest updates from Arnold
Upcoming events at Arnold
Sherwood, ARNOLD group
The Big Read
1 Oct 2026
Read a book from the 2026 NWR list and share your thoughts.
Woodthorpe, ARNOLD group
Planning and fund raising auction
12 Oct 2026
We will also discuss how we run our group for the future. Ideas please, and items to sell for our…
Mapperley, ARNOLD group
20th Century Fashion
27 Oct 2026
Research a decade from the 20th century – how has fashion changed and share your own personal favourite!
Sherwood, ARNOLD group
Changing the Game
11 Nov 2026
Watch the Gareth Southgate documentary (link will be emailed) and discuss what the world is like for young people today.
Woodthorpe, ARNOLD group
Book Group – The Herd by Emily Edwards
17 Nov 2026
Two families and their differing views on vaccines, parenting and the consequences of lies.
Sherwood, ARNOLD group
Criminal minds
3 Dec 2026
Share with us your favourite detective in fiction or on screen.
Sherwood, ARNOLD group
Christmas Party!
16 Dec 2026
Festive fun, quizzes, carols, readings and food. A chance to dress up too…
Sherwood, ARNOLD group
Three A’s – Amusing, Annoying, Amazing
4 Jan 2027
What amuses, annoys and amazes you? A lighthearted start to 2027!









