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The Bury St Edmunds group was founded in 1967, in the early days of the organisation, and has been continually active since then. The group averages around 20 members and aims to meet on alternate Wednesdays. Whilst our meetings are, as a rule, in members’ homes in the evening, there are also quite likely to be daytime activities & visits, which may be on any day.

We plan our programme twice a year, when members meet to suggest and agree on a wide variety of topics and activities for meetings over the following six months.

For example, you might find us:

Visiting a local producer, to see how their methods are moving with the times.
Investigating a country or region such as the Caribbean, its history and culture – and tucking into delicious examples of its food, brought along by members.
Choosing a local Folk Tale to discover and pass on; or simply ‘something coloured Red’.
Discovering facts about Bedrooms, or Bridges, Natural Structures or a Redundant Occupation.
Discussing Keeping Fit and Health – how have our habits and our perception changed over time?
Researching the advantages and risks of developing AI technology.
Gathering together to listen to an engaging talk given by a local speaker.
Sharing personal stories as we chat whilst taking part in a walk which suits everyone, probably with lunch or tea & cake at the end ☕🍰
Being entertained at the theatre or out for a meal.
Enjoying some silliness, acting out a Christmas pantomime or playing games.

The possibilities are endless, and suggestions for events are always welcome.

We also have a Book Group consisting of around eight of our members, which meets roughly every six weeks, currently on a Tuesday at 2pm between normal group meetings, to discuss a chosen book. All members are most welcome to join this group.

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Cote, Bury ST Edmunds, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

New Year Meal 🍴

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Our Annual New Year Meal, organised by Jane. Please meet on Thursday 23rd January, at Cote, Abbeygate St, BSE. The…

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Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”

28 Jan 2025

Meet at 2pm in the Apex Café to discuss the classic novel “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” by Anne Brontë.…

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Organised by Val, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Tour of Abbeygate Cinema 🎥

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Meet at 9.50am in the cinema foyer. The tour starts at 10am. Abbeygate Cinema has just celebrated it’s 100th Birthday!We’ll…

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Fullers Mill Garden, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Snowdrop Visit to Fullers Mill

19 Feb 2025

We always factor in the snowdrops! Meet at the entrance at 11am for a wander round the gardens, followed by…

Women on the Street

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There are not many roads or streets named after women. Can you find one and discover why that woman warranted…

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The Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “One Good Thing”

11 Mar 2025

Meet at the Apex Café at 2pm, to chat about “One Good Thing“, by Alexandra Potter. “Liv Brooks is still…

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At Lynne's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Canoeing Down the Yukon River 🛶

19 Mar 2025

Lyndsay will tell us all about her wilderness adventure. This meeting will be at Lynne’s, for technical reasons….. 😉 [Image…

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At Yvonne's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Unsolved Mysteries … ⁉

2 Apr 2025

Not every mystery has an explanation. Can you find one which has never been solved, and can we come up…

Castles 🏰

16 Apr 2025

There are many castles worldwide, with fascinating histories.Research one of your choice and let everyone know what you discover. [Image…

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At Carole's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Murder Mystery Play: “The Walking Group” 🎭

30 Apr 2025

We are borrowing one of Linda Messham’s entertaining plays – The Walking Group.There are 11 parts, so ideally we need…

A Caribbean Evening 🍍🌴

14 May 2025

We’ll have a colourful evening investigating all things Caribbean, with regional food, traditional food, interesting facts, maybe a quiz, culture,…

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AR Margaret's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

The Colour Green 💚

28 May 2025

Think of something green – it could be anything. Find out some interesting facts about it, and come and tell…

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At Janice's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Planning Meeting 💡

11 Jun 2025

Time to put our heads together and come up with another interesting programme, for the next 6 months. Ideas, anyone?…

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Organised by Lynne, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

A Summer Walk

25 Jun 2025

A morning walk, organised by Lynne, and probably followed by coffee or lunch.Time & place TBC.

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Bury St Edmunds Book Group - books read since 1997

BSE NWR Programme Jan-June'25 - web version