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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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At Carole's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

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At Lynne's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

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Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “Slow Horses”

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Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”

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

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Bury St Edmunds Book Group - books read since 1997

BSE NWR Programme June-Dec'24 - web version