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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 such as the Benelux, 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, 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 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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Upcoming events at Bury St Edmunds

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Organised by Val, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Theatre Royal Tour 🎭

24 Apr 2024

A guided tour round the Georgian Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, starting at 11am. Tickets are £10, or £5…

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Organised by Ute, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Outing to Bressingham Gardens 🌳🌿🌼

1 May 2024

We are planning a day out to one of East Anglia’s best gardens. Suggested outline:Meet at the entrance to the…

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At Carole's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Planning Meeting 📰

15 May 2024

Time to put our heads together and come up with some brilliant ideas for meetings through summer and into November…

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Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “Mother’s Boy”

21 May 2024

Meet at 2pm in the Apex Café to discuss “Mother’s Boy” by Patrick Gale. “Laura, a laundress, meets her young…

What Have the Georgians Ever Done For Us?

29 May 2024

As we say in Bury St Edmunds: ‘What have the Georgians ever done for us?’ How did the Georgians shape…

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Apex Café, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

BOOK GROUP: “A Tidy Ending”

2 Jul 2024

Meet at 2pm in the Apex café, to chat about Joanna Cannon’s latest book: “A Tidy Ending” “Linda lives a…

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