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  • Christmas 2024

  • Acting "The Walking Group" play

  • Visit to The Abbeygate cinema

  • Visit to West Stow Hall

  • Trip along the Orwell estuary

  • Finding out about 'Blood Bikes'

  • Bressingham

  • Black Bourne Valley nature reserve

  • Celebrating Autumn

  • Conkers!

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 Nature Reserve to see how well conservation and rewilding have changed the landscape.
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 an Unsolved Mystery to investigate and puzzle over; or simply ‘something coloured Green’.
Discovering facts about Castles, or Bridges, Natural Structures or the Sea.
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, very probably with lunch or tea & cake at the end ☕🍰
Being entertained at the theatre or out for a meal.
Enjoying some seasonal frivolity, 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 nine 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.

Latest updates from Bury St Edmunds

Upcoming events at Bury St Edmunds

BOOK GROUP : “This Family”

15 Jul 2025

Meet at 2pm in the Apex Cafe to discuss “This Family” by Kate Sawyer. “Mary has raised a family in…

Where am I in the UK? 🤔

23 Jul 2025

Choose a place in the UK and give us a couple of clues, then everyone will ask up to 20…

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Organised by Lyndsay, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Amble in Dalham and “Pimp my Fish” 🐠

7 Aug 2025

Meet at Lyndsay’s on THURSDAY 7th August at 4pm for a walk of about 1.5 hours, followed by a well-earned…

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Organised by Lynne, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Steve and Steff For Ever 🎭

20 Aug 2025

A Theatre Royal production. Starting at 7pm An outdoor promenade production in and around the streets of Bury St Edmunds…

Book Group : “Convenience Store Woman”

26 Aug 2025

Meet in the Cafe at the Apex at 2pm to discuss “Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata “Meet Keiko. She’s…

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Organised by Janice, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Line Dancing DIY 👯‍♀️

3 Sep 2025

Have you have ever wondered about trying Line Dancing, but didn’t really want to risk getting hot and bothered and…

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At Zelda's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

The Sea 🌊

17 Sep 2025

We’ve investigated castles, bridges, natural structures, piers, mountains, tunnels and many others. This time, we’ll take a look at the…

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Organised by Lynne, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Autumn Walk and Lunch 🚶🏻‍♀️

1 Oct 2025

Lynne will organise a short local walk, followed by a lunch.Look out for trees….Details and times to follow.

Book Group : “On Chapel Sands: My mother and other missing persons”

7 Oct 2025

Meet at 2pm in the Apex Cafe to discuss “On Chapel Sands: My mother and other missing persons” by Laura…

The Three Rs 🚮

15 Oct 2025

These three Rs refer to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, a set of actions to promote environmental sustainability. These principles encourage…

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At Yvonne's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Fears and Phobias 😵‍💫

29 Oct 2025

It’s almost Halloween and that ‘spooky’ time of year.Most of us have something that disturbs our equilibrium, be it spiders,…

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At Carole's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Telephone Treasure Trail ☎️

12 Nov 2025

The NWR held its first Telephone Treasure Trail in 1995.  231 groups took part in that first TTT, and it…

Planning Meeting 📄

26 Nov 2025

Thinking caps on, and bring some inspiration for meetings in the first half of 2026.

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At Lynne's, BURY ST EDMUNDS group

Christmas Party 🎅🏻

10 Dec 2025

Seasonal fun, food and games.Bring something to share, and let Lynne know if you have ideas for games or a…

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Bury St Edmunds Book Group - books read since 1997

NWR Programme 2025 July-Dec'25 - web version