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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 Nature Reserve to see how well conservation and rewilding have changed the landscape.
–Investigating a country such as Iceland, looking at 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 Purple’.
–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 a dozen 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.
