Durham & District

Local Organiser
Local Organiser
Margaret Pescod
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Our meetings are held in members’ homes on a fortnightly rotating basis on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 8.00pm. Our program covers a wide range of subjects from the sublime to the ridiculous, but always fun, lively and informative! Whatever we do, we like to have fun and improve our minds.

Our members’ homes cover a 12 mile radius from the city centre. 

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Chester-le-Street, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

Which English Words have changed their meaning?

23 Apr 2025

Which English Words have changed their meaning?

Deforestation

8 May 2025

Deforestation is a significant issue, primarily driven by land conversion for agriculture, logging and infrastructure development, with consequences including habitat…

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East Herrington, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

The Channel Islands

20 May 2025

Research an Island, look at the German Occupation during World War 2, no car Sark, or to be totally different,…

What Special Event would you like to attend?

4 Jun 2025

From private celebrations, and sporting events to public gatherings or festivals.

Gadgets

19 Jun 2025

Which ones do you love to hate?

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West Rainton, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

Summer Poems followed by Summer Supper

1 Jul 2025

There are many to choose from, how about Moonlight, Summer Moonlight by Emily Bronte, June by John Updike or Apples…

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Chester-le-Street, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

The Repair Shop

16 Jul 2025

A discussion about a skill we have or would like to have.  Are what we consider “traditional male skills” being…

Wedding Customs

31 Jul 2025

How are weddings celebrated in different countries/religions and how have traditions changed in this country.

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Chester-le-Street, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

Planning meeting followed by Colour me Black or White

12 Aug 2025

Bring along an item which is either black or white, or talk about something connected to these colours.

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West Rainton, DURHAM & DISTRICT group

Anything and Everything connected to Scales

27 Aug 2025

Weighing scales, fish scales, measuring scales, let you imagine wander. 

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