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Tue 11 Aug 2026 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "I Capture the Castle" by Dodie Smith

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Wed 12 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Photography     'Landscapes' and 'Symmetry'

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Thu 13 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Fri 14 Aug 2026 10.00 am     Walking - A Walk in the Park     

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Sat 15 Aug 2026 7.00 pm     26 Rumble Band     

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Sun 16 Aug 2026 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

Details Anoki, St Mary's Hall, Baker Gate, Nottingham NG1 1JU

Mon 17 Aug 2026 10.00 am     MaD Growers     

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Tue 18 Aug 2026 10.30 am     Local History     Bimble Walk - The Rock Cemetary

Details Meet at the Gate at 10.30. Booking essential as places limited.

Wed 19 Aug 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Thu 20 Aug 2026 12.00 am     26 Stratford Day Trip     

Details Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, possibly the most famous writer in the English language. Why not include a journey on our optional boat cruise on the River Avon? INCLUDES Return coach travel Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon Optional River Avon cruise

Thu 20 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Thu 20 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Mon 24 Aug 2026 12.30 am     26 Northumberland     

Details Kingdom of Northumberland Resort - Northumberland Overview Northumberland is England’s most Northern county, filled with Roman British history and Britain’s signature moorland magic yet blessed with sandy beaches and coastal charm. With more than 30 miles of beaches and adorable hidden coves, Northumberland is a must-visit destination. This county is a haven for lesser-spotted wildlife and has a wealth of merry seaside towns and villages just waiting to be explored and cherished. Day 1 - Outward Travel Day 2 - Full Day Northumberland Coast & Alnwick Garden Today we’ll make our way along the spectacular coast of Northumberland Coast. Home to castles and coves, this magnificent stretch of coastline has some of the most immaculate beaches in the country, dotted with seaside towns and villages. We’ll make our way to pretty Seahouses, a colourful fishing village with a bustling harbour, range of shops and fine fish and chips! We’ll the continue our day with a visit to glorious Alnwick Garden. From the tranquillity of the Cherry Orchard to the excitement of the Grand Cascade, there is plenty to see and do here. Day 3 - Half Day Hexham Abbey Today we’ll make our way into Hadrian’s Wall Country as we visit the ancient market town of Hexham where we visit the splendid Abbey. The peaceful atmosphere, ancient architectural treasures and stunning stained glass windows are a joy to behold and we’ll learn more from our guide as we’re taken on a tour of this precious building. Day 4 - Full day to Durham Dominated by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and Castle, Durham is an iconic English city with cobbled streets, historic attractions and beautiful riverside walks. Day 5 - Return Travel Return travel

Tue 25 Aug 2026 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     

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Thu 27 Aug 2026 10.00 am     General Meeting     

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Thu 27 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Thu 27 Aug 2026 2.00 pm     Creative Writing     

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Tue 1 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Local History     Judasism - Neil Kendrick

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Wed 2 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     cofee chat and cryptic crossword

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Thu 3 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Thu 3 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 4 Sep 2026 10.15 am     Walking - Strollers     

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Tue 8 Sep 2026 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey

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Wed 9 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Photography     'Still Life' and 'Natural Frames'

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Thu 10 Sep 2026 12.00 am     26 Matlock by Train M1009     

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Thu 10 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Fri 11 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Walking - A Walk in the Park     

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Sat 12 Sep 2026 7.00 pm     26 Kelly's Heroes     

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Wed 16 Sep 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Thu 17 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Thu 17 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     French Conversation & Culture     

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Fri 18 Sep 2026 12.00 am     26 Durham Holy Isl Beamish     

Details A historic city, an open-air museum and a mysterious island crouching across a causeway that’s regularly cut off from the rest of the world during high tide...this short break offers a delightful few days to discover everything that makes stunning Northumberland truly special! Highlights Return coach travel 2 nights at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks Excursions to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne & Bamburgh En-route visits to Durham & Beamish Living Museum Itinerary Included Holy Island of Lindisfarne & Bamburgh Included Beamish Living Museum En-route Durham Accommodation Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport, England JG2 The Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport is conveniently located for our itinerary, providing modern, comfortable rooms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom, television, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities. All meals buffet style. Hotel Rating Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

Fri 18 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Knit & Natter     any thread craft

Details Westdale Baptist Church side room (door marked TOILETS). Come along and Natter and knit or crochet or whatever you like

Mon 21 Sep 2026 10.00 am     MaD Growers     

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Mon 21 Sep 2026 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

Details Calcutta Club 8-10 Maid Marian Way NG1 HS

Tue 22 Sep 2026 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     

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Thu 24 Sep 2026 10.00 am     General Meeting     

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Thu 24 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Creative Writing     

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Thu 24 Sep 2026 2.00 pm     Ukulele     

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Fri 2 Oct 2026 10.15 am     Walking - Strollers     

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Tue 6 Oct 2026 10.00 am     Local History     The Fire Service - Dave Needham

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Wed 7 Oct 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Wed 7 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Photography     'Wood' and 'Shadow Play' (1 week earlier than usual)

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Fri 9 Oct 2026 12.00 am     26 Tribute WE     

Details Three nights of music & dancing as we salute the 50s 60s & 70s. 3 nights bed & breakfast 3 course dinner each night Triute act each night Elvis, Tom, ABBA Excursions (Bury Accrington Skipton Oswaldtwislte mills coach tour through Pendle Witch country) The Mecure Dunkehalgh Hotel & Spa - a 700 year old coutnry manor. 4 days £399 single +£90 Tour REf JBT115 Johnson Brothers

Tue 13 Oct 2026 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "The Doll" by Yrsa Sigurodottir

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Fri 16 Oct 2026 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Sun 18 Oct 2026 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

Details Buranns 107 High Street Arnold NG5 7DS

Mon 19 Oct 2026 10.00 am     MaD Growers     

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Wed 21 Oct 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Thu 22 Oct 2026 10.00 am     General Meeting     

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Thu 22 Oct 2026 2.00 pm     Creative Writing     

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Tue 27 Oct 2026 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     

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Tue 3 Nov 2026 10.00 am     Local History     Life during WW2 with reference to Gedling - Dorothy

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Wed 4 Nov 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Mon 9 Nov 2026 12.00 am     26 Scottish Spectacular     

Details Scottish Festive Spectacular Drinks Inclusive Scottish Festive Spectacular Drinks InclusiveJoin us on this visit to Scotland and one of our most popular Scottish hotels, the Winnock at Drymen, the perfect destination to experience the spirit of Christmas, the excitement of a Scottish Hogmanay, a Michael Bubble tribute act and a free bar each evening too. Complimentary Bar 19.30 - 22.30 house brands Join us on this visit to Scotland and one of our most popular Scottish hotels, the Winnock at Drymen, the perfect destination to experience the spirit of Christmas, the excitement of a Scottish Hogmanay, a Michael Bubble tribute act and a free bar each evening too. Winnock Hotel Drymen The Winnock Hotel dates back to the 1700’s and was formerly a coaching inn , situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, this beautiful, family run 3-star hotel offers an outstanding level of customer service, cosy log fires and excellent Scottish cuisine. All the en suite rooms feature satellite TV and hospitality tray. Please note the Winnock does not offer a lift however bedrooms are all on the ground or first floor. Day 1 A morning departure for the journey north to Drymen and the Winnock Hotel. A warm welcome is assured at this popular hotel. Dinner in the hotel . Complimentary bar 19.30 - 22.30 Day 2 Today we have a full day tour of the beautiful Trossachs, a delightful area of lochs and mountains. We stop at the popular little town of Aberfoyle, then continue on via Loch Katrine to Callander, the northern gateway to the Trossachs and the setting for Dr Findlays casebook, before returning to Drymen and the Winnock Hotel for Dinner. Tonight we have a fantastic Michael Buble tribute act, this modern-day king of swing will sweep you off your feet with his silky-smooth voice. Complimentary bar 19.30 - 22.30. Day 3 Following breakfast today we have a scenic excursion around beautiful Loch Lomond. Our first stop is Loch Lomond Shores, Scotland's most spectacular visitor destination overlooking the majesty of the Loch at Balloch. We then continue to the pretty town of Luss on the banks of the Loch, before continuing onto Inveraray on stunning Loch Fyne. Dinner is a mouth watering menu featuring all your festive favourites and Santa Claus himself will be making an appearance. Complimentary bar 19.30 - 22.30. Day 4 This morning we head to Falkirk and a visit to the Helix centre to see the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures, artist Andy Scott designed these breath-taking sculptures. We then head to Stirling for lunch before returning to Drymen mid afternoon. Tonight is a Hogmanay evening with a 4 course taste of Scotland menu and followed by an evening of bagpipes, highland dancers and a ceilidh band. Complimentary bar 19.30 - 22.30 Day 5 We leave our hosts at the Winnock for the journey home, arriving back early evening.

Tue 10 Nov 2026 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "A Passage to India" by E M Forster

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Wed 11 Nov 2026 2.00 pm     Photography     'Alleyways' and 'Urban Macro'

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Sat 14 Nov 2026 7.00 pm     26 Jive Aces     

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Mon 16 Nov 2026 6.30 pm     Curry Club     

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Wed 18 Nov 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Fri 20 Nov 2026 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Tue 24 Nov 2026 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     Our last meet up before the New Year

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Thu 26 Nov 2026 10.00 am     General Meeting     

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Tue 1 Dec 2026 11.00 am     Local History     Xmas get together

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Wed 2 Dec 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Tue 8 Dec 2026 10.30 am     Book Club 1     "Small Bomb At Dimperley" by Lissa Evans

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Wed 9 Dec 2026 2.00 pm     Photography     'Abstract' and 'Shoot from Low Down'

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Thu 10 Dec 2026 12.30 pm     26 Xmas Lunch     

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Wed 16 Dec 2026 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Fri 18 Dec 2026 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Wed 6 Jan 2027 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Fri 15 Jan 2027 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Wed 20 Jan 2027 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Tue 26 Jan 2027 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     Back for 2027

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Wed 3 Feb 2027 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Wed 17 Feb 2027 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     come and complete a cryptic crossword and have a chat

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Fri 19 Feb 2027 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Tue 23 Feb 2027 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     

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Wed 3 Mar 2027 10.00 am     Beginners Cryptic Crosswords     

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Fri 19 Mar 2027 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30

Tue 23 Mar 2027 12.30 pm     Lunch Club     

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Fri 16 Apr 2027 1.30 pm     Knit & Natter     Any craft involving needles and thread.

Details WE like to Knit (or otherwise) while we natter. Meet mainly in Winter months 1.30 to 3.30