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Art Appreciation     

When 3rd Monday 10.30 am
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Enquiries Helen tel 01773 710 743
Information We are learning about all sorts of art from paintings and photography to sculpture and pottery, from architecture to graffiti! We look at individual artists and movements, and assorted topics such as war art and Christmas cards. We enjoy visiting exhibitions at museums and art galleries, indoor and outdoor. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Book Group     

When 1st Monday 11.00 am
Normally meets 11:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Sue tel 01773 717 676
Information Book Group members meet every 1st Monday to review and discuss the selected book for the month. The book is chosen by Eastwood Library. Discussions are lively, thought provoking and on occasions very funny.

Café Culture I     

When 2nd Wednesday @ 10.30 am
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Enquiries Margnaylor@gmail.com
Information We meet at various cafés in the area for coffee and a chat.

Café Culture II     

When 2nd Wednesday
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Enquiries Margaret Naylor
Information We meet at various cafés in the area for coffee and a chat.

Canasta     

When 2nd Thursday 11.00 am
Normally meets 11:00 to 13:00
Enquiries Nina tel 01773 717770
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Church History     

When 2nd Friday 1.00pm
Normally meets 13:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Marianne 01159 134 077
Information We are a happy group in which the members take an active part in helping to arrange talks, discussions and outings on a wide range of church-related topics. We are normally at Rumbletums but have several trips planned. Please ring for further details before joining.

Coffee and Co     

When 4th Wednesday 11.00 am
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:30
Enquiries Barbara 01159 468 721
Information Coffee & co is a group that meets for a coffee/tea a chat and most importantly a laugh. We usually meet at a cafe within a couple of miles of Eastwood.

Creative Crafts     

When 2nd Wednesday 1 - 2.30 pm
Normally meets 13:00 to 14:30
Enquiries Margaret tel 07828 155 086
Information Members of this group work on their own projects. They learn from one another and help one another to master different techniques, mostly quilting/textile crafts. Members also support the charity work of the KnitAid group.

Creative Writing     

When Decided month by month
Enquiries Chris tel 07891 032 300
Information We are currently working on a variety of activities; flash fiction, book reviews etc We do activities during the session to help us to continue our writing at home. We discuss our work and give each other constructive feedback, which will hopefully lead to improvements. Some of our group have written before, others are complete novices.

Family History     

When 4th Monday 11.00am
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:30
Enquiries Diana tel 01159 169 343
Information We are a friendly group of people who share an interest in family history. Members include both those new to tracing their roots and others who are more experienced. The aim of the group is to help each other make progress in their research and to share successes and pitfalls.

French Conversation     

When 2nd and 4th Tuesday 10.00 am
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Enquiries Pauline 01773 788366
Information We are a small friendly group, with a passion for learning to speak the French language. We run the group on a self-help basis and use various resources including the teaching App 'Duolingo'. We are now meeting at the Hayloft. Please ring Pauline for details.

General Gardening     

When 3rd Friday of the month from April to Sept
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Ann: candamcg@gmail.com
Information The group meets at a member's home to exchange gardening advice, excess seeds, seedlings, plants and garden produce. No member is expected to host a meeting more than once over the season of meetings. Within the current group membership, members are asked to host a meeting only once every two years.

Goggle Box     

When 3rd Tuesday at 11.00 am
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:30
Enquiries Janet L tel 07889 976 342
Information Each month we discuss two different television programmes, that have been chosen at the previous meeting. In addition, we aim to give recommendations to each other.

History Of England     

When 1st Thursday of the month at 10 am
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Janet tel 01773 770 183
Information The group is now meeting at the Hayloft

Jewellery Making     

When 3rd Thursday 10-12 noon
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Melanie 07722 177820
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KnitAid     

When 3rd Thursday 10-12 noon
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Margaret Naylor 07828 155 086
Information Members who are interested in knitting or crochet are encouraged to choose from a selection of charity projects with a view to producing garments to support local, national and international charities; and also to learn something about the background to the charities and their work. Currently we are sending many items to Ukraine via the charity PUMA, also items are given/sent to various other charities. You can work on your own non-charity project if you wish. We also encourage other craft projects.

Local History     

When 2nd Monday
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Janet Lander
Information We meet on the second Monday of the month, at Brinsley Parish Hall, from 1030 to 12.00. We aim to learn about the local history, both of Eastwood and also of the wider area. We will use the expertise within the group and build upon this through individual research, which can be brought to each meeting.

National Trust     

When Ist Monday ot the month
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries 07951886195
Information We visit National Trust properties on different days and times, travelling to the site by coach.   The cost is for a seat on the coach and must be paid in full when booking. Members are responsible for the cost of their entry to the National Trust property/site. The coach usually leaves from Morrison’s bus stop. We also have a monthly meeting to discuss planned National Trust visits.

Photography     

When 3rd Tuesday in the month
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Enquiries Barbara Sherwood
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Psychology     

When 4th Wednesday
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Enquiries Jim tel 07977 415072
Information Are you a people watcher? Do you wonder why people do the things they do? Do you sometimes wonder why you are the way you are? If so then maybe the Psychology Group would interest you, as we try to understand the human mind and how it affects behaviour.

Pub Pals Micro Brewery     

When 2nd Thursday 7:00pm, 4th Thursday 12 noon
Enquiries Janet 07961832864
Information Pub Pals meet twice monthly at various venues .

Rediscovering Nottingham 1     

When 4th Tuesday
Enquiries Andrea email andreahsadler@gmail.com
Information This is 1 of 2 new groups which will use the folders created by the Discovering Nottingham group to Rediscover Nottingham. The group will look at various aspects of the history and architecture of Nottingham, following some of the routes outlined in the Discovering Nottingham folders.

Rediscovering Nottingham 2     

When 4th Friday
Normally meets 10:30 to 13:00
Enquiries Contact Andrea Sadler on andreahsadler@gmail.com
Information This is 1 of 2 new groups which will use the folders created by the Discovering Nottingham group to Rediscover Nottingham. The group will look at various aspects of the history and architecture of Nottingham, following some of the routes outlined in the Discovering Nottingham folders.

Spanish     

When 2nd and 4th Wednesday 11.00 am
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:30
Enquiries Paul tel 07971 549 229
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Strollers     

When Last Wednesday 10.15 am
Normally meets 10:15 to 12:00
Enquiries Val tel 01773 712 269
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Theatre Group     

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Enquiries NULL
Information This group goes to the main Playhouse productions at a reduced price of £10. It doesn't hold meetings. The productions are advertised to members by email and What's app and then booked. Payment is made directly to the group leader

Walks, 5 Miles     

When 1st Tuesday 10.00 am
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Roger Reynolds 01773 788 169
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Wine Appreciation     

When 1st Monday 7.00 pm
Normally meets 19:00 to 22:00
Enquiries Tom tel 01773 762 333
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