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Acrylic Painting     

When 2nd Tuesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We are a friendly group of painters with a variety of previous experience including members who have never tried acrylics before and are enjoying a new medium and learning from others.

Art Appreciation     

When 4th Monday at 10:00am
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:45
Information We meet for 8 sessions during the winter to listen to talks about various aspects of art. You do not need to be good at art to enjoy the sessions. Entry fee £5 which includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Guests welcome.

Aviation Studies     

When 1st Wednesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information The talks are designed to appeal to both a non-technical audience and our members with aviation experiences.

Belleplates     

When 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Bridge     

When Every Wednesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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Canasta     

When Every Monday at 1:30pm
Normally meets 13:30 to 00:00
Information We have beginners and advanced players (as in skiing)

Cardiff     

When NULL
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Coffee and Cake     

When Last Thursday at 11am
Normally meets 11:00 to 00:00
Information The Coffee and Cake group is a lively and social group, new members are always welcome.

Coffee and Pint     

When 3rd Thursday at 11am
Normally meets 11:00 to 00:00
Information A group for those members who’d like to meet for a drink in a quiet venue in town, without having to negotiate stairs or a difficult entrance.

Colour Draw and Natter     

When 2nd Thursday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information A group for those who love colouring or drawing and like to do this informally with a group of like minded people.

Creative Writing     

When 2nd Tuesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We are a small group who meet to enjoy listening to one another's creative story lines.

Cribbage     

When Every Friday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information All are welcome, beginners and experienced players alike.

Cycling     

When Every Tuesday (March to November) at 9:30
Normally meets 09:30 to 00:00
Information We ride 20 to 30 miles each week and are a very sociable group with lots of interesting conversation both as we ride and as we sup our coffee.

Debating     

When 1st Tuesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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Devizes Doodlers     

When 2nd Thursday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information Devizes Doodlers is for those who like to have a bit of fun mainly with pencil, pen and ink, and the occasional splash of watercolour.

Discussion 1     

When 3rd Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Discussion 2     

When 3rd Thursday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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Dog Walking Group     

When 1st and 3rd Monday at 9:30am
Normally meets 09:30 to 10:30
Information We walk for one hour in Drews Pond area

Economics and Finance     

When 3rd Wdnesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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Evening Dining     

When 2nd Wednesday evening
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French Conversation 1     

When 2nd Friday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We are a fun group of Francophiles keen to progress from school-level to a useful conversational standard.

French Conversation 2     

When 4th Friday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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French Conversation 4     

When 1st and 3rd Monday at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
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French Conversation 5     

When 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
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Friday Walkers     

When Every Friday at 9:20am
Normally meets 09:20 to 00:00
Information Walks are usually 4 - 6 miles in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. All walkers are expected to lead a walk occasionally. Information regarding the walk is circulated a few day before, should you decide to join us. 

Geology     

When 1st Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information Our meetings cover all aspects of Geology, including presentations and videos, with a refreshment break half way through.

German Conversation     

When 2nd Monday at 2:00pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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German for Improvers     

When 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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History     

When 3rd Monday at 9:45am
Normally meets 09:45 to 00:00
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Introduction to German     

When 1st and 3rd Thursday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
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Ipad User Group     

When 2nd Tuesday at 10:30am
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Information This group is to help people get the most out of their iPhones and iPads

Italian     

When 1st and 3rd Mondays at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
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Italian for Beginners     

When 2nd Monday at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
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Jazz     

When 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
Information We listen to and discuss all forms of Jazz in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Jigsaw Exchange     

When 3rd Monday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information The Jigsaw Exchange works as an informal jigsaw lending library.

Kitchen Bridge     

When Every Thursday at 1pm
Normally meets 13:00 to 00:00
Information We are a small and very friendly group toddling along playing a form of bridge that doesn’t have a formal name really.

Local History     

When 2nd Monday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information We research the local history of Devizes and other Wiltshire towns with presentations by members, occasional videos and invited speakers.

Luncheon Club     

When 4th Wednesday at 12:30
Normally meets 12:30 to 00:00
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Mah Jong     

When Every Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Music Appreciation     

When Arranged to suit the members
Information The group has access to the Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall with over 800 concerts in the archive.

Nature Walks     

When 1st Monday at 10:30am
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Information Nature Walks has an emphasis on observing nature, allowing time to share our knowledge, take photos and admire the view.

Papercraft     

When 1st or 3rd Thursday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information We are a small group of friendly crafters exploring all creations made from paper and card. The emphasis is very much on having a go and enjoying ourselves. Sessions are monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, you can pick which one suits you.

Photography For Fun     

When 2nd Thursday at 1:30pm
Normally meets 13:30 to 00:00
Information We are friendly and welcoming and all share an interest in photography. We do not take ourselves seriously.

Play Reading 2     

When 4th Wednesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Potterne Painters     

When 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information The group meets to paint, draw and socialise.

Pub Lunch Sunday     

When 3rd Sunday at 1pm
Normally meets 13:00 to 00:00
Information We are a friendly, lively group who meet for lunch at various venues on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Reading 1     

When 1st Friday at 10:30pm
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
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Reading 3     

When 4th Thursday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We are a small group of eight members who meet monthly to discuss books we are reading over a cup of tea or coffee.

Reading 4     

When 1st Thursday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We discuss each book with particular emphasis on how it affects us and how we can use our own experiences to engage with the book.

Rummikub 1     

When Every Saturday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information Rummikub is a board game similar to Rummy and Mahjong, although easier to play than Mahjong.

Rummikub 2     

When Every Saturday at 2pm
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information Rummikub is a board game similar to Rummy and Mahjong, although easier to play than Mahjong.

Rusty Racquets     

When Every Monday at 4pm
Normally meets 16:00 to 00:00
Information The "Rusty Racquets" group is for those who enjoyed playing tennis in their youth, but who may be a tad rusty. We are friendly group who play short tennis in the Leisure centre in the Winter months and play tennis outside in the Summer months. We are currently welcoming new members to our enthusiastic group so please come and give us a try, first week is free.

Scrabble     

When Every Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Sketching For Pleasure     

When 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information This friendly and informal group is for anyone, from beginner to expert, who would like to improve or refresh their drawing skills, or just enjoy practising in the company of like-minded people.

Skittles     

When 4th Friday at 3pm
Normally meets 15:00 to 17:00
Information Nine Pins. Three Balls. Endless Laughter. Our new skittles group is for everyone who is or has some level of mobility. Even if you have never played before. Come along. It is easy to learn and designed for friendly rivalry,

Smart Phone and Tablets Users     

When 3rd Tuesday at 10am
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
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Sole Survivors     

When 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 11am
Normally meets 11:00 to 00:00
Information This group is a drop-in social meeting where all members feeling the effects of bereavement from a partner or spouse are welcome.

Spanish     

When Every Monday at 10:15am
Normally meets 10:15 to 00:00
Information We meet via virtual meetings every other Monday.

Stitch and Bitch     

When 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information A group for those who knit, crochet or do some needlework.

Strength and Stretch for Men     

When Every Wednesday at 10:30
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Information We exercise for an hour, to maintain and improve strength and flexibility, then relax for 30 minutes with chat, coffee and biscuits.

Table Tennis     

When Every Wednesday at 4pm
Normally meets 16:00 to 00:00
Information We have four tables and all the equipment to play, competitive doubles table tennis. Charge of £2.00 per session, including an hot drink and biscuit at the interval.

Textile Arts     

When 4th Thursday at 2:30pm
Normally meets 14:30 to 00:00
Information This group is for all those interested in textiles of any form and wanting to try out different techniques.

Thursday Walkers     

When Every Thursday at 9:20am
Normally meets 09:20 to 00:00
Information We are a friendly and welcoming group of walkers who walk every Thursday throughout the year.

Traduction Litteraire     

When 3rd Friday at 2.00 pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information We are a friendly group who meet informally at each other’s homes to enjoy reading and translating small, accessible works of French fiction.

Trail Walking Group     

When 2nd Tuesday
Information Trail walking in bite-size chunks.

Ukulele     

When First and Third Wednesday of the month
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:00
Information Linda Walters is the Group Leader and can be contacted via the email address for this group. The plan is to meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at a Members house, which will change monthly. Membership is restricted to 10 in total because of this. We will meet from 11am to 12Noon. There are no fees to join. However, any member will need to have their own ukulele and it will be based on 'a play along group' where we learn from each other.

Walkies     

When Every Wednesday
Information A dog walking group around the village of Potterne

Wednesday Walkers     

When Every Wednesday
Information Our walks are usually around 4 miles and generally flat.