Group exploring the literary works of Jane Austen Read more

This group started in January 2022 and is basing its reading and discussions on The Bloodaxe Book of Twentieth Century Poetry (edited by Edna Longley). This anthology covers 60 poets ranging from Thomas Hardy to Simon Armitage, taking in all the major British and Irish poets of the last century. The group leader is William… Read more

The aim of this group is to demystify Shakespeare. He’s reckoned the greatest creative mind in our history but many of us were put off him at school and may have wondered since what all the fuss was about. This is your chance to find out. We take a ‘hands-on’ approach to some of his… Read more

The aim of this group is to demystify Shakespeare. He’s reckoned the greatest creative mind in our history but many of us were put off him at school and may have wondered since what all the fuss was about. This is your chance to find out. We take a ‘hands-on’ approach to some of his… Read more

Would you like to try your hand at creative writing? Maybe write about your life, or write poems, plays or stories? If you join our writing group you will meet a friendly, supportive group of people who enjoy writing, and discussing each others’ work.You don’t have to have any qualifications and you don’t need to… Read more

Members read a library book each month and discuss at our meeting. Read more

Casual meetings, reading mainly contemporary novels Read more