Special Interest Groups
There are between thirty and
forty Groups meeting regularly, each led by a
Group Co-ordinator, usually in members' houses or local halls. We are always keen to expand our range of
interests and invite members to suggest and set up new Groups. At present these
are the topics we cover:
THE ARTS
Art:
meets in a local hall for two hours, three times a
month, when members follow a course of painting, drawing and pastels under the
guidance of an experienced amateur artist.
Music: meets once a month to listen to and discuss music.
Reading: there are two Groups meeting monthly
to select and then read a book for discussion.
Photography: there are two Groups meeting monthly to plan topics for all to photograph
for review and discussion at the next meeting. A third group meets weekly to
learn Photoshop CS to enable them to manipulate their photographs and also carry
out photographic projects to enable them to learn to use their digital cameras
Guitar: a new group currently being considered
Languages
French conversation: Two groups, a new group for beginners and a group
for the more advanced French speaker
Latin: meeting fortnightly for basic Latin.
German:
Italian Conversation:
Spanish Conversation:
History
History:
the Group studies world history, meeting monthly under the
guidance of a well-known local historian.
Local History: meet monthly at the Andover museum.
The History of Art: a new group recently started
Practical
Crafts: it is hoped to start
this group up again from October onwards.
Gardening: guided tours of Gardens, with the Gardner or Plants man. Visiting
gardens not usually open to the public. Plant swapping and knowledge sharing.
Flower Arranging: this Group now meets
monthly at the Burghclere Hall
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
Genealogy: a monthly meeting is held to exchange news, views, ideas
and helpful suggestions on this fascinating topic. There are occasional visits to such sources as the National Archive at Kew.
Read Out Loud:
this
new group records readings for visually impaired people
Theatre group: Another recently formed group which will hopefully visit both
local and further away theatres.
Handywoman: This recently formed group aims to show our lady members how
to do various tasks like changing a plug.
Games
Bridge:
the Group meet weekly, except in August, to play in the
comfort and relaxed atmosphere of members homes.
Mah-jong: a new group recently started. (Pocket Oxford
University dictionary spelling)
Activity Groups
Nature: once a month, on differing days of the week, this Group sets off
to study nature in all its aspects from seashore to down land, forest to nature
reserves.
Strollers: there are two Groups offering walks up to 3 miles, each meets twice a month, designed for those who prefer a
gentler way to keep fit – finishing with a pub lunch.
Walking: there are two Groups each organising 5 to 6 mile walks within about 15 mile radius of Andover,
which enable one to walk each week, finishing with a pub lunch.
Weekend Walking Group: this currently meets once a month, usually on a
Saturday, walking 5 to 7 miles.
Quester:
there are three Groups devoted to finding places to visit not
easily accessed, nor normally open to the public. These visits are irregular but
frequent.
Exploring the Villages around Andover: This group visits local villages
usually with a local guide
SOCIAL GROUPS
Sunday Lunch Group:
This group will meet monthly,
visiting pubs and restaurants chosen by group members to have a friendly chat
together.
Coffee morning: This new venture is held in a local restaurant. All
members welcome.
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