Group News
Latest Group News
Information received from groups will be listed here, most recent information first.
At the AGM Johanna Kiernan was appointed as the new Groups Co-ordinator.
Hello from Johanna
This summer was a little late showing up and it has continued to be a little unpredictable but I hope you all enjoyed some sunshine either at home or away.
In summertime some groups take a break while others take their activities outside. For example: the STORYTELLERS enjoyed some very pleasant afternoons in Stella and Geoff’s very lovely garden. Sitting in the dappled shade of their apple tree, we shared interesting stories and Stella’s healthy cakes were delicious as always.
The two TAI CHI & QI GONG groups mingled to exercise mind, body and spirit, challenged by heat or wind and even occasionally misty rain. They met at Longmead and enjoyed the opportunity to socialise afterwards with tea/coffee cake and chat at the nearby Ups and Downs cafe.
MOTOTWO had Fun Friday night outings supporting River Walk Music in Tonbridge Park and other lively and entertaining events.
The THEATRE TEAM were off to Eastboune this year to see the musical Grease at the Congress Theatre. On a beautiful sunny day before the performance, we were lucky to be able to see some of the free seafront airshow before travelling musically back to 1978. It was a fun memorable day. As we pack away our sun-hats and suncream for another year, we have one more treat to look forward to; HADESTOWN at the Lyric theatre has transferred from Broadway. A winner of no less than eight “Tony” awards including best musical, it is sure to be a treat. October 3, a matinee performance. There may still be some tickets available?
(Julie Grimsey - theatre@tonbridgeu3a.uk)
OPEN DAY IS Wednesday 2 October.
Please attend and share your experience and expertise!
We have over 80 groups but there is always room for more. If you have a skill or expertise that you want to share or if you want to be a member of a group that is not catered for at the moment or only meets on a day you are not available, let me know. I am happy to help you and may be able to introduce you to like minded others. I look froward to meeting you. It is my mission to help us all have fun, make new friends and to Learn, Live and Laugh.
Ex Travel Team
The ex-Travel Team would like to thank all the members who have sent messages of thanks for the enjoyment that they had on past outings. We have appreciated all your notes and cards. Thank you all from all the Team.
Current groups
Industrial and Engineering History Group
Change of venue and meeting time - 4th Monday of the month at 2.00pm
Now meeting in a location in Tonbridge High Street.
Poetry Writing Group
The entry for the Poetry Writing Group in the latest edition of the Handbook indicated that we were on the lookout for new members. Unfortunately, this is not the case and at the moment we don't feel able to accommodate new joiners.
Anyone interested in poetry writing should contact the Groups Co-ordinator with a view to starting up a second group.
Creative Writing
The group has spaces available for members who feel inspired to write. Contact Lois Mitchell
Discovering Churches
Play Reading
Second Thursday of each month at 10.00am.
14 November; 12 December.
Joyce Graf
Reading Shakespeare
Every three months approximately. 10.00am
Thursday 24 October and Thursday 31 October
Joyce Graf
Poetry for Pleasure
The purpose of the Group is simply to enjoy reading poetry, without serious analysis.
We choose a theme in advance and do our best to find poems which are relevant to it, usually reading two or three each. 10.00am on the third Thursday each month.
October - Weather. November - Fireworks. December - Christmas.
Anne Kelly
Galleries, Exhibitions and Museums .
Friday 1 November. Meet at Tonbridge Station for the 9.40am to Charing Cross.
We will visit Tate Britain for the Turner Prize Exhibition.
Margaret Pavlidis
MOTO TWO
From August the main meetings of MOTO TWO will be held in venues in Central Tonbridge, see their web page for more details here.