Group Category: Activities for the Mind
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Local History
The Local History group undertakes research to share at meetings, enjoys talks and goes on local walks from time to time. Please contact Liz by email above if you are interested in joining. 2026: January 13 History of Bridgemary. Members' research. February 10 Artefacts from Gosport Museum Archives. Talk by Pam Braddock. March 10 “Siege Read more
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Mah Jong
If you enjoy playing cards or games of any kind, then I’m sure you would enjoy playing Mah Jong. Best played by groups of 4. Instead of having 4 suits like playing cards – it has 3 sets of tiles (Bamboos, Characters and Circles) The game involves using the tiles to make Hands. Always room Read more
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Cryptic Crossword Solvers
This started a beginners' group, but as we have now completed the course and had some practice we are now improvers. So if you would like to join us we can take new members. Beginners are still welcome as we can explain as we discuss the clues. As well as continuing to solve crosswords we Read more
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Exploring Art
We have a wide approach to all aspects of Art, including Jewellery, Textiles, Fashion, Poster Art used in political protest and mixed media. We encourage all members to get involved in sharing their research and knowledge, and suggesting new avenues to explore. We aim to visit Art Exhibitions and saw Grayson Perry's Essex Tapestries at Read more
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Canasta
Canasta, a card game devised in the 1940s has many variations. Our group plays by the 'classic' rules. We always have space to welcome any new members who have either played before or who would like to learn. Read more
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Climate Change
If you are interested in joining this group please email Pauline asap. This group has insufficient members to continue without new members joining. Climate change is becoming more and more obvious and more and more people are wanting more information and looking at ways they can help - even if only in a very small Read more
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Archaeology
This group is a discussion group based on a pre-set topic/time period. The aim of the group is to encourage members to participate in the discussions and look at artefacts. There will also be the opportunity to have trips out to local places of archaeological interest. New members are always welcome. Read more
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Board Games (Friday)
Join other members to play board games like Rummikub, Upwords or Scrabble or bring your own game/s to play. This group meets in the café area. The main idea is to have fun, so all games should be friendly, with only a mild degree of competitiveness. If you are interested please contact Val Havard. Read more
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Board Games (Tuesday)