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Armchair TravellerSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH3rd Tuesday, 2:00 – 4:00 John Clarke 256327 See Map Presentations and discussions on both far and near travel destinations, including anecdotes on travel experiences and tips on must see events and places See: Group web page Group no: 085 Email Group Leader | Art ClubGadebridge Community Centre, Galley Hill, HHFriday 2 weekly, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 039 Email Group Leader | Arts, Crafts & SkillsKings Arms, Bk2nd Monday, 10:00 – 12:00 Susan Woodhams 769682 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 223 Email Group Leader |
Astronomy (Practical)St Mary & St Joseph's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH2nd Thursday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 190 Email Group Leader | BadmintonHH Leisure CentreEvery Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 360 Email Group Leader | Book Group BkBridge Street, Bk3rd Thursday, 2.00 – 4.00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Group size limited See: Group web page Group no: 363 Email Group Leader |
Book Reading GroupSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH2nd and 4th Monday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. 831491 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 029 Email Group Leader | Bus TrippersVarious locations2nd Wednesday Jane Campbell 07411 713780 Group size limited by the number of people that it is reasonable to get on a public bus See: Group web page Group no: 183 Email Group Leader | CalligraphyBuglass Room, Leverstock Green Village HallMonday 2 weekly, 1:00 – 3:00 Diana Knapp 405399 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 007 Email Group Leader |
Card Making A (HH)Sundew Road, Chaulden, HH1st Tuesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Share enthusiasm and exchange ideas for card making with a new technique each month See: Group web page Group no: 048 Email Group Leader | Card Making B (Bk)Open Door Cafe, Bk3rd Friday, 13:30 – 15:30 Lesley Drake 863041 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 177 Email Group Leader | Circle DanceCarey Baptist Hall, Marlowes1st & 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 – 12:30 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 011 Email Group Leader |
Computer SupportSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HHLast Friday, 2:00 – 4:30 Summer 2:30 – 4:30 (not August and December) Terry Thirlwell 831491 See Map Presentation and problem solving. See: Group web page Group no: 069 Email Group Leader | Creative Writing BWrensfield, HHUsually Thursday 3 weekly, 14.00 – 16.00 Contact Coordinator to confirm dates See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 080 Email Group Leader | Creative Writing CSacred Heart Church Meeting Room, Park St, Bk1st Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 082 Email Group Leader |
Cribbage & ScrabbleAdeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq., HH2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 046 Email Group Leader | CyclingVarious locations (usually stations)Normally 1st Thursday, 10:00 (short and long rides) See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. Choice of a long ride of about 20 miles or a short ride of about 10 miles. Volunteer leaders will be used for each meeting. See: Group web page Group no: 064 Email Group Leader | Discussion Group B (Bk)Barncroft Rd., BrkhmstdUsually 4th Tuesday, 2.10 – 4.30 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Each Month we discuss a main topic led by one of the members. Details are circulated so that members can research the topic if they wish! In addition or as an alternative we may discuss a couple of lighter topics. See: Group web page Group no: 090 Email Group Leader |
Exploring LondonVarious in LondonUsually last week of the month. Not Jan, Feb See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. Guided walks around London. Contact walk leader by email See: Group web page Group no: 081 Email Group Leader | Exploring Towns and VillagesVarious by car shareUsually 3rd Thursday. Anne Bousfield See Digest for phone no. Visits by car share. This group will only have very occasional hall meetings. See: Group web page Group no: 197 Email Group Leader | Flower ArrangingHighfield Community Centre, Bellgate, HH2nd Thursday, 2:00 – 4.00 Not July and August See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 073 Email Group Leader |
Folk SingingAdeyfield Free Church, Maylands Avenue, HH2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map The songs could be English, Irish, Scottish or American as chosen by the group. Enthusiasm rather than technical singing ability is required. See: Group web page Group no: 159 Email Group Leader | French Book ClubHighclere Drive, HHLast Tuesday, 15.00-17.00. Irregular every 2 months Lyn Parkyns 255429 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 202 Email Group Leader | French Conversation (Adv)Various members' homes1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10:15 – 12:00 Bernadette Streater 866898 Advanced level conversation See: Group web page Group no: 214 Email Group Leader |
Garden VisitingVarious locations2nd Wednesday, 2:00 start March to October only Lin Phillips 862882 or 07835 623981 See: Group web page Group no: 018 Email Group Leader | GardeningVarious locations in Brkhmstd3rd Thursday, various times, Usually 10.00 or 10.30 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 017 Email Group Leader | Genealogy A (Bk)Zoom 12nd Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 019 Email Group Leader |
Genealogy B (HH)Hybrid Meeting:St Paul's Parish Room, Highfield, HH and ZOOM 3rd Monday, 10:00 – 12:00 (Not December) Margaret Fairburn 399097 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 051 Email Group Leader | German ImproversSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HHMonday 2 weekly, 2:30 – 4:30 Excluding bank holidays Heather Al-Jawad 769156 See Map We practice pronunciation by reading aloud from selected texts; We then translate and discuss with reference to e.g. grammar. See: Group web page Group no: 059 Email Group Leader | Industrial HistorySt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH3rd Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 024 Email Group Leader |
Italian (Language & Culture)St John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH2nd & 4th Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 Jim & Lorna Grimes 255599 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 095 Email Group Leader | Italian (More)Members' homes1st & 3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 092 Email Group Leader | Italian (Step 2)Adeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq., HHEvery Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 Tina Leach 251677 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 156 Email Group Leader |
JapaneseVarious Locations2nd & 4th Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 Chris Watson 261546 See: Group web page Group no: 188 Email Group Leader | Jazz AppreciationSt Francis Church Hall, Beechfield Road, BoxmoorThursday 4 weekly, 10:00-12:15 (Check Dates) See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See Group Reports for more about the meeting subjects. Usually 2 one-hour talks illustrated with jazz recordings, usually about jazz artists, groups, orchestras or singers. Some sessions more generalised about classic jazz, mainstream, bebop or a time period. The speakers are from within the group. A happy, informal group with various levels of knowledge. Come and see what we are about. See: Group web page Group no: 026 Email Group Leader | Knit and Natter ATile Kiln Lane, HHAlternate Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 175 Email Group Leader |
Latin (Beginners)Various locations in Brkhmstd2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. 261546 See: Group web page Group no: 076 Email Group Leader | Latin (Intermediate)Various locations in Brkhmstd1st & 3rd Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. 261546 See: Group web page Group no: 076 Email Group Leader | Literature A (Bk)Meadway, BrkhmstdTuesday 2 weekly, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 027 Email Group Leader |
Literature B (Bk)Various locations in BrkhmstdMondays, 3 weekly by arrangement, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 028 Email Group Leader | Literature CVictoria Hall, Akeman St.,Tring4th Monday, 10:30 – 12:30 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Wheelchair Access See: Group web page Group no: 030 Email Group Leader | Local HistorySt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HHTuesday; usually monthly, 2:00 – 4:00 Bernard Lamb 266737 See Map Meetings will either be talks in the hall (H) or walks (W) See: Group web page Group no: 031 Email Group Leader |
Lunch Club AVarious locations2nd Tuesday, Ring for times See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 157 Email Group Leader | Lunch Club BVarious locations4th Tuesday. Ring for times See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 203 Email Group Leader | Magic (Introduction)Buglass Room, Leverstock Green Village HallFriday 2 weekly, 2:00 – 4:00 Mike Sapsard 212368 See Map Technical expertise is from John Eaton, our resident professional. See: Group web page Group no: 215 Email Group Leader |
MahJongSt John's Church Hall1st and 3rd Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 Jenny Thirlwell 831491 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 060 Email Group Leader | MathsSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH3rd Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 361 Email Group Leader | Military HistorySt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH1st Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 065 Email Group Leader |
Money MattersZoom OR St John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH2nd Monday, 10:00 – 12:00 Jan Wheeler See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 025 Email Group Leader | Music Appreciation (Classical)St Francis Hall, BoxmoorThursday 2 weekly, 10.00 – 12.00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 035 Email Group Leader | Music MiscellanySt Francis Church Hall, Beechfield Road, BoxmoorThursday 4 weekly, 10:00 – 12:00 Bob Day 07583 724209 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 089 Email Group Leader |
Nature StudyVarious outdoor locationsEvery Tuesday, 10:00 – 1:30 (Check times) Chris Lindsay 243884 Call to check on outdoor meetings See: Group web page Group no: 037 Email Group Leader | NeedlecraftLittle Heath Lane, Potten EndTuesday 2 weekly, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 038 Email Group Leader | News GroupBerkhamsted Football Club2nd Tuesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 362 Email Group Leader |
Opera (Introduction)Bovingdon3rd Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 067 Email Group Leader | Out with FriendsSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH1st Friday, 10:00 – 12:00 Debbie Sargeant 462964 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 075 Email Group Leader | Painting for PleasureNthch Social Centre, Bell Lane, NorthchurchOutdoors in the summer 1st Thursday, 10.00 – 12.00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Contact the coordinator or see the Group News email for details of outdoor days See: Group web page Group no: 036 Email Group Leader |
Painting for YouAdeyfield Community Centre, Queens Sq., HH2nd & 4th Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 (Not May) See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 196 Email Group Leader | PatchworkGuide Headquarters, Queensway, HH1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 040 Email Group Leader | Pencil DrawingAdeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq., HH1st Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 045 Email Group Leader |
PhilosophyFriends Meeting House, St Mary's Road, HHTuesday 2 weekly, 2:30 – 4:30. Not August. See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 061 Email Group Leader | Photography ClubSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HHOR Outdoors 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Some meetings will be outdoors; check Group News for details See: Group web page Group no: 151 Email Group Leader | Play Reading AMiddle Road, Brkhmstd1st Tuesday, 10.00-12.30 Cathy Ayling 257912 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 041 Email Group Leader |
Play Reading BZoom. Contact coordinator for details1st Wednesday, 10:00-12:00 Ruth Treves Brown 863268 See: Group web page Group no: 042 Email Group Leader | Playing Early MusicVarious locationsLast Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See: Group web page Group no: 043 Email Group Leader | Poetry AppreciationGeorge Street, HH3rd Wednesday, 2:15 – 4:15 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 071 Email Group Leader |
Poetry WritingGravel Lane, BoxmoorMonday 3 weekly, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 088 Email Group Leader | RailwaysJune – August: Outdoor visitsSt Paul's Church Hall, Highfield, HH Last Thursday 10:00 – 12:00am Not December. Jane Campbell 07411 713780 See Map Day trips in June July & September See: Group web page Group no: 167 Email Group Leader | ReadingCedar Road, Brkhmstd2nd Friday, 10:00 – 12:30 Denis Maclure See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 182 Email Group Leader |
Rug MakingSt Paul's Parish Room, Highfield, HHSecond Tuesday, 2.00 – 4.00 Jane Campbell 07411 713780 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 213 Email Group Leader | RussianBriar Way, BrkhmstdEvery Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 Yan Christensen See Digest for phone no. See Map The group is mixed, taking account of beginners; we practise reading and speaking simple vocabulary. Grammar exercises. See: Group web page Group no: 084 Email Group Leader | Science & TechnologySt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HHLast Wednesday, 2:15 – 4:00 David Eastham 380539 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 165 Email Group Leader |
Sewing BeeAdeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq, HH2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 185 Email Group Leader | Short Day TripsVarious destinationsMay – September Lionel Howard 266011 See Digest, Group Page or News for details See: Group web page Group no: 186 Email Group Leader | Spanish Language and CulturePotten End2nd, 4th Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:30 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 187 Email Group Leader |
SwimmingBerkhamsted Everyone Active Leisure Centre, HP4 3QQ3rd Friday, 1:30 – 4:00 Moira Brook 07731 697161 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 221 Email Group Leader | Table Tennis AAdeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq., HH1st & 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 Sarah Glennie 07585 116411 See Map See: Group web page Group no: 217 Email Group Leader | Table Tennis BAdeyfield Community Centre, Queen's Sq., HH2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map See: Group web page Group no: 224 Email Group Leader |
Tea DanceApsley Community Centre, ApsleyTuesday 2 weekly, 2:00 – 4:00. Not August. Mike Sapsard 212368 See Map We do Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and the occasional line dance. See: Group web page Group no: 005 Email Group Leader | UkuleleGrovehill Community Centre, Grovehill1st Wednesday, 9:30 – 12:00 3rd Wednesday, 10.00 – 12.00 John Gardener 07763 893329 See Map This is the main regular meeting. See: Group web page Group no: 181 Email Group Leader | Urban SketchersVarious locations around Dacorum10.00 – 12.00. 4th Tuesday October to April 2023. Contact coordinator. See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. 2nd and 4th Tuesday during summer. Ad hoc sessions occasionally arranged due to weather. See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. Drawing on location. Experienced artists or those interested in having a go! See: Group web page Group no: 220 Email Group Leader |
WalkingVarious locationsUsually 4th Tuesday, 9:30. See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. See Map Morning walks approx 6-8 miles, which may include stiles and steep gradients. Normally finished 12:30-1:00. See: Group web page Group no: 099 Email Group Leader | Wild Flower StudySummer - Various outdoor, otherwise indoorsWednesday or Thursday 2 weekly, 10:00 – 12:00 See Digest for contact name. See Digest for phone no. Outdoors April to October See: Group web page Group no: 204 Email Group Leader | Wine AppreciationSt John's Church Hall, Boxmoor, HH1st Friday, 2:30 – 4:30 Tony Pye 249089 See Map Please contact before first visit See: Group web page Group no: 078 Email Group Leader |
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