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Penzance

Group Category: General

  • Creative Writing Too Group

    An additional group started by the Creative Writing Group facilitator to take on the waiting list from the first Creative Writing Group. Short stories (1-3 sides) will be the basis of these sessions, with a sprinkling of poetry as the mood takes us. A different title or subject will be proposed each month for members… Read more

  • Wine Tasting Group

    An informal wine tasting group, meeting once a month. Each meeting will taste 6 wines to a theme and members can vote for their favourite wine of the tasting. Costs for the tasting are divided equally between those attending. Read more

  • Book Group - Non-Fiction

    This group will cover non-fiction books. That opens a range of possible subject areas such as biography, science, history, politics and more. The appeal of such a group is that you start reading a book that you might never have picked up yourself; and the enjoyment is enhanced by exchanging impressions in a relaxed social… Read more

  • Creative Writing Group

    This group starts in May. Short stories (1-3 sides) will be the basis of these sessions, with a sprinkling of poetry as the mood takes us. A different title or subject will be proposed each month for members to write about in their own time. The group meetings will be used to read out our… Read more

  • Book Club - Booker Prize Group

    The new reading group will be discussing books that have been listed for the Booker Prize. Books are chosen by the group and all individuals are encouraged to choose from the list. The back catalogue for the Booker prize is large. This group is for those who haven’t been able to get into either of… Read more

  • Metal Detectorists Group

    The group are making our fortnightly digs interesting, though there hasn’t been much in the way of finds so far.  There are lots of local beaches we can detect on, but so far we haven’t found many undetected inland areas where we can go.  Farmers are wary, and much of the moorland is managed by… Read more

  • Gardens Group

    Do you like visiting other people’s gardens and getting growing ideas? Do you like inviting other people into your own garden?  The purpose of this group is to visit each other’s gardens and talk about gardening in general. The group meets monthly in the winter and every two weeks in the summer. At each meeting… Read more

  • Play Reading and Appreciation Group

    Please note: Group membership varies so prospective new members interested in joining this group should first contact the group facilitator via the link below to check on the group status before joining. Read more

  • Philosophy Group

    Discussions will be in a relaxed and friendly setting with coffee and tea available. There will be ample time for all group members to contribute their thoughts on each topic, but we will insist on a structured approach to the discussion with a moderator to hold the ring. Some reading material will be circulated and… Read more

  • Microscope Group

    The Microscope Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10.00 to 12.00, at the group facilitator's studio in Penzance. We will be looking at and through microscopes of different designs and find out their possibilities for observation and photography. Equipment is available. Coffee and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00. … Read more