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Glenfield

Group Category: Hobbies & Interests

  • Philosophy

    The group is currently meeting in members homes 09.55 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. In previous years the subject matter has ranged from "Philosophy of Truth" to "Is Murder ever Justifiable" to inviting "St Peter's vicar to discuss religion". Visits have been arranged to the Masonic Hall and Unitarian Church. The goal of… Read more

  • Photography

    The group enjoys photography as a hobby and meets at Thornton Community Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Our meetings usually include a 30 to 45 minute topic of interest followed by a review of the project photos taken in the month, plus any special photos members wish to share.… Read more

  • Luncheon

    All luncheon group trips will be arranged for 12.00 noon on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. It is really IMPORTANT for members to help Georgina by organising a venue for lunch – you just have to arrange a date & provisional numbers with your chosen venue, let Georgina know & she will circulate the… Read more

  • Mah Jong

    Mah-Jong – beginners welcome The game of Mah-Jong is similar to the Western card game of rummy. It is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game is played with 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Estimates of the age of the game vary but some… Read more

  • Natural History

    The Natural History Group was originally set up to promote a particular interest in bird watching. We now aim to take in all things ‘Natural’, spotting, identifying and photographing birds, plants, butterflies, moths, insects, fungi and even some mammals. We are a very friendly group always willing to share information and expertise. We meet once… Read more

  • German

    The group aims to develop and improve language skills for holidays & travel through twice monthly meetings to practice both the spoken and written words. If you are interested in joining please contact Joan Arnold, the Group Coordinator, for more information using the message link above. Read more

  • History

    The History Group meets on the first Friday of the month in the main hall at Park House from 10.15 to 12 noon. There is a charge of £5 per person for a meeting. We are usually able to welcome new members but please contact the Group Coordinator before coming to a meeting because the… Read more

  • French Conversation

    Do you enjoy speaking French and would like to become more confident? Then give our French Conversation Group a try. We are a small group of around 12 people and meet once a fortnight. Our aim is to converse in French and so improve our fluency through regular use. There are different levels of ability… Read more

  • Gardening

    The group meets regularly on the first Wednesday afternoon of the Month with additional outings to open gardens. Please contact Judith Harriman, the Group Coordinator, using the message link above if you would like to join or need further information. Read more

  • Ethnic Eating (2)

    Our Group meets once a month to enjoy an evening meal together, sampling the many and varied different cuisines that Leicester and environs has to offer. We are fortunate to live in a community of such diversity, and have been met with real warmth and hospitality as well as delicious and enjoyable food. Our usual… Read more