Petra Ralph asks whether any members would be interested in getting together to travel around the UK. A retired Nurse who has worked in the medical field all her working life, Petra is now looking for similar minded friends keen to travel. Contact Petra this link.
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Are you interested in hearing other peoples ideas and opinions? We have a vacancy in our Monday morning friendly and relaxed discussion group and would love to hear from you. Please get in touch via this link.
Do you like to keep up with current affairs? Read More »
We are looking for more members who would like to join Wine Tasting Group 3. We meet in members’ homes on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 7.30pm. The next meeting will be on June 10th. Please register your interest on the website or via this link.
Are any of our members interested in regular providing hands on help with some of the day to day tasks that they can do with their phones/tablets/computers? – asks Peter Motley.
This means every day tasks such as:
Email; sending pictures, sending to groups, detecting SPAM etc
Calendar: using online calendar, sharing
Video calling – how to
Photos – managing the ever increasing volume
Ride sharing apps – Uber etc
NHS app
QR codes
Other similar items of interest
If so, please reply to Peter letting us know which topics you would most like to see covered, and if we get enough interest we will start to plan accordingly. Feel free to suggest other topics too.
Technology Workshops Read More »
The current Advanced Spanish Group is full – but are other members out there who might be interested in joining a new Spanish conversation group – time and place and other details to be sorted out between prospective members?
Participants would need to be fairly fluent in Spanish, either by studying at a reasonable level, living or working in a Spanish seeking country, and capable of helping each other with difficulties in the language.
Please send any responses to Stephanie Carn the current leader via this link, who will share them with the existing two members who are keen on setting up the new group, and arrange an initial meeting. They can take it from there!
Advanced Spanish conversation Read More »
In April the group gathered around two large tables and we were divided into teams. One was set to build electric generators, the other to make a simple electric motor driven by a 3 volt battery. Along with some simple instructions a coil of copper wire and some magnets our dexterity was challenged in winding 300 coils of wire around a flimsy armature but eventually the motor wire and the diode lit up on generating a brief current.
Practical Science Group – spring update Read More »
The Millennium Dome Diamond Robbery, Jools Lloyd
Jools was the Surveillance Team Leader working alongside The Flying Squad on their investigation into what became one of the most famous attempted robberies in criminal history. The attempt to steal the DeBeers Millennium Star and Blue Diamonds on display in a vault at the Millennium Dome in November 2000. The robbery has been subject to documentaries by ITV and Netflix (both of which Jools took part in), and has always been a fascination of the media. Jools will outline how the gang were identified after two vicious armed robberies and put under surveillance in order to arrest the gang at their 3rd attempt – The Dome. It is a first hand account of how the surveillance team managed to stay undetected for months until the commission of the robbery. It will also include certain facts and aspects not covered by ITV and Netflix.
Change of speaker for 18 June – The Millenium Dome Robbery – Jools Lloyd Read More »
We now have vacancies for new members who have a basic understanding of ACOL and are looking for a game of bridge with a friendly group on a Tuesday afternoon. We meet from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at the St Blaize Centre in Boxgrove. Follow this link for more information.
Bridge in Boxgrove Read More »
From sparkling shorelines to crunchy woodland trails, and from centurion valleys to
the sweeping views atop the South Downs, we’re out in all weathers, year-round,
embracing the changing seasons with our four-legged friends. Our fortnightly dog
walks are not just exercise — they’re a source of great companionship. And our
post-walk coffees at dog-friendly cafés are a therapeutic tonic to rival any
prescription, guaranteed to lift the mood.
This year’s spring blossom was a particularly welcome sight — not to mention the
glorious bluebells.
All of our dogs — with their quirks, charms, and boundless energy — makes our
group what it is: a joyful, slightly muddy, and utterly loveable pack of personalities. Follow this link for more information.
Dog Walking Group – tails and trails Read More »
