Change of speaker for 18 June – The Millenium Dome Robbery – Jools Lloyd

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.

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Bridge in Boxgrove

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.

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Dog Walking Group – tails and trails

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.

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Impressionist Art Group Film

The Impressionist Art Group are showing the film Cezanne ; A life in Portraits on Tuesday 4th June at 2.00 o’clock at the Friends Meeting Hall, Priory Road, Chichester.

This 90 minute film explores the life and portrait work of Cezanne who was in the first three Impressionist exhibitions in Paris.

There is a £3 contribution requested to meet the cost of the hire of the hall and free tea and coffee.

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Recorder Group

The Recorder Group currently has vacancies for players and would like to welcome YOU, if you’ve played in the past and would like to take up this versatile instrument again. 

What do we play? More than Greensleeves! There’s lots of music from early to modern times, composed or arranged specially for recorder groups working at different levels and we cover a wide range for this level, which is improvers to moderate. [I myself play with Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia and the Wessex branch of SRP.] Once a month we invite a local recorder professional along to conduct us and offer expert insights. 

To join us, you will need to

– be free on Tuesday afternoons 2pm-4pm every week. (Not a drop-in group, I’m afraid – this needs commitment!)
– have a recorder (actually, we like everyone to play at least two sizes)
– have a music stand
– be able to read music and rhythms at a basic level 
– be familiar with the fingerings on a recorder
– be prepared to do some practice at home so that you can make good progress in the group

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New Book Group

We will number no more than twelve so we can focus on one conversation at a time. It does not matter when our books were first published – it is more important that one or more of the group have actually read it and feel it would make for a good discussion. We may well be opinionated; we might even disagree – but will do so agreeably. Our overriding intention is to share novels – occasionally a classic and/or non-fiction – that have touched us deeply so that others may feel the same. Is this you?

Venue: Little London Café
Date/time: fourth Monday each month, 10.30 until 12 am except December.

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New Group: The No Small Talk Discussion Group

This group is for people who enjoy good, open conversations. For some, this kind of discussion can be nourishing and can raise energy. While a diet of endless small talk can drain energy. This may be a bit unusual or challenging but it will be an opportunity is to connect with yourself and engage with others doing the same. The conversations will take place in pairs, to make it more comfortable. Topics will be proposed and may include those below. If you don’t like a topic, feel free to pick another:

·       Three things about me that most people don’t know.
·       One thing going well in my life is …
·       What small achievements or bits of feedback give you disproportionate satisfaction?
·       If you had a warning label, what would it say and why?
·       When is the last time you laughed till it hurt?
·       What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently?

We will meet once a month for 1.5 to 2 hours. Time and day to be decided by those who are interested. 

You can stop by our table at the May Coffee Morning, or you can register your interest by clicking here

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