Aims & Objectives: to learn to communicate using the British Sign Language system. Expertise needed: a willingness to learn and practice. Maximum number: 15 Description of activities: we are now meeting meet in the Yum Yum cafe, encouraging each person to buy a drink, and spend an hour in good company learning and practicing BSL. Read more

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Leader/Coordinator: Susan M Aims and Objectives of the group: To enjoy using the French language in a convivial setting. Any expertise needed: Some knowledge of French is useful, but we cater for all levels of expertise. However, if you already have a fair degree of competence, you may prefer Pause Café (Un). Equipment needed: None… Read more

This is a new group, and exactly how it works will depend on how the members want it to! More details when we know. Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Susan M Aims and Objectives of the group: To enjoy using the French language in a convivial setting. Any expertise needed: This group is for people who have a reasonable competence in the French language. If you're more of a beginner, you might prefer Pause Café Deux. Equipment needed: None Maximum number permitted in… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Sarah H Aims and Objectives of the group: • To be able to speak a few sentences in Spanish and understand simple conversations • Increase confidence in speaking a foreign language • Developing vocabulary and some grammar • To have fun Any expertise needed: Some basic Spanish. To be familiar with common verbs and… Read more

Grupo español dos, el líder/Coordinator: Pat L Aims and Objectives of the group: To equip members with sufficient functional Spanish which will enhance their visit to a Spanish speaking country: • Act as a Self-help group • Members able to develop at their own pace acknowledging this is early in our journey • Provide the… Read more

Leader: John T Aims & Objectives of the group: To provide opportunity to practise and, hopefully, improve members’ knowledge of French and to meet with others who share an interest in France and the French way of life. Any expertise needed: Some basic knowledge of French is useful – You do not have to be… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Liz H Aims and Objectives of the group: To improve vocabulary, pronunciation skills and awareness of grammar. Any expertise needed: A basic knowledge of French - about GCE level. This is not a group for beginners. Equipment needed (rough costs if any): Photocopied sheets, CD player, dictionaries etc. Maximum number permitted in the group:… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Liz H Aims and Objectives of the group: To learn the rudiments of the French language Any expertise needed: Equipment needed: None Maximum number permitted in the group: 9 A brief description of a typical meeting: updated July 2025 Read more