Leader/Coordinator: Contact name - Janet P Aims and Objectives of the group: • To share the enjoyment of reading poetry aloud with like- minded members. • To hold six meetings each session • To fully participate in the meeting • As a group select monthly themes • To enjoy the well known poets/poems; discover the… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Kathie A Aims and Objectives of the group: From each text • we consider the social and political context of the play • study the eloquence and beauty of the poetic language • consider the characters, their motivations, their values, beliefs and importance to the play • consider themes within the play (eg mercy/revenge,… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Kathie A The Novel Group: This group was previously named 'The 19th C Novel group' and we continue to read 19th C novels during the winter months - one novel every two months if it is a long read (over 250 pages). In the intervening month, we start to read the book and at… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Peter E Aims and Objectives: For people who enjoy reading from a list decided on by the group members. Any expertise needed: Only an interest in reading. Equipment needed (rough costs if any): None. Maximum number permitted in the group: 8 Description of Group Activities: A presentation and discussion of the book under consideration.… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Rayner K Aims and Objectives of the group: To read and discuss a new book every month and to read the occasional poem. To circulate bought paperbacks with the rest of the group. Any expertise needed: To have some literacy understanding. Equipment needed (rough costs if any): Borrowed books from the library. Maximum number… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Jacqueline P Aims and Objectives of the group: 1. To allow reading to cut across personal preferences. 2. To develop dialogue on the experience of the read. 3. To encourage honest exploration of responses to the book read. 4. To avoid a snobbish approach to reading. Any expertise needed: No expertise – just a… Read more

Leader/Coordinator: Judy P Aims and Objectives of the group: Extend reading topics, autobiographies etc. Discuss books read. Any expertise needed: None Equipment needed: Books are ordered through Dunstable Library. Maximum number permitted in the group: 10 A brief description of a typical meeting: General greetings include, discussion and opinions ref: characters, plot, writing and comparison… Read more