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Dunstable

Group Category: Social Games

Card and table games

  • Bored Games

    If you're feeling bored, why not consider joining this new group, to get together and play a mix of board games? Choose from things like Cribbage, Chess, Back Gammon, Scrabble, Darts, Mahjong, Card games - Poker, Happy Families, UNO etc, Dominos, or feel free to suggest/bring your own. Read more

  • Bridge for Beginners

    A new group, due to start meeting on April 14th 2026, for beginners (or near-beginners) at the game of Bridge. Read more

  • Mahjong

    Leader/Coordinator: Susan M Aims and Objectives of the group: To play Mahjong.Mahjong is a classic, tile-based game from China, similar to the card game rummy, where players aim to form winning combinations of tiles to create a complete hand. Any expertise needed: As a new group, we'll have to see what expertise the initial members… Read more

  • Quizzards

    Leader/Coordinator: Susan M Aims and Objectives of the group: To have a regular general knowledge quiz, for fun and companionship. Any expertise needed: Just a tiny bit of general knowledge will be sufficient! Equipment needed: None Maximum number permitted in the group: 14 A brief description of a typical meeting: We'll hold a quiz!This is… Read more

  • Rummikub

    Leader/Coordinator: Eileen W Aims and Objectives of the group: To play Rummikub with like-minded people Any expertise needed: Equipment needed: Just 50p per meeting to cover coffee and biscuits Maximum number permitted in the group: 14 A brief description of a typical meeting: A group of like minded members who meet in each others homes… Read more

  • Scrabble

    Leader/Coordinator: Jean J Aims and Objectives of the group: To provide a friendly environment for people to learn and improve their abilities with regard to the game of Scrabble in a slightly competitive situation. To provide instruction and help as necessary. Any expertise needed: All levels of ability are accepted but it does help to… Read more

  • Bridge

    Leader/Coordinator: Janet D Aims and Objectives of the group: To enjoy friendly and competitive bridge Any expertise needed: Must have some experience of bidding and play – at least have completed a beginners bridge course Equipment needed: None Maximum number permitted in the group: 30 A brief description of a typical meeting: We play duplicate… Read more

  • Canasta 1

    Leader/Coordinator: Janice S Aims and Objectives of the group: To play the game to win but in a friendly, happy atmosphere. Any expertise needed: To know the rules of the game.This group (Canasta 1) is for experienced players. Less experienced players are encouraged to join Canasta 2. Equipment needed: Canasta cards, writing pads and pens… Read more

  • Canasta 2

    Leader/Coordinator: Janice S Aims and Objectives of the group: To play the game to win but in a friendly, happy atmosphere. Any expertise needed: To know the rules of the game.This group is for less experienced players. Those with experience could join Canasta 1 instead. Equipment needed: Canasta cards, writing pads and pens (provided). Maximum number… Read more