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Central

The NWR Central Region is divided into five areas each of which contains a number of groups as set out below.
If you cannot find a group near you please get in touch as new groups are being formed all the time.
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CE01

Name Meets Comments

Banbury

Brackley Our small friendly group, meets approximately fortnightly in each other's homes on Mondays and Wednesdays. We enjoy preparing and sharing research, themed light-hearted social evenings, quizzes, theatre visits, books, walks,food based evenings etc. New members are always welcome.

Buckingham District

Oxford/Kennington

Thame Fortnightly Small friendly group, meeting for general discussions and to research topics. Regular social events including barbecues, parties, theatre trips and walks. New members very welcome.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Wantage We meet every 3 weeks. We meet on a rotating basis on Monday to Thursday evenings in members' homes. We have a varied programme of discussions, talks, theatre trips, activities, walks and meals out. New members and fresh ideas are always welcome!
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Witney Tuesday Small friendly group,meeting fortnightly in the evening for discussions etc. Also theatre trips, meals out, coffee mornings and daytime book group. New members very welcome

CE02

Name Meets Comments

Bracknell Various evenings 2 per month, 1 daytime meeting per month Small Friendly group. book group, dining group, coffee mornings, tea afternoons.

Caversham Various Social events, theatre 2 dinners a year, 2 books a year, quiz nights.

Cox Green Thursday weekly We are a well-supported group in Cox Green area of Maidenhead and welcome new members. We have had a stimulating list of activities on our diary this year including a visit to Maidenhead Heritage Centre, several local theatre trips, quizzes and themed evenings at our homes. Why not give us a try?

Earley Friday Lunches once a month, social events. Regular food evenings

Goring on Thames Wednesday Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. We are a friendly group open to newcomers and good ideas. Discussions, guest speakers, annual pub walk, theatre trips and visits.

Maidenhead Monday Alternate Monday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30. We play Mahjong at approximately half the meetings and also have discussions, talks and outings on the rest including planning lunches. We always participate in the local and national quizzes.

North Ascot Rotating Meets fortnightly on alternate Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Small friendly group eager to welcome new members. Apart from fortnightly evening discussions we have an annual dinner out, a midsummer walk with partners ending at a local hostelry. We also have a monthly book group.

Sonning Common Thursday Meets every other Thursday evening. Discussions, guest speakers, theatre outings, pub walks, yearly 4 day trips to the continent. Spin offs: Monthly Craft group, Book group every 6 weeks.

Wokingham 1 Rotating Meets Monday to Thursday evenings on a rolling system. We are a very active, friendly and long standing group which has been in existence for approximately 35 years. We have lots of discussions, research evenings, some foody meetings but not too many speakers. We have a thriving book group, diners' club, theatre trips, pub lunches and occasional visits to museums/exhibitions. There is also a new monthly group called NWR Plus for those retired and semi-retired members going on day trips, lunches and garden visits.

Wokingham 3 General meetings approximately every three weeks, rotating Monday through Thursday evenings. Very varied programmes to try and accommodate all who are interested. New members welcome. Contact current Local Organiser Karen Vive.

Woodley Wednesday Friendly, welcoming group. Speakers, discussions and theatre trips to local productions. Evenings.

Yateley Wednesday Yateley is a friendly group which meets for talks, walks, quizzes, chocolate tasting, BBQs etc. We welcome new members.

CE03

Name Meets Comments

Amersham North Monthly Meet once a month on the 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month. We are a sociable group, with a variety of meeting formats over the year.

Amersham South We are having meetings on planning your funeral; the telephone quiz, planning evening with discussion about how we organise our time; the origins of words and sayings; Christmas party with games; an outing to the Pantomime; an evening meal at a restaurant; Shrove Tuesday with discussion on what we put in our bodies; a member reporting on a holiday in the Galapagos Islands; Talk on "Freecycle"; the NHS; We occasionally discuss books and arrange trips to the theatre etc. We have an annual evening walk finishing up in a local pub.

Beaconsfield

Burnham Taplow

Chesham We are a small friendly group who usually meet on the first or second Wednesday of the month at one of our houses. Subjects and activities this year include the history of tea, unsuitable or surprising marriages, a St Georges Day Party, a traditional English Garden Tea party, a speaker from the Aylesbury Astronomical Society. We also arrange picnics and evening pub walks. New members very welcome.

Gerrards Cross / Chalfont St Peter

Lacey Green/Hughenden Monday to Thursday evenings, 8pm start, unless, theatre or cinema or meal Book group, 2nd Monday in the month. We are a friendly bunch, do join us, much discussion, laughter, gossip and wine.

Marlow Every three weeks Also have a book group.

Tring Meets fortnightly during term time. We are a small friendly group who meet regularly for discussions and themed evenings with occasional speakers.

CE04

Name Meets Comments

Abbots Langley We are more social than intellectual, enjoy our varied meetings although we would like more members and more local groups near us to join forces with sometimes for bigger events in addition to the major Area Quizes groups organise once a year.

Clifton

Harpenden Fortnightly Small friendly group - new members always welcome. We enjoy food, wine, theatre, travel and books.

Hatfield Wide variety of topics including play reading and a monthly book group.

Hemel Hempstead North Wednesday Fortnightly. We have a fairly light-hearted approach to a wide range of topics. Monthly lunch group. Dinner party group with partners. (Quarterly)

Hemel Hempstead South Tuesday We meet twice a month on a Tuesday evening. We are an open, friendly group, keen on discussions. Plenty of talk, laughter, challenges and a variety mixed with a selection of ages, personalities and a good sense of fun. We organise a summer walk, barbeque and odd lunches.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Hertford/Ware Small friendly group which meets twice a month.

Hitchin Tuesday We meet weekly and have members from Luton and Stevenage as well as Hitchin.

Leighton Buzzard We are a very friendly group who meet every month, except in August, on variable evenings. We have a planning meeting in July when members choose meeting topics. The topics are varied and include discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We also have a Book Group which meets monthly on variable evenings and a Coffee Morning which takes place fortnightly on a Wednesday.

Leighton Buzzard We are a very friendly group who meet every month, except in August, on variable evenings. We have a planning meeting in July when members choose meeting topics. The topics are varied and include discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We also have a Book Group which meets monthly on variable evenings and a Coffee Morning which takes place fortnightly on a Wednesday.

Letchworth Garden City Wednesday We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday. Come and join us, all welcome. Lively discussion and very occasional speaker.

Luton We meet fortnightly on rotating weekday evenings. New members always welcome. Interesting and varied programme.

Milton Keynes We are a very new group just setting up and welcome any new enquiries.

Potters Bar Tuesday

St Albans 1 We are a small friendly group who meet every other week for discussions, coffee mornings, social events and outings. New members of all ages are welcomed. Organisers Herts Area Quiz 2004.

St Albans 2 We are a small friendly group meeting 2-3 times a month for discussions, talks, book evenings, outings, annual dinner and a summer buffet. New members very welcome

CE06

Name Meets Comments

Barnet

Finchley Whetstone Alternate Wednesdays We are a friendly London group with a varied programme, which mainly meets in members homes in the N3, N12 & NW7 districts. New members are very welcome.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Ickenham Mon - Thurs Fortnightly Also Book group and share club

Kenton Fortnightly A lively group of individuals with a youthful outlook on life. We also have a book group, theatre group, gardening and crosswords.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Pinner Various Main meetings are monthly. Bridge evenings, book groups, scrabble evenings, walking groups and lunch groups also take place regularly. Meetings take place in members homes.

Ruislip Meets Monday through Thursday (varies)fortnightly in the evening. Relaxed, friendly group meeting in members' homes. Activities include book club, discussions,speakers, walks, meals out and external activities.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

CE01
Name	Meets	Comments
Banbury
Brackley		Our small friendly group, meets approximately fortnightly in each other's homes on Mondays and Wednesdays. We enjoy preparing and sharing research, themed light-hearted social evenings, quizzes, theatre visits, books, walks,food based evenings etc. New members are always welcome.
Buckingham District
Oxford/Kennington
Thame	Fortnightly	Small friendly group, meeting for general discussions and to research topics. Regular social events including barbecues, parties, theatre trips and walks. New members very welcome. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Wantage		We meet every 3 weeks. We meet on a rotating basis on Monday to Thursday evenings in members' homes. We have a varied programme of discussions, talks, theatre trips, activities, walks and meals out. New members and fresh ideas are always welcome! • Programme of Events (PDF)
Witney	Tuesday	Small friendly group,meeting fortnightly in the evening for discussions etc. Also theatre trips, meals out, coffee mornings and daytime book group. New members very welcome

CE02
Name	Meets	Comments
Bracknell		Various evenings 2 per month, 1 daytime meeting per month Small Friendly group. book group, dining group, coffee mornings, tea afternoons.
Caversham		Various Social events, theatre 2 dinners a year, 2 books a year, quiz nights.
Cox Green		Thursday weekly We are a well-supported group in Cox Green area of Maidenhead and welcome new members. We have had a stimulating list of activities on our diary this year including a visit to Maidenhead Heritage Centre, several local theatre trips, quizzes and themed evenings at our homes. Why not give us a try?
Earley	Friday	Lunches once a month, social events. Regular food evenings
Goring on Thames	Wednesday	Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. We are a friendly group open to newcomers and good ideas. Discussions, guest speakers, annual pub walk, theatre trips and visits.
Maidenhead	Monday	Alternate Monday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30. We play Mahjong at approximately half the meetings and also have discussions, talks and outings on the rest including planning lunches. We always participate in the local and national quizzes.
North Ascot	Rotating	Meets fortnightly on alternate Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Small friendly group eager to welcome new members. Apart from fortnightly evening discussions we have an annual dinner out, a midsummer walk with partners ending at a local hostelry. We also have a monthly book group.
Sonning Common	Thursday	Meets every other Thursday evening. Discussions, guest speakers, theatre outings, pub walks, yearly 4 day trips to the continent. Spin offs: Monthly Craft group, Book group every 6 weeks.
Wokingham 1	Rotating	Meets Monday to Thursday evenings on a rolling system. We are a very active, friendly and long standing group which has been in existence for approximately 35 years. We have lots of discussions, research evenings, some foody meetings but not too many speakers. We have a thriving book group, diners' club, theatre trips, pub lunches and occasional visits to museums/exhibitions. There is also a new monthly group called NWR Plus for those retired and semi-retired members going on day trips, lunches and garden visits.
Wokingham 3		General meetings approximately every three weeks, rotating Monday through Thursday evenings. Very varied programmes to try and accommodate all who are interested. New members welcome. Contact current Local Organiser Karen Vive.
Woodley	Wednesday	Friendly, welcoming group. Speakers, discussions and theatre trips to local productions. Evenings.
Yateley	Wednesday	Yateley is a friendly group which meets for talks, walks, quizzes, chocolate tasting, BBQs etc. We welcome new members.

CE03
Name	Meets	Comments
Amersham North	Monthly	Meet once a month on the 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month. We are a sociable group, with a variety of meeting formats over the year.
Amersham South		We are having meetings on planning your funeral; the telephone quiz, planning evening with discussion about how we organise our time; the origins of words and sayings; Christmas party with games; an outing to the Pantomime; an evening meal at a restaurant; Shrove Tuesday with discussion on what we put in our bodies; a member reporting on a holiday in the Galapagos Islands; Talk on "Freecycle"; the NHS; We occasionally discuss books and arrange trips to the theatre etc. We have an annual evening walk finishing up in a local pub.
Beaconsfield
Burnham Taplow
Chesham		We are a small friendly group who usually meet on the first or second Wednesday of the month at one of our houses. Subjects and activities this year include the history of tea, unsuitable or surprising marriages, a St Georges Day Party, a traditional English Garden Tea party, a speaker from the Aylesbury Astronomical Society. We also arrange picnics and evening pub walks. New members very welcome.
Gerrards Cross / Chalfont St Peter
Lacey Green/Hughenden		Monday to Thursday evenings, 8pm start, unless, theatre or cinema or meal Book group, 2nd Monday in the month. We are a friendly bunch, do join us, much discussion, laughter, gossip and wine.
Marlow	Every three weeks	Also have a book group.
Tring		Meets fortnightly during term time. We are a small friendly group who meet regularly for discussions and themed evenings with occasional speakers.

CE04
Name	Meets	Comments
Abbots Langley		We are more social than intellectual, enjoy our varied meetings although we would like more members and more local groups near us to join forces with sometimes for bigger events in addition to the major Area Quizes groups organise once a year.
Clifton
Harpenden		Fortnightly Small friendly group - new members always welcome. We enjoy food, wine, theatre, travel and books.
Hatfield		Wide variety of topics including play reading and a monthly book group.
Hemel Hempstead North	Wednesday	Fortnightly. We have a fairly light-hearted approach to a wide range of topics. Monthly lunch group. Dinner party group with partners. (Quarterly)
Hemel Hempstead South	Tuesday	We meet twice a month on a Tuesday evening. We are an open, friendly group, keen on discussions. Plenty of talk, laughter, challenges and a variety mixed with a selection of ages, personalities and a good sense of fun. We organise a summer walk, barbeque and odd lunches. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Hertford/Ware		Small friendly group which meets twice a month.
Hitchin	Tuesday	We meet weekly and have members from Luton and Stevenage as well as Hitchin.
Leighton Buzzard		We are a very friendly group who meet every month, except in August, on variable evenings. We have a planning meeting in July when members choose meeting topics. The topics are varied and include discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We also have a Book Group which meets monthly on variable evenings and a Coffee Morning which takes place fortnightly on a Wednesday.
Leighton Buzzard		We are a very friendly group who meet every month, except in August, on variable evenings. We have a planning meeting in July when members choose meeting topics. The topics are varied and include discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We also have a Book Group which meets monthly on variable evenings and a Coffee Morning which takes place fortnightly on a Wednesday.
Letchworth Garden City	Wednesday	We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday. Come and join us, all welcome. Lively discussion and very occasional speaker.
Luton		We meet fortnightly on rotating weekday evenings. New members always welcome. Interesting and varied programme.
Milton Keynes		We are a very new group just setting up and welcome any new enquiries.
Potters Bar	Tuesday
St Albans 1		We are a small friendly group who meet every other week for discussions, coffee mornings, social events and outings. New members of all ages are welcomed. Organisers Herts Area Quiz 2004.
St Albans 2		We are a small friendly group meeting 2-3 times a month for discussions, talks, book evenings, outings, annual dinner and a summer buffet. New members very welcome

CE06
Name	Meets	Comments
Barnet
Finchley Whetstone	Alternate Wednesdays	We are a friendly London group with a varied programme, which mainly meets in members homes in the N3, N12 & NW7 districts. New members are very welcome. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Ickenham	Mon - Thurs Fortnightly	Also Book group and share club
Kenton	Fortnightly	A lively group of individuals with a youthful outlook on life. We also have a book group, theatre group, gardening and crosswords. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Pinner	Various	Main meetings are monthly. Bridge evenings, book groups, scrabble evenings, walking groups and lunch groups also take place regularly. Meetings take place in members homes.
Ruislip		Meets Monday through Thursday (varies)fortnightly in the evening. Relaxed, friendly group meeting in members' homes. Activities include book club, discussions,speakers, walks, meals out and external activities. • Programme of Events (PDF)