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East

The NWR East Region covers an area ranging from Lincoln in the north to Chelmsford in the south and from Peterborough across to the East Anglian coast. It is divided into six 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.
Local Organisers - please let us know if we do not have the right details for your group. We would like to make this feature as useful as possible!

Graphic map of areas

EA02

Name Meets Comments

Boston Tuesday We meet on a Tuesday evening every fortnight.

Brant and Witham Thursday

Deepings Thursday We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening. We are an active lively group with an associated social life involving partners. Our programme is planned 6 monthly and tends towards group discussions. We have a Book Group and a Dinner Party club.

Farnsfield Meetings held fortnightly during term time. We also have a library of books (mostly fiction) for members to borrow and include a variety of social events in our programme.

Grantham Thursday Coffee mornings 10.30 am alternate Thursdays to meetings.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Grimsby and Cleethorpes We meet every fortnight during term time. We are a small group of happy, cheerful people with lively minds.

Horncastle Tuesday We meet on alternate Tuesdays and try to have a mixture of both serious and lighthearted subjects for our discussions. We take turns to "chair" our meetings so everyone is involved. Also not all of our meetings are discussions, some are purely social.

Lincoln South Wednesday

Newark Tuesday We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday. In addition to discussions, visits to places of interest and speakers, we often organise smaller groups to visit theatres, cinema etc. We are very friendly and there is a strong network of members who keep us informed of any opportunities to join other local groups occasionally.

Oakham Mon - Thurs on a 2 weekly rotation. A friendly group of 20 women who meet fortnightly. There is a walking group which meets weekly.

Stamford Approx every 3 weeks We meet every three weeks, rotating through from Monday to Friday to help members who have regular commitments on a particular day. We are a thriving, small group with a wide ranging programme to suit every taste. A warm welcome is extended to newcomers who wish to join us.

Sudbrooke Meet twice monthly on the 2nd Monday and 4th Thursday. Includes visits and talks. 12 members- would like a few more! Social occasions about 3 - 4 times a year including a Safari supper and barbeque. Supperclub with about 7 couples meets 4 times a year.

Waltham
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Welton

EA03

Name Meets Comments

Beccles Tuesdays We meet on Tuesdays (term-time only) at the Friends Meeting House in Beccles 10:15-12:00. Speakers, discussions, outings, book group etc.

Dereham Varies We meet on a rotating Mon, Tues, Weds during term time. We are a small, friendly group who enjoy meeting in each other's homes. The topics we discuss range from comical to serious. We organise occasional outings and enjoy a party at Christmas.

Diss Wednesday We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday. Fun, friendly and welcoming. Come and meet us!

Norwich Fortnightly on Tuesdays Norwich NWR meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We do not have any book or theatre groups or coffee mornings. We have not had a local organiser since December 06 but get together with ideas for meetings and whoever agrees to host the meeting is responsible for organising it.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Wymondham / Attleborough Mon - Thurs rotation We meet fortnightly on a Mon - Thurs rotation. We are a small, friendly mature group. New members are welcome. Varied programme.

EA04

Name Meets Comments

Braintree & District Various Meetings are held fortnightly in the evenings during term time. We are a lively minded group who have interesting and varied programmes. Any new members welcome.

Bury St Edmunds Wednesday Our group meets on alternate Wednesday evenings, usually at 8pm. We also run a book group, meetings are every 6 weeks.

Harwich/Dovercourt Monday We meet every 2nd Monday of the month with additional meetings. We also have a Reading Group - 'NWR Bookworms'.

Long Melford District Also has book group.

Saffron Walden Wednesdays 8pm fortnightly As well as fortnightly meetings, we also have a book group and a walking group.

Stour Valley Mondays fortnightly A small friendly group always ready to welcome new members. As well as a book group and monthly garden outings we also have occasional trips to 2 local theatres, and where possible include meals.

West Bergholt

West Wratting District Fortnightly Friendly group with varied meetings discussing some light-hearted topics, some more serious, and occasional social gatherings. We try to avoid domestic, work or childcare issues. Some theatre trips, book discussion meetings, walks and meals. Various quizzes, other activities and annual Christmas party.

EA05

Name Meets Comments

Basildon

Bishops Stortford We meet fortnightly on a Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs on rotation. We are a small friendly group. We would welcome new members.

Buckhurst Hill (Daytime)

Buckhurst Hill (Evening) Wednesday We meet monthly on a Wednesday. We also have a book group.

Burnham-on-Crouch Friday Small but very friendly group. Meet every 2 weeks in members homes an a Friday at 11a.m. Other groups meeting for craft and book club. All new members most welcome. 'We are planning an evening meeting on a Friday evening, once a month from September or October. Details to follow'

Galleywood Varies We meet fortnightly rotating through Mon - Thurs. Meetings start at 8pm. We are a long established group with a large membership who are keen to welcome new members. We often get together for social events such as days out, meals and theatre trips. We also meet for a coffee afternoon when there is no meeting.

Hadleigh Alternate Tuesdays We meet on alternate Tuesdays - thriving, though modest-sized group, we cover a large area around Southend-on-Sea. We enjoy National events, though never win quizzes, enjoy food and social evenings, as well as more serious talks and discussions. We also meet for monthly Wednesday afternoons and monthly Saturday afternoons for walks.

Ilford

Shenfield/Hutton

Upminster Thursday

Wickford

EA06

Name Meets Comments

Glinton & Area We meet the 1st Tuesday afternoon (2-4pm) & the 3rd Monday Evening (7.30-9.30pm) of every month. We are a small group, 3 years old now, happy to welcome new members.

Oundle & District Fortnightly on Wednesdays Very friendly, very active mixed age group. Many long standing members; new ones always welcome.

Peterborough Fortnightly We are a friendly group looking for new members who meet on a rotating basis once a fortnight. We have a very varied programme and would welcome any enquiries. Our meetings start at 7.45 and last approximately 2 hours.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Wisbech Fortnightly on Thursdays Friendly and welcoming group with 13 members currently. Various meetings with quizzes and food evenings most popular! Also run a book group.

EA07

Name Meets Comments

Bar Hill Thursday We meet on alternate Thursdays, at 8pm. We are a thriving group of eighteen members and have a new programme every six months, with a social twice a year.

Cambridge

Elsworth

Hemingfords

Somersham

St Ives Fortnightly We are a fun, friendly and welcoming group (currently 15 members) � come and meet us! We meet fortnightly in each other�s homes, at 8 p.m. on a Monday to Thursday rotation. We enjoy discussions (sometimes light-hearted, sometimes serious), plus talks from two or three speakers per year, as well as food and other �themed� evenings. We take part in national activities such as quizzes and the telephone treasure trail, organise outings (e.g. theatre; gardens) and pub rambles, and enjoy a party at Christmas, plus occasional social events involving partners and friends. We look forward to hearing from you!
• Programme of Events (PDF)

St Neots We are a long-established, small friendly group which meets in members' homes, once a month at 8pm Monday through to Thursday. We enjoy food and social evenings as well as discussions and the occasional speaker. We also take part in national activities such as quizzes and the telephone treasure trail. We have a separate bi-monthly book group. We would welcome any enquirers.

EA02
Name	Meets	Comments
Boston	Tuesday	We meet on a Tuesday evening every fortnight.
Brant and Witham	Thursday
Deepings	Thursday	We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening. We are an active lively group with an associated social life involving partners. Our programme is planned 6 monthly and tends towards group discussions. We have a Book Group and a Dinner Party club.
Farnsfield		Meetings held fortnightly during term time. We also have a library of books (mostly fiction) for members to borrow and include a variety of social events in our programme.
Grantham	Thursday	Coffee mornings 10.30 am alternate Thursdays to meetings. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Grimsby and Cleethorpes		We meet every fortnight during term time. We are a small group of happy, cheerful people with lively minds.
Horncastle	Tuesday	We meet on alternate Tuesdays and try to have a mixture of both serious and lighthearted subjects for our discussions. We take turns to "chair" our meetings so everyone is involved. Also not all of our meetings are discussions, some are purely social.
Lincoln South	Wednesday
Newark	Tuesday	We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday. In addition to discussions, visits to places of interest and speakers, we often organise smaller groups to visit theatres, cinema etc. We are very friendly and there is a strong network of members who keep us informed of any opportunities to join other local groups occasionally.
Oakham	Mon - Thurs on a 2 weekly rotation.	A friendly group of 20 women who meet fortnightly. There is a walking group which meets weekly.
Stamford	Approx every 3 weeks	We meet every three weeks, rotating through from Monday to Friday to help members who have regular commitments on a particular day. We are a thriving, small group with a wide ranging programme to suit every taste. A warm welcome is extended to newcomers who wish to join us.
Sudbrooke		Meet twice monthly on the 2nd Monday and 4th Thursday. Includes visits and talks. 12 members- would like a few more! Social occasions about 3 - 4 times a year including a Safari supper and barbeque. Supperclub with about 7 couples meets 4 times a year.
Waltham		• Programme of Events (PDF)
Welton

EA03
Name	Meets	Comments
Beccles	Tuesdays	We meet on Tuesdays (term-time only) at the Friends Meeting House in Beccles 10:15-12:00. Speakers, discussions, outings, book group etc.
Dereham	Varies	We meet on a rotating Mon, Tues, Weds during term time. We are a small, friendly group who enjoy meeting in each other's homes. The topics we discuss range from comical to serious. We organise occasional outings and enjoy a party at Christmas.
Diss	Wednesday	We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday. Fun, friendly and welcoming. Come and meet us!
Norwich	Fortnightly on Tuesdays	Norwich NWR meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We do not have any book or theatre groups or coffee mornings. We have not had a local organiser since December 06 but get together with ideas for meetings and whoever agrees to host the meeting is responsible for organising it. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Wymondham / Attleborough	Mon - Thurs rotation	We meet fortnightly on a Mon - Thurs rotation. We are a small, friendly mature group. New members are welcome. Varied programme.

EA04
Name	Meets	Comments
Braintree & District	Various	Meetings are held fortnightly in the evenings during term time. We are a lively minded group who have interesting and varied programmes. Any new members welcome.
Bury St Edmunds	Wednesday	Our group meets on alternate Wednesday evenings, usually at 8pm. We also run a book group, meetings are every 6 weeks.
Harwich/Dovercourt	Monday	We meet every 2nd Monday of the month with additional meetings. We also have a Reading Group - 'NWR Bookworms'.
Long Melford District		Also has book group.
Saffron Walden	Wednesdays 8pm fortnightly	As well as fortnightly meetings, we also have a book group and a walking group.
Stour Valley	Mondays fortnightly	A small friendly group always ready to welcome new members. As well as a book group and monthly garden outings we also have occasional trips to 2 local theatres, and where possible include meals.
West Bergholt
West Wratting District	Fortnightly	Friendly group with varied meetings discussing some light-hearted topics, some more serious, and occasional social gatherings. We try to avoid domestic, work or childcare issues. Some theatre trips, book discussion meetings, walks and meals. Various quizzes, other activities and annual Christmas party.

EA05
Name	Meets	Comments
Basildon
Bishops Stortford		We meet fortnightly on a Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs on rotation. We are a small friendly group. We would welcome new members.
Buckhurst Hill (Daytime)
Buckhurst Hill (Evening)	Wednesday	We meet monthly on a Wednesday. We also have a book group.
Burnham-on-Crouch	Friday	Small but very friendly group. Meet every 2 weeks in members homes an a Friday at 11a.m. Other groups meeting for craft and book club. All new members most welcome. 'We are planning an evening meeting on a Friday evening, once a month from September or October. Details to follow'
Galleywood	Varies	We meet fortnightly rotating through Mon - Thurs. Meetings start at 8pm. We are a long established group with a large membership who are keen to welcome new members. We often get together for social events such as days out, meals and theatre trips. We also meet for a coffee afternoon when there is no meeting.
Hadleigh	Alternate Tuesdays	We meet on alternate Tuesdays - thriving, though modest-sized group, we cover a large area around Southend-on-Sea. We enjoy National events, though never win quizzes, enjoy food and social evenings, as well as more serious talks and discussions. We also meet for monthly Wednesday afternoons and monthly Saturday afternoons for walks.
Ilford
Shenfield/Hutton
Upminster	Thursday
Wickford

EA06
Name	Meets	Comments
Glinton & Area		We meet the 1st Tuesday afternoon (2-4pm) & the 3rd Monday Evening (7.30-9.30pm) of every month. We are a small group, 3 years old now, happy to welcome new members.
Oundle & District	Fortnightly on Wednesdays	Very friendly, very active mixed age group. Many long standing members; new ones always welcome.
Peterborough	Fortnightly	We are a friendly group looking for new members who meet on a rotating basis once a fortnight. We have a very varied programme and would welcome any enquiries. Our meetings start at 7.45 and last approximately 2 hours. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Wisbech	Fortnightly on Thursdays	Friendly and welcoming group with 13 members currently. Various meetings with quizzes and food evenings most popular! Also run a book group.

EA07
Name	Meets	Comments
Bar Hill	Thursday	We meet on alternate Thursdays, at 8pm. We are a thriving group of eighteen members and have a new programme every six months, with a social twice a year.
Cambridge
Elsworth
Hemingfords
Somersham
St Ives	Fortnightly	We are a fun, friendly and welcoming group (currently 15 members) � come and meet us! We meet fortnightly in each other�s homes, at 8 p.m. on a Monday to Thursday rotation. We enjoy discussions (sometimes light-hearted, sometimes serious), plus talks from two or three speakers per year, as well as food and other �themed� evenings. We take part in national activities such as quizzes and the telephone treasure trail, organise outings (e.g. theatre; gardens) and pub rambles, and enjoy a party at Christmas, plus occasional social events involving partners and friends. We look forward to hearing from you! • Programme of Events (PDF)
St Neots		We are a long-established, small friendly group which meets in members' homes, once a month at 8pm Monday through to Thursday. We enjoy food and social evenings as well as discussions and the occasional speaker. We also take part in national activities such as quizzes and the telephone treasure trail. We have a separate bi-monthly book group. We would welcome any enquirers.