Midlands/S Wales The NWR Midland Region is divided into eleven 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!

MD01
Name	Meets	Comments
Congleton	Tues & Weds	We are a long established friendly group who meet twice monthly on alternating Tues & Weds. We were on BBC Radio 2 "reading music". We have a very active Book group. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Crewe		Meets fortnightly. Small outgoing friendly group - discussions, lots of 'foody' evenings, book group, reading group (part of local library scheme) games evenings, walks, theatre trips - almost anything considered! We cover a wide catchment area so own transport is an advantage.
Goostrey		We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in members' homes. We have planning meetings twice a year and enjoy a varied programme of discussions,quizzes, games evenings,theatre visits, walks,etc.
Holmes Chapel	Fortnightly on Tuesdays
Nantwich Audlem
Nantwich B	Every Monday evening
Staffordshire Moorlands	Fortnightly, rotating Tues/Weds/Thurs	Renamed from Leek, December 2003. Meetings held in evening at members homes. Group is twinned with Brielle (Netherlands). We also have a daytime walking group.
Wistaston

MD02
Name	Meets	Comments
Alrewas	Thursday	Meetings held only in term time. Thriving group with just over 20 members made up of mostly very long standing members with a regular sprinkling of new faces. Almost all of our members live in the village so we are quite a close-knit group. Meetings are very well attended and held in people's houses. We mostly "do things ourselves" with only an occasional speaker or visit out. Social events with partners are held twice a year.
Eccleshall	Monday
Lichfield		Research topics, general discussions, speakers, outings. Plus Supper Group, Lunch Group and Book Group.
Marchington	Tuesday	Our group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. We have a Book Club that meets annually after circulation of 12 books. Our programme is varied and includes trips to the theatre and meals out.
Newcastle under Lyme		We meet fortnightly on a Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs.
Rugeley	Tuesday
Shenstone		We meet sometimes on a Monday and sometimes on a Wednesday, usually at 8pm. We have 21 members and try to organise a varied programme with ideas coming from everyone in the group. We have a mixture of reasearched topics, visiting speakers, talks by members and plenty of social activities. Visitors welcome with the hope that you will eventually become a member.
Stafford		Includes book reviews and theatre trips in programme.
Trentham		We meet in the evenings on a Monday to Thursday rotation. We are a vibrant group that have a book group and arrange outings. We have monthly daytime meetings as well as regular group meetings in the evening every two weeks. The varied programme includes both light-hearted and serious topics and features contact with other nearby groups. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Wolstanton		Wide range of discussions and activities.

MD03
Name	Meets	Comments
Dudley	Alernate Mon & Tues	We meet on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays every fortnight. We are a lively group who offer support and friendship to all members. We have a varied programme and decent biscuits! We also have a Reading group.
Halesowen	Tuesdays	We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday. We are a small friendly group who welcome new members. We have a walking and badminton group.
Hasbury
Stourbridge		We meet monthly. We are a small group and would welcome new members joining us. We have a variety of outings and activities often linked with eating! Contact: 01384 392438
Wolverhampton/Tettenhall/Codsall	Various	We meet three weekly on rotating Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs. We have a variety of meetings, discussions, book review, walks, theatre visits, quizzes, meals out, speakers. New members very welcome.

MD04
Name	Meets	Comments
Area Organiser
Balsall	Wednesday	fortnightly term time We are a very friendly bunch with an emphasis on fun and newcomers are guaranteed a warm welcome. Our programme includes theatre visits, speakers, discussions and coming last in quizzes is mandatory - after all it's the taking part that counts!
Coventry	Monday	Monthly Lively discussions, guest speakers, social outings and quizzes.
Dunchurch		Friendly group with a varied programme.
Edgbaston
Guilsborough / Naseby	Wednesday	Small friendly group who meet monthly. Varied programme including discussions, outings and occasional speakers.
Harborne Central
Kenilworth	Thursday	Long standing group with good discussion programme. Lunch club, badminton group and active walking group.
Knowle	Alternate Thursdays	A small but lively group, sadly of a 'certain age' but would welcome new members of any age.
Lutterworth
Redditch	Tuesday	Meets monthly every 2nd Tuesday. A varied programme of discussions and outings.
Rugby	Wednesday	Well-established group who enjoy research topics. Include a book in every programme.
Solihull	Various	An active group with a varied programme which includes discussions, debates on topical issues, speakers and social evenings. Keen Trail attendees. • Website for Solihull Group
Warwick & Leamington Spa	Fortnightly	'Long standing, large, friendly group with a very varied programme and range of activities, meeting every 2-3 weeks'.

MD05
Name	Meets	Comments
Arnold	Tuesday	Arnold meets fortnightly in members’ homes (not compulsory) - Tuesdays 8pm, term time; we pay 25p (refreshments). Have a book group, organised daytime activity once a month like walking, gallery visits, some theatre visits. We try weekend youth hostelling annually in the UK and support other NWR events where possible.
Bramcote
Carlton
Derby		Derby group meet in the evening, fortnightly, in members homes, Monday to Thursday in rotation. We hold discussions, research and present a topic, invite a speaker, all reveiew a book etc. We enjoy a Summer supper, Christmas Party and Annual dinner, with occasional visits to entertainment/theatre/local interest venues.
Keyworth	Varies	We meet fortnightly on a Monday to Thursday rotation. We have a Lunch group and a Book group that are open to all.
Sawley	Thursday	We are a small friendly group who meet every fortnight at members homes. (Hosts Volunteer) Members come from towns and villages around the Sawley area. We have a varied programme including discussions about topical issues, visiting speakers, themed evenings, trips to local places of interest and concerts, quizzes and opportunities to try new skills. Regular planning meetings allow everyone to suggest new ideas to keep the meetings varied and lively.
West Bridgford		We meet twice a month on variable days Mon - Thurs. Programme comprises discussions, outside speakers, outings including cinema and theatre trips, meals, walks, occasional daytime events at weekend. Offshoots include Diners Club, Book Club, Ladies Who Lunch and Film Club. • Programme of Events (PDF)

MD06
Name	Meets	Comments
Leicester South
Loughborough		'We are a thriving group and always pleased to welcome new members. We meet on variable Mon-Thur evenings with a programme that includes discussions, occassional speakers, hands-on crafts, food, outings and socials.'
Quorn		We meet every fortnight on a rolling programme Mon to Thurs in members homes. In addition to our fortnightly meetings, we have a walking group, pub lunches, a diners' club, a book club, Summer BBQ & Winter social.

MD08
Name	Meets	Comments
Cleeve Prior
Droitwich Spa		We are a friendly group meeting on different days of the week. We have a varied programme throughout the year which includes discussions, occasional speakers, outings, a summer social (usually a walk and a pub meal) and a party at Christmas. We also have a lively book group. • Website for Droitwich Spa Group
Hereford		Monthly Visit our website at Hereford nwr Also book group and lunch club.
Malvern	Twice a month on alternate weekday evenings	We have about 40 members, mainly aged 50+, many of whom are retired. Younger, working members would be very welcome. Most meetings are discussion-based and led by members. We do have an outside speaker once or twice a year and social evenings to which partners are invited two or three times a year. Visits to local places of interest also take place occassionally at weekends. We also have occasional day time meetings and a monthly book group.
Pershore
Ross on Wye	Fortnightly on Mondays	We have a varied programme which includes theatre visits, video evenings, book discussions, speakers, social events, walks, discussions etc. We try to have a balance of serious and lighthearted topics. We are a friendly group with a good mixture of personalities! • Programme of Events (PDF)
Vale of Evesham		We are a friendly and sociable group who meet once a month. Our programme is varied alternating light hearted evenings with more serious topics and debates. We organise events outside our meetings, which include evening walks, visits to gardens and local places of interest, skittles, theatre and cinema.

MD09
Name	Meets	Comments
Bridgend	Varies	We meet fortnightly alternating Tues/Wed/Thurs.
Cardiff
Chepstow
Creigiau	Wednesday	We meet once a month on a Wednesday.
Monmouth
Radyr
Swansea		The Swansea Group aims to meet fortnightly; occasionally, this stretches when outside speakers find that they need to alter their date. The majority of meetings are held in the evenings, at 8.00pm,to allow for working and family commitments but we also have events which are held in the day time, for those who are free then. There is no "set" day of the week, as by varying it, we find that members have more flexibility and choice. Every one leads busy lives these days! • Programme of Events (PDF)

MD10
Name	Meets	Comments
Great Houghton
North Beds Villages	4th Tuesday of every month	A small group but would love to have new members. • Programme of Events (PDF)

MD11
Name	Meets	Comments
Market Drayton	Every Monday	Also have a book group. • Website for Market Drayton Group
Newport Shropshire	Every Wednesday	Also run a reading group and regular pub lunches.
Shrewsbury		Tues, Wed or Thurs Fortnightly. Varied programme including outings, discussions and quizzes.
Telford	Wednesdays fortnightly	Also a Book group which meets monthly.