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South East

The NWR South East Region is divided into nine 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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SE01

Name Meets Comments

Alton Wednesday Small, very friendly group with both new and longstanding members. Varied programme including annual barbecue and country walk.

Andover Varies Alternate Wednesday Programmes include: research, quiz, food, topical; book club meeting each term; partners welcomed to new year's party and summer al fresco. From Jan 2008 will meet on the 4th Tues of every month.

Basingstoke Various Longstanding friendly group with lively varied programme which includes researched topics, speakers, "no-holds-barred" discussions, pub lunches, gallery visits and much much more...

Bramley Thursday A varied programme of meetings and outings.

Chineham & Old Basing
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Hook We meet fortnightly on a Tues, Weds or Thurs evening. As well as regular evening meetings we arrange outings to historic places. (E.g. Bat Cave and Hawk Conservancy) We have a daytime walking group and a dining circle.

Medstead Four Marks Tuesday

Odiham We meet once a month on varying days of the week. We are a friendly local group with a varied programme and very sociable. We have a lunch group, a book exchange and have summer days out.

Sherfield-on-Loddon Thursday once a month We try to have a variety of meetings each year which comprise of discussions, book evenings, speakers, socials with husbands/partners, rambles and theatre trips.

Tadley Variable days We meet twice a month on variable days. Varied programme, annual Safari Supper.

Woolton Hill We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month except for August when there will be no meeting. We are a very new group and would welcome new members.

Woolton Hill

SE02

Name Meets Comments

Byfleet Monday Book and walking groups

Camberley Monday Dining and book groups

Farnborough We meet fortnightly and would be pleased to welcome prospective new members.

Farnham Tuesday We meet twice each month on Tuesdays at 8pm. We sometimes have an outside speaker or join other local groups for an evening . We take part in national events and have two subgroups, which meet once a month, a book group on Tuesdays, and a Friday group which goes on trips.

Godalming Godalming group Meets: various evenings, Monday - Thursdays. Details: Small group with varied programme including serious and frivolous discussions, themed meals and quizzes, outings and theatre trips. Includes book group. New members always welcome.

Guildford Tuesday We are a friendly and sociable group, with a lively programme including discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We have a social gathering every month (partners welcome but not obligatory) varying from pot luck suppers and themed parties to barbecues with garden games. Most of us are in our 50s and 60s, but new members of any age would be welcomed. We also have a Book Group & Walking Group.

Horsley Fortnightly Also a bridge group and book group.

Woking Wednesday We meet fortnightly on a Weds from 8-10.30pm (except Aug). We have planning meetings twice a year for members to choose meeting topics. Countdown quizzes, Book Reviews, Themed Collage Making & Pre-Christmas Meals are popular. On other recent evenings we have had a murder mystery evening, investigated a charity, learnt a new skill in 10 mins, tried our hand at editing and wre invited to a calligrapher's studio.

SE03

Name Meets Comments

Beckenham We are a long established friendly group who meet fortnightly for a range of activities; discussions and speaker meetings, meals, theatre or gallery visits, London walks, plant swaps. We also have a monthly morning group to discuss topics of current interest. New members are always welcome.

Burgh Heath Tuesday We meet Tuesday mornings during term time. We have a book club that meets once a month and frequent organised walks. We also arrange trips to the Theatre.

Croydon

Dittons Esher Tuesday

Hayes Varies We meet fortnightly on a Monday - Thursday rotation. We are an active group with walks, theatre visits, parties, dinner parties and lots of discussion.

Kingston-on-Thames / New Malden

Merton park

Petts Wood Orpington Wednesday Varied programme

Shepperton Walton Monday

Sunbury Walking group

Sutton & Carshalton We meet on rotating days of the week. We have a book group as well as regular meetings.

Twickenham St Margarets

Wimbledon Park

Worcester Park

SE04

Name Meets Comments

Bookham Wednesday fortnightly Meetings range over discussions, research, speakers, food and outside trips (especially in the summer term). Members like to attend National Conferences and Regional Day Lunches and Workshops. We participate in the National Telephone Treasure Trail every year. There is also a Gardening Gang who meet to look at and talkabout gardens.

Cranleigh Monday

Dorking Tuesday We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We are a small friendly group and have well attended meetings. We also have a walking group.

Ewhurst Tuesday

Horsham Thursday Main Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and Book Group on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Redhill & Reigate Fortnightly We are a lively and friendly group who meet fortnightly (Monday to Thursday) at 8pm, in addition there are coffee mornings at local cafes or garden centres every third week. Our programme consists of discussions, fun evenings (quizzes etc), food and drinks nights and speakers. Trips to the theatre, cinema and places of interest in Surrey and London are also arranged.

SE05

Name Meets Comments

Chandlers Ford Eastleigh B Wednesday Chandler's Ford B is a lively group, small but dynamic. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays in our members' houses. Our programme is varied with many lively discussions on topical subjects and occasional speakers. We also have a thriving book group. We have social events with partners several times a year and a "birthday club" which meets regularly for pub lunches.

Chandlers Ford Eastleigh D We have social meetings with partners ranging from wine tasting, dinner, picnics and barbecues usually at the weekends once a term. Chandler's Ford D is a large and dynamic group. There are many offshoots that give a variety and spice to our lives. Discussions and talks can be 'in house' or have a speaker. They range from fascinating and interesting to awe inspiring and fun. Two book clubs catering for readers who meet once a month and also the 'Relaxed Readers'. Theatre club reviews what's on in the surrounding area and arranges trips that can include partners. It has offshoots to the cinema or even a video at home. The day group is just that and arranges visits to interesting places, concerts, walks and get-togethers in our homes. Supper club organises a different hostess and guests three times a year. A delightful and delicious way to get to know each other even better.

Dibden Purlieu Varies We meet fortnightly on Mondays to Thursdays. We have regular discussion meetings along with speakers and current affairs evenings.

Hedge End Wednesday We meet, usually, on the first Wednesday of the month. Our programme consists of talks, debates and discussions. Every year we try to arrange a theatre trip and a guided walk. We also have a very active book group which meets regularly.

Hythe Waterside Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday rotating Meetings alternate between topic/speaker and current affairs. Meetings start at 8 pm. We are a group that has been active for over 22 years. As well as having a varied programme, we also share lots of enjoyable social activites. We would like to encourage new members so we don't get too complacent!

Marchwood Tuesday We meet the 3rd Tuesday each month except in August. We have regular events during the year, eg pub walk and a meal, a games evening, and we always seem to have lots of meeting involving eating and drinking! We take part in the Telephone Trail every year (some years being more successful than others!). We also have a thriving Diners Club, and we often have events with our 'other halves'.

Medina (Isle of Wight) Tues & Weds We meet on alternate Tuesday & Wednesday evenings every fortnight. We are a friendly group and welcome members from all over the Island.

Park Gate Wednesday

Southampton Varied We meet fortnightly, mainly term time on alternate days Mon - Thurs at 8pm. We are a lively and supportive group with long standing and new members. We join in with national events and have our own annual events such as a summer evening walk and various trips. Events involving food and drink are always popular!

Southsea Monday There are currently 13 lively, intelligent & sociable women in our group. It's well attended because we get on really well & all look forward seeing each other at our meetings . These are held on Mondays fortnightly at 7:30pm & we take it in turn to host in our own homes. Some members are in a book group. Apart from that we also meet up regularly in local teashops & restaurants for afternoon tea. Our local organiser can be contacted via e-mail using the link.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Totton Fortnightly Meet approximately every two weeks on a variety of evenings - 8pm. start.

Winchester Thursday Term time Morning discussion group, monthly evening discussion group, monthly book club, occasional supper club.

SE06

Name Meets Comments

Bognor Regis Thursday

Chichester Monday We meet on the 3rd Monday of every month. We enjoy members' discussion evenings, book discussions, walking in the summer, and always sign up for the NWR themed evenings.

Pulborough / West Chiltington Thursday

Shoreham by Sea We meet fortnightly on variable evenings. We are a friendly group that loves a good discussion. We enjoy quizzes and outings. Food events are very popular! We also have a book club that meets twice a year.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Steyning Fortnightly on Tuesdays

Worthing Broadwater We meet fortnightly alternating Monday and Tuesday evenings. Our members enjoy discussions, outings and social events.

SE07

Name Meets Comments

Battle & District We meet fortnightly and have a lively varied programme - do join us.

Brighton We are a very diverse and active group who meet fortnightly and would welcome new members.

Cuckmere We are a small friendly group who meet in members homes during the winter months but spend as much time as we can outside during the summer months. Our current programme includes a visit to the Houses of Parliament, BBQ on the beach, Theatre trip, picnic and garden visit.

Eastbourne Monday Fortnightly Varied programme of discussions, speakers, theatre visits and outdoor activities.

Hailsham Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays each month at 7.30 pm in members' homes. Wide ranging programme of subjects for discussion plus social and national events. We welcome new members.

Hassocks and Area Friendly group meeting approx fortnightly on various evenings.

Hastings MEETINGS ARE FORTNIGHTLY ON DIFFERENT EVENINGS AND COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS CHOSEN BY THE GROUP. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.

Lewes Tuesday, Wednesday Varied programme, meetings every other week. Warm welcome to new members.
• Programme of Events (PDF)

Seaford Fortnightly Large friendly group with a good mix of married/single women of all ages. We enjoy talks, coach outings, themed meetings and cover a wide variety of interesting topics.

SE08

Name Meets Comments

Bexleyheath rotating Monday thru Thursday We are a lively group very mixed in terms of interests and activities. We also have a programe of social events. Thoroughly enjoyed organising the 2003 Telephone Treasure Trail

Dartford Rotating Monday -Thursday, 3 weeks Long standing group with good discussion programmes.

Ditton and District Thursday Varied programme

Edenbridge Wednesday Meet twice a month varied programme -theatre visits, discussion groups, music evening, reading group, walks, etc.

Longfield / New Barn Monday We meet on a Monday evening once a month.

Maidstone Meetings are fortnightly: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur. They are a mixture of stimulating discussions, social events like quizzes, treasure hunts, walks and meals out; a couple of speakers and theatre trips annually; new things like Pilates, Tai Chi, Ikebana. We have started a quarterly book group and monthly lunches (with no discussion topic)

Medway Wednesday Friendly group with new and long standing members. Theatre trips, outings and discussion.

Sevenoaks Thursday Meetings every third Thursday evening 8pm start. Book club runs in conjunction with the NWR group.

SE09

Name Meets Comments

Canterbury Thursday Canterbury NWR is a thriving group of 28 kind and enthusiastic women of various ages and backgrounds. We meet fortnightly on Thursday evenings. We organise talks and discussions, theatre trips, walks, visitors, treasure hunts and quizzes. We also arrange occasional weekend day trips. We have three sub-groups which meet monthly: Book Group, Diners Club and Video Club.

Folkestone Wednesday Group formed 2003, always a warm welcome for new members . We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday at 8pm.

Herne Bay Varied programme and book group.

Isle of Sheppey Monday & Tuesday Varied programme.

Whitstable Fortnightly on Thursdays We currently have 17 members. Our programme is varied and stimulating. Recently we have researched Vietnam, compared daily newspapers and consigned our pet hates to room 101!
• Programme of Events (PDF)

SE01
Name	Meets	Comments
Alton	Wednesday	Small, very friendly group with both new and longstanding members. Varied programme including annual barbecue and country walk.
Andover	Varies	Alternate Wednesday Programmes include: research, quiz, food, topical; book club meeting each term; partners welcomed to new year's party and summer al fresco. From Jan 2008 will meet on the 4th Tues of every month.
Basingstoke		Various Longstanding friendly group with lively varied programme which includes researched topics, speakers, "no-holds-barred" discussions, pub lunches, gallery visits and much much more...
Bramley	Thursday	A varied programme of meetings and outings.
Chineham & Old Basing		• Programme of Events (PDF)
Hook		We meet fortnightly on a Tues, Weds or Thurs evening. As well as regular evening meetings we arrange outings to historic places. (E.g. Bat Cave and Hawk Conservancy) We have a daytime walking group and a dining circle.
Medstead Four Marks	Tuesday
Odiham		We meet once a month on varying days of the week. We are a friendly local group with a varied programme and very sociable. We have a lunch group, a book exchange and have summer days out.
Sherfield-on-Loddon	Thursday once a month	We try to have a variety of meetings each year which comprise of discussions, book evenings, speakers, socials with husbands/partners, rambles and theatre trips.
Tadley	Variable days	We meet twice a month on variable days. Varied programme, annual Safari Supper.
Woolton Hill		We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month except for August when there will be no meeting. We are a very new group and would welcome new members.
Woolton Hill

SE02
Name	Meets	Comments
Byfleet	Monday	Book and walking groups
Camberley	Monday	Dining and book groups
Farnborough		We meet fortnightly and would be pleased to welcome prospective new members.
Farnham	Tuesday	We meet twice each month on Tuesdays at 8pm. We sometimes have an outside speaker or join other local groups for an evening . We take part in national events and have two subgroups, which meet once a month, a book group on Tuesdays, and a Friday group which goes on trips.
Godalming		Godalming group Meets: various evenings, Monday - Thursdays. Details: Small group with varied programme including serious and frivolous discussions, themed meals and quizzes, outings and theatre trips. Includes book group. New members always welcome.
Guildford	Tuesday	We are a friendly and sociable group, with a lively programme including discussions, outings and visiting speakers. We have a social gathering every month (partners welcome but not obligatory) varying from pot luck suppers and themed parties to barbecues with garden games. Most of us are in our 50s and 60s, but new members of any age would be welcomed. We also have a Book Group & Walking Group.
Horsley	Fortnightly	Also a bridge group and book group.
Woking	Wednesday	We meet fortnightly on a Weds from 8-10.30pm (except Aug). We have planning meetings twice a year for members to choose meeting topics. Countdown quizzes, Book Reviews, Themed Collage Making & Pre-Christmas Meals are popular. On other recent evenings we have had a murder mystery evening, investigated a charity, learnt a new skill in 10 mins, tried our hand at editing and wre invited to a calligrapher's studio.

SE03
Name	Meets	Comments
Beckenham		We are a long established friendly group who meet fortnightly for a range of activities; discussions and speaker meetings, meals, theatre or gallery visits, London walks, plant swaps. We also have a monthly morning group to discuss topics of current interest. New members are always welcome.
Burgh Heath	Tuesday	We meet Tuesday mornings during term time. We have a book club that meets once a month and frequent organised walks. We also arrange trips to the Theatre.
Croydon
Dittons Esher	Tuesday
Hayes	Varies	We meet fortnightly on a Monday - Thursday rotation. We are an active group with walks, theatre visits, parties, dinner parties and lots of discussion.
Kingston-on-Thames / New Malden
Merton park
Petts Wood Orpington	Wednesday	Varied programme
Shepperton Walton	Monday
Sunbury		Walking group
Sutton & Carshalton		We meet on rotating days of the week. We have a book group as well as regular meetings.
Twickenham St Margarets
Wimbledon Park
Worcester Park

SE04
Name	Meets	Comments
Bookham	Wednesday	fortnightly Meetings range over discussions, research, speakers, food and outside trips (especially in the summer term). Members like to attend National Conferences and Regional Day Lunches and Workshops. We participate in the National Telephone Treasure Trail every year. There is also a Gardening Gang who meet to look at and talkabout gardens.
Cranleigh	Monday
Dorking	Tuesday	We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We are a small friendly group and have well attended meetings. We also have a walking group.
Ewhurst	Tuesday
Horsham	Thursday	Main Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and Book Group on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Redhill & Reigate	Fortnightly	We are a lively and friendly group who meet fortnightly (Monday to Thursday) at 8pm, in addition there are coffee mornings at local cafes or garden centres every third week. Our programme consists of discussions, fun evenings (quizzes etc), food and drinks nights and speakers. Trips to the theatre, cinema and places of interest in Surrey and London are also arranged.

SE05
Name	Meets	Comments
Chandlers Ford Eastleigh B	Wednesday	Chandler's Ford B is a lively group, small but dynamic. We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays in our members' houses. Our programme is varied with many lively discussions on topical subjects and occasional speakers. We also have a thriving book group. We have social events with partners several times a year and a "birthday club" which meets regularly for pub lunches.
Chandlers Ford Eastleigh D		We have social meetings with partners ranging from wine tasting, dinner, picnics and barbecues usually at the weekends once a term. Chandler's Ford D is a large and dynamic group. There are many offshoots that give a variety and spice to our lives. Discussions and talks can be 'in house' or have a speaker. They range from fascinating and interesting to awe inspiring and fun. Two book clubs catering for readers who meet once a month and also the 'Relaxed Readers'. Theatre club reviews what's on in the surrounding area and arranges trips that can include partners. It has offshoots to the cinema or even a video at home. The day group is just that and arranges visits to interesting places, concerts, walks and get-togethers in our homes. Supper club organises a different hostess and guests three times a year. A delightful and delicious way to get to know each other even better.
Dibden Purlieu	Varies	We meet fortnightly on Mondays to Thursdays. We have regular discussion meetings along with speakers and current affairs evenings.
Hedge End	Wednesday	We meet, usually, on the first Wednesday of the month. Our programme consists of talks, debates and discussions. Every year we try to arrange a theatre trip and a guided walk. We also have a very active book group which meets regularly.
Hythe Waterside		Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday rotating Meetings alternate between topic/speaker and current affairs. Meetings start at 8 pm. We are a group that has been active for over 22 years. As well as having a varied programme, we also share lots of enjoyable social activites. We would like to encourage new members so we don't get too complacent!
Marchwood	Tuesday	We meet the 3rd Tuesday each month except in August. We have regular events during the year, eg pub walk and a meal, a games evening, and we always seem to have lots of meeting involving eating and drinking! We take part in the Telephone Trail every year (some years being more successful than others!). We also have a thriving Diners Club, and we often have events with our 'other halves'.
Medina (Isle of Wight)	Tues & Weds	We meet on alternate Tuesday & Wednesday evenings every fortnight. We are a friendly group and welcome members from all over the Island.
Park Gate	Wednesday
Southampton	Varied	We meet fortnightly, mainly term time on alternate days Mon - Thurs at 8pm. We are a lively and supportive group with long standing and new members. We join in with national events and have our own annual events such as a summer evening walk and various trips. Events involving food and drink are always popular!
Southsea	Monday	There are currently 13 lively, intelligent & sociable women in our group. It's well attended because we get on really well & all look forward seeing each other at our meetings . These are held on Mondays fortnightly at 7:30pm & we take it in turn to host in our own homes. Some members are in a book group. Apart from that we also meet up regularly in local teashops & restaurants for afternoon tea. Our local organiser can be contacted via e-mail using the link. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Totton	Fortnightly	Meet approximately every two weeks on a variety of evenings - 8pm. start.
Winchester	Thursday	Term time Morning discussion group, monthly evening discussion group, monthly book club, occasional supper club.

SE06
Name	Meets	Comments
Bognor Regis	Thursday
Chichester	Monday	We meet on the 3rd Monday of every month. We enjoy members' discussion evenings, book discussions, walking in the summer, and always sign up for the NWR themed evenings.
Pulborough / West Chiltington	Thursday
Shoreham by Sea		We meet fortnightly on variable evenings. We are a friendly group that loves a good discussion. We enjoy quizzes and outings. Food events are very popular! We also have a book club that meets twice a year. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Steyning	Fortnightly on Tuesdays
Worthing Broadwater		We meet fortnightly alternating Monday and Tuesday evenings. Our members enjoy discussions, outings and social events.

SE07
Name	Meets	Comments
Battle & District		We meet fortnightly and have a lively varied programme - do join us.
Brighton		We are a very diverse and active group who meet fortnightly and would welcome new members.
Cuckmere		We are a small friendly group who meet in members homes during the winter months but spend as much time as we can outside during the summer months. Our current programme includes a visit to the Houses of Parliament, BBQ on the beach, Theatre trip, picnic and garden visit.
Eastbourne	Monday	Fortnightly Varied programme of discussions, speakers, theatre visits and outdoor activities.
Hailsham		Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays each month at 7.30 pm in members' homes. Wide ranging programme of subjects for discussion plus social and national events. We welcome new members.
Hassocks and Area		Friendly group meeting approx fortnightly on various evenings.
Hastings		MEETINGS ARE FORTNIGHTLY ON DIFFERENT EVENINGS AND COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS CHOSEN BY THE GROUP. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.
Lewes		Tuesday, Wednesday Varied programme, meetings every other week. Warm welcome to new members. • Programme of Events (PDF)
Seaford	Fortnightly	Large friendly group with a good mix of married/single women of all ages. We enjoy talks, coach outings, themed meetings and cover a wide variety of interesting topics.

SE08
Name	Meets	Comments
Bexleyheath		rotating Monday thru Thursday We are a lively group very mixed in terms of interests and activities. We also have a programe of social events. Thoroughly enjoyed organising the 2003 Telephone Treasure Trail
Dartford		Rotating Monday -Thursday, 3 weeks Long standing group with good discussion programmes.
Ditton and District	Thursday	Varied programme
Edenbridge	Wednesday	Meet twice a month varied programme -theatre visits, discussion groups, music evening, reading group, walks, etc.
Longfield / New Barn	Monday	We meet on a Monday evening once a month.
Maidstone		Meetings are fortnightly: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur. They are a mixture of stimulating discussions, social events like quizzes, treasure hunts, walks and meals out; a couple of speakers and theatre trips annually; new things like Pilates, Tai Chi, Ikebana. We have started a quarterly book group and monthly lunches (with no discussion topic)
Medway	Wednesday	Friendly group with new and long standing members. Theatre trips, outings and discussion.
Sevenoaks	Thursday	Meetings every third Thursday evening 8pm start. Book club runs in conjunction with the NWR group.

SE09
Name	Meets	Comments
Canterbury	Thursday	Canterbury NWR is a thriving group of 28 kind and enthusiastic women of various ages and backgrounds. We meet fortnightly on Thursday evenings. We organise talks and discussions, theatre trips, walks, visitors, treasure hunts and quizzes. We also arrange occasional weekend day trips. We have three sub-groups which meet monthly: Book Group, Diners Club and Video Club.
Folkestone	Wednesday	Group formed 2003, always a warm welcome for new members . We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday at 8pm.
Herne Bay		Varied programme and book group.
Isle of Sheppey		Monday & Tuesday Varied programme.
Whitstable	Fortnightly on Thursdays	We currently have 17 members. Our programme is varied and stimulating. Recently we have researched Vietnam, compared daily newspapers and consigned our pet hates to room 101! • Programme of Events (PDF)