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Warminster

Group Category: General

  • Lunch Club

    It is a fully open group, we meet for lunch at a local Warminster restaurant at 12:00 on the first Thursday of the month. If you're interested in joining, you'd be very welcome, and do not have to commit to coming every month. If you register interest, there will be an e-mail sent out detailing… Read more

  • Wine Appreciation I

    After the relaxation of the covid regulations, the group did not meet at all during the Summer months, apart from a very successful and enjoyable Jubilee Party in July. Outstanding holiday and family commitments, and some illness being the causes. We finally got going in the Autumn and October saw the group enjoying a presentation… Read more

  • Wine Appreciation II

    November, Ian and Jan bought along a selection of Portuguese wines to sample and discuss in preparation for their pending holiday in Portugal. December we held our Christmas Social at the Athenaeum, a very convivial evening with a good selection of wines and nibbles. Maggie supplied an excellent wine based quiz, which was won by Stewart. January Chris and Barbara… Read more

  • Wine Appreciation III

    Our monthly meetings in The Athenaeum continue to be well attended and Bob and Ann presented a selection of seven wines from around the World: 3 whites, 3 reds and a rosé. The rosé, a Rosé des Plages from Southern France, was a lovely example of a crisp dry Provence style wine with floral notes… Read more

  • Wine Appreciation IV

    Enjoy tasting different wines in convivial company. Finally, our new Wine Group ‘popped it’s cork’ with the experienced Nick Yates helping to set up the first meetings. For the first two months he supported us and gave us a chance to settle in…. August was the first month that one of us took on the… Read more

  • Walkers

    We are a friendly group who enjoy walking in the lovely countryside around Warminster. Our walks are between 4 and 5 miles in length, sometimes with the odd ‘small incline’ but nothing too challenging. Sometimes we walk from our meeting point at the Civic Centre; other times we car share and enjoy exploring the countryside… Read more

  • Singing for Wellbeing

    We sing songs suitable for all that generate a feeling of wellbeing in a safe, friendly and relaxed environment recognising that singing is itself a form of exercise promoting both mental & physical health. We do not aim to be a Choir so that people are not put off by the thought that they may… Read more

  • Strollers

    Our routes avoid very steep hills and styles and mainly use hard footpaths which are clear of mud. This is a social gathering and we laugh and chatter as much as we walk. We usually finish with more talking over a cuppa in a local café. We generally take our walks out of town requiring… Read more

  • Tai Chi

    Tai chi - or more correctly "tai chi qigong" - a series of sequenced movements developed in China and other far Eastern countries over hundreds of years that follow the breath that allow for greater cultivation of energy and thus lead to overall improved health. You wont need special equipment or clothing, only loose fitting… Read more

  • Music Appreciation (Classical)

    A small group of classical music enthusiasts - with varied musical tastes. We meet in each other’s houses once per month for about two hours (including an interval for coffee/tea & biscuits). Members take it in turns to present their favourite music/interests on CD or other electronic means. We get great pleasure from listening to… Read more