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Birkdale & Ainsdale

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Status:Active, full but can join waiting list
Leader:
When: Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
The January 2026 meeting has been cancelled
Venue: Member's Home

This Group is limited to nine people as meetings take place at members’ homes.

We realise that not all members have the space to host meetings but this should not discourage anyone from joining.


Topics for discussion are chosen by members and recently have included such diverse subjects as Gender; Communication; and Euthanasia.

THE FULL LIST OF GROUPS IS SHOWN BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Art Appreciation
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    ad-hoc visits to Galleries
  • Beer & Banter
    Status: Active
    On Monday evenings 7:00 pm
    Real Ale and conversation in a friendly environment
  • Book Group
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings 10:30 am
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Cinema
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Coach Trips
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Craft
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    2 pm
  • Discussion
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
    The January 2026 meeting has been cancelled
  • Family History
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    To be decided by the members
  • Greet and Eat
    Status: Active
    Meets usually every 4 to 6 weeks at avenue publicised in advance. Normally this is a lunchtime meal, although occasionally it will be in th evening, such as Chinese New Year.
  • Home Quiz Group
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    The Group meets on a Thursday afternoon, once a month, at a member's home
  • Keep Fit
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
    Doors open at 12.45 and the class starts promptly
  • Mexican Train Dominoes
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2 pm
  • Outings and Theatre Visits
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Quiz at the Grasshopper
    Status: Dormant
    On Thursday evenings 7:00 pm
    Bi-Monthly
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Short Social Walks
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    Ad Hoc
  • Singing For Pleasure
    Status: Dormant
  • Streamed Cinema
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Walking Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings
  • Wine Appreciation
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly evenings
    Every 2-3 months