Wandsworth

Group Category: General

  • Photography

    We are an informal, friendly and flexible group. There is no expectation to turn up for every meeting. Just drop in as and when you can, and you will be made very welcome. None of us are experts, but some of us are very experienced photographers while others are snappers. It doesn’t matter what your Read more

  • Petanque

    We've started a group to play this fun and very sociable sport (Otherwise known as "French Boules") which is very easy for anyone to learn but takes an age to perfect. Boules and all equipment can be supplied. We'll be playing occasionally at local venues and if you'd like to join us, please contact Mike, Read more

  • Latin

    All those taking part are competent, even excellent, Latinists, and together we read works of Latin literature, often poetry such as Ovid's works, to which we have recently turned our attention. It is open to any member with sufficient proficiency in the language to be able to understand and enjoy the literature we study. We Read more

  • Literature

    In this group we choose a theme, which can range over literature of all kinds - novels, biography, poetry and plays. This year we've been reading literature between the wars, 1920s and 30s. It has been very popular, as there are many great writers and novels/drama we had not read before, such as Jean Rhys’ Read more

  • Long Walks Group

    This popular group has now completed over 100 walks of 7-10 miles in both London and the nearby countryside. Walks, with rare exceptions, go ahead whatever the weather and we enjoy a companionable packed lunch all year round. This is a group for regular walkers and the pace is moderate. These all-day walks take place the third Friday of Read more

  • Meditation

    All welcome ! It is a non-judgemental mindfulness relaxation session to connect with mind body spirit focusing on breath, visualisation and body scan for wellbeing to experience peace within. Tea / coffee and cake are served within the hour. We meet in Eden Court (313, Battersea Park Road) which is next to Battersea Park Library. Read more

  • Herstory

    How often did you learn about women in school history? This group aims to look at women the history books forget! We currently meet in my home in Tooting (to avoid busses filled with teenagers). Our aim is to have members research a woman and present to the group. In time I am hoping that Read more

  • History

    We are an informal participatory group who select our own topics, enjoy ideas inhistory, and also a certain amount of socialising. If you are attracted to looking intopast events or people, or simply want to take a broader interest with others, thehistory group could be the one for you. Meeting in members' houses in the Read more

  • History - Ancient

    On April 16th 2026 we shall start what will almost certainly be a year long review of theancient Roman civilisation from around 700BC to 476AD (fall of the western RomanEmpire) .      New members are welcome to join us on what will be a fascinating andreally enjoyable journey into past worlds and present insights. Venue: The Read more

  • History - Family

    The group, which includes members at all stages of research into Family History, meets from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on the second Tuesday of the month via Zoom. We will also have "Practical" meetings (computers available) at a time & location to be confirmed. with plenty of help available and opportunities for demonstrations or Read more