Edinburgh

Book Reading 8 (Non-fiction)

Book Reading 8 (Non-fiction) P S35 T - see Accessibility Key for Group Venues
Leader: Helen Paton - see Group Leaders Contact Details.
Timing: Monthly, 2nd Thursday 2.00 – 4.00 pm.
Venue/Location: Greenbank.
Buses: 23, nearby 5, 16, 36.
We take turns to choose the book for the month from a variety of subjects:- History, Philosophy, Biography, Science, Travel, Nature, Archaeology. Lively and friendly discussions are guaranteed.
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