New groups & groups seeking more members
GROUPS SEEKING ADDITIONAL MEMBERS:
TUESDAY MORNING WALKS (2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings each month). Leaders for each walk are volunteers from within the group, they choose the length of walk which is usually between 4-5.5 (with, as far as is possible, a maximum of 6 miles), they will survey a route prior to the walk and will provide a suitable description of the walk in terms of length and difficulty (terrain, stiles etc.) plus ensuring suitable arrangements for lunch. These arrangements will be e-mailed to members. We meet up annually to review the walks we have done and discuss changes we want to make in light of our experiences. We now have some vacancies in this group. Please contact the Group Leader, Judy Phillips if you are interested.
RAVENS WALKING GROUP Raven’s (3rd Thursday) walking group, can accept another 10 or so new members. Please contact Helen Czasznicka via the group page if you are interested.
BOOK GROUP 4 We currently have 2 vacancies. For more information please contact Rosanne Greaves via the link. The Book Group 4 meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 in members’ houses.
INDOOR BOWLS - We meet at Melton Indoor Bowls Club on Thursdays’ at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start, with a refreshment break at 3.00 ish. We have vacancies at all levels and experience, but play mainly for social pleasure. Please contact the Group Leader, John Wilson, via the hyperlink on the group page.
Mah Jong - We meet in the Library room at The Admiral Hornblower on Wednesdays’ from 9:30 to 11:30. We have three vacancies. Please contact the Group Convenor, Alan Costello, via the group page.
Tai Chi - We meet weekly on Thursdays at 2.30pm. Please contact Janet Bilby via the hyperlink on the group page.
Scrabble Group 3 - GROUP LEADER: Ralph Carter. We currently have vacancies - new members are most welcome to come along and join us. No experience necessary. Currently meeting at The Wisteria Hotel, Oakham at 2.00pm on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. There is an expectation that a tea or coffee is purchased at the Hotel
English Country Dancing - We are a friendly group who meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 2pm at Langham Village Hall. No prior experience necessary. Members are required to wear flat, soft soled shoes and there is currently a charge of £2 per session to meet the cost of the hall; paid in advance as part of a bank transfer prepayment scheme. Interested? Please contact Pam Hornby via the hyperlink on the group page.
Evening Book Group - We have one vacancy. If you are interested please contact Anna Oliver via the Ru3a Message Page. The Evening Book Group meets about every 6 weeks, usually on a Thursday. Members take turns to choose a book and host a meeting. We can sometimes obtain copies of books from the library if we order in advance depending on what we choose.
Church Visits Group - We have vacancies. If you are interested then please contact Mary Wright via the hyperlink on the group page The Group’s main focus is to enjoy a church in Rutland. The fabric, the windows, the chancel, every last bit of these ancient churches is fun to view. Even the graveyard has its fascinating aspects. We have crossed the border on occasion, such as our visit to Launde Abbey. The outing is the enjoyment.
Striders Walking Group The group has recently added a new shorter walk programme (up to 8 miles) alongside its established programme of longer walks (up to 10 miles). The shorter walks are running on the first Tuesday of the month between April and October and all start within a 30 minute travelling distance of Oakham. The longer walks continue to run on the third Tuesday of the month. All walks are circular and the group stop for a coffee break and a picnic lunch en route. Members are free to access any of the groups’ walks. Interested? Please contact the group coordinator Stewart MacDonald
Mindfulness this group is about to start and those interested in joining should, in the first instance, contact Christopher Clark, the Group Co-ordinator.