We are interested in discovering new authors and exploring modern acclaimed fiction.We meet once a month to talk about the book we have all read in the preceding month.Books are chosen every few months by the members at a planning meeting. We then source our own copies from the library, second hand or new. Online… Read more

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In 2015 the group, as it was then, contributed to the Thirtieth Anniversary of Witney U3A by producing a book ‘Thirty Stories’*. The writers of those thirty stories all had one thing in common: they all wanted to write and express their thoughts on paper. In the intervening years the membership has changed; some people… Read more

Writers’ group 2 was formed in 2022, and has been thriving ever since. Our members have varying degrees of experience but lots of enthusiasm; we share a love of the written word and a keenness to explore and develop our writing skills. At each meeting the leader sets a brief, designed to act as a… Read more

Our group is a non-fiction reading group, who meets monthly to discuss a book or article that members have chosen and read before each meeting.  It is aimed at members who wish to read a broad range of non-fiction topics including Science, History, Geography, Nature,  Travel and Health.  Recent titles discussed include: The Making of… Read more

During Covid we relied on Zoom to keep us going and we still appreciate the freedom of not having to travel to share the enjoyment of reading plays for radio, film and theatre. We have a good mix of male (5) and female (4) and we do enjoy a get together from time to time.… Read more

We are a group who enjoy armchair acting - no experience required and certainly no memorising of scripts! For some of us our only previous experience was a vague memory of enjoying reading out loud at school, a love of theatregoing in general or wanting to do something a bit more interactive. We have performed… Read more

Before each session we research poems previously agreed by the group on a particular theme or topic. We then select one to read. The themes vary widely and can include topics such as Aspects of Life, New Beginnings or Marriage. Although most of the poems chosen are modern, there are occasional selections from 19th century… Read more

We meet in member's homes, taking it in turn to host each meeting wherever possible. We choose our books together by making suggestions at a group meeting and online using WhatsApp. We are mindful of choosing books that are available in paperback or on used book websites to reduce costs. We also take turns in… Read more

The group began on April 25th 2001. We plan each month of the year in January and each member hosts it Read more