Wilmslow

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Book Group 2

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Wednesday afternoons
2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
Venue: Group member's home
Example books to be read by Book Group 2 in 2026. Full list below.
  • We put together a reading list for the year, (see Table below), based on everyone's suggestions.
  • Then meet once a month, to discuss what we think about the book and topics that arise from that discussion.
  • Meet at one another's house by arrangement
  • How many in the Group: 9; Maximum size: 9. Waiting list: No

Book Group 2 - The books listed below - Planned to be read/discussed in 2026

Date
2nd Wednesday of the month		TitleAuthor
JanuaryCarrying Albert Home:
Th somewhat a true story of a mantis wife and her alligator		Homer Hickham
FebruaryBody LanguageAK Turner
MarchGabriel's MoonWilliam Boyd
AprilBrooklynColm Toibin
MaySweet MandarinHelen Tse
JuneBefore the Swallows Come BackFiona Curnow
JulyTh Vanishing HalfBrit Bennett
AugustThe Lincoln HighwayAmor Towles
SeptemberThe Coffee TraderDavid Liss
OctoberThe NamesFlorence Knapp
NovemberThe No-ShowBeth O'Leary
December PLANNING MEETING - for 2027---

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art and Crafts Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    At Oakmere; Contact Dena Glass, Group Leader for more information.
  • Book Group 1
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday mornings 11:00 am
    2nd Monday of the month, normally at the Group Leader's House.
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
  • Book Group online
    Status: Active
    Check times and online connection details with the Convenor
  • Bowling
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Meeting times vary according to the time of year, so does the venue - Alderley Edge Park (summer), Festival Hall, Alderley Edge (winter)
  • Bridge Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Bridge Improvers and Players
    Status: Active
    On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-11:30 am
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Croquet
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, two to three rides to choose from
  • French Conversation Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    Meet at the Group Leader's home in Wilmslow. Contact Convenor for further details.
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Meets on various days at various venues. Joint Group Leaders - Judy Van Langenberg, Jean McGregor and Tress Atwell
  • Have Your Say
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of every month. Meeting time 10am to 12Noon. Contact Group Leader
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays
  • Play Reading
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesdays
  • Rummikub (A new Group on)
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Science and Technology
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Monday of the month
  • Spanish intermediate
    Status: Dormant
  • Stitchers and Knitters
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of each month
  • Sunday lunch
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    Mondays and Fridays, 10am to 11.00am, for further detail contact Chris Foreman, Group Leader
  • Theatre visits and day outings
    Status: Active
    Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
  • Tuesday tea
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Except in July, August and December
  • Walking easy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    See Time table or contact Group Leader for time table. Walks in the localities of Wilmslow
  • Walking Intermediate
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Walks take place on the 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Group Leader for Time Table and other information. All walks are led by volunteers from the membership
  • Whist and Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month