An enthusiastic poetry appreciation group has been running at Stonington for more than seven years. Poetry Pilgrims was introduced by Anthony Ash, and in the early days Jennifer Strauss, a poet, helped us to become established. We had some time with no particular leader but are now privileged to have had the continuing leadership of […]
The Library has been undergoing a few changes over the last year and is now up and running in Room 4 at Valetta Street! It is open for members at all times. Do take a moment to come in and browse the interesting collection! You will be surprised by the variety of books available. There […]
Member Activities Courses; live, learn, enjoy. Art and craft, Current affairs and news , Excursions and outings, Exercise, e.g. Tai Chi, Films and cinema review, Games, including board games, mah-jong, bridge and cards, Gardens, Health and wellbeing, History, Languages, Literature and poetry, Music appreciation, Science and technology, Society, Travel, Walks (gardens and historic areas).
Chess Partners – Chess Partners is a group who enjoy meeting over a chess board every Tuesday morning from 9:30am. Some play faster, some slower, but always with good humour. And we even managed to play online all through COVID lockdowns! We welcome all players – whether you learnt from your father or played at school, or […]
We meet every Thursday in Valetta St at noon for 2 hours. Our class is not instructive, but basic advice can be sought from the coordinator of the group. We always paint onsite, and enjoy trying our hands at a great variety of subjects. The main medium is watercolour but all mediums encouraged.
We have many popular activities to engage members including art, bridge, chess, discussion groups (books, current affairs, films), exercise, health, history, language, literature mah jong, music, poetry, travel, historic area walks, etc. A few images from these groups.
Photos of this interesting technique with textiles
Painting, drawing, and shadow cuts. Spring 2022.
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