Here are some of our recent activities...
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Descartes' Rationalism
The principles of modern philosophy Were postulated by Descartes. Discarding everything he wasn't certain of He said 'I think therefore I am ………………..a rhubarb tart!
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‘The Lost Children’ by Susan McDonald
All our group were impressed by the amount of research the author had undertaken to produce this novel, and several wondered if it might have read better as a non-fiction book.
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‘Still Life’ by Louise Penny
The group felt it was a cosy holiday read, but most would probably not read another in the series - the plot left several loose ends which needed further explanation.
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Secrets of a Wildlife Photographer
A thoroughly inspiring and enjoyable presentation from local conservationist and photographer Nick Martin. His wonderful photographs of birds and animals thrilled us with the beauty of nature.
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Philosophy of Money
Money is important, especially when you don't have it. But what is it - a good question when notes and coins are going out of fashion. Money gives freedom, but can enslave the poor.
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Windows Basics - session 1
This first session on basic Windows skills proved to be lively and interesting, with enthusiastic members eager to free themselves from reliance on (younger) family members to solve their IT problems. Everyone, including the leader, learned useful practical information covering system settings, comparing Windows 10 and 11, and organising internet bookmarks, among other topics. We…
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Belbroughton Circular
A 5-mile walk in beautiful, quiet countryside, staring and ending at Belbroughton.
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‘Is a River Alive?’ by Robert MacFarlane
Our group split into two for this book We all liked the underlying message and most loved the beautiful intense poetic writing and wonderful descriptions, but a couple of us found the descriptions too dense.
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Frida Kahlo
The Group visited the Core Theatre Exhibition On Screen of the Mexican revolutionary artist and revolutionary who became a global superstar long after her death...