All Things Digital
Meeting address: Co-ordinator's home
Day/time of group: Monthly on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm
The topics covered to date include: Smart phones and alternatives, technology in the Home – House Automation, favourite websites, favourite apps and biggest IT/digital problems.
Art Appreciation Group
Meeting address: Various
Day/time of group: Monthly
The aim of the group is to be ‘out and about’ as much as possible, taking advantage of the wide range of opportunities for accessing the visual arts provided by our unique and rich location.
Book Group
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: 1st Tuesday of every month
The group have a constantly changing selection of books to read and discuss.
Crown Green Bowls Group
Meeting address: Denby Bowls Club, Denby Institute, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8RD
Day/time of group: Tuesday morning's 10.30am-12.30pm
Crown Green Bowls is a sport that can be enjoyed by almost everyone, whatever their age or level of physical fitness. It is a welcoming, social activity and a great way to enjoy some fresh air, exercise and to increase your fitness and wellbeing.
Dining Group
Meeting address: The venues tend to be in and around Ripley and can be local Public Houses, Indian, Chinese or Ghurkha cuisine.
Day/time of group: 4th Wednesday of the month
The Dining Group alternate between lunch and evening meal.
Drawing & Painting Group
Meeting address: Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich, Derbyshire DE5 3RE
Day/time of group: Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 1.30-4.00pm
Anyone interested in joining this group should bring drawing materials.
English Literature
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: Second Thursday of the month, in the morning (apart from Summer months)
The group discuss books and writings that have established themselves as classics of their kind.
Family History
Meeting address: Amber Valley CVS, 33 Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3HA
Day/time of group:
Currently working on Completing Your Family Tree- next meeting will be 25th September at 11am.
French (beginners)
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: Alternate Tuesday's 10.00am-12.00pm
French Conversation- Advanced
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: Alternate Tuesday's 2.00-4.00pm
Games Group
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: 3rd Friday of the month
Each session members generally play Board Games such as Trivial Pursuit, Logos, Rummikub and there is a rota for members to bring along biscuits and a suitable game each time.
Garden Group
Meeting address:
Day/time of group: Monthly on 2nd Monday of the month at 10am
The group visit local gardens.
Listening to Music
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: 3rd Tuesday of the month, in the afternoon (apart from Summer months)
The group meet to enjoy and chat about a range of, mainly classical, composers.
Local History Group
Meeting address: Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Codnor, Derbyshire DE5 9QF
Day/time of group: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm
The group has a mix of activities, including talks by members.
MOTO (Members On Their Own)
Meeting address: The Brown Bear Café, 34a Oxford Street, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3AP
Day/time of group: 2nd Saturday of the month at 11.00am
The group meet for social contact with a coffee and some members stay on for lunch which has to be pre-ordered.
National Trust/Museums Group
Meeting address: Various
Day/time of group: Afternoons
This very successful group has visited many places in the past including The Holocaust Centre, Nottinghamshire, The Crown Derby factory and Museum, Erdigg (Nat. Trust) and Llangollen and (Top of the tower at) Derby Cathedral.
Play Reading
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: 4th Monday afternoon of the month
Plays read vary from classics to comedies.
Quilting and Stitching
Meeting address: The Eclipse pub, 40 High Street, Loscoe, Derbyshire DE75 3LE
Day/time of group: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 10.30am-12.30pm
We share skills relating to patchwork, quilting and all types of stitching. Anyone is welcome no matter how much or how little you know. Together we can learn.
Rummikub Group
Meeting address: Various member's home
Day/time of group: Monthly in the afternoon
This a small group which meets monthly, in the afternoon, at different members' houses, to have an enjoyable get together playing Rummikub.
If you are interested in starting another Rummikub group, please get in touch with the Groups Coordinator. Assistance will be given by other members.
Scrabble
Meeting address: Amber Valley CVS, 33 Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3HA
Day/time of group: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Have fun and try to keep the brain cells active.
Short Walking
Meeting address: Various locations
Day/time of group: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10am
The walks are 3-5 miles at a leisurely pace but include hills and rough ground. Sturdy walking shoes or boots recommended.
Walking Group
Meeting address: Various locations
Day/time of group: Monday mornings
The walks are around 5 miles in length.
Wine Appreciation Group
Meeting address: Member's home
Day/time of group: 3rd Friday of the month at 7pm and are every two months
At each session members decide on a topic, research it and then present at the meeting. Topics covered to date include Bulgarian, Italian, French and Chinese wines.