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Cam, Dursley & District

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The Cam, Dursley and District branch hold regular, general interest monthly meetings at Dursley Methodist Church on the third Thursday starting at 10.30 a.m. We usually host an invited speaker, preceded by a little bit of business, and followed by tea and biscuits and socialising.

The groups

Then of course there are the special interest group meetings. You can find more details about where, what, when and how much by clicking on the event below, or via the relevant group on the "Groups" page.

Plus we occasionally organise one-off activities or outings which all members are welcome to join.

Brief details of all forthcoming general branch monthly meetings and group activities are listed below. Click on the title to show full details.

Forthcoming Events. Click on the event title to see full details.

9th September 2024
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Group Meeting

(Group: French Intermediate)

French Intermediate Group resumes

The French Intermediate group will resume its twice monthly meetings (second and fourth Monday of the month) after its summer break.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Cost: £3 per member, open to members only, the group is full however visit our web page to add your name to our waiting list.

12th September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 am
Group Meeting

(Group: Natural History)

Natural History Group Monthly Meeting

Monthly meeting led by Greta with an emphasis on Migratory birds. Meet at the birdwatchers car park on Watery lane at the end of the green.

15th September 2024
10:00 am
Outing

(Group: Members on their own (MOTO))

Strictly Come Dancing Costume Exhibition

A meet up to view the Strictly Come Dancing Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley on Sunday September 15th. Tickets can be purchased on line £15 for concessions. This includes […]

Cost: £15 (for concessions)

19th September 2024
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

"Walking the Coast" by Steve Tilley

"Walking the Coast" by Steve Tilley In aid of Mind. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

24th September 2024
Outing - coach

(Group: Garden Visits)

Visit to Batsford Arboretum

There is a large cafe with a good choice of food if you wish to have coffee and lunch.  There are picnic benches next to the coach park and there is […]

Cost: £23
Booking Required

26th September 2024
Outing - coach

(Group: Historic Places)

Midland air museum - Now Cancelled

Midland air museum. There will be a coach organised by Carol Tipper. To book, please contact Bob Atack (on behalf of Carol Tipper) by clicking on the event, and then […]

Booking Required

26th September 2024
Outing - coach

(Group: Science and Engineering)

Visit to Midland Air Museum - Now Cancelled

Visit to Midland Air Museum Coventry Airport, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV3 4FR. The Midland Air Museum is a unique aeronautical collection. The Museum's collecting policy centers on the story of aviation […]

Booking Required

3rd October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Group Meeting

(Group: Sustainable Floristry)

Autumn Flowers

Our monthly meeting will have an Autumnal theme. Time to start saving all those interesting seed pods to include in our arrangement.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Cost: Cost to be confirmed
Booking Required

4th October 2024
Outing - coach

(Group: Historic Places)

Oxford Castle and prison

Oxford Castle and prison

Booking Required

17th October 2024
Monthly Meeting

"The Great Unwatched".

Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m. A comedy presentation about 20th century radio by Bob Sinfield
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

24th October 2024
12:40 pm
Outing

(Group: Science and Engineering)

Visit to the Morgan Motor Company Limited

Visit to the Morgan Motor Company Limited, Spring Lane, Malvern, WR14 2LS. A guided tour of the Morgan sports car factory, Malvern, Worcestershire  claims to provide an automotive experience like no other. […]

Cost: £29.25 (including discount)
Booking Required

30th October 2024
2:15 pm
Outing - coach

(Group: Concert Group)

The Music of Spain - Birmingham Symphony Hall

 This Trip is now full. "Pack your bags and join us on a trip to Spain.  A celebration of the music and heritage of Spain - Falla's sparkling suite and […]

Booking Required

1st November 2024
Outing

(Group: Historic Places)

A tour of Cheltenham.

This has been arranged for the morning.I have a choice of three places for the afternoon yet to be finalised.

Booking Required

7th November 2024
10:00 am - 10:00 am
Group Meeting

(Group: Sustainable Floristry)

Floristry Group November Meeting

Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Cost: To be confirmed
Booking Required

21st November 2024
Monthly Meeting

"My Grandmother's Legacy...Life in British India"

"My Grandmother's Legacy...Life in British India" by Jenny Mallin. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

28th November 2024
10:30 am
Group Meeting

(Group: Science and Engineering)

Greening Our Energy: How soon?

Greening Our Energy: How soon? A talk by Dr Richard Erskine, Education Lead, Nailsworth Climate Action Network. To be held in the Dursley Methodist Church. Doors open 10am for a […]
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Cost: £3.00

5th December 2024
10:00 am
Group Meeting

(Group: Sustainable Floristry)

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Further information will be released nearer the date.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Cost: Cost to be advised
Booking Required

5th December 2024
3:00 pm
Outing - coach

(Group: Concert Group)

Christmas concert - Royal Albert Hall

This trip is now full. It is a mixture of Carols and Classical music.  With Sir John Rutter (as he is now) conducting and providing a fun filled afternoon. 

Booking Required

10th December 2024
to 13th December 2024
Outing

(Group: Travel)

Christmas trip to York and to Castle Howard

Note: all Single rooms are booked - unless more are available at a supplement - just a couple of twin/double rooms available. Please contact Myrtle Moreton-Cox moretoncoxm@gmail.com 07952 434255 asap. REVISED […]

Cost: See detail description
Booking Required

19th December 2024
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

A Christmas quiz. (TBC)

A Christmas quiz. Doors open 10.00 a.m. quiz starts 10.30 a.m. Jane Ball will be the quiz master, Mary Ewens and her team are providing mulled wine and mince pies. […]
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church
Booking Required

16th January 2025
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

"Science on the Severn, Berkeley Nuclear Labs".

A talk by Malcolm Wootton, one of our own members. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

6th February 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Outing

(Group: Sustainable Floristry)

Colesbourne Snowdrop Guided Visit

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Cost: £17
Booking Required

20th February 2025
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

"Driving Safely in Winter".

A talk by Nigel and Alexandra Lloyd Jones from Gloucestershire Older Drivers' Forum. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

20th March 2025
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

"The Piper Alpha Disaster".

A talk by Paul Barnett, Maritime Historian. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m. meeting starts 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

17th April 2025
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting

"A Woman's Work".

"A Woman's Work". A talk by David and Virginia Adsetts. Monthly branch meeting. Doors open 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Dursley Methodist Church

18th May 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Social

10th Anniversary Party

Further details can be found on the special event page.
Venue: Chantry Centre