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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)
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)
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
Booking Required
17th October 2024
Monthly Meeting
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)
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)
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. 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
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
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 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
Further details can be found on the special event page.
Venue: Chantry Centre