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- Current Affairs
CURRENT AFFAIRS
This group looks in depth at current issues, ranging from local to national and international issues. Last year’s topics included ‘Whither Democracy?’, ‘The Future Funding of the BBC’, ‘Lessons from the 1975 Referendum’, and ‘The Budget’. A member (or occasionally two working together) prepares a talk and leads the discussion on a topic, and the other members then join in, using, where appropriate, their own varied experiences.
Contact : Jill Griffiths
Meetings : Monday, 3rd, 10.00 - 12.00
- Europe Today
EUROPE TODAY
We study the lifestyles and culture of European states. Each session, we choose one subject to which all members contribute. In 2014/15, we shall be making a study of schooling systems throughout Europe. At other meetings talks are led by members. This results in vigorous discussion about the issues raised. Our objective is to relate other national practices and attitudes to those found in the UK. The group meets October to May.
Contact: John Harris
Meetings : Friday, 2nd, 10.00 - 12.00 - European Affairs
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS
This new group discusses issues on the changes ahead in Britain’s relationship with Europe as well as how recent history impacts national decisions today. We follow our members’preferences and study a wide range of subjects including the lifestyles and culture of European states. Each session we choose one subject to which all members contribute. At other meetings talks are led by members. This results in enjoyable and informative discussions. New Members Welcome
The group meets October to May.
Contact: Rob White
Meetings: Wednesday, 3rd, 2.30 - 4.30
- Exploring World Faiths
We explore, discuss and try to understand some of the many world faiths, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism and more. The Group started in 2018 and has 10 enthusiastic members. We generally meet in each others houses where one of our members tells us about a faith in which they are interested and have researched. Sometimes this is a PowerPoint presentation, but does not have to be. We sometimes arrange a Group outing - for example to the Sikh Gurdwara in Gravesend.
Britain is a multi-faith country and we want to try an learn about the various religions with which we are surrounded.Contact: Celia Smith
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3rd, 2:00 - 4:00
- Migration of People
MIGRATION OF PEOPLE
This group commenced in January 2014 and is now established. Individuals make a study for a discussion in the group choosing a migration of people from any period in history of a family or tribe, religious sect or a race who migrated for reasons of persecution, economic, religious etc.
Contact : Linda Alleeson
Meetings : Tuesday, 3rd, 2.00 - 4.00
- Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY
During the coming year the group will be looking at Karl Popper’s book, The Open Society.
Contact : David Milman
Meetings : Tuesday, 1st, 10:00 - 12:00
- Psychology
What motivates you?
Which is more important: I.Q. or E.Q. (emotional intelligence) ?
How can we improve our relationships and self development.
We cover many areas as human behaviour is such a fascinating subject.
‘It’s not how low you fall but how quickly you bounce back up’ - Peanuts comic strip
Contact: Indeg Robinson
Meetings: 3rd Friday of the month 2:00 - 4:00 in Otford - Stock Market Discussion
STOCK MARKET DISCUSSION
If you want to learn about stocks and shares with little financial commitment, then come and join us. We take a light-hearted approach to the subject. Members choose one or two stocks, keep them for two months maximum, then change. A small sum goes into the kitty, then the member with the largest virtual profit in 9 months wins the kitty.
Contact : Lesley Leeding
Meetings : Wednesdays, 3rd, 2:00 - 4:00
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