Group Category: Pastimes
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Whist
The Whist group got off to a super start in April. Lots of us had not played for years, but between the numbers there we were able to get games up and running and a lot of fun was had, and there was even time for some banter. The Burnbrae in Milngavie is a good… Read more
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Quizzers
Anyone wishing to join the Quizzers can email Dorothy Woodger, (click above). Dorothy will add them to our WhatsApp group when they provide their mobile number to her. Everyone in the group looks out for Quizzes they are interested in going to and posts details on the WhatsApp group. Some are free of charge, some… Read more
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Dilettanti
Are you a dilettante? Are you a dabbler who enjoys experiencing different activities and learning new subjects. If so this group might be for you! The purpose of the group is to enjoy a variety of one-off activities in the company of others where we learn something new in a relaxed and light-hearted manner. For… Read more
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Stitchers
The group meets at 2 pm in members' homes. Meetings usually last for two hours. We aim to share our knowledge of sewing and knitting, and to widen our knowledge of suppliers of materials and workshops. We also go on occasional outings to exhibitions. New members are welcome. For further information about the group, please… Read more
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House & Garden Visits
Convenor : Julia Douglas The group does not meet during the winter months. House and garden visits take place once a month from April to September. Programme of Visits for 2019 April 26 Finlaystone Country Estate, Renfrewshire May 31 Scone Palace, Perth June 28 Hopetoun House, Edinburgh July 19 Newhall, Midlothian August 30 Pollok House,… Read more
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Scrabble
The group meets in the convivial surroundings of the restaurant in the Burnbrae Hotel, Milngavie. Meetings usually last for two hours playing in groups of two, three and four at all levels of experience usually with one or two games and swapping places so all get to know each other. The Scrabble group has 20… Read more
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Knitters2gether
This is a friendly, relaxed group and we make a variety of different items from toys to clothing. If you are interested in finding out more about this group, please contact the Convenor. We are a group of ladies who meet to chat and knit, sometimes crochet, with a tea or coffee. We work on… Read more
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Mahjong
Do you know your Kongs from your Pungs and Chows or would you like to know?. If so, then MAHJONG may be the game for you. It is a tile based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly… Read more
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Natty Knitters
We are a happy band of like-minded ladies who love to knit for charity and personal projects. At present, we’re knitting replacement poppies for the Remembrance display for outside the Fraser Centre for later in the year, subsequently a challenge has developed within the group to see how many poppies you can out of one… Read more
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Gardening
The group, known informally as the BaMpots, meets at 10.30 on the first Tuesday of every month throughout the year. The get-togethers generally last around 90 minutes. During the main growing period (approx. April to October) the group either visits a member's garden for a tour, a coffee and a chat or travels to one… Read more