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Readingcircle 2017
The first Reading Group was set up in the village in 1999. It ceased to meet as numbers dropped off when members moved away or decided to take up other activities, and a second reading group began in 2005 and is now fully subscribed.
A book is chosen each month, up to two months in advance. We meet once a month in each others’ houses to discuss the relevant book. We usually have wine and refreshments at these gatherings. Every year we aim to attend a Literary Festival and we have added cinema visits to our programme.
If anybody is interested in finding out if there is a vacancy, or would like to know more about the Reading Group or would like to set up their own, please contact Jean Simmonds on [phone number removed] or e-mail.
Reading Group Books for 2017
| 09 Januaary |
The Light Between Oceans M.L Stedman at Jean’s |
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09 February 7.30 p.m. new time |
The Sea Garden Deborah Lawrenson at Jenny’s |
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06 March |
The Muse Jessie Burton at Lynn’s |
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03 April |
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Natasha Pulley at Alex’s |
| 08 May |
The Husband’s Wife Amanda Prowse at Ann’s |
| 05 June |
Wait For Me! Memoirs of the Youngest Mitford Sister Deborah Devonshire at Audrey’s |
| 03 July |
When Nights Were Cold Susanna Jones at Carol’s |
| August |
No meeting |
| 04 September |
The Essex Serpent Sarah Walters at Gill’s |
| 02 October |
The Power of One Bryce Courtenay at Jean’s |
| 06 November |
The Children Act Ian McEwan at Jenny’s |
| 04 December |
Birdcage Walk Helen Dunmore at Lynn’s |
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2018 29 January |
(Book still to be chosen) at Sally’s |
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