Marple Branch NWR [Alternate Mondays]

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MARPLE NWR SUMMER PROGRAMME 2021

The Marple Branch of the National Women's Register (NWR) meet fortnightly on Monday evenings in members homes (but currently using ZOOM) to discuss all subjects, for example cultural and political matters. In more normal times they also have trips to the theatre and meals out etc. but not at the moment.  There is also a book club.

All meetings start at 8.00 pm unless otherwise stated:

12th April: Tattoos – history of, opinions of, do you have one? If you got one what design would you choose?
26th April: What was your favourite childhood book? Tell us about it and why you loved it
10th May: Grannies – do you remember yours? Are you one?  What does the role mean to you?
24th May: Spain – NWR country of the year. Research a topic, discuss the food, reminisce about past holidays in the sun
7th June: Tell us about a bridge, be it a civil engineering feature or a person of that name
21st June: Famous sisters – research some famous sisters and then tell us about them
5th July: Summer walk. Details to be discussed
19th July: Statues – do you like them? Have a favourite? Approve disapprove of retrospective censure/removal of statues on public display? Anything to do with statuary

New Members welcome: Please contact Shelley 0161 221 2805.

Note: Previous programmes are left below to show the wide variety of activities that the group enjoys.

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MARPLE NWR SPRING PROGRAMME 2021

11th January: Women in Film - Present your favourite actress/director
25th January: What was the first record you bought? Do you still have it? Do you still play it?
8th February: Hobbies you used to have. Why were they abandoned? What has replaced them?
22nd February: Play reading – “The Mad Professor”
1st March: What positive aspect has 2020 had for you? What difference will this make to you as you go forward?
15th March: The Big Read: The Actress by Anne Enright; The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams; Hamnett by Maggie O’Farrell.
29th March: The Colour Purple! Present anything you like about this shade + Planning for Summer Programme.

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MARPLE NWR SPRING PROGRAMME 2020

13th Jan: Chairs – arm, deck, high, bath or just your favourite. Describe/discuss/research any you choose.
27th Jan: Finland. Research an aspect to share with the group and bring food
10th Feb: Why did you choose to live in Marple? If you could live anywhere else where would you choose and why?
24th Feb: Playreading – “A Most Bizarre Case”
9th March: Theatre visit -  “ Silver Lining” by Sandi Toksvig
23rd March: World Heritage Sites – research one and share or discuss the concept
6th April: Room 101 – vent your pet hates. What 3 things/activities/actions would you select for destruction?
20th April: Discussion – Gender issues.

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MARPLE NWR AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2019

2nd Sept: AGM and Planning for Autumn. Holiday highlights
9th Sept: Brainstorming Scrapbook
30th Sept: Speaker from MESS - Marple Energy Saving Strategy
Wednesday: 2nd Oct: National Theatre encore screening - One Man Two Guvnors 7pm. Members obtain own tickets.
14th Oct: Time Capsule - Which three items would you bury to be opened in 50 years?
28th Oct: Peaceful Protests-do they work? Research and bring examples, past and present.
11th Nov: Telephone Treasure Trail. Arrive early for this.
25th Nov: Discussion-What are the consequences if we become increasingly vegetarian?
9th Dec: Christmas readings, carols. Mulled wine and mince pies.

MARPLE NWR SUMMER PROGRAMME 2019

April 29th: Mistresses - We’ve heard of Nell Gwyn and Lady Hamilton. Research, well-known or not.
May 20th: Chad’s Theatre. 7.45. pm - Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn.
June 3rd: The Big Read - If You Can Walk, You Can Dance by Marion Molteno; Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.
June 17th: Guess The Year - Have 5 clues ready for others to guess the year of your choice.
July 1st: Summer Walk.
July 15th: Speaker - The work of The Samaritans.
July 29th: Ten Pin Bowling.

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MARPLE NWR SPRING PROGRAMME 2019

January 14th - Reflecting on Christmas. Memorable moments? Bring games to play.
January 28th - Soap Operas. Why do so many people watch them? What is their value?
Saturday February 9th - Christmas Party. 7.30pm. Theme to be decided.
February 11th - What was on TV or radio on the day you were born? Search online at the BBC Genome.
February 25th - Music and Society. How does music reflect the society of the time?
March 11th - Garrick Theatre. ‘The Dark Earth and the Light Sky’. Meeting of Edward Thomas and Robert Frost. 
March 25th - Play reading. Cherry Trees by Linda Messham
April 8th - Poland. Research an aspect that interests you and bring food. Planning.

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