Culture & Learning

Friends of Marcq-en-Baroeul

EALING’S TWIN TOWN IN FRANCE

The Friends of Marcq is a local group promoting friendship and activities between Ealing and Marcq-en-Baroeul, which is close to Lille, so easily accessible. Knowledge of French is not necessary for many of the organised events. We offer exchange visits to France for language and cultural weekends. There are also French classes at various levels, and a variety of activities throughout the year in Ealing.

Enquiries: 07887 877630 • 020 8568 6159 • info@fomeb.eu • www.fomeb.eu

Facebook: Les Amis d’Ealing/Friends of Marcq • www.facebook.com/groups/3139986216275513

Regular & Continuing events

Ealing Readers Mondays

We are an informal book group, and we welcome new members. We read and discuss a wide variety of books, with the majority being contemporary fiction. Once a year we read a play, followed by a theatre visit.

Castle Inn, 36 St Mary’s Road, W5 5EU. Please enquire for meeting time.

Hazel Williams: hazannewilliams@gmail.com

Ealing Over 60 Network (EON) Mondays

FRIENDLY INFORMAL OLDER PERSONS’ SOCIAL CLUB

We offer a regular, varied programme every Monday except Bank Holidays: social gatherings, discussions, talks by outside speakers, quizzes, films, art/craft sessions, music, poetry appreciation, etc. Disabled-friendly venue near Ealing Broadway station. Free car park.

1.30 for 2pm. Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road W5 2SE

Optional door donation up to £5 to cover room hire, etc.

020 8810 6753 • arratoon.arratoon@gmail.com

Historical Association: Ealing Branch Tuesdays

Our talks are open to everyone who is interested in history – world, national and local – and its relevance to our own times. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please see our website www.ealinghistory.org.uk for up-to-date details and access to meetings.

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13 May: What can you learn from a cookbook (other than how to cook)? by Professor Rebecca Earle [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TALK HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR. A new speaker for this date will be announced shortly]

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7.30-9pm. Ealing Green Church, The Green, W5 5QT

Free for Historical Association members and students. Visitors £5.

Enquiries: 07950 137970 • Tony_Sullivan@hotmail.com • www.ealinghistory.org.uk

Rainbow Poetry Group Tuesdays

If you enjoy poetry on a wide range of subjects, we invite you to our informal monthly meetings (on the second Tuesday). We bring, read and discuss published poems, with a specific theme each month. Next meeting: 13 May (Imtiaz Dharker & Daljit Nagra).

2.30pm. Hanwell Community Library, Cherington Road, W7 3HL

Enquiries: 020 8567 4397 • donkennedy@f2s.com

Ealing u3a Thursdays & other days

TALKS PROGRAMME and 55 INTEREST GROUPS

U3A is an organisation for those retired or no longer in full-time work. Members organise activities for each other. U3A offers the opportunity for those with a thirst for knowledge and learning to continue their educational, creative and social interests in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. Talks programme, visits and 55 interest groups meeting in venues around Ealing.

Talks: most Thursdays 10am. Ealing Green Church, W5 5QT

Visitors £3

07504 667005 • membership@u3aealing.org.uk • www.u3aealing.org.uk