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 https//:ealinghistory.org.uk for up-to-date details and access to meetings.

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14 January: Dr Andrew Lownie, Senior Research Fellow in Modern British History at the University of Buckingham – Issues in Writing Modern Political Biographies

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7.30pm. Ealing Green Church, W5 5QT

All welcome: members £15 per annum, visitors £5 per talk (students free)

Enquiries (secretary): 020 8579 2174 • philipgwoods@outlook.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: 14 January (Matthew Arnold).

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

Enquiries: 020 8567 4397 • donkennedy@f2s.com

Ealing Yoga, Meditation & Philosophy Centre Wednesdays & Thursdays

MEDITATION and philosophy

This is a mixed-level class, suitable for those who have experience of meditation practice, and those new who wish to learn how to meditate.

6-7.30pm Wednesdays 8 January - 2 April 2025 (no class on 19 February)

Payment in advance (half or whole term) £12 per session; drop-ins £13 per session.

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Meditation and Philosophy

How to relax, breathe and meditate, focus your mind, and rest in a place of stillness. Meditation is an inward journey and a process to calm mental chatter and manage the stress of everyday life. Some experience of meditation is desirable. Details on our website.

8-9.30pm Thursdays 9 January - 3 April 2025 (no class on 20 February)

£144 for full course or £72 either half (£120 or £60 for members) or £13 drop-in

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All of the above at Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE

07918 622995 • enquiries@ealingyogamedpc.org.uk • www.ealingyogamedpc.org.uk

Facebook: Ealing Yoga Meditation & Philosophy Centre

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.u3asites.org.uk/ealing/home