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WI Book Groups

Reading Group Programme – starting June 2008

June 16th: Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett at Alison Bloomfield’s, 1 King’s Orchard. Tel: 835405

July 21st: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett at Sue Collett’s, Rosebank, Church Lane. Tel 837617

August 18th: DVD or Poetry at Sue Collett’s, Rosebank, Church Lane. Tel.837617

September 15th: Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky at Eastlyn Horsfield’s, South Barn, Baker’s Lane. Tel.832041

October 20th: Lollipop Shoes by Joanne Harris at Eileen Smith’s, Strathdene,West End. Tel.837038

November 17th: White Cargo by Felicity Kendall at Jean Johnson’s, Dannibrog, Church Lane. Tel 836014

Choices by Margaret, Gill and Jenny to come in 2009.

The Reading Group has steadily increased its members to 12, and continues to cover a range of authors, as well as including a popular poetry evening. Each member takes a turn to choose a book for discussion and acts as host for the evening.

Please contact Sue Collett on 837617 for further information.

Second Book Group

Due to popular demand we have formed a second group which had it's first meeting on Tuesday 1st May. Five members came along to our first meeting and we enjoyed talking about our chosen book, Gentlemen & Players. Below are the dates and books for this years meetings, which all start at 8pm. They currently have 10 members so new members welcome! Ring Sandra on 839166 or Catherine on 832 177 for more details.

15th January 2008 - The Island by Victoria Hislop, at Sandra Grange's. The Orchard, Church Lane. Tel 839166

26th February 2008 - Northern Lights by Philip Pullman, at Judith Nightingale's. The Mound, High Road. Tel: 835712

1st April 2008 - Jewels: A Secret History by Victoria Finlay, at Anne Honeyball's. Belmont, Bell Lane. Tel: 837704

6th May 2008 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, at Helen Connor's. Haddon Close Orchard, Sires Hill. Tel: 01235 813282

23rd June 2008 - The Kindness of Strangers by Kate Adie, at Marion Symes'. Stores Cottage, Brightwell Street. Tel: 837175

22nd July 2008 - The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford, at Audrey Reddyhoff's. Purbrook, West End. Tel: 836642

2nd September 2008 - Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris, at Sandra Grange's. The Orchard, Church Lane. Tel 839166

7th October 2008 - The Color Purple by Alice Walker, at Karin Beasley's. 24 Sinodun Road, Wallingford. Tel: 839978

18th November 2008 - Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg, at Di Burtenshaw's. Yew Trees, West End. Tel: 835425

16th December 2008 - Readings of seasonal or special choice, at Helen Connor's. Haddon Close Orchard, Sires Hill. Tel: 01235 813282