Culture & Learning MANY DATES

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

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AUGUST

Festival of Biblical Literature Wednesday - Friday 12-14 August

The festival celebrates the Bible as a collection of literature, with seminars, music and poetry. The speakers have an academic background, including the University of Cambridge and the University of Durham. The festival is independent of and does not receive funding from any religious, political or ideological group. It is organised and funded independently by James Priestman, who is a Quaker. The festival does not include any worship or prayer. The purpose of the festival is to bring people together, whether or not they are religious. This year we are pleased to welcome the TS Eliot prizewinning poet Philip Gross. A ticket entitles you to lunch and refreshments.

9.45am - 5pm each day. Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, W5 2SE

Tickets available for full festival or single days: discounts for groups, or under-26; see website.

info@festivalofbiblicalliterature.co.uk • www.festivalofbiblicalliterature.co.uk/

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Regular & Continuing events

Ealing Readers Mondays

We are an informal book group, and we welcome new members. Our reading list covers a wide range of genres with a focus on contemporary fiction. We meet at 7.30 for a 7.45 start, beginning with an introduction to the book of the month followed by a lively discussion.

7.30 for 7.45pm. Castle Inn, 36 St Mary’s Road, W5 5EU.

Enquiries: hazannewilliams@gmail.com

Ealing Over 60 Network (EON) Mondays

FRIENDLY INFORMAL OLDER PERSONS’ SOCIAL CLUB

Social events, talks, quizzes, films, art/craft, music, poetry appreciation etc. Disabled-friendly venue. Free car park. Near Ealing Broadway.

Most Mondays except bank holidays and August.

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

Door donation up to £5

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 usually 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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8 September: Talk by Ross King, author: The Bookseller of Florence: Vespasiano da Bisticci and the Manuscripts that Illuminated the Renaissance

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

Members £20 per annum, visitors £5 per talk, students free.

Enquiries: 07922 046578 • philipgwoods@outlook.com • www.ealinghistory.org.uk

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Rainbow Poetry Group Tuesdays

June & July: Alfred, Lord Tennyson will be our subject on 9 June, and any poems from the 1930’s will be your choice for 14 July. Bring two poems to read, and join in the discussion of the group’s selection.

August & September: Elizabeth Jennings will be the poet of choice on 11 August. Bring two of her poems to read, or just listen. Fantasy or Dreams may inspire you for 8 September meeting.

2.30-4pm. Hanwell Community Library, Cherington Road, W7 3HL

First visit free, donation for the Library upkeep thereafter

Enquiries: smtpearce@btinternet.com

Ealing Yoga, Meditation & Philosophy Centre Wednesdays & Thursdays

Mixed-level Meditation

This is a mixed-level class, suitable for those who have experience of meditation and those new who wish to learn how to meditate. For new students, there is a ‘taster’. Thereafter, it is recommended that students commit to and pay in advance for all the remaining five sessions in the first half of term, to gain maximum benefit.

6-7.30pm Wednesdays 15 April - 15 July (no class on 27 May)

6-7.30pm Wednesdays 9 September - 9 December (no class on 28 October)

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Philosophy & Meditation

This class is suitable for those who have some knowledge of Yoga Philosophy in its various forms, and also experience of meditation and Pranayama techniques.

8-9.30pm Thursdays 16 April - 16 July (no class on 28 May)

8-9.30pm Thursdays 10 September - 10 December (no class on 29 October)

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All above: Block booking 5+ sessions £12 (members £10) per session, or £13 per session drop-in

Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE

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

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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