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

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. 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

We offer a regular, varied programme every Monday except Bank Holidays and in August: 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

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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10 March: The Early Quakers and the English Revolution, 1641-1660 by Dr Ariel Hessayon

14 April: What can you learn from a cookbook (other than how to cook)? by Professor Rebecca Earle

12 May: Jefferson’s Wolf: The Struggle to End Slavery in the Founding Era by Professor Nicholas Guyatt

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

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

Enquiries: t.sullivan@qmul.ac.uk • www.ealinghistory.org.uk

Rainbow Poetry Group Tuesdays

March: Join us to read published poems on city life on Tuesday 10 March. Or you could relax and listen and join in the discussion.

April & May: Humour about every day problems. Pam Ayres says it all. Read poems or just listen on 14 April. On 12 May read poems featuring fruit and vegetables, alone or in the landscape.

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, the first sesssion is a ‘taster.’ Thereafter, it is recommended that new 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 7 January - 25 March (no class on 18 February)

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

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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 8 January - 26 March (no class on 19 February)

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

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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

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.u3aealing.org.uk