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Burnham on Crouch

Group Category: General

  • Alternative Therapies, Practices and Beliefs

    This is a discussion group with the occasional informative video. The topics can take us in any direction, but we avoid politics and religion although we do discuss spirituality. We meet on a Friday at 2.30 – 4.30pm although sometimes it over runs. So far there are not many of us, so during the Summer… Read more

  • Company of Crafters

    Bring whatever you’re working on and enjoy a couple of hours crafting, exchanging ideas and having a good natter. The Company of Crafters is a friendly group who meet each month to enjoy their favourite crafts in good company. Members bring along whatever they happen to be working on, with interests including knitting, crochet, stitching,… Read more

  • Genealogy & Family History

    The group has been meeting since October 2025. The meetings generally follow the same format; we have a presentation on a specific topic followed by questions and contributions from the members on the same topic, but we also build in regular opportunities for helping each other with our research. It’s not all serious, we build… Read more

  • Scrabble

    Scrabble Read more

  • Members on Their Own

    This might be the group for you if you have, for example, recently lost your husband, wife or partner, have recently moved to the area, recently divorced, or care for a family member and become too isolated. Members enjoy different events on a monthly basis, and the aim is to support each other in building… Read more

  • Mah Jong

    There are 10 members in the group, which with their current arrangements makes it awkward and complicated to accommodate more players. Normally two tables are run and the meeting date and venue can be flexible according to Members’ wishes. For others wanting to play the group are willing to help setup a second group and… Read more

  • Luncheon Explorers

    Someone has to do it! The group's mission is a demanding one: exploring restaurants and pubs within approximately 15 miles of Burnham. Each month a different member chooses the venue for the following month's lunch, so everyone gets an opportunity to suggest somewhere they'd like the group to try. Good food, different venues and good… Read more

  • Luncheon Homebirds

    We circumnavigate hostelries in Burnham. Lifts can be arranged if any member needs transport. Read more

  • Bridge

    A group for beginners who are keen to learn, and for more experienced players. The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at a member's home in Burnham. * Some knowledge of Bridge needed Read more

  • Garden Topics

    This is mainly a discussion group. We learn from each other and I try to be topical to the time of the year.  We are fortunate in having some very knowledgeable members in our group.  We have the occasional  quiz.  We also exchange plants and cuttings and, of course, visit each others gardens.  Occasionally we have an… Read more