Theatre Outings is run by three of us, Helen, Judy and Sarah, who get together several times a year to select plays which we would like to see, and which we hope would be acceptable to our group members. We try to have at least one play each month, usually a matinee. Ideally we will… Read more

Socrates is supposed to have claimed that the unexamined life 'was not worth living'. How could we examine it? It is easier to punch fog than to agree on a precise definition of philosophy - and there are multiple ways of 'thinking about thinking' - but this group will be looking either at individual thinkers… Read more

We discuss anything that interests us, choosing a topic together. Our arguments are always friendly and we buzz with ideas, thoughts and opinions. We meet on the first and third Monday of each month, whenever possible, from 10.00-12.00 at the Finchley Victoria Bowling and Croquet Club. Read more

The London Architectural Visits Group organises visits to buildings and places of architectural and/or historical interest in London. We arrange guided tours for up to 20 people at the venues; the admission and guide’s fees are collected for each visit ‘at the door’ (£10-20). Visits are monthly with winter and summer breaks, up to 10… Read more

We knit 9 inch squares to make blankets but we also make other items – ie baby clothes or blanket jackets for adults. The knitted blankets and clothes are then delivered to Knit for Peace, our chosen charity. We meet every first Sunday of the month. Read more

*Formerly A Sideways Look at History IIAn eclectic approach to history, exploring its byways rather than highways Topics are chosen by group members depending on their personal interests. These may stray to far-flung parts of the world; subjects as diverse as clothing, food, marriage practices, women’s rights or sign language; interesting people (not just the… Read more

This group looks ‘Sideways’ at history. We choose a particular period and examine what was happening at that period worldwide. None of us are experts; we share a curiosity about the past throughout the world. All group members participate in discussions and share the responsibility of researching/presenting topics of their choice. From September 2025 we… Read more

We follow an organised programme of garden visits throughout the year, starting with snowdrops for galanthophiles and ending with winter gardens.  Visits vary from historic gardens such as Ham House garden to modern gardens open under the NGS (National Garden Scheme).  Some of our members are very knowledgeable on plants and are very happy to… Read more

We talk about anything in the arts which has been of particular interest to us. This could be theatre, film, opera, music, exhibitions or even books. The idea is that everyone is able to have their say, leading to lively discussions. Read more