Wednesday 2nd September. 3pm Wednesday 7th October. 3pm Wednesday 4th November. 3pm Wednesday 2nd December. 3pm Here are the log in details which can be used each time. https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82523473733?pwd=U0aCnYdW1uV3AgiCCKusyL6rOab1DV.1 Meeting ID: 825 2347 3733 Passcode: CLNg1j
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1 event,International Zooms. Saturday 5th September. 11am Meet with the Chairman, online to chat. A chance to join in an informal discussion with members from all Regions and Nations. The topic this month will be ‘My favourite cities’ Saturday 10th October. 11am Meet with the Chairman, online to chat. A chance to join in an informal discussion with members from all Regions and Nations. The topic this month will be ‘A memorable theatre performance’ Saturday 7th November. 11am Meet with the Chairman, online to chat. A chance to join in an informal discussion with members from all Regions and Nations. The topic this month will be ‘Would you have supported Guy Fawkes?’ Saturday 3rd December. 11am Meet with the Chairman, online to chat. A chance to join in an informal discussion with members from all Regions and Nations. The topic this month will be ‘Which do you chose to send for special occasions – Cards, Letters or Emails?’ Contact the Chairman for International Zooms log on details. jean.hertzog@aoug.org.uk |
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1 event,Monday 7th September. 2pm, Meet at the entrance of Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, NE46 4EN. |
3 events,Tuesday 8th September. 2pm Join us for a Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle discussion Tuesday 8th September. 7pm Join us for Writers' Group discussion. Tuesday 8th September. 2pm Join us for a Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle discussion Tuesday 8th September. 7pm Join us for Writers' Group discussion. South West – Region 03 Everyone is welcome to join us for our Book Club by Zoom, organised by the Local Contact for Cornwall. Please contact her for the log on details. Tuesday 11th August. 8pm ‘Chasing the Dead’ – Tim Weaver Tuesday 8th September. 8pm ‘The Big Empty’ – Robert Crais |
1 event,Wednesday 9th September. 2pm Meet in ‘The Barn’, the coffee shop at The Gibberd Garden, Marsh Lane, Harlow, CM17 0NA for coffee before we visit the Garden. The Gibberd Garden is described as a gem where art and nature intertwine. It is a Grade II listed garden designed by architect, Sir Frederick Gibberd. 2025 admission prices are £6.00 (£5.00 for concessions). https://thegibberdgarden.co.uk/ |
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1 event,Friday 11th September. 11am Meet in the entrance at the Discovery Centre, Sheffield Manor Lodge, 197, Manor Lane Sheffield, S2 1UJ. Pre -booked coffee is available on arrival, followed by a guided tour and lunch. Booking with the Event Organiser is essential by the 7thAugust to confirm numbers for the Tour and catering. Please advise the organiser of any special dietary needs for the lunch. Also please advise if there are any access needs for the visit. For those travelling by car, there is a sign for the Car Park at the turn off to the Lane and a short passageway leads to the Discovery Centre. If travelling by train to Sheffield, buses are available from the Bus Interchange which is a five-minute walk across the main road from the train station. Look for ‘City Road’ buses numbers 7,8,50,73 and 120. Alternatively, you can use ‘Harborough Avenue’ buses number 24 or 25. All the buses require a short walk to Discovery Centre. |
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1 event,Tuesday 15th September. 11am. Meet in ‘Sweet Pea’s Tearoom’, Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY. This is a Grade I listed country house built in 1732 surrounded by Grade II* listed gardens set in the heart of a traditional agricultural estate. This visit was suggested by an AOUG member who has volunteered to act as our guide. Admission to Hall and Gardens adults £14.00; concessions £13.00; children £7.50 |
1 event,Wednesday 16th September 11am Meet at the entrance of Drakkar’s Drift, located within Victoria Park, 141, Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4NG. It is a stunning, immersive garden inspired by Scotland’s historic ties with Scandinavia, the healing power of nature, and sustainable design. . Designed by Leith resident Luke Coleman, the garden achieved remarkable success at the RHS Flower Show, winning a Gold Medal, RHS Young Designer of the Year, the People’s Choice Award and Best Construction. Inspired by Scotland’s historic links with Scandinavia and its rugged west coast, the restorative benefits of nature and sustainable design principles, the garden transforms a former bowling green in Victoria Park into a vibrant, accessible community space. Particular attention has been given to texture, movement, colour, scent, and sound, creating an engaging and inclusive experience for all visitors. Features include accessible pathways, seating areas, sensory planting, mature trees, wildlife habitats and striking sculptural elements that support biodiversity and encourage people to connect with nature. We will lunch in one of the local cafés. |
1 event,Oxford area Thursday 15th October. 1pm Meet at the very French Restaurant the Cote Brasserie, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BE for the Autumn Lunch and French cuisine at its best. The table will be booked a few weeks before so please let the Local Contact know in advance if you intend to join us. |
1 event,Friday 18th September. 11am Meet at Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4LF, (thebrunelmuseum.com) for insight in the life and achievements of this great Victorian engineer. |
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1 event,Portsmouth and South Downs Wednesday 23rd September. 12.30pm Meet by the entrance to Romsey Abbey. Church Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EP for a free guided tour, but donations are recommended. |
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Friday 2nd October 2026 Join us for a celebration of the work of Open University research students in Room 2 in the Michael Young Building on The Open University campus, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA. The Award Ceremony will begin at 12noon with the doors opening at 11.30am and recognises the achievements of Phd students, that have been nominated by their Supervisors. There will be displays for each student and about the AOUG Foundation for Education charity. Then following a introduction by the AOUG Chairman, the Supervisors will introduce their student and then the student will receive a framed certificate from the AOUG Chairman and a Welcome Pack about our Association. During the lunch break, when both formal and informal photographs will be taken, and there will be an opportunity to view all the students' displays. Then there will be our Annual Foundation Lecture. This is to be presented this year by Lauren Rose, recipient of the AOUG 2025 John Veysey Bursary, about her research - 'Using Creative Participatory Methods to Explore Children's Physical Activity Experiences Through the Transition into Secondary School''. Lauren will explain her research and the results she has obtained so far and poses the question […]
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