AOUG Events
Members of AOUG organise events for members, their families and friends. They range from the AGM (in different Regions and Nations each year), the Research Awards Ceremony and the Foundation Lecture (both on campus) to meeting for coffee in person or by Zoom. They may be free or require the purchase of a ticket. Events anywhere are open to all members – there is no restriction to your own area. This Calendar only shows the main Association events, for events in the Regions and Nations, go to the Regions section. All Diary Dates are advertised in OMEGA, on the Website and also in local Newsletters. Non-members are welcome as guests of members or by contacting the organiser.
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Portland Collection – 05
Portland Collection – 05
Meet outside the Harley Gallery cafe at Welbeck and Dukeries Garden Centre, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LT However it is recommended if you are using a SatNav to use S80 3LW instead !!! Join friends and families for a walk around the Harley Gallery and the Portland Collection before visiting the adjacent Garden Centre to see the Christmas displays.
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Edinburgh Local Group Meetings – Nation 11
Edinburgh Local Group Meetings – Nation 11
Every first Wednesday in the month, the Edinburgh Group members meet via Zoom at 3pm for an online meet-up. If you are interested in getting involved in this group, please contact the Edinburgh Local Contact for details so that you can be provided with the log-ins as required. Members who used to live in the Edinburgh area are also very welcome to get involved.
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Aylesbury Coffee and Lunch – 02
Aylesbury Coffee and Lunch – 02
Meet at the White Hart, Unit 4, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UR for coffee and/or lunch. Members, and friends or family from all REgions or Nations are welcome to join us. If you are not one of our regular attendees,please let the Aylesbury Local Contact know in advance so she can look out for you.
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Pre-Christmas Get together – 08
Pre-Christmas Get together – 08
Meet for as coffee and then lunch at the cafe in the Newbank Garden Centre, 74, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0BS prior to the Chruistmas holidays. This venue proved to be successful last December and we hope that many will join us. Booking is not necesaary but do let the Local Contact know if you are intending to come, so she can look out for you.
Trinity College – 12
Trinity College – 12
Meet at the main entrance of Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2. We will walk through the main gate and walk along the four main squares - Parliament Square, New Square, Fellows Square and Library Square. The Executiver Representative will be standing outside showing an OMEGA magazine. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's most prestigious university, a collection of elegant Georgian and Victorian byuildings, cobbled squares and nature-friendly wildlife meadows that make foor a delightful place to wander. Afterr our walk, we will warm ourselves over a Christmas Lunch and drinks in 'The Bank on the Colege Green' which has greatr reviews.
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Zoom Book Club – 03
Zoom Book Club – 03
Meet to review a different book each month. 13th August - 'The Girl in the Eagle's Talon' by Karin Smirnoff 10th September - 'The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman' by Julietta Henderson 8th October - '11.12.63' by Stephen King 12th November - 'The Secret ' by Lee and Alex Child 10th December - 'The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels' by Janice Hallet Please contact the Local Contact, Liz Ashcroft, taitailizash@gmail.com for the time of these meetings and the log on to join the discussions
Zoom Book Club – 03
Zoom Book Club – 03
Meet on line to discuss the book of the month - 'The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels' by Janice Hallet
St Martin in the Fields – 01
St Martin in the Fields – 01
Meet in the crypt cafe of St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery or maybe if we are lucky a possible concert in the church.
National Portrait Gallery – 01
National Portrait Gallery – 01
Meet in the crypt cafe of St Martins in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, WC2N 4JJ for a possible concert in S Martin's or a repeat visit to the National Portrait Gallery
Region 04 – West Midlands
Region 04 – West Midlands
Tuesday 10th December. 11am Meet at the main entrance of St. Peter’s House, Exchange Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS for Tea and Coffee Morning Event. We will discuss AOUG events over hot drinks. All interested members, please contact Mohammad Motawalla (Executive Representative) for reservations
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Edinburgh Local Group meetings – Nation 11
Edinburgh Local Group meetings – Nation 11
Please note that the December Zoom initially scheduled for 4th December at 3pm will now take place on Wednesday 11th December at 3pm. Every first Wednesday in the month, the Edinburgh Group members meet via Zoom at 3pm for an online meet-up. If you are interested in getting involved in this group, please contact the Edinburgh Local Contact for details so that you can be provided with the log-ins as required. Members who used to live in the Edinburgh area are also very welcome to get involved.
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Christmas Lunch – 02
Christmas Lunch – 02
Meet for a 'cheap and cheerful' Christmas Lunch at the 'Four Candles', Wetherspoons, George Street, Oxford OX1 2BE. After which there is a choice of two cHristmas Markets for any last minute Christmas gifts.
Christmas Lunch and Theatre Mattinee – 07
Christmas Lunch and Theatre Mattinee – 07
Book your theatre tickets for all your friends and family, direct with the Leeds Playhouse Box Office for the mattinee performance of ' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' and then don your Christmas jumpers or other festive attire, to meet in the first-floor cafe for a lunch. Then attend the mattinee performance in the main theatre. If you don't want to go to the play, you are still very welcome to join us for the lunch. Remember to book early as tickets go very quickly for these ferstive family performance.
South Region 02 – Oxford area
South Region 02 – Oxford area
Oxford Area: Thursday 14th December. 12noon Meet at ‘Four Candles’ (Wetherspoons), George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BE and join us for our ‘cheap and cheerful’ Christmas Lunch. After which there is the choice of two Christmas Markets for any last-minute Christmas gifts.
Region 09 – North
Region 09 – North
Saturday 14th December. 2pm Please join us Meet at the entrance to Heighley Gate Garden Centre, NE61 3DA, to enjoy the Christmas lights
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Region 09 – North
Region 09 – North
Monday 16th December. 2pm Please join us Meet in the car park of Morrisons’ supermarket, Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ to see the Christmas Lights in the town and Christmas tree in the Sanderson Arcade, plus tea and cakes.
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Edinburgh Local Group Meetings – Nation 11
Edinburgh Local Group Meetings – Nation 11
Every first Wednesday in the month, the Edinburgh Group members meet via Zoom at 3pm for an online meet-up. If you are interested in getting involved in this group, please contact the Edinburgh Local Contact for details so that you can be provided with the log-ins as required. Members who used to live in the Edinburgh area are also very welcome to get involved.
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Nation 11 – Scotland
Nation 11 – Scotland
Thursday 2nd January. 12 noon The annual Handel’s Messiah takes place on 2nd January 2025 at the Usher Hall, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA at 12noon with an interval for your picnic, until just after 3pm. Prices range from £15.30 to £34.20. Tickets from the Usher Hall usually go fast. Again, Moira is hoping to sing.
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Lectures
AOUG aims not only to unite members through social activities but also through educational events….read more
Annual General Meetings
Annual General Meetings are our formal meetings which are held during the annual social weekend. The choice of venue for these weekends circulates around the Regions and Nations providing a wonderful opportunity for members to meet up with friends….read more
Regions and Nations Activities
We love getting together and enjoy – museums, meals, Zoom meetings, theatre, coffee meetups, gardens/centres and distilleries to name but a few…read more
Degree Ceremonies
AOUG are very honoured for representatives to be able to attend every Open University Degree Ceremony to take part in the formal academic procession…read more