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Bracknell Forest

Events

The events listed here are open to all members.

The Open Meetings as listed are free and you can just turn up. We normally run these as "hybrid", meaning that you can either attend in the hall or join the meeting via Zoom. Details of how to connect to Zoom are emailed to members a few days before the event.

The Weekly Diary entries are mainly as a reminder of regular Group activities. See the Groups page and select the group of interest for more information.

For the Coffee Mornings you just turn up.

For some events you need to book, and a payment may be needed.

Forthcoming events

Monday 6th July 2026
to Sunday 12th July 2026
Diary
Monday 13th July 2026
to Sunday 19th July 2026
Diary
Friday 17th July 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social
The meeting is hosted by a Committee Member or a Volunteer, who will be pleased to welcome you and ensure you are not left alone. This is a great opportunity […]
Cost: Coffee etc to purchase
Monday 20th July 2026
to Sunday 26th July 2026
Diary
Monday 27th July 2026
to Sunday 2nd August 2026
Diary
Wednesday 29th July 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social
The meeting is hosted by a Committee Member or a Volunteer, who will be pleased to welcome you and ensure you are not left alone. This is a great opportunity […]
Cost: Coffee etc. to purchase
Monday 3rd August 2026
to Sunday 9th August 2026
Diary
Monday 10th August 2026
to Sunday 16th August 2026
Diary
Thursday 27th August 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
This meeting can also be joined via Zoom. Talk: "Pop on the Box" Speaker: Jeff Evans NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Cost: Free
Friday 25th September 2026
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Social
Enjoy a delicious selection of barbecued meats and fresh salads. Vegetarian option available, please state when booking. Drinks and puddings will be available to purchase separately if you’d like to […]
Cost: £20
Booking Required
Friday 20th November 2026
Outing
Coach trip visiting Rochester and then the Christmas Light Trail at Leeds Castle (Kent) More details and pricing later.
Cost: TBA
Booking Required
Saturday 12th December 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Social
Time TBA NOTE Date has been changed since the original post here.
Cost: TBA
Booking Required

A Few Past Events

Outing to Canterbury June 2026

Rummikub, Canasta, and Mahjong Group June 2026

There was a good turnout at the meeting

Tea Party at Garth Hill College May 2026

Photos show the Blues Rock Jazz Jamming Group providing entertainment, and the winning table in the quiz.

UK Holidays Group - Isle of Man Via Liverpool May 2026

Photos: Strawberry Field (Liverpool) / Liver Building (Liverpool, close to our hotel) / Horse drawn tram (Douglas sea front IOM, close to our hotel) / Laxey Wheel (IOM) / After our trip to the summit of Snaefell (highest point on IOM) by electric tram

Digital Photography Meeting January 2026

For this meeting members were invited to submit photos with the theme "Letter A" - to be interpreted as they wish. This was not a competition just an opportunity to enjoy one another's photos. Here are just a few of the entries.

Christmas Outing to The Cotswolds November 2025

We arrived at Stow-On-The-Wold just before 12:30. Most members headed to one of the many pubs or tearooms for some much needed
refreshments. This was followed by some retail therapy, with several large shopping bags making their way back onto the coach.

We left Stow to make the short journey to Sudeley Castle for the ‘Spectacle of Light’, with the theme of King Arthur. See photos below. We met Merlin the Magician (his makeup was amazing), who worked his magic lighting our way with the hanging lights. Several members tested their strength by trying to remove Excalibur from the stone; needless to say, Excalibur is still there.

Open Meeting November 2025

The Open Meeting gave us an insight into offshore wind farms.

Transport Group at Bluebell Railway October 2025

Members of the Group went to the "Giants of Steam" event.

BBQ at Bracknell Rugby Club September 2025

MOTO3 Group at the former school in Reading attended by Jane Austen