Group Category: Games
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Petanque
Petanque is believed to have originated in Provence. Winning the game consists of bowling or throwing your ball (French = Boules) closer to the Jack (French = cochonnet) than your opponent's ball. You may of course choose to aim for your opponent's (ball) and knock them out of the way ! A great way to… Read more
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Rummikub
Rummikub Group - Beginners are welcome. Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 pm at Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion. For those who don’t know what Rummikub is, it is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, based on the card game gin rummy. We all really enjoy our afternoon together and the time rushes… Read more
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Scrabble
We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 1.00 pm. There is no charge, but refreshments are available to buy in the pub as none will be provided. All are welcome to our friendly monthly sessions whether you're an ace player or a complete beginner. We have players of all abilities. I am… Read more
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Mahjong
Meet on the first & third Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at leader's home in Blandford. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game played with 144 tiles that are arranged in a square to represent the "Great Wall of China"! The name Mahjong when translated from Chinese, means "Sparrows" (or the sparrows)… Read more
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Cryptic Crosswords
Four cryptic crosswords are undertaken, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times Quick cryptic and the main Times cryptic. A full attendance would be 9 members, but more frequently 5 or 6. There is room for another member or two, should anyone wish to join us. We are all fairly accomplished solvers, so a complete beginner… Read more
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Bridge
Meet on the first & third Friday of every month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in members' homes. We are currently full but please contact the Leader if you would like to join the waiting list. It is essential that members have some knowledge of bridge, regrettably we are unable to teach newcomers. There is… Read more