It was a bright, chilly day for our trip to Clarks Village at Street and the Clarks Shoe Museum. The museum was interesting with 200 years of history, with exhibits showing the change of shoe fashion. It was amusing to hear people saying ` I used to have those’. There is an interesting international collection Read more

On a grey, windy day we left Trowbridge for the short journey to Ozleworth in Gloucestershire to Newark Park. It is set high on the ridge of the Cotswold escapement with views of the valley below. The gardens were built over 3 levels. When we were there, it was a carpet of white – snowdrops. Read more

We left Trowbridge slightly later than usual. We arrived at Waddesdon around 1pm. In time for lunch and a wander round the Christmas Market. We had timed tickets into the house. The house was decorated to represent the festive journey across Europe by Baron Ferdinard de Rothschild. Some of the rooms were stunning. I particularly Read more

It was a cold, sunny day when we left to visit the Whitchurch Silk Mill. We had a guided tour and were shown how the silk material was made. They have researched and made ribbons and scarfs to commemorate Jane Austen who was born 250 years ago only 5km away in the village of Steventon. Read more

WWu3a MONTHLY MEETING BOOK SWAP It is now some years since the current 'bookworm' took over responsibility for the Book Swap and it’s now time to seek a successor willing to carry on the good work! The Book Swap provides a bit of extra interest at the monthly meeting, giving members the opportunity to enjoy Read more

Roses are red, violets are blue. I’m a budding poet - how about you? One of our members would like to start a Poetry Writing Group but they need some help! The poems can be classical, contemporary, serious or humorous. Workshops and ideas within the group will be used to achieve the group's best work. Read more

Sixteen members of the Cribbage Group gathered for an afternoon of match play followed by an excellent dinner at The Albany Place in Park Road. The JD Wetherspoons public house has been the  clubs venue of choice since leaving the Tesco Community Room. The club has now 25 listed members which must make us one Read more

This was a first – we left Trowbridge for a visit to Henley on Thames. We arrived around 11.30am. Time with wander around Henley which has many old, interesting properties. The church of St.Mary’s has an interesting rood. Completed in 1921. After lunch we then walked to the Thames to join our boat for a Read more

On a beautiful day we travelled to Salisbury. We were dropped off close to the Cathedral. Most people then made their way to Arundells. the former home of Sir Edward Heath.  The house with its Queen Anne facade began life as a Medieval Canonry.   It contains his personal art collection including painting by Sir Read more

The October trip was to Southampton.. The plan was to visit the Medieval Merchants House then to have a short walk to the West Quay shopping centre but about half of the group opted to go straight to the shopping centre! They spent a large part of the day in John Lewis browsing for Christmas Read more