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Books & Writing

This is a group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books, both fiction and non-fiction.  We are passionate about reading and have great fun in our discussions.


Convener:    Irene Clothier 
Phone:   022 329 0586
Venue:   Members homes, Tauranga / Bethlehem
Meetings:   1st Wednesday of the month
Time:   1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
     
To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the convener
 

This is a group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books, both fiction and non-fiction.  We are passionate about reading and have great fun in our discussions.

Convener:   Margaret Wilson
Phone:    07 552 4296
Co-convener:   Vivienne Gaudin
Phone:   027 292 4994
Venue:   Members homes
Meetings:   4th Tuesday of the month
Time:   2 pm - 4 pm
     
To join this group - please contact the Convener
 

A group who enjoy reading and sharing books both fiction and non-fiction.

Convener:   Pat Goldstiver   
Phone:    575 3589
eMail:    
Venue:   Pacific Coast Village, Papamoa
Meetings:   4th Monday of each month
Time:   1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
     
 To join this group, please contact the convener
 
Group News:

 2021- Anzac Day

Share your love of reading and get inspiration about what to read next. At "Any Book Book Club" we do not have a set book, instead each person shares what they are currently reading or what they have read in the past month. It doesn't matter if you loved or loathed it, all we need is an opinion. We share our books monthly in a cafe setting over a cup of coffee.

Convener:   Lise Claiborne
Phone:   021 743 093
Co-Convener:   Lynne Edmonds
Phone:   021 492 081
Venue:   The Raft Cafe, Chapel Street, Tauranga
Meetings:   4th Monday of the month
Time:   2.00 - 4.00 pm
     
To Join the group please contact the convener

Dec 2024: Currently in Recess 

A ten session course where we record and share stories from the past. Research skills, and tips and tricks will be taught to improve your work, and we will learn from each other through positive and motivating comments. By the end of the course you will be ready to produce a well-presented documentation of your work.

Co-convener:   Christine Subritzky
Phone:   021 255 6415
eMail    
Venue:   Omokoroa Library, Western Avenue, Omokoroa
Meetings:   2nd & 4thMonday of the month
Time:   2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
     
To join this group - please contact the convener.
 

 

shakespaere

Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works.  At most meetings we view part of the current play on DVD, followed by discussion about the characters, language, topics and themes.  Prepared talks and general discussion on any Shakespeare-related topic are also welcomed.  

 
Convener:      Neil Murphy
Phone:   021 117 7001
Co-Convener:     Paul Chapman
Phone:    021 106 5088
Venue:    Mainly in Bethlehem but occasionally elsewhere
Meetings:    2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
Time:    1.30 pm – 3.45 pm
      
 To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener
 
Group Updates:

shakespaere

Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works. We view part of the current play individually before the meeting. At the meeting we have discussions about the characters, language, topic and themes.  Prepared talks and general discussion on any Shakespeare related topics are welcomed.

Convener:       Ian Morrison
Phone:    021 236 3199 / 07-575 6650
Venue:    Zoom meetings
Meetings:    1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Time:    2pm – 4pm
      
 To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener
 
Group Updates:

We cover different writing genres, taking a few sessions with each.
Members share their writing and receive feedback.

Convener:    Lynne Shearman
Phone:   021 402 126
Venue:   Members Homes
Meetings:   4th Monday of the month
Time:   1.30 pm-3.30 pm
     
 
    To join this group, please contact the convener

This group is continuing writing their own memoirs. Members share their latest story with the group and others may positively comment. Listening to others' experiences often prompts our own memories.

Convener:   Jean Akers
Phone:   027 695 5660
Venue:   Mainly Tauranga
Meetings:   4th Thursday in the month
Time:   9.45 am – 12  noon
     
To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener
 
Group Updates:
 

Fiction-non Fiction, no set book, just your choice Get inspiration on what to read next, share your opinions

Convener:    Irene Mead
Phone:   021 182 6749
eMail:  
Venue:   Arts Junction Board Room
Meetings:   4th Wednesday
Time:   10.00 am
Vacancies   Yes
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