Clubs and Associations.

[Grauntie Mag]

I mentioned in another thread that OH belongs to 41 Club and I to Tangent which are clubs which follow on from Round Table and Ladies Circle. We found that as we moved around the country it has been a good way to meet new friends and make a social life.
From these clubs we have various offshoots, walking group, golf, bridge, various groups meet up for lunch once a month. Also in this area both Rotary and U3A are very active.
Do you belong to a club?

[Oma]

We don't belong to any clubs but it does sound good Grauntie

[Plantaholic]

Sounds good Grauntie. I belong to the local morning WI, Trefoil Guild for ex Guiders, Bowls club, Embroidery Group and a local National Trust Group. I have only joined the NT group and WI since my husband died.

[aggie]

I was a member of various clubs and associations in the Village here , but have had to gradually drop out of things as we have to get a sitter for OH , I still go to the Seniors club on an Wednesday and have had some lovely trips and holidays , I still help out on the Committee . It is a good way to keep in touch with what is going on and reminding people that I am still alive ! I have had to drop out of Bowls Club and that is the one I really miss

[Gemini]

You are a busy bee GM It all sounds lovely too!

I don't belong to any clubs. Sometimes I wish I did. I envy OHs golf club membership, as well as doing something she really enjoys, she has a good social life through it too. Some of the widowed or single ladies go to many activities every week.
I'm totally unsporty, so golf isn't for me!
We do quite a bit with friends, which I enjoy, but I don't belong to any club or group (just online ones )

[Daisy]

I used to belong to a WI when the children were little, and I keep promising myself I'll rejoin - we have a very active one in the village, and it meets in the evening. I used to go to the local Family History group as well, but when I was looking after the GDs more than I do now it was impossible to get there on time - and I was too tired. An art group recently started in the village and I'd like to join that, but it's on one of the days I have the girls. I seem fated to have clashing wishes and commitments!

OH is better organised - he meets up with wood turning buddies once a week and goes to a club once a month. He's also involved with a charity.

When I'm less involved with caring for GCs I must make an effort and get involved.

[Grauntie Mag]

The sad thing about our club is the fact that the feeder clubs (RT and Circle) are not as popular now and ours will eventually fade away. The younger generation either have no need of clubs or they are too tired to give their time and energy as they all work hard and have more family commitments. Such a shame. Our children remember the fun and fellowship of Sports Day, camping weekends, etc. but not many have joined.
It is good that there are clubs for most hobbies, and Daisy, I agree, sometimes it doesn't work out. Maybe next year.😉

[Avo]

Our village is too small to have any clubs, the WI closed years ago. I have an eye condition which stops me driving at night so that makes it difficult to go finding clubs unless we went together. Hubby was in Rotary but hasn't been for about 10 years now. When we move next time to a bigger village I will join in with clubs then.

[Enfys]

I belong to the TG (townswomens guild), a family history group, a monthly craft group and have just joined the Hardy Plant society. DH plays bowls and belongs to a video club so we keep fairly busy. We also meet with our local common conservation group for walks but that doesn't start again for a few weeks.

[Nana]

I envy those of you who enjoy clubs etc. I'm just not an 'organised group' person. I've been to slimming groups & cringe when the attention's directed at me. Although I think I'm a straight forward speaking person I go a bit shy in a group.

[Gemini]

Me too Nana. I am friendly and a people person but don't like attention drawn to me, or addressing groups of people!

[Daisy]

I don't mind being in a group - or even have to speak to a lot of people, but I tend not to take things which are meant to be hobbies very seriously, so if there are 'issues' in a group I tend to shrug it all off because I can't see the importance.