Music and Drama

  • Classical Music Appreciation

    Classical Music Appreciation

    Our meetings are all about enjoying a wide variety of Classical Music, discussing what we know about the pieces played and taking time to share our reactions. We take turns to choose some music for a session: choices have included…

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  • Film Appreciation

    Film Appreciation

    We are a friendly, informal group, who like to watch films together, and then discuss it. You don’t need to be a film expert, but we share an interest in exploring all kinds of film genres. Are you interested in…

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  • Folk, Acoustic & Blues Appreciation

    Folk, Acoustic & Blues Appreciation

    The Folk, Acoustic and Blues (FAB) Group meet at the Methodist Hall on the third Wednesday of each month.  The group comprises 12 members (currently at full capacity) and each meeting lasts 2 hours. Each member selects a monthly playlist…

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  • Guitar

    Guitar

    We are an enthusiastic Group with a range of abilities and cater for people with some playing experience and those wishing to return after a break. Our sessions are held in a relaxed atmosphere and whilst we don’t give formal…

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  • Modern Jazz Appreciation

    Modern Jazz Appreciation

    Our members have all shown an interest in ‘not so modern’ Modern Jazz and listen, discuss and perhaps learn a bit more about different aspects of Modern Jazz. Members take turns to choose a topic that interests them, share the…

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  • Opera Appreciation

    Opera Appreciation

    This Group is for those who love Opera and those who wish to know more about it. We meet on Zoom and use OperaVision to watch our chosen Opera.  OperaVision  is an EU Creative programme showing Operas from companies across…

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  • Play Reading

    Play Reading

    We are a group of people who enjoy reading plays, but not actually learning lines and acting, and we do this in a congenial and uncritical atmosphere. Plays are decided by the group and range from classics to modern comedies. We…

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  • Play Reading 2

    Play Reading 2

    This a play reading group and not a serious drama group. We will not be judging member's talent. Our sole aim is to enjoy reading plays and having fun doing this together. We will be meeting in Chepstow Town Centre.…

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  • Recorder Playing

    Recorder Playing

    We have 20+ members and Moira Fraser-Hook, a superb musician, is our Musical Director. Everyone benefits from her encouragement, enthusiasm and infinite patience! Our repertoire is varied, including 16th Century dances, folk tunes, Klezmer music and fun tunes like “Teddy…

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  • Rock Music Appreciation

    Rock Music Appreciation

    As Rock Music fans we all enjoy chatting about our favourites whether it be albums, artists, festivals or gigs. So here is your opportunity to indulge in your favourites by sharing with others. When it’s your turn, select a subject…

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  • Rock Music Appreciation 2

    Rock Music Appreciation 2

    The main activity of this group is a monthly get-together to listen to a rock playlist generated by one of the members. The playlist can be based on a theme, although that is by no means mandatory. No sub-genre of…

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  • Theatre

    Theatre

    The group has enjoyed a variety of productions over the past few years including musicals, drama, dance, comedy and pantomimes. We are fortunate that we can visit the amazing, modern Wales Millennium Centre, the older New Theatre in Cardiff as…

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  • Ukulele

    Ukulele

    The u3a Ukulele Band is a friendly, lively and welcoming group playing and performing a wide variety of music and songs from the traditional to folk, pop and rock classics and ballads. We enjoy playing together and learning from each…

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  • Wyenotes

    Wyenotes

    The group is for anyone who can play an instrument or sing – or both! Wyenotes has proved to be very useful for some members to pick up their instruments after many years of inactivity and get into the swing…

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