As well as our monthly talks and presentations, Wokingham Literary Society offers informal groups, either in person or online to discuss literature.

I HAVE BEEN READING

This group is held online via Zoom at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month from September to June unless otherwise indicated.

Usually a member will talk about one book, often to recommend it. More generally, the member can describe some aspect of their reading which will interest other members and may lead to comments or discussion. Each initial contribution is usually limited to four or five minutes to enable everyone to contribute. Members are welcome to attend and listen, there is no requirement to discuss a book yourself.

The dates for this season currently are:

6th February 2025, 6th March 2025, 3rd April 2025, 1st May 2025.

Any alterations to these dates will be noted on this page which is regularly updated.

Face to face ‘I Have Been Reading’ groups may be arranged during the summer break and details will be provided here nearer the time.

POETRY: Two sub-groups of the Literary Society meet from time to time to read poetry. 

The Poetry Group is an informal gathering to which participants bring a short poem of their choice to read to the group. A brief discussion sometimes follows this. Occasionally we do an evening session of this group on Zoom. 

The next meeting of this group will be on Thursday February 13th at 2.30 pm. 

The Poetry Plus group meets less frequently usually to discuss a more difficult poem. 

The next meeting of this group will be on Thursday January 23rd at 2.30pm.

If you are interested in joining a session of either group either as a visitor or a participant, please contact Rosemary Hughes on the details supplied on the members list or email the society on wokinghamliterarysociety.org.uk and your message will be passed onto Rosemary.

SOCIAL EVENTS

A summer social meeting is planned this year, as in previous years. Details of the date, time and place will be provided near the time.