Group list

ANCESTRY (Scots) - Ann Pippet   
Anytime       How to join...
There are no specific meetings but help will be given on an individual basis as required.

ANCIENT GREECE - Paul Bailey   P
Twice Monthly (2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
A study of Athenian Democracy—how Athens treated its allies, slaves and women.
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AQUAFIT - Laura McMurdo   P T
Weekly (Thursday 10.30 - 11.00 am   Marchmont area, EH9    How to join...
Swim your way to fitness.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL - Pat Thomas   P S2 T WA
Monthly (1st Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Liberton area, EH16    How to join...
We share the experiences of those who have travelled/lived abroad and elsewhere in Britain. We use photographs and slides

ART - Antonia Stirrat   P S1 T
Weekly (Tuesday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Belford Road area, EH4    How to join...
We draw and paint in pencil, watercolour pencils and paint. Summer visits.
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BOOK READING 1 - Iona Mcgregor   P S1 T
Monthly (2nd Wednesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm)   Comley Bank area, EH4    How to join...
Members take turns to present a book of their choice - fiction, travel or biography - giving biography of author.

BOOK READING 2 - May Fenoulhet   P S1 T
Monthly (3rd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Liberton area, EH17    How to join...
Members in rotation choose books, then present author, theme, style, etc. briefly before general discussion.

BOOK READING 3 - Averil Fifer   S7 T
Monthly (4th Wednesday 2.30 - 4.30 pm)   Merchiston area, EH10    How to join...
A book is chosen by members in rotation for all to read. Discussion follows at next meeting.

BOOK READING 4 - Rona Hunt   P S3 T
Monthly (3rd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Newington area, EH9    How to join...
Each member chooses a book in turn, thereby enjoying and discussing a wide range not otherwise chosen for ourselves.

BOOK READING 5 -    P S6 T
Monthly (1st Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
We read non-fiction, both recent and classic, chosen and introduced by members of the group.

BOOK READING 6 - Barbara McRury   P S1 T WA
Monthly (4th Monday 10.30 am -12.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
Each member chooses and introduces a book in turn which is then discussed by the group.

BRIDGE (Beginners) - John McInroy   P S3 T
Weekly (Monday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Newington area, EH9    How to join...
This is a bridge group for complete beginners. New members welcome

BRIDGE (Improvers) - Pat Thomas   P S2 T WA
Weekly (Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Liberton area, EH15    How to join...
Improve basic skills through play. Help is given as required. Various conventions used. Meeting social with fun.

BRIDGE (Intermediate) - Pat Thomas   P S2 T WA
Weekly (Friday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Liberton area, EH16    How to join...
For those with some knowledge wishing to practice more. Various conventions/bidding systems examined. Help available.

BRIDGE (Just Play 1) - Tony Helby   P S3 T
Fortnightly (Thursday 1.30 - 4.30 pm)   Barnton area, EH4    How to join...
Playing Bridge for fun.

BRIDGE (Just Play 2) - Averil Fifer   S7 T
Fortnightly (Friday 1.30 - 4.30 pm)   Merchiston area, EH10    How to join...
A friendly social bridge group for those who would like more experience

BRIDGE (Just Play 3) -    P S3 T
Fortnightly (Tuesday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
A group for those wishing more experience in playing Bridge.

BRIDGE (Just Play 4) - Marie Philip   P S12 T
Twice Monthly (2nd and 4th Wednesday 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm)   Newington EH9    How to join...
Bridge for fun

CALLIGRAPHY - Eleanor Peat   P SO L T WA
Weekly (Monday 10.00 -12 noon)   Blackford area, EH9    How to join...
Styles including Italic, using double pencils, broad felt tips then calligraphic pens. Learning formation, spacing and layout.

CHESS - Ray Fenoulhet   
Fortnightly (Friday 10.15 am-12.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
At present, a small group of players. New members, including beginners, are welcome.

CHESS (Intermediate) - Gerald Dellaporta   P S19 T
Weekly (Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00 pm)   New Town area, EH3    How to join...
Friendly, lively group who welcome newcomers.

COMPUTING -    
Anytime   See the groups booklet for contact information.    How to join...
A team of members is available to help you at home on computing matters if you require assistance

COOKERY- WORLDWIDE - David Richardson   P S0 WA
Weekly (Thursday 10.00 am - 12.15 pm)   Craigmillar area, EH16    How to join...
All ingredients supplied

COOKING ON THE WILD SIDE - David Richardson   P S0 WA
Weekly (Wednesday 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm)   Craigmillar area, EH16    How to join...
All ingredients supplied

COUNTDOWN - Carol Russell   
Monthly (4th Tuesday 1.30 - 4.00 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
Played exactly as on TV and played in groups of three.

CRAFT 1 - Moira Peter   P S2 T
Fortnightly (Thursday 10.00 am -12.30 pm)   Davidson Mains area, EH4    How to join...
Members mainly make cards using a large variety of crafts. Annual charge £10.00 + £1 per meeting attended for coffee and materials for 2 cards.
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CRAFT 2 - Moira Peter   P S2 T
Fortnightly (Friday 10 am-12.30 pm)   Davidson Mains area, EH4    How to join...
Members mainly make cards using a large variety of crafts. Annual charge £10.00 + £1 per meeting attended for coffee and materials for 2 cards
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CREATIVE WRITING - Helen Steuart   P S1 T WA
Monthly (Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Ravelston area, EH12    How to join...
We explore our lifetime's experiences in writing and subsequent discussion. New members welcome.

CROQUET - Etta Durham   
Tuesday and Friday 2.00 - 4.00 pm   Meadows    How to join...

CURRENT AFFAIRS 1 - Mary Walker   P S49 T
Monthly (3d Monday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
Topics of 'hot interest' are chosen for discussion. Usually agreed by whole group and presentation made on a rota basis.

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2 -    P S2 T
Monthly (1st Monday 10.30 am-12.30 pm)   Warriston area, EH3    How to join...
Discussion of topical subjects chosen from members' suggestions. Individual presentations may feature.

CURRENT AFFAIRS 3 - Jean Forshall   P S3 T
Fortnightly (Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Bughtlin area, EH12    How to join...
Each person puts forward a subject for discussion

DUTCH FOR BEGINNERS - Engelina Davids   S43 T
Weekly (Day and time TBA)   Tollcross area EH3    How to join...
A group for people keen to learn Dutch

EUROPEAN LITERATURE - Isobel Clements   P S1 T
Monthly (Tuesday or Thursday 2.00 - 4.00pm)   Newington area    How to join...
Reading translations of european literature. Group will then discuss the author, theme, and style of the novel

FILM APPRECIATION 1 - Rosemary Miller   S0 L T WA
Monthly (1st Tuesday 10.30 am - 12 noon)   Lothian Rd area, EH3    How to join...
A sociable group who arrange to see and discuss films together.

FILM APPRECIATION 2 - Rosemary Miller   S0 L T WA
Monthly (Last Wednesday 10.30 am - 12 noon)   Lothian Rd area, EH3    How to join...
As FILM APPRECIATION 1, but offering an alternative day

FRENCH (Conversation - Advanced) -    
Weekly (Monday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
A self-help group aiming at an advanced conversational standard.

FRENCH (Conversation - Advanced) - Wilma Elton   
Weekly (Thursday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Peripatetic    How to join...
No English spoken. We read papers and discuss and make use of CDs and the Internet.

FRENCH (Conversation - Intermediate) - Rona Hunt   S3 T WA
Monday (2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Newington area, EH9    How to join...
Language practice from CDs and magazines plus a variety of other sources with everyone contributing.

FRENCH (Conversation) - Alison Howard   P S14 T
Weekly (Wednesday 10.30 am - 12 noon)   West End area, EH12    How to join...
Each week there is a different topic to discuss. The aim of the group is to encourage confidence in speaking.

FRENCH (Intermediate) -    
Weekly (Monday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
French conversation and the study of 'La Vie Outre Manche' magazines and CDs.

FRENCH NETWORK (Réseau Francais) - Dorothy Buglass, Mary McKemmie   
Coffee mornings monthly 4th Friday       How to join...
The network is a list of U3A members with an interest in talking French in the context of French related activities.

GALLERY VISITS - Jim Clark   
Monthly (2nd Wednesday 2.15 - 4.00 pm)   Visiting various locations    How to join...
Guided visits organised to various National Galleries in Edinburgh. There is a charge of £3 per visit.

GAMES - BOARD/CARD GAMES 1 - David Richardson   P L WA
Fortnightly (Alternate Fridays 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Nicholson Street area, EH8    How to join...
We play a variety of board/card games.

GAMES - BOARD/CARD GAMES 2 - Kath Barron   P L T S0 WA
Monthly (1st Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm)   Fairmilehead area.    How to join...
Relaxed, fun evening. Easy games

GARDENING 1 - Pauline Cairncross   
Monthly (3rd Friday 2.00 - 4.00 pm) March to October   Visiting various locations    How to join...
Visits to members' gardens, open gardens and plant nurseries. Lectures in March and October.

GARDENING 2 - Hazelton Gray   
Monthly (2nd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm) March to October   Visiting various locations    How to join...
Visit plant nurseries, open gardens and members' gardens. Talks held in March and October.

GARDENING 3 - Jenny Cowper   
Monthly (3rd Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm) March to October)   Visiting various locations    How to join...
Visits to members' gardens, open gardens and plant nurseries. Lectures in March and October.

GERMAN (Advanced conversation) - Shiela Bradfield   SO L T WA
Twice Monthly (1st and 3rd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Craiglockhart area, EH14    How to join...
Enjoy speaking German. Discuss articles from German newspapers

GERMAN (Conversation) - Dorothea Brander   P S5 T
Weekly (Wednesday 10.30 am - 12.00 noon)   Peripatetic    How to join...
We try to talk about everyday events in German. We also sometimes read articles, short stories and plays.

GERMAN (Intermediate 1) - Donald Lawrie   P SO T WA
Weekly (Thursday 10.30 am-12 noon)   Willowbrae area, EH7    How to join...
Reading and conversation with grammar revision. New students would require some background of German.

GOLF (Beginners) -    
Times as arranged   Various courses    How to join...
Organised through Edinburgh Leisure and making use of Edinburgh public golf courses. Games arranged amongst members and with Improvers' group

GOLF (Improvers) - David Third   
Times as arranged.   Various courses    How to join...
Organised though Edinburgh Leisure and making use of public courses and coaching facilities.

ITALIAN (Higher) - Vera Reid   P S1 T
Weekly (Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Greenbank area, EH10    How to join...
Course book is 'Italiano Vivo' by Milesi. Activities include conversation, listening to tapes, reading newspapers and magazines, watching videos and eating Italian food.

ITALIAN (Post Beginners) - Dorothy Sharp   
Fortnightly (Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
We work from a textbook. We also listen to CDs, read easy passages and converse.

LANGUAGES -    
See under individual language       How to join...
Currently there are groups for Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Scots and Spanish.

LAWN BOWLING - Edith McDougal   
Weekly (Friday 10.30 am-12.30 pm) May - Sept.   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
Fair weather bowling. No experience necessary. Some bowls available. Flat shoes please.

LINE DANCING - Rona Nussey   S0 T HL WA
Alternate Saturdays 11.00 am - 12 noon)   St Peters Church Hall    How to join...
Light Exercise; great fun. New members welcome.

LOCAL HISTORY 1 - Sheila Laing   
Monthly (4th Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm approx.)   Various locations    How to join...
Programme consists mainly of visiting places of historical interest chosen by members.

LOCAL HISTORY 2 - Dianne Fraser   
Monthly (1st Monday 2.00 pm)   Various locations    How to join...
Out and about in Edinburgh and surrounding districts

LOCAL HISTORY 3 - Sheila Laing   
Monthly (1st Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm approx.) Not Jan July or Aug.   Various locations    How to join...
Programme: consists mainly of visiting places of historical interest chosen by members.

LUNCH CLUB - Pat Thomas   
Monthly (choice-Tues/Wed/Thurs in 1st week, 12.15 for 12.30) Not Jan. and Aug.   Various restaurants    How to join...
A selection of venues and a variety of cuisines is offered. No fixed membership; all welcome to this event
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MAH JONG 1 - Rosemary Shaw   P S5 T
Fortnightly (Monday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Corstorphine area, EH12    How to join...
A mixed ability group. Beginners welcome.

MAH JONG 2 - Averil Fifer   P S7 T
Twice monthly (1st and 3rd Monday 2.00 -4.30 pm)   Merchiston area, EH10    How to join...
For beginners and those wishing to improve their basic knowledge

MAH JONG 3 -    P S3 T
Twice monthly (1st & 3rd Thursday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
A mixed ability group.

MOVING IMAGE - Stewart Emm   P S1 T
Twice monthly (1st and 3rd Thurs.10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
We explore the art and practice of film/video making. 1st Thursday: history of the moving image; 3rd Thursday: video making projects chosen by the group. See our web pages for updates
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MUSIC AND LITERATURE - David Kimbell   P S2 T
Monthly (2nd Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm - from October)   New Town area, EH3    How to join...
Some Greek myths and musical works they have inspired. Listening and discussion

MUSIC APPRECIATION 1 - Laura McMurdo   P S2
Monthly (3rd Monday 10.30 am-12.30 pm)   Jewel area, EH15    How to join...
We enjoy and discuss a wide range of music from baroque to jazz.

MUSIC APPRECIATION 2 -    P S2 T
Monthly (1st Tuesday 10 am-12 noon)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
Wide range of music. Usually biography of composer followed by music and discussion. Visual and audio media.

MUSIC IN EDINBURGH - David Kimbell   P S2 T
Monthly (2nd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm )   New Town area, EH3    How to join...
An introduction to some of the musical highlights - operas, orchestral concerts, chamber music, etc. of the season.

OPEN MEETINGS -    S8 L HL WA
Monthly (3rd Wednesday 2.30 - 4.00 pm)   St Georges West Churgh, 58 Shandwick Place.    How to join...
Information and announcements; address by visiting speaker (45 mins); refreshments and an opportunity to socialise.
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PHOTOGRAPHY - Sonia Duffy   P S0 T WA
Monthly (1st Thursday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Abbeyhill area, EH8    How to join...
The group agree subjects then bring photographs for comparison in order to improve composition etc
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PLAY READING - Pat Cattanach   P S4+2 T WA
Fortnightly (Tuesday 10 am-12 noon)   Liberton area, EH16    How to join...
We read plays which are chosen by members. Modem, classic and comedies.

PLAY READING (Shakespeare 1) - Elisabeth Hutchings   P S23 T
Fortnightly (Tuesday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Merchiston area, EH10    How to join...
We read Shakespeare plays. The plays are chosen in advance and parts pre-allocated. Alternates with the Play Reading group.

PLAY READING (Shakespeare 2) - Nancy Dyer   S0 T WA
Twice Monthly (2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2.00 pm - 4.00pm)   Stockbridge Area, EH3    How to join...
We study the plays, scene by scene, discussing points of interest or difficulty.

POETRY 1 - Jean Napier   P S2 L T
Monthly (last Thursday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Marchmont area, EH9    How to join...
For lovers of poems old and new.

POETRY 2 - Maggie Innes   S35 T
Monthly (1st Wednesday 2.00 - 3.30 pm)   Poetry Library    How to join...
Reading and discussion of poetry.

POETRY 3 - Grace Fowler   S35 T
Monthly (2nd Thursday 10.00 - 12 noon)   Poetry Library    How to join...
Reading and discussion of poetry.

PORTUGUESE (Beginners) - Penni McCallum   
Weekly various days and times   Peripatetic    How to join...
A self-teaching group using various materials.

RECORDER (Advanced.) - Ingrid Kimbell   P S3 T
Weekly (Thursday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   New Town area, EH3    How to join...
We play renaissance, Scottish and baroque music in trios, quartets and quintets. New players always welcome.

RECORDER (Beginners & Intermediate) - Ingrid Kimbell   P S3 T
Weekly (Tuesday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   New Town area, EH3    How to join...
Rudimentary knowledge useful.

SCIENCE - David Richardson   P S1 T WA
Monthly ( 3rd Thursday 7.15 - 9.30 pm)   Bellvue area EH7    How to join...
All spheres of science discussed. Members involved in choice of programme, with opportunities to make presentations. Visits to centres of interest.
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SCIENCE UPDATE - Joyce Holt   P S2 T
Monthly (Thursday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
We access 3 or 4 items from science websites for discussion, reflecting on social and scientific implications.

SCOTS LANGUAGE 1 - Jean Napier   P S2 L T
Monthly (3rd Friday 10 am-12 noon)   Marchmont area, EH9    How to join...
Learning and enjoyment of the Scots language through poetry, song and story.

SCOTS LANGUAGE 2 - Jean Napier   P S2 L T
Monthly (2nd Thursday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Marchmont area, EH9    How to join...
Learning and enjoyment of the Scots language through poetry, song and story.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE - Moira Leith   P S1 T
Fortnightly (Tuesday 10.30 am - 12.00 noon)   Ferry Road, EH5    How to join...
All levels from beginners, covering basic steps and formations. Dancing for fun.

SCOTTISH HISTORY GROUP - Joyce Holt   P S2 T
Monthly (1st Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
Members propose and introduce a subject in 30 minute talks followed by discussion.

SCRABBLE 1 -    
Monthly (2nd Tuesday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
Some experience required

SCRABBLE 2 -    P S3 T
Monthly (2nd Thursday 2.00 - 4.30 pm)   Grange area, EH9    How to join...
Knowledge of game required. 2 games played in pairs. Competitive but fun.

SCRABBLE 3 - Carol Russell   
Monthly (1st Tuesday 1.30 - 4.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
Played in pairs. Some experience required.

SEW and SEW - Pat Thomas   P S2 T WA
Monthly (3rd Thursday 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Near Cameron Toll    How to join...
A social group for stitchers and knitters, beginners and more experienced. All welcome. Help available if needed.

SEWING BEE -    P S3
Monthly Friday, 10.00 am - 12 noon)   Coates area, EH12    How to join...
Small informal group where members bring their own work, eg tapestry, embroidery, knitting or crochet.

SINGING - Elizabeth Hutchings   P T WA
Twice Monthly (2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm)   Mayfield Salisbury Church Centre, West Mayfield.   How to join...
We sing favourite songs with piano accompaniment. There is no requirement to read music.

SPANISH (Beginners) - Johnathan Kish   P S12 T
Weekly (Wed. 11.00 am -12.30 pm.)   Dean area, EH4    How to join...
We use the BBC Spanish Course and entertain each other with beginner’s conversation.

SPANISH (Conversation Intermediate) - Judith Walker   
Weekly (Tuesday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm)   Peripatetic    How to join...
We discuss current affairs and topics of general interest. We also plan to watch and discuss films in Spanish.

SPANISH (Intermediate) - Frances Barclay   
Weekly (Monday 10 am - 12 noon)   Peripatetic    How to join...
We study intermediate grammar and Spanish articles from various sources. Once a month conversation with a visiting tutor.

SUMMER VISITS - David Richardson   
Monthly (variable dates, 9.15 am -5.45 pm)   Meet at Waterloo Place Coach Stance.    How to join...
All day visits to places of outstanding interest outwith Edinburgh. May to September. Travel by coach.
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TENPIN BOWLING - Rosemary Shaw   P T WA
Monthly (2nd Friday, 10.30 am - 12 noon)   Chesser area, EH14    How to join...
Relaxed fun activity. No experience necessary. All welcome.

THEATRE - Jean Forshall   SO L T WA
Wednesday mornings   Lothian Rd area, EH3    How to join...
We meet 3 or 4 times a year to choose which shows to attend

THINKERS - Michael Hutchings   P S23 T
Monthly (1st or 2nd Monday 2.00 - 4.00 pm)   Merchiston area, EH10    How to join...
What is real, and how do we know it? From Plato to Kant.

WALKS (All year) - Mary Hayward   
Fortnightly (Alternate Thursdays)       How to join...
Alternate Thursdays. Adventurous walking, often exploring new terrain with map and compass, and including hill walks.

WALKS (moderate) - Bob Thornton   
Monthly (2nd Friday 10.15 am-4.00 pm)       How to join...
Easy steady paced walks of 5 - 7 miles mostly on level in the Lothians near Borders and Fife.

WALKS (Short-strollers) - Stan Telford, Mary Hayward   
Monthly (Last Friday from 10.00 am approx.)       How to join...
Canal, river, shore, reservoirs, old railway lines, country parks. Up to 5miles - bring packed lunch

WALKS (Winter) 'A' - Wilson Black   
Fortnightly (Thursday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm)       How to join...
Walks of 6-10 miles over various terrains. Appropriate weatherproof clothing and good walking boots essential, plus backpack for picnic and flask for drinks.

WALKS (Winter) 'B' - Douglas Cochrane   
Fortnightly (Thursday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm)       How to join...
Walks of 6-10 miles over various terrains. Appropriate weatherproof clothing and good walking boots essential, plus backpack for picnic and flask for drinks.

YOGA 1(Gentle) - Teresa Macdonald   L T
Weekly (Wednesday 11.00 -12.00 noon)   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
Extending, flexing, strengthening the body (standing, kneeling, sitting, lying); conscious breathing; relaxation. Suitable for most people. Between £2 and £4 depending on numbers.

YOGA 2 (Gentle) - Teresa Macdonald   L T
Weekly (Monday 10.00 am -11.30 am)   Morningside area, EH10    How to join...
Extending, flexing, strengthening the body (standing, kneeling, sitting, lying); conscious breathing; relaxation. Suitable for most people. Between £2 and £4 depending on numbers.