
What we’re about
This Meetup group aims to explore some of the cultural aspects of life, and get people sharing experiences and getting thinking! We are a relaxed and friendly bunch, and we welcome new members to any of our events!
We host:
- Monthly book group, held on the third Wednesday of each month.
- Monthly film group, a trip to The Broadway cinema held on the first Wednesday of each month.
- Nottingham Classics concerts.
- Book swaps, where you can trade your old books with other group members.
- Nottingham Café Scientifique and Culturel where, for the price of a coffee or glass of wine, you can come to explore the latest ideas in science and culture. Cafe Sci meets on Monday nights during term time. You can read more about Nottingham's Café Sci here.
We also hold other events or lectures that may be of interest, so why not look at our calendar and see if anything sparks your interest!
As much as possible we try and co-ordinate our events with those on the Nottingham Social Activities Group with whom we share many members; so why not join both and have a packed social calendar!
Upcoming events
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NCCS Fiction Book Group - Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Vat and Fiddle, Queens Bridge Road NG2 1NB, Nottingham, GBThis Months Book
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
(Nominated By Glenys / 144 pages)
The Meeting
Enjoy reading? Want to share your thoughts about books or just listen to other people’s opinions? Then why not join us, new members are always welcome.
We meet on the third Wednesday of every month in The Visitors' Centre function room (or occasionally in the Goldings Room) of The Vat & Fiddle Pub, close to Nottingham train station. Both rooms are through the door to the left of the bar so easy to find, but if in doubt the bar staff will be happy to point you in the right direction.
The discussion usually lasts about an hour and a half after which many members stay on for a drink and a chat in the bar.
Room Hire
The pub charges us £10 a time for room hire so we collect £1 cash per person per session to cover the cost of this. Newbies go free on their first event but otherwise if you turn up we will assume you're happy to chip in.
Voting for January to June 2026 book selection now live!
You can now vote on the nominees for the January-June 2026 set of books HERE
Including a special bonus option for our March 2026 meetup!11 attendees
Past events
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