| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Convenor: | |
| When: | Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30-12:00 3rd Tuesday each month |
| Venue: | Cwmbran Library (Room A) |
| Cost: | £2.00 for room hire |
This group discusses current local, national and global affairs, using articles and headlines from a range of sources including newspapers, magazines and social media.
Members are encouraged to suggest suitable topics for discussion based on events occurring during the month.
Good news, as well as bad will hopefully be on the agenda.
Join us to keep abreast of events and participate in discussions.
Our next meeting will be at 10.30 am on Tuesday August 18th in Cwmbran Library.
Current Affairs Topics Discussed
May
The age of Criminal Responsibility in England and Wales
The projection of increased life expectancy
The Proportional Representation system used in the recent Senedd elections
June
Artificial Intelligence
Effects of Social Media, good and bad
The World Economic Forum
How much can we trust information from the media
July
Censorship in literature - "Are even Janet and John now under suspicion"
The appropriateness of topical social issues in TV soap operas
The casual use of psychological therapy jargon
The paucity of language being used to describe the nation's World Cup disappointment
The legitimacy of Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister
Count Binface's policies
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to attend a group meeting then we recommend that you contact the group convenor beforehand to check whether there are any changes to time or venue.