Understanding symbols


Group Description :
This group meets once a month on the third Monday for about 1.5 hours. The venue is upstairs at the Athenaeum.

It is a fascinating look at what symbols mean. The group will be looking at Natural world symbols, Human life symbols, Myths & religious symbols, Symbols in society and culture, the Psychology of symbols and Contemporary symbols.

Stuart the Group Leader is extremely knowledgeable. 
Group Contact and Session Information : BL9 0DF

Group Status : Waiting List
Venue : Bury: Athenaeum, Moss Street , Bury, BL9 0DF      Show Map
Venue Information


Physical AccessStep to front access. Portable ramps available. Narrow stairs to first floor. One handrail. No lift. Upstairs rooms only available if other people are on the ground floor at the time.
Accessible Toilets  Yes from downstair rooms.

Bus Route / Accessible ParkingNear Bury bus station 
AmplificationNo loop system in place 
Size of RoomUpstairs, Kay room, 7 tables, 28 chairs. Peel room, 6 tables 20 chairs. Downstairs, Derby room , 16 tables, 64 seats.
KitchenDownstairs. Can be used by groups. 50p charge for using tea and coffee.
Upstairs kitchen with kettle, get Tea & Coffee from downstairs kitchen,, members asked not to carry hot drinks upstairs..
IT EquipmentCan link laptop to whiteboard screen.
Fire safetyFire evacuation exits
Upstairs rooms only available if other people are on the ground floor at the time.
Frequency : Third Mondays of each Month for 13 sessions until 19th October 2026
Applications to join can be made from Tuesday 16th September 2025
Time of Session : 10:00 to 12:00
Attendance Cost : £2.00 Per Month
Group Meeting Dates :
Monday 21st September 2026 Monday 19th October 2026