Groups
Coventry u3a has over 30 activity groups covering many subjects. To belong to any of these groups you must be a member of Coventry u3a.
In this section you will find an indication of the interest groups currently available. All the groups are self-help and set up their own programmes and all members are encouraged to contribute, depending on their experience and capabilities, to the group's activities.
Meetings are held at a suitable meeting hall or sometimes in members' homes on a nominated day each month. Some groups hold social events that involve such activities as gallery visits, luncheons, visits to historical buildings, national trust properties & gardens.
How do I join a group? To help potential members decide it is suggested that you contact the Group Leader (where details are shown) or contact our Group Co-ordinator or by emailing a request via the form on the Contact Page. It is also suggested that you then come along to a general meeting. Here you will be able meet other members of the Group and/or the Group Leader and obtain more information.
How are the groups and leisure activities run? Group Leaders are members who give their time voluntarily. Most groups are conducted during the day. The majority of meeting venues are accessible by public transport. Day trips and social functions are also arranged. Where a charge is made for group attendance it is kept to a minimum and normally just covers direct overheads.
What kind of groups are possible? It all depends on the interests of members. Almost anything is possible with good will and enthusiasm.
How to become a Group Leader? A description of your proposed interest group needs to be discussed with the Group Co-ordinator or someone on the committee, who will welcome you with open arms. Expression of interest within the u3a will be sought and if there is sufficient interest then a suitable date/time for the group will be arranged. If you feel that you can contribute in this way, please discuss it with us. You may be able to tackle something which you have not previously tried, and no one ever knows what they can do till they try. Maybe you have some experience or you have a special subject or interest which you can share, we know that there are people waiting, eager to learn. There is also a lot of help available to you not only within Coventry u3a but also by way of resources from the u3a National Office such as CDs, DVDs etc.
Details of when our activity groups meet are shown below. Please scroll down to see the various groups - clicking on those of interest to obtain more details.
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Group List | |||
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Art Thursday | Thursday | Art Appreciation Tuesday a.m. Monthly 2nd Tue at 10.30 | Tuesday a.m. Monthly 2nd Tue at 10.30 |
Badminton Monday a.m. 10-11.00 Term time only | Monday a.m. 10-11.00 Term time only | Beginners French Thursday a.m. 1st &3rd Thur in Month | Thursday a.m. 1st &3rd Thur in Month |
Bowls Monday p.m. 14.00 summer months | Monday p.m. 14.00 summer months | Classical Music Enjoyment Monday a.m. 10.30 - 12.30 fortnighty | Monday a.m. 10.30 - 12.30 fortnighty |
Craft Group Monday a.m. 10.30 - 12.30; 2nd Monday in M | Monday a.m. 10.30 - 12.30; 2nd Monday in M | Current Affairs Friday a.m. Fortnightly at 10.00 | Friday a.m. Fortnightly at 10.00 |
Gardening Thursday p.m. 4th Thur in month at 14.00 | Thursday p.m. 4th Thur in month at 14.00 | Gents International dining Thursday p.m. Bimonthly | Thursday p.m. Bimonthly |
Holidays 2024 Coach Holiday | 2024 Coach Holiday | Jazz Appreciation Monday p.m. Last Monday of month | Monday p.m. Last Monday of month |
Ladies International Dining Thursday p.m. 3rd Thur in month | Thursday p.m. 3rd Thur in month | Local History Thursday p.m. 1st Thur in month | Thursday p.m. 1st Thur in month |
Petanque Thursday p.m. Weekly at 13.30 | Thursday p.m. Weekly at 13.30 | Photography Monday a.m. Last Monday in Month at 11.00 | Monday a.m. Last Monday in Month at 11.00 |
Poetry Reading Tuesday p.m. 3rd Tue in Month at 14.00 | Tuesday p.m. 3rd Tue in Month at 14.00 | Quiz Group Thursday a.m. 2nd Thur in month | Thursday a.m. 2nd Thur in month |
Rambling Wednesday a.m. Alternate Tue & Wed at 10.30 | Wednesday a.m. Alternate Tue & Wed at 10.30 | Rambling Short Walks Tuesday a.m. Weekly at 10.30 | Tuesday a.m. Weekly at 10.30 |
Theatre Tuesday a.m. 10.30 - 3rd Tuesday in month | Tuesday a.m. 10.30 - 3rd Tuesday in month | We love pop music. Thursday p.m. Weekly at 02.15 | Thursday p.m. Weekly at 02.15 |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Badminton Classical Music Enjoyment Craft Group Photography | Bowls Jazz Appreciation |
Tuesday | Art Appreciation Rambling Short Walks Theatre | Poetry Reading |
Wednesday | Rambling | |
Thursday | Beginners French Quiz Group | Gardening Gents International dining Ladies International Dining Local History Petanque We love pop music. |
Friday | Current Affairs |