Groups
We have an increasing number of interest groups. Please see the list below.
For further information please contact our Interest Groups Coordinator Pat Lurcook who will be pleased to assist. Make contact with her at the weekly meetings, or e-mail abingdonu3a@gmail.com for further information.
It is essential to be a member of Abingdon-on-Thames branch of u3a before joining a group. This is for insurance purposes and to ensure there is capacity in the group for new members. Why not come along to one of our main meetings on Monday afternoons at the Preston Road Community Centre in Abingdon to find out more?
The majority of groups meet monthly, but some more often. Each group page will give more detailed information. Groups that are "out & about" often do not meet on the same day or time each month, so checking with the Group Leader is essential to avoid disappointment.
If you cannot see a group covering your interest maybe you're a lively minded person with an interest to share and the potential to start and lead a new group. Join Abingdon-on-Thames u3a and share your knowledge and skills -that's what u3a is all about!
Please click on groups to show further details.
Contact details of group coordinators and venues are available at the main meetings.
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Art (Practical) 1st Wed. at 10.00 a.m. | 1st Wed. at 10.00 a.m. | Ballroom and Latin Dance
3rd Friday 2-4 p.m. | 3rd Friday 2-4 p.m. |
Book Group 3rd Wednesday, monthly 10 a.m. | 3rd Wednesday, monthly 10 a.m. | Bridge at Drayton 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday at 2 | 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday at 2 |
Crafts 2nd Thursday, monthly 2-4 p.m. | 2nd Thursday, monthly 2-4 p.m. | Discussion 4th Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. | 4th Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. |
Family History Second Tuesday 10-12 | Second Tuesday 10-12 | French Conversation 2nd & 4th Tues, 2-4 p.m. | 2nd & 4th Tues, 2-4 p.m. |
Games Morning 2nd & 4th Thurs, 12:30 p.m. | 2nd & 4th Thurs, 12:30 p.m. | Gardening Group Various Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. | Various Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. |
History 2nd Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. | 2nd Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. | Italian Conversation 2nd and 4th Friday at 2 pm | 2nd and 4th Friday at 2 pm |
Learn to Jive On Hold Indefinitely | On Hold Indefinitely | Lunch Club 3rd Tues and Weds | 3rd Tues and Weds |
Mah Jong 1st and 3rd Tues, at 12:00 | 1st and 3rd Tues, at 12:00 | Music For Pleasure 1st Tues, monthly 2 p.m. | 1st Tues, monthly 2 p.m. |
Natural History Various Venues 4th Friday | Various Venues 4th Friday | Photography 1st Friday, monthly 10 a.m. | 1st Friday, monthly 10 a.m. |
Play Reading Group 2nd. Tues, monthly 2-4.30 p.m. | 2nd. Tues, monthly 2-4.30 p.m. | Poetry Appreciation 3rd Tues, monthly 2 p.m. | 3rd Tues, monthly 2 p.m. |
Puzzle Swap First Monday of Month | First Monday of Month | Quizzing Last Tuesday, at 2 p.m | Last Tuesday, at 2 p.m |
Science and Technology 1st Wed, monthly 2:00 p.m. | 1st Wed, monthly 2:00 p.m. | Singing For Pleasure 4th Friday at 2 p.m. | 4th Friday at 2 p.m. |
Swimming Every Wednesday 1 p.m. | Every Wednesday 1 p.m. | Tenpin Bowling 4th Weds, monthly at 11:00 a.m | 4th Weds, monthly at 11:00 a.m |
Theatre Visits As notified - see lists. | As notified - see lists. | Trips and Visits Visits as notified-See details | Visits as notified-See details |
Walking i) Short (2-2.5 mls) 2nd Thursday of month | 2nd Thursday of month | Walking ii) Medium (4-5 mls) 4th Wed/Thu of month | 4th Wed/Thu of month |
Walking iii) Longer (8-10 mls) 1st Thurs. of month | 1st Thurs. of month | Walking iv) Evening Summer Only | Summer Only |