Chipping Norton

Our Groups

We have many active Special Interest Groups for our u3a members. These meet regularly, typically once or twice a month, and often in the group leader's home, in which case the leader decides the maximum number of members - usually ten, or fewer if limited by space.

If the leader doesn't have a suitable space, alternatives include the home of another group member or any freely available convenient space, such as a room in a pub or coffee shop. Some groups meet on Zoom.

For more details, click on the group name below. Don't be put off if a group is full. One option is to contact Yvonne, the Groups Coordinator, to ask her to put you on a waiting list; but here are two further solutions:

  • Why not start a new version of the group? You'll see that this has already happened with several of the groups below.
  • Why not start a completely new group? Do you have an interest or activity that you'd like to share with others?
  • A few groups currently lack a leader. Can you help to keep these groups active by taking on the role?

We would love to hear from anyone wishing to create a new group - many new groups arise because of u3a members' interest. The Committee is always delighted to provide help and advice.

  • Note: Details are periodically updated as groups provide new information. (And please do send updates! - contact the Web Administrator.)
Group List
Architecture and Design
 Meets Feb to Oct
 Meets Feb to OctBowls
Thursday p.m.
Meets weekly
Thursday p.m.
Meets weekly
Bridge
 Awaiting leader and venue!
 Awaiting leader and venue!Craft 1
Wednesday p.m.
Meets monthly
Wednesday p.m.
Meets monthly
Craft 2
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (temporarily paused)
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (temporarily paused)
Creative Writing
 Meets via Zoom
 Meets via Zoom
French Conversation
Monday p.m.
Fortnightly (full)
Monday p.m.
Fortnightly (full)
French for Returners
Thursday a.m.
Fortnightly
Thursday a.m.
Fortnightly
Garden Visits
Sunday 
Monthly, Apr to Sept
Sunday 
Monthly, Apr to Sept
Italian Project
Wednesday a.m.
Twice a month (waiting list)
Wednesday a.m.
Twice a month (waiting list)
Knitting for Charity
 Varied times
 Varied timesLunch
Tuesday 
Meets monthly
Tuesday 
Meets monthly
Music
 Awaiting leader(s)!
 Awaiting leader(s)!Painting
Tuesday p.m.
Twice a month
Tuesday p.m.
Twice a month
Pickleball
Saturday a.m.
Weekly; spaces
Saturday a.m.
Weekly; spaces
Play Reading
Tuesday p.m.
Monthly
Tuesday p.m.
Monthly
Play Reading 2
 Awaiting leader!
 Awaiting leader!Reading 1
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Reading 2
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Wednesday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Reading 3
Thursday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Thursday p.m.
Monthly (full)
Repair and Recycle
 Join this new group!
 Join this new group!Social Cycling
 Not yet meeting regularly
 Not yet meeting regularly
Table Tennis
Tuesday a.m.
Meets weekly
Tuesday a.m.
Meets weekly
Walking 1
Thursday 
Twice a month
Thursday 
Twice a month
Walking 2
Thursday 
Twice a month
Thursday 
Twice a month
  
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
Monday French Conversation  
TuesdayTable Tennis   Painting   Play Reading  
WednesdayItalian Project   Craft 1   Craft 2   Reading 1   Reading 2  
ThursdayFrench for Returners   Bowls   Reading 3  
SaturdayPickleball    

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