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 | |||
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Architecture and Design Meets Feb to Oct | Meets Feb to Oct | Bowls 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 times | Lunch 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 | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | French Conversation | |
Tuesday | Table Tennis | Painting Play Reading |
Wednesday | Italian Project | Craft 1 Craft 2 Reading 1 Reading 2 |
Thursday | French for Returners | Bowls Reading 3 |
Saturday | Pickleball |
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