GROUPS
Groups are the lifeblood of our u3a. They give members the opportunity to try something different, whether it is academic or educational, physical or simply social. They are ideal for meeting other people with similar interests and aspirations. Our groups are run ‘by our members for our members’ with everyone learning from each other. Groups are not classes and group leaders are not teachers.
All groups meet at least monthly, several more frequently. Many meetings are in members’ homes, others are in halls or other venues. Groups which have expenses are self-funded by the members of the group.
All groups are listed below. For information about a group click on the name. To send a message to the Group Leader, for more information and especially to ask if there is a vacancy, click the bird image on the righthand side of the page. If a group is full you can ask to be added to a waiting list. Some group leaders will allow you to attend a taster session before joining our u3a.
If a group is very popular with a waiting list, we will start an additional group if someone is willing to be group leader. We are also always on the lookout for starting new groups. Even new members sometimes start new groups. For advice about this contact our Group Leader Coordinator (see the Contact page).
You can join as many groups as you like, provided there are vacancies. Many members are in three or more groups. Or you can join just so you can attend our monthly meetings, details of which are on the Events page.
The important thing is to “Learn, Laugh, Live”, this being the maxim of the u3a movement.
We look forward to hearing from you. To request an Information Pack including Membership Form please send a message to our Membership Secretary using the form on the Contact page. You will need to provide your address and phone number.
Group List | |||
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CANASTA Friday p.m. 2 p.m. every Friday | Friday p.m. 2 p.m. every Friday | DAYTRIPPERS Varies | Varies |
DINING GROUP Friday p.m. 6.30 p.m. on 3rd Friday | Friday p.m. 6.30 p.m. on 3rd Friday | GARDEN GROUP Wednesday p.m. 12 30p.m 4th Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. 12 30p.m 4th Wednesday |
GLOBETROTTERS GROUP Monday p.m. 2.00 p.m. on 4th Monday | Monday p.m. 2.00 p.m. on 4th Monday | LITERATURE Wednesday p.m. 2 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. 2 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday |
LOCAL HISTORY Friday a.m. 10.am. on 4th Friday | Friday a.m. 10.am. on 4th Friday | LUNCHEON GROUP Tuesday p.m. 12 noon on 4th Tuesday | Tuesday p.m. 12 noon on 4th Tuesday |
MAH JONG Monday a.m. 10 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Monday | Monday a.m. 10 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Monday | MUSIC MAKERS GROUP Tuesday p.m. Usually 2nd Thursday | Tuesday p.m. Usually 2nd Thursday |
MUSICALITY Wednesday p.m. 2 p.m. on 3rd Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. 2 p.m. on 3rd Wednesday | PHILOSOPHY Monday p.m. 2nd Monday 2.00 p.m. | Monday p.m. 2nd Monday 2.00 p.m. |
PHOTOGRAPHY Monday p.m. 2 p.m. on 3rd Monday | Monday p.m. 2 p.m. on 3rd Monday | RAMBLING Friday a.m. 10 a.m. on 2nd Friday | Friday a.m. 10 a.m. on 2nd Friday |
READING ALOUD 2pm - 4pm 1st Wednesday | 2pm - 4pm 1st Wednesday | READING FOR PLEASURE Monday p.m. 2 p.m. on 1st Monday | Monday p.m. 2 p.m. on 1st Monday |
SCRABBLE Thursday p.m. 2 p.m. on 1st Thursday | Thursday p.m. 2 p.m. on 1st Thursday | SMALL GROUP LUNCHES Tuesday a.m. 12.15 a.m. on 4th Tuesday | Tuesday a.m. 12.15 a.m. on 4th Tuesday |
SPANISH Monday a.m. Alternate Mondays 9.30 a.m. | Monday a.m. Alternate Mondays 9.30 a.m. | SPOKEN FRENCH Wednesday 2.00 p.m. Twice a month | Wednesday 2.00 p.m. Twice a month |
STRETCH AND BALANCE Tuesday p.m. 1.45-2.45 p.m. except the 1st | Tuesday p.m. 1.45-2.45 p.m. except the 1st | STROLLERS Monday a.m. 10.30 on 1st Monday | Monday a.m. 10.30 on 1st Monday |
TEN PIN BOWLING Tuesday a.m. 2pm on 3rd & Wednesday | Tuesday a.m. 2pm on 3rd & Wednesday | THEATRE Varies | Varies |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | MAH JONG SPANISH STROLLERS | GLOBETROTTERS GROUP PHILOSOPHY PHOTOGRAPHY READING FOR PLEASURE |
Tuesday | SMALL GROUP LUNCHES TEN PIN BOWLING | LUNCHEON GROUP MUSIC MAKERS GROUP STRETCH AND BALANCE |
Wednesday | GARDEN GROUP LITERATURE MUSICALITY | |
Thursday | SCRABBLE | |
Friday | LOCAL HISTORY RAMBLING | CANASTA DINING GROUP |