Groups
Small study and social groups are the main activity of our U3A along with the popular Monthly Meetings. Members meet to learn something new, develop skills and knowledge, pursue a hobby or just socialise. Groups generally meet monthly in the daytime, often in local sheltered housing centres or member's homes. No tutors are employed.
Only members can join groups, although anyone who is considering joining is welcome to try one group meeting. Residents of sheltered housing hosting groups are also welcome. Members of neighbouring U3As may attend a group if the topic is not offered by their U3A, but do let the Committee know first.
Detailed information about groups and their conveners are in our Newsletter to members sent every 2 months. We are always keen to have new groups - if you would like to start one the Committee will give you support in setting one up.
For more information about current groups click the headings below.
**Note** when referring to the Timetable Summary at the bottom be aware that groups can meet weekly, monthly or occasional.
Finally the link on right hand panel of the page enables you to express interest in one or more groups. You can leave contact details and a Group leader or our Groups Coordinator will get back to you.
Group List | |||
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Armchair Travel (suspended) Wednesday p.m. Monthly Wed after MM | Wednesday p.m. Monthly Wed after MM | Arts and Crafts Friday a.m. Weekly | Friday a.m. Weekly |
Book Group Thursday p.m. Monthly 1st Thursday | Thursday p.m. Monthly 1st Thursday | Bridge Monday p.m. Weekly | Monday p.m. Weekly |
Cinema Visits
Ad-hoc | Ad-hoc | Coffee Morning
Ad hoc monthly | Ad hoc monthly |
Creative Writing Wednesday p.m. Monthly 3rd Wed | Wednesday p.m. Monthly 3rd Wed | Current Affairs Tuesday a.m. Monthly 3rd Tuesday | Tuesday a.m. Monthly 3rd Tuesday |
Family History
Wednesday a.m. Monthly 3rd Wednesday | Wednesday a.m. Monthly 3rd Wednesday | Film Group
Thursday p.m. Monthly 1st Thu 4.30 or 7pm | Thursday p.m. Monthly 1st Thu 4.30 or 7pm |
French Conversation Monday a.m. Monthly 1st Monday | Monday a.m. Monthly 1st Monday | Italian Conversation
Tuesday a.m. Monthly 1st Tue am | Tuesday a.m. Monthly 1st Tue am |
Italian for Beginners
Ad-hoc | Ad-hoc | London Visits (suspended) Ad-hoc all day | Ad-hoc all day |
Lunch Group Wednesday p.m. Last Wed monthly | Wednesday p.m. Last Wed monthly | Photography
Monday p.m. Monthly last Mon | Monday p.m. Monthly last Mon |
Poetry Reading (suspended)
Tuesday p.m. Monthly last Tue | Tuesday p.m. Monthly last Tue | Pub Lunch
Thursday p.m. Monthly usually 3rd Thu | Thursday p.m. Monthly usually 3rd Thu |
Scrabble Group
Tuesday a.m. Monthly 4th Tuesday | Tuesday a.m. Monthly 4th Tuesday | Spanish Conversation Thursday p.m. Monthly 2nd Thursday | Thursday p.m. Monthly 2nd Thursday |
Supper Club
Ad-hoc evening | Ad-hoc evening | Table Tennis Tue Tuesday a.m. Weekly 10am -11am | Tuesday a.m. Weekly 10am -11am |
Table Tennis Wed Wednesday a.m. Weekly 10am -11am | Wednesday a.m. Weekly 10am -11am | The Play's The Thing
Tuesday a.m. Monthly 1st Tue | Tuesday a.m. Monthly 1st Tue |
Theatre Visits
Ad-hoc | Ad-hoc | Walk London's Byways
Ad-hoc all day | Ad-hoc all day |
Wine Appreciation
Ad-hoc usually a Fri pm | Ad-hoc usually a Fri pm |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon / Evening |
Monday | French Conversation | Bridge Photography |
Tuesday | Current Affairs Italian Conversation Scrabble Group Table Tennis Tue The Play's The Thing | Poetry Reading (suspended) |
Wednesday | Family History Table Tennis Wed | Armchair Travel (suspended) Creative Writing Lunch Group |
Thursday | Book Group Film Group Pub Lunch Spanish Conversation | |
Friday | Arts and Crafts |