Groups
Groups are run by U3A members, who usually ask for a small contribution towards refreshments and running expenses.
Group leaders can be contacted via our contact page
Costs vary from nil or a nominal charge for refreshments to £2+ per session to cover hire of room / hall / expenses etc, where relevant.
ENGLISH HERITAGE: Free group visits are available to English Heritage sites if you book via the English Heritage website and provide your learning objectives. You would not qualify for expert-led visits.
The following is a listing of groups, the dates and times they are held, and a timetable. To get more detail click on the group name.
Group List | |||
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Art Thursday a.m. weekly 10am | Thursday a.m. weekly 10am | Board Games Tuesday p.m. 1st and 3rd, | Tuesday p.m. 1st and 3rd, |
Book Group Friday p.m. 3rd at 2pm | Friday p.m. 3rd at 2pm | Bridge Wednesday p.m. 2:00 weekly, private house | Wednesday p.m. 2:00 weekly, private house |
Calligraphy Tuesday a.m. 2nd, 4th at 9.45 room at | Tuesday a.m. 2nd, 4th at 9.45 room at | Common Thread Tuesday p.m. 4th 2pm Scout Hut, Derriads | Tuesday p.m. 4th 2pm Scout Hut, Derriads |
Creative writing Friday a.m. 4th at 10:00am | Friday a.m. 4th at 10:00am | French chat Friday a.m. 1st and 3rd at 10:00am | Friday a.m. 1st and 3rd at 10:00am |
French Conversation Tuesday p.m. fortnightly | Tuesday p.m. fortnightly | Garden Group Tuesday a.m. at Grounded Chippenham | Tuesday a.m. at Grounded Chippenham |
German Conversation Thursday p.m. 3rd at 2.00 pm | Thursday p.m. 3rd at 2.00 pm | History and Archaeology Friday a.m. at Chippenham museum | Friday a.m. at Chippenham museum |
Luncheon Club Sunday a.m. monthly variable. 12.30 for 1. | Sunday a.m. monthly variable. 12.30 for 1. | Mahjong Wednesday p.m. weekly 2:00 | Wednesday p.m. weekly 2:00 |
Music Appreciation Tuesday p.m. 1st Tuesday at 1:45 | Tuesday p.m. 1st Tuesday at 1:45 | Opera Appreciation Thursday p.m. 3rd Thursday at 1:45 | Thursday p.m. 3rd Thursday at 1:45 |
Philosophy for non-philosopher Thursday a.m. 1st 10:00 in private houses | Thursday a.m. 1st 10:00 in private houses | Play Reading Friday p.m. 1st & 3rd at 2pm | Friday p.m. 1st & 3rd at 2pm |
Science and Technology Friday a.m. 10:00 at Grounded | Friday a.m. 10:00 at Grounded | Scrabble Monday p.m. 2:00pm 2nd and 4th | Monday p.m. 2:00pm 2nd and 4th |
Walking Group Thursday a.m. 2nd and 4th meet at 10:00 | Thursday a.m. 2nd and 4th meet at 10:00 |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Scrabble | |
Tuesday | Calligraphy Garden Group | Board Games Common Thread French Conversation Music Appreciation |
Wednesday | Bridge Mahjong | |
Thursday | Art Philosophy for non-philosopher Walking Group | German Conversation Opera Appreciation |
Friday | Creative writing French chat History and Archaeology Science and Technology | Book Group Play Reading |
Sunday | Luncheon Club |