Groups
Like all other u3as, we draw upon the enthusiasm, knowledge, experience and skills of our own members to organise and provide a wide range of interest groups and activities. Our interest groups are set up and run by the members themselves.
Any member can start up a group - you do not need to be an 'expert'. Suggestions for new groups are always welcome. These can be put to a member of the committee, by email, phone or in person at any open meeting. The potential new group will then be announced at the next monthly meeting and will be mentioned in the regular monthly newsletter. People will get a chance to sign up for the new group at monthly meetings or by contact with the new group instigator. If enough people express an interest, it’s the first step to getting the new group off the ground.
Usually after this a meeting will be arranged for all the interested members to discuss what they would like from the group and when and where to meet. If several members have expressed interest in a subject or activity, but no one has offered to be the group coordinator, it is hoped that discussion at a meeting will lead to someone volunteering for this role. If no one volunteers, the group will have to be left on hold for a while.
Such ideas will be supported by the resources available to Pat, our Interest Groups Coordinator. The location of these group meetings depend on the activity and several are held in member's houses, which obviously limits numbers. Any costs incurred by group activities are not included in your annual subscription. Pat can be contacted through the 'Contact' page.
Click on the title of a Group below to see further details and some photos.
Here's a link to our YouTube page which gives details of our groups, including when and where they meet as well as what they do!
ENJOY! https://youtu.be/l_xpUt52S1s
The 'link' is also found in the 'Links' page.
Group List | |||
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Art Appreciation Reformed, variable meetings | Reformed, variable meetings | Book Review Group 1 Monday p.m. 6 weekly, member's homes | Monday p.m. 6 weekly, member's homes |
Book Review Group 2 Tuesday p.m. 2nd Tues/month, @ homes | Tuesday p.m. 2nd Tues/month, @ homes | Cinema and TV Group Monday p.m. 2-4, 1st Mon/month@Storeh | Monday p.m. 2-4, 1st Mon/month@Storeh |
Creative Writing Thursday p.m. 2-4,2nd Thurs/month in homes | Thursday p.m. 2-4,2nd Thurs/month in homes | Current affairs interest Tuesday p.m. 3rd Tues/month, 2.00 pm, homes | Tuesday p.m. 3rd Tues/month, 2.00 pm, homes |
Exercise for Fun Thursday a.m. 12.15-1.15pm @ North Kirk hall | Thursday a.m. 12.15-1.15pm @ North Kirk hall | Family History Wednesday a.m. 4th Wed/monthly in homes | Wednesday a.m. 4th Wed/monthly in homes |
French Conversation Tuesday p.m. Fortnightly in member's homes | Tuesday p.m. Fortnightly in member's homes | French Culture Currently suspended | Currently suspended |
Fun & Games Thursday p.m. 2-4,2nd Thurs/month homes | Thursday p.m. 2-4,2nd Thurs/month homes | Hill Pechers Monday a.m. 09.30 1st Monday/month | Monday a.m. 09.30 1st Monday/month |
History Monday p.m. 2-4,2nd Mon/month @St James | Monday p.m. 2-4,2nd Mon/month @St James | Interest Groups Online (u3a) Various times, consult website | Various times, consult website |
Italian Lang/Culture Currently suspended | Currently suspended | Natter and Noggin Friday p.m. 3.00-4.30 pm @ Craigie | Friday p.m. 3.00-4.30 pm @ Craigie |
Natter and Noggin Monday 7.30-9.00 pm @ Craigie | Monday 7.30-9.00 pm @ Craigie | Nature Appreciation Wednesday a.m. 2nd Wednesday/month, outdoor | Wednesday a.m. 2nd Wednesday/month, outdoor |
Nature Appreciation Friday a.m. 4th Friday/month, outdoor | Friday a.m. 4th Friday/month, outdoor | Needlecraft Monday p.m. 2-4pm,3rd Monday/month@Storeho | Monday p.m. 2-4pm,3rd Monday/month@Storeho |
Online Across Scotland (u3a) Thursday p.m. 1st Thurs monthly, consult web | Thursday p.m. 1st Thurs monthly, consult web | Petanque Tuesday p.m. 2-4 Penicuik park | Tuesday p.m. 2-4 Penicuik park |
Petanque Monday a.m. 10-12 Penicuik park | Monday a.m. 10-12 Penicuik park | Science Tuesday p.m. 2-4, 2nd Tues/month,Glencorse | Tuesday p.m. 2-4, 2nd Tues/month,Glencorse |
Smartphone surfers Tuesday p.m. Monthly (7.00-8.30 pm) | Tuesday p.m. Monthly (7.00-8.30 pm) | Spanish Language Tuesday a.m. 10:30,fortnightly in homes | Tuesday a.m. 10:30,fortnightly in homes |
Table Tennis Wednesday p.m. 3.30-5, wkly, Ladywood Centre | Wednesday p.m. 3.30-5, wkly, Ladywood Centre | Tennis Friday a.m. 10-11 Wkly WP Queensway Centre | Friday a.m. 10-11 Wkly WP Queensway Centre |
Tennis Wednesday a.m. 10-11 Wkly WP Queensway Centre | Wednesday a.m. 10-11 Wkly WP Queensway Centre | Theatre Friday p.m. Monthly at library, to plan vi | Friday p.m. Monthly at library, to plan vi |
Thursday Lunch Club Thursday p.m. 12.15, Last Thur/month, varies | Thursday p.m. 12.15, Last Thur/month, varies | Tuesday Lunch Club Tuesday p.m. 12.15, 1st Tues/month, varies | Tuesday p.m. 12.15, 1st Tues/month, varies |
Walking Group 1 Monday a.m. 3rd Monday/month @ 9.30 | Monday a.m. 3rd Monday/month @ 9.30 | Walking Group 2 Thursday a.m. 1st Thursday/month @ 9.30 | Thursday a.m. 1st Thursday/month @ 9.30 |
Whisky Tasting 1 Friday p.m. 3-5pm, 4-6 weekly in homes | Friday p.m. 3-5pm, 4-6 weekly in homes |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Hill Pechers Petanque Walking Group 1 | Book Review Group 1 Cinema and TV Group History Needlecraft |
Tuesday | Spanish Language | Book Review Group 2 Current affairs interest French Conversation Petanque Science Smartphone surfers Tuesday Lunch Club |
Wednesday | Family History Nature Appreciation Tennis | Table Tennis |
Thursday | Exercise for Fun Walking Group 2 | Creative Writing Fun & Games Online Across Scotland (u3a) Thursday Lunch Club |
Friday | Nature Appreciation Tennis | Natter and Noggin Theatre Whisky Tasting 1 |
Click on a picture below to see it full-size with more details.