Penicuik & District

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
Art Appreciation
 Reformed, variable meetings
 Reformed, variable meetingsBook 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 suspendedNatter 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
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayHill Pechers   Petanque   Walking Group 1   Book Review Group 1   Cinema and TV Group   History   Needlecraft  
TuesdaySpanish Language   Book Review Group 2   Current affairs interest   French Conversation   Petanque   Science   Smartphone surfers   Tuesday Lunch Club  
WednesdayFamily History   Nature Appreciation   Tennis   Table Tennis  
ThursdayExercise for Fun   Walking Group 2   Creative Writing   Fun & Games   Online Across Scotland (u3a)   Thursday Lunch Club  
FridayNature Appreciation   Tennis   Natter and Noggin   Theatre   Whisky Tasting 1  

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