Groups
There are about fifteen groups attached to Ponteland U3A. Some of these meet monthly and others weekly. Group meetings may be held in members’ houses or, where numbers are too large, local halls are used.
The weekly calendar below shows only the groups who have a fixed meeting day. Some other groups vary their meeting arrangements and are not listed in this calendar. Our Calendar page is linked to an online calendar and may give more specific information but we are in the early days of keeping it up to date.
A small charge is made by some groups, for example for materials, for tickets to the theatre or gardens, or towards the hire of a room. When groups arrange visits cars are normally shared, and contributions may be made voluntarily to the drivers on the basis of distance travelled. Current suggestions: up to 30 miles - £3 per person; 40 miles - £4 pp; 50 miles £5 pp. All return distances.
Members who join our U3A are entitled to take part in any group activities provided that a place is available. If you see a group you would like to join then please contact the Convenor for that group: contact numbers are shown on your membership card.
Members are also most welcome to suggest or form new groups if they have an interest not yet catered for or if the group you might be interested in is full. Our %Group Co-ordinator% can offer advice and support, and we would be very happy to form new groups readily when several people express an interest. You can also also check out the Suggested New Groups page -- see the Sidebar on the right of this page. You don't have to be an expert to launch a new group; the U3A model is co-operative with members sharing and developing the knowledge they have.
The %Group Co-ordinator% will keep a list of suggested groups and interested members and will bring this to most monthly meetings to advertise suggested groups and allow members to add their names.
Note to Convenors: If you wish to amend or add to the information supplied within your individual group pages, would you please contact the Webmaster. We are happy to add any extra information that you think will be relevant and useful for existing and potential members.
Group List | |||
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A Good Read Monday p.m. Monthly - 1st Monday | Monday p.m. Monthly - 1st Monday | A Third Good Read Wednesday p.m. Monthly - 2nd Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. Monthly - 2nd Wednesday |
Art Group 1 Wednesday a.m. Weekly | Wednesday a.m. Weekly | Art Group 2 Tuesday a.m. Weekly | Tuesday a.m. Weekly |
Bus Pass Monday a.m. The 1st or 2nd Monday | Monday a.m. The 1st or 2nd Monday | Chattercraft Monday p.m. Last Monday of the month | Monday p.m. Last Monday of the month |
Choral Group Thursday p.m. Alternate Thursdays | Thursday p.m. Alternate Thursdays | Family History Thursday a.m. Last Thursday monthly | Thursday a.m. Last Thursday monthly |
French Intermediate Monday a.m. Weekly | Monday a.m. Weekly | Fruit & Vegetable Growing Grou Thursday a.m. Day variable | Thursday a.m. Day variable |
Garden Visiting Group Day Varies - Monthly - March t | Day Varies - Monthly - March t | Half a Good Read Tuesday p.m. Alternate Months - 4th Tuesday | Tuesday p.m. Alternate Months - 4th Tuesday |
Luncheon Club Wednesday p.m. Monthly - 3rd Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. Monthly - 3rd Wednesday | Photography Group Monday a.m. Monthly - 1st or 2nd Monday or | Monday a.m. Monthly - 1st or 2nd Monday or |
Poetry for Pleasure Thursday p.m. Monthly - 1st Thursday | Thursday p.m. Monthly - 1st Thursday | Scrabble Group 1 Monday p.m. Monthly - 3rd Monday | Monday p.m. Monthly - 3rd Monday |
Scrabble Group 2 Friday p.m. Last Friday of the month | Friday p.m. Last Friday of the month | Short Walks Group Monday a.m. 2nd & 4th Mondays | Monday a.m. 2nd & 4th Mondays |
Spanish Conversation Friday p.m. | Friday p.m. | Tai Chi I Wednesday p.m. Weekly - Session 4:40 - 6:00pm | Wednesday p.m. Weekly - Session 4:40 - 6:00pm |
The Bookworms Monday p.m. Monthly, every 3rd Monday | Monday p.m. Monthly, every 3rd Monday | Tuesday Walkers 5-7 miles Tuesday a.m. Monthly - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | Tuesday a.m. Monthly - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays |
Two Mile Walks Friday p.m. 1st & 3rd Fridays | Friday p.m. 1st & 3rd Fridays | Walking Scottish Dance Tuesday p.m. 2nd Tue each month from 10 Sep | Tuesday p.m. 2nd Tue each month from 10 Sep |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Bus Pass French Intermediate Photography Group Short Walks Group | A Good Read Chattercraft Scrabble Group 1 The Bookworms |
Tuesday | Art Group 2 Tuesday Walkers 5-7 miles | Half a Good Read Walking Scottish Dance |
Wednesday | Art Group 1 | A Third Good Read Luncheon Club Tai Chi I |
Thursday | Family History Fruit & Vegetable Growing Grou | Choral Group Poetry for Pleasure |
Friday | Scrabble Group 2 Spanish Conversation Two Mile Walks |