Prudhoe & District

groups

LEARN, LAUGH, LIVE

Prudhoe u3a has a number of thriving interest groups which meet regularly, either once or twice monthly. All these groups are created by volunteers who have an interest that they wish to share with others. A Convenor helps to organise each group and set up meetings and activities, but the principle is “shared learning,” in which everyone contributes what they can and the group learns together, rather than one expert teaching the rest. Most of the groups are free, though a few make a small charge if they have to cover room hire or the cost of transport or materials.

Most groups had to change their arrangements for meetings during the Covid period, and some still find it convenient to meet on Zoom, whilst others met in gardens over the summer. Most are now back to meeting indoors, with appropriate precautions.

This is the contact point if you are interested in joining a particular group, or would like to know its current meeting arrangements, or might want to attend a taster session to see if it’s for you. Contact details can be found by clicking on a coloured highlighted name of the group in the table below. This will lead you to a page with more details and a dove icon in the right top corner. Click on the bird and an email box will open ready for you to fill in.

If you find that the group you were interested in is full, don’t despair! Please inform the Groups’ Coordinator and she will investigate what can be done. There may be a waiting list you could join, or it could be possible to start a second group on the same subject.

You can also contact the Groups’ Coordinator for general information, or if you have an idea for a group that isn’t on our list, or better still, would like to offer to organise one! Thanks to the “shared learning” principle, this need not be onerous, and plenty of guidance is available.

Yet another possibility is that one of our neighbouring u3as may have the group you are looking for; we share groups, in that members of any of our u3as may join a group of one of the others provided there is space. You wouldn’t have to pay the membership fee of the other u3a. In particular, several of our members have joined groups of Tynedale u3a, based in Hexham. For a list of Tynedale’s groups, visit u3asites.org.uk/tynedale, or click here Tynedale
Our other local u3as are Whickham, Dunston, Gateshead and Derwent Valley.

Bridge for Fun

This is a new group which meets weekly at members’ houses on Friday mornings. Bridge is taught and played in a friendly, social atmosphere. No prior knowledge is required. You do not need a partner as we play with different people each week. All equipment is supplied. For further information and encouragement please contact JOHN HARRISON through this link Bridge

Another new Group!

A Men’s group is a new group which started in October. Have a look at Les’ description in the Group table below. Give him an email if you’re interested or have questions Men’s group

If anyone has any other ideas for other new interest groups, please contact our Groups’ Coordinator

Group List
Art Appreciation
Thursday a.m.
1st Thursday
Thursday a.m.
1st Thursday
Beginners Spanish 1
Tuesday p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Tuesday p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Beginners Spanish 2
Tuesday p.m.
1st & 3rd at 2pm each month
Tuesday p.m.
1st & 3rd at 2pm each month
Book Group 2
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday each month
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday each month
Book group 3
Monday p.m.
3rd Monday
Monday p.m.
3rd Monday
Bridge For Fun
Friday a.m.
Weekly
Friday a.m.
Weekly
Calligraphy
Monday 
1st Monday each month
Monday 
1st Monday each month
Crafts
Monday p.m.
Last Monday of the month
Monday p.m.
Last Monday of the month
Creative Writing
Tuesday a.m.
1st Tuesday each month
Tuesday a.m.
1st Tuesday each month
Dance as if no one is watching
Wednesday p.m.
Usually last Wednesday each mo
Wednesday p.m.
Usually last Wednesday each mo
Digital Photography
Monday a.m.
3rd Mon of the month
Monday a.m.
3rd Mon of the month
Discussion Group
Monday p.m.
The 2nd Monday each month
Monday p.m.
The 2nd Monday each month
Eco Group
Friday a.m.
Zoom with talks & visits
Friday a.m.
Zoom with talks & visits
Family History Group
Monday p.m.
1st Monday each month
Monday p.m.
1st Monday each month
Flower Arranging
Thursday 
Varies each month
Thursday 
Varies each month
Gardening
Thursday p.m.
4th Thurs each month at 2pm
Thursday p.m.
4th Thurs each month at 2pm
German Conversation
Wednesday p.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesday each month
Wednesday p.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesday each month
History
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday ea month
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thursday ea month
Lunch Group
Wednesday p.m.
2nd Wednesday each month
Wednesday p.m.
2nd Wednesday each month
Men’s Group
 Once a month
 Once a month
Nature Watch
Monday a.m.
2nd Monday Outdoor/varies
Monday a.m.
2nd Monday Outdoor/varies
Poetry
Tuesday a.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Tuesday a.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Quiz Group
Friday p.m.
Last Friday each month
Friday p.m.
Last Friday each month
Scrabble
Wednesday a.m.
3rd Wed of the month in Manors
Wednesday a.m.
3rd Wed of the month in Manors
Shakespeare Group
Wednesday p.m.
3rd Wednesday each month
Wednesday p.m.
3rd Wednesday each month
Strollers
Thursday a.m.
3rd thurs of the month
Thursday a.m.
3rd thurs of the month
Theatre Plus Group
 Various times/days
 Various times/daysWalking group
Monday a.m.
First Monday of the month.
Monday a.m.
First Monday of the month.
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayDigital Photography   Nature Watch   Walking group   Book group 3   Crafts   Discussion Group   Family History Group  
TuesdayCreative Writing   Poetry   Beginners Spanish 1   Beginners Spanish 2  
WednesdayScrabble   Dance as if no one is watching   German Conversation   Lunch Group   Shakespeare Group  
ThursdayArt Appreciation   Strollers   Book Group 2   Gardening   History  
FridayBridge For Fun   Eco Group   Quiz Group  

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