Groups
All members are able to unlock doors to nearly 40 different Interest Groups which run under the umbrella of the Stour Valley U3A. These local Groups are working at the core of our organisation, assisting members in their pursuit of intellectual, social and physical ambitions. Small friendly meetings, appropriate visits, talks and walks are organised to underpin their activities. Groups meet on a monthly basis in most cases, but others may flourish meeting more frequently - table tennis players for example. Check the relevant group page for information about the groups that you are interested in and contact the group leader to join.
Members are encouraged to participate with as many of these Interest Groups as they wish. Indeed, if there is a particular activity/interest missing from our list, we are always very keen to create new groups. After all, the U3A is driven by the knowledge and skills provided by its members and shared with others in a process of self learning and self help. So if you have a great idea/enthusiasm which you wish to develop, or have any other questions about Groups, please contact Sue Clark, the co-ordinator, by clicking the bird in the top corner.
Group List | |||
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Art Lab Friday a.m. 2nd and 4th Friday 10 am | Friday a.m. 2nd and 4th Friday 10 am | Art Lovers Days and times vary | Days and times vary |
Bookmark 1 Tuesday a.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month | Tuesday a.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month | Bridge and Cake Thursday p.m. 1.30 Beginners and beyond | Thursday p.m. 1.30 Beginners and beyond |
Bridge Group Tuesday p.m. 2. - 5 pm at United Servic | Tuesday p.m. 2. - 5 pm at United Servic | Canasta Wednesday p.m. Mostly at Benneworth Lounge | Wednesday p.m. Mostly at Benneworth Lounge |
Canoeing & Kayaking Day & time varies | Day & time varies | Churches & Historic Buildings Wednesday a.m. 3rd Wed | Wednesday a.m. 3rd Wed |
Coffee Mornings Friday a.m. 10 am First Friday of month | Friday a.m. 10 am First Friday of month | Country 5 Mile Walking Group Monday a.m. Second Monday each month | Monday a.m. Second Monday each month |
Country Walks Tuesday a.m. 1st Tues & optional pub lunch | Tuesday a.m. 1st Tues & optional pub lunch | Curry Group Tuesday p.m. First Tue of month - early eve | Tuesday p.m. First Tue of month - early eve |
European Travel Variable times | Variable times | French Conversation Monday p.m. 3pm | Monday p.m. 3pm |
French Improvers Tuesday p.m. Weekly | Tuesday p.m. Weekly | Garden Visits Thursday a.m. Open to all | Thursday a.m. Open to all |
German Friday a.m. 9.30 | Friday a.m. 9.30 | Getting Fit Again Monday a.m. See Group Page for dates | Monday a.m. See Group Page for dates |
Golf Times as arranged | Times as arranged | International Dining Group Wednesday p.m. 3rd Wed in summer | Wednesday p.m. 3rd Wed in summer |
Italian Conversation Wednesday p.m. All levels 1st & 3rd Wednesday | Wednesday p.m. All levels 1st & 3rd Wednesday | Italian Improvers Monday p.m. Weekly | Monday p.m. Weekly |
Jazz Appreciation Visit Clubs as and when | Visit Clubs as and when | Mah Jong Friday a.m. Weekly | Friday a.m. Weekly |
Monthly Lectures Wednesday p.m. 2nd Wed Open to all | Wednesday p.m. 2nd Wed Open to all | Pétanque Friday p.m. 2.30 in East Bergholt | Friday p.m. 2.30 in East Bergholt |
Pickleball Tuesday p.m. 2pm-4pm | Tuesday p.m. 2pm-4pm | Pubs R' Us Wednesday a.m. Third Wednesday | Wednesday a.m. Third Wednesday |
Quiz Group Wednesday p.m. 4th Wednesday Lambe School 2-4 | Wednesday p.m. 4th Wednesday Lambe School 2-4 | Science Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed | Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed |
Scrabble Friday a.m. Monthly with Coffee Grinders | Friday a.m. Monthly with Coffee Grinders | Singing for Fun Friday p.m. Fortnightly | Friday p.m. Fortnightly |
Spanish for Beginners Thursday p.m. 2.30 Red Lion Pump Room | Thursday p.m. 2.30 Red Lion Pump Room | Stour Bookworms Wednesday p.m. 7pm to 9pm | Wednesday p.m. 7pm to 9pm |
Strollers Tuesday a.m. About 10.15 on the 3rd Tuesday | Tuesday a.m. About 10.15 on the 3rd Tuesday | Suffolk Churches Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tues plus visits | Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tues plus visits |
Sunday Singles Sunday p.m. Meets for lunch 4th Sunday | Sunday p.m. Meets for lunch 4th Sunday | Table Tennis Friday p.m. 12.00 - 1.30 pm Venture Centre | Friday p.m. 12.00 - 1.30 pm Venture Centre |
Ten Pin Bowling Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed of month | Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed of month | Theatre & Film Monthly at various venues | Monthly at various venues |
Thinking Out Loud Wednesday a.m. Fourth Wednesday 10am | Wednesday a.m. Fourth Wednesday 10am | Ukulele Wednesday p.m. 2.00 pm 1st & 3rd Wed | Wednesday p.m. 2.00 pm 1st & 3rd Wed |
Wine Appreciation Various venues & days | Various venues & days | Writers - Stour Valley Scribes Thursday p.m. Fortnightly 2.30 Zoom | Thursday p.m. Fortnightly 2.30 Zoom |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Country 5 Mile Walking Group Getting Fit Again | French Conversation Italian Improvers |
Tuesday | Bookmark 1 Country Walks Strollers Suffolk Churches | Bridge Group Curry Group French Improvers Pickleball |
Wednesday | Churches & Historic Buildings Pubs R' Us Science Ten Pin Bowling Thinking Out Loud | Canasta International Dining Group Italian Conversation Monthly Lectures Quiz Group Stour Bookworms Ukulele |
Thursday | Garden Visits | Bridge and Cake Spanish for Beginners Writers - Stour Valley Scribes |
Friday | Art Lab Coffee Mornings German Mah Jong Scrabble | Pétanque Singing for Fun Table Tennis |
Sunday | Sunday Singles |