Interest Groups
Our groups are a key part of our U3A. The groups have a common theme where members can explore ideas, share knowledge and meet other like-minded friends. The table below shows our current groups. Click on a group to find out more.
Most groups meet at the Tarporley Community Centre (TCC). Others meet at outside venues eg member’s houses, other community halls or local pubs, and the walking groups obviously meet in the countryside.
All groups are independently organised with a convenor chosen to arrange the meetings. Groups are self-financing; for example, hiring and paying for rooms as appropriate. Please note, that some of our groups are very popular and may be full. There are waiting lists and where possible we will try to form a second group.
We are always looking to expand our range of activities and if you are interested in helping form a new group, then please let us know.
If you are a member of Tarporley and District U3A and would like to attend one of the groups, the simplest action is to go to the relevant group page and click the icon in the top right-hand corner to send an email to the group leader. Alternatively, you can contact our Interest Groups Co-ordinator using the Contacts page.
As many of the group meetings involve physical activities both outdoor and indoor such as walking, country dancing and table tennis as well as Trips and Outings, members should be aware of their responsibilities. Please read this DISCLAIMER before participating in any such activity. In the unlikely event of an emergency to one of our members, it could be very helpful to the other members to have some contact details. We suggest members carry a form with these details. Click on FORM to download a suitable form, print it, fill in your details, and keep it with you.
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Anyone 4? Virtual Group | Virtual Group | Anyone for coffee? Wednesday a.m. 3rd Wed 10:30 Various locatio | Wednesday a.m. 3rd Wed 10:30 Various locatio |
Art Appreciation Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tues 10-11:30 TCC | Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tues 10-11:30 TCC | Art Workshop Tuesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues 1.30pm | Tuesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues 1.30pm |
Book Club 1 Thursday p.m. 2pm -4pm Committee Room TCC | Thursday p.m. 2pm -4pm Committee Room TCC | Book Club 2 Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tuesday @ The Swan | Tuesday a.m. 2nd Tuesday @ The Swan |
Book Club 3 - Murder, Mystery Tuesday a.m. 1st Tues at 10.30 | Tuesday a.m. 1st Tues at 10.30 | Bridge Wednesday p.m. Methodist Chapel | Wednesday p.m. Methodist Chapel |
Canasta-Bolivia Friday p.m. Every Friday 1:30pm-3.30pm TCC | Friday p.m. Every Friday 1:30pm-3.30pm TCC | Computing Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed 10am TCC | Wednesday a.m. 1st Wed 10am TCC |
Crafts Thursday p.m. 4th Thur. TCC Cttee. 1-3pm | Thursday p.m. 4th Thur. TCC Cttee. 1-3pm | Cycling for pleasure Various Dates & locations | Various Dates & locations |
Digital Photography Wednesday a.m. 2nd Wed at 10am in TCC | Wednesday a.m. 2nd Wed at 10am in TCC | Dog Walking Thursday a.m. 2nd Thursday of each month | Thursday a.m. 2nd Thursday of each month |
Family History - Genealogy Thursday a.m. 1st Thurs 10am to 12pm | Thursday a.m. 1st Thurs 10am to 12pm | French Deux (2nd & 4th Mon) Monday p.m. Committee Room @ TCC 2.30pm | Monday p.m. Committee Room @ TCC 2.30pm |
French Un - 1st & 3rd Wed TCC Wednesday a.m. 10am to 11.30am | Wednesday a.m. 10am to 11.30am | History Matters Monday a.m. 2nd Monday @ 10am The Chapel | Monday a.m. 2nd Monday @ 10am The Chapel |
Italian Tuesday a.m. 1st & 3rd Tues @ TCC | Tuesday a.m. 1st & 3rd Tues @ TCC | Luncheon Discussion Group Tuesday a.m. 4th Tuesday of each month | Tuesday a.m. 4th Tuesday of each month |
Nature Thursday a.m. 2nd Thurs 10-12 TCC | Thursday a.m. 2nd Thurs 10-12 TCC | Painting & Drawing 4 Pleasure Tuesday p.m. 1st Tues. 1-3pm. TCC | Tuesday p.m. 1st Tues. 1-3pm. TCC |
Play Reading Thursday p.m. 4th Thur 2pm Chapel School | Thursday p.m. 4th Thur 2pm Chapel School | Playing Music for Pleasure Wednesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed @1.30pm | Wednesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed @1.30pm |
Quilting Wednesday p.m. 4th Wed 1.30-3.30pm TCC | Wednesday p.m. 4th Wed 1.30-3.30pm TCC | Science Friday a.m. 3rd Fri 10 - 12 TCC | Friday a.m. 3rd Fri 10 - 12 TCC |
Singing for Fun Tuesday a.m. 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am @ TCC | Tuesday a.m. 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am @ TCC | Spanish Wednesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed 1.30pm The Swan | Wednesday p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed 1.30pm The Swan |
Table Tennis (2 groups) Tarp Mon/Kelsall Tues & Thur | Tarp Mon/Kelsall Tues & Thur | Theatre Studies Theatre visits and meetings | Theatre visits and meetings |
Trips and Outings Various trips for all members | Various trips for all members | UKE3A-Ukulele playing for fun Monday a.m. 2nd & 4th Mon of month | Monday a.m. 2nd & 4th Mon of month |
Walking - Striders-Challenging Wednesday a.m. 2nd & 4th Weds@10am | Wednesday a.m. 2nd & 4th Weds@10am | Walking - Strollers-Easy walks Friday a.m. 2nd & 4th Friday | Friday a.m. 2nd & 4th Friday |
Walking - Thursday Walking Every Thursday morning | Every Thursday morning |