University of Worcester Seniors Prog.
Active Ageing Week at the University of Worcester
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Sports and Physical Activities for Seniors Programme 2019/20
The information on this page is based on details provided by the University of Worcester and, to the best knowledge of Worcester U3A, was correct on the date shown at the foot of this page. Details are subject to change by the University of Worcester. Please email the contacts shown to confirm details of the activities in which you are interested.
The following activities are offered each week by the University of Worcester as part of its Seniors Programme for 2019/20. Many activities are available all year round including during university vacation periods. All activities are open to both men and women unless shown otherwise.
You do not need to be a U3A member to take part in the University's Seniors Programme. A pay as you play charge is made for each activity as shown below. However, if you prefer, you may buy Senior Membership from £18.50 per month. For further membership details contact Tom Howard.
Getting Started
For further details or to enquire about vacancies on any of the following activities click on the name of the contact shown. You will normally be asked to complete a pre-activity questionnaire before joining a group. Once you have started the programme you must inform the university of any changes to your medical and health details.
| Activity | Day (weekly) | Time | Location | Charge per session | Contact |
| Badminton | Monday | 1330 start | Severn Campus | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Badminton | Wednesday | 1500-1700 | Severn Campus | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Badminton | Thursday | 0915-1115 | Severn Campus | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Dance | Wednesday | 1300-1400 | Riverside, Severn Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Gym-circuit training | Monday | 1100-1200 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Gym-circuit training | Wednesday | 0915-1015 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Gym-open (pre-book) | Monday | 1000-1100 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Gym-supervised | Friday | 1000-1100 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Keep Fit (ladies) | Wednesday | 0915-1015 | Riverside | £3.00 | Maggie Holland |
| Keep Fit-circuit training (men) | Friday | 1000-1100 | Arena, Severn Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Keep Fit-circuit training (men) | Friday | 1100-1200 | Arena, Severn Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Pilates | Friday | 0900-1000 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Pilates | Friday | 1015-1115 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Power Walking | Friday | 1130-1230 (tbc) | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Seated Exercise | Wednesday | 0915-1015 | Riverside, Severn Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Tea, Talk and Walk | Monday | 1000-1200 | Cripplegate Park Bowling Club | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Basketball | Tuesday | Times on request | Sports Centre, St. John's Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Cricket | Thursday | Times on Request | Sports Centre, St. John's Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Football | Monday | 1400-1515 | 3G Astro pitch, St. John's campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Netball (ladies) | Tuesday | Times on request | Sports Centre, St. John's Campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
Cancellations and Timetable Changes
Occasionally the University may need to vary the time, day and location of sessions due to teaching and assessment requirements, university vacations and the availability of staff or accommodation. Where details of changes are known in advance they will be shown here. Changes will normally be announced during sessions but if in doubt you should email the contacts for each activity as shown above. Just click on the name shown.
Last up-dated 16 October 2019
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