Interest Groups
Groups are at the heart of the U3A movement. Through them members meet to share and enjoy learning, and lasting friendships are made through a common interest or desire to take part in something new. The aim of any u3a is to offer cultural, educational, physical and recreational learning for those no longer in full time employment. The u3a ethos is to be self-financing and to learn from one another, and to that end the groups are organised by members, and learning is a shared experience.
Most of our groups meet monthly, except the Bridge Group which meets weekly. Many groups meet in members' homes, but larger groups use local venues, which may incur a hire fee or parking charge.
Where a group has grown too large for someone's home, a waiting list may be created until there is a viable number to form a new group, or the group will consider moving to a larger venue. This may take some time, but the Groups’ Co-ordinator is there to advise and facilitate this.
If you have an interest which is not currently covered, let us know. We are always looking for fresh ideas for new groups and if you are willing to help set up a group, so much the better!
The Groups’ Co-ordinator can be contacted through the Enquiries tab.
Groups listed alphabetically
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Art Appreciation
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
2nd Monday at 2.00pm -
Art Appreciation 2
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
2nd Wednesday at 2.00pm -
Away-Day
Status: Active
As Arranged -
Bowls
Status: Active
As Arranged -
Bridge
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
Each Wed at 2.00pm -
Classical Guitar
Status: Active
on Thursday mornings
2nd Thursday at 10.00am -
Come Dine With Me
Status: Active
on Saturday afternoons
4th Sat of Month at 2.00pm -
Country Dancing
Status: Active
on Thursday afternoons
2nd Thurs at 2.00pm -
Digital Photography 1
Status: Active
on Thursday afternoons
1st Thurs at 2.00pm -
Digital Photography 2
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
Last Monday at 2.00pm -
Discussion
Status: Active
on Friday mornings
3rd Frid at 10.00am to 12.00pm -
Family History
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30
4th Thurs at 10.30am -
French
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
3rd Tues at 2pm-4pm -
German 1
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
1st Tues at 2.00pm -
History
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
3rd Mon at 2.00pm Except Dec -
Houses and Gardens
Status: Active
As Arranged -
Italian 1 Beginners
Status: Active
on Thursday mornings
1st Thurs at 10.30am to 12.00p -
Italian 2
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
2nd Wed at 2.00pm to 4pm -
Latin
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
1st Monday at 2.00pm -
Latin 2
Status: Full
on Friday mornings
2nd Friday 10am - 12 noon -
Lunch on the 15th
Status: Active
As Arranged -
Members on their own
Status: Active
As Arranged -
Not another Book Group
Status: Active
on Monday mornings
1st Mon at 11.00am to 1.30pm -
Opera Appreciation
Status: Active
on Friday afternoons
3rd Friday 2pm - 4pm -
Prose and Poetry
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
Last Monday at 2.00 - 4.00 -
Quiz Group
Status: Active
On Line Only -
Reading Group 1
Status: Active
on Tuesday mornings
2nd Tuesday at 10.00am -
Science Reading
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
3rd Monday at 2.00pm -
Scrabble 1
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
1st Tues at 2.00pm -
Scrabble 2
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
2nd Tuesday at 2.00pm -
Short Walks Group
Status: Active
on Thursday mornings
2nd Thurs 10.00am to 12.00pm -
Singing for Fun
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
2pm - 4pm 3rd Wed of the month -
Walking 6 - 8 miles
Status: Active
Monthly -
Wine and Cheese
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
Meetings at Member's house -
Wine Tasting 1
Status: Full
on Monday afternoons
2nd Monday at 7.00pm -
Wine Tasting 2
Status: Active
on Monday afternoons
3rd Monday at 8.00 pm