Wrekin

Interest Groups

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, though a few, as shown below, meet weekly, Many groups meet in members' homes, but larger groups use local venues, which may incur a hire fee or parking charge.

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’ Coordinator 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!

Pam Mundy - groups@wrekinu3a.org.uk

Groups listed by category

Culture

  • Art Appreciation 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Monday of the month
  • Art Appreciation 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of the month
  • Not another Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 11:00 am-1:30 pm
    1st Monday of the month.
  • Prose and Poetry
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    The last Monday of the month
  • Reading Group 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Tuesday of the month

Fitness

  • Ballroom and Latin Dance Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Thursday
  • Country Dancing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Thursday afternoon
  • Short Walks Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday morning of the month.
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
    Monday Lunchtime
  • Walking 6 - 8 miles
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30 am-3:00 pm
    Last Friday morning of the month.
  • Well Being
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesdays 12:00 pm

Food & Drink

  • Come Dine With Us
    Status: Active
    Monthly 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
    Adhoc - dates will be advised at meeting
  • Lunch on the 15th
    Status: Active
    Monthly afternoons 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Wine and Cheese
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
    Every 3rd Wednesday Afternoon
  • Wine Tasting 1 Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday evenings 7:00 pm
    2nd Monday of the month
  • Wine Tasting 2 Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday evenings 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
    3rd Monday evening of the month.

Games

  • Board Games Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
  • Bowls
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Sunday and Tuesday afternoons between 1400 - 1600
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Every Wednesday afternoon
  • Scrabble 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Tuesday afternoon of the month
  • Scrabble 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Tuesday afternoon of the month

General

  • Craft Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    4th Wednesday of each month
  • Discussion
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    3rd Friday of the month
  • Members on their own
    Status: Active
    Meetings are held as, when and where, they are arranged
  • Quiz Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    On-line only

History

  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    4th Thursday of the month
  • History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Monday of the month except December

Language

  • French
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • French Conversation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Wednesday of the month
  • German
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Tuesday of the month
  • Italian
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of the month
  • Latin
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Monday afternoon
  • Latin 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Friday morning

Music

  • Classical Guitar
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday morning
  • Opera/Classical Music Groups
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Friday of the month.
  • Singing for Fun
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Wednesday afternoon of the month

Science & Technology

  • Digital Photography
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Last Monday of the month.
  • Maths is Fun
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    4th Friday of the month.
  • Science Reading
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 1:45 pm-3:45 pm
    every 3rd Monday

Trips

  • Away-Day
    Status: Active
    We meet ad-hoc. An email will be sent to all whenever there is a planned event.
  • Cultural Visits
    Status: Active
    As arranged/published
  • Houses and Gardens
    Status: Active
    We meet ad-hoc. An email will be sent to all whenever there is a planned event.
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