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Wrekin u3a

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.

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!

Groups Coordinator Pam Mundy

Wrekin u3a Walking Group at Iron Bridge, Shropshire

Picture of Wrekin u3a Walking Group at Iron Bridge, Shropshire.

Groups listed by category

Culture

  • Art Appreciation 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    2nd Monday of the month at 2.00pm
  • Art Appreciation 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    2nd Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm
  • Not another Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    11.00am – 1.30pm on the 1st Monday of the month
  • Prose and Poetry
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    Last Monday of the month at 2.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Reading Group 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays
    2nd Tuesday of the month at 10.00am to 12pm

Fitness

  • Country Dancing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    2nd Thurs of the month at 2.00pm
  • Short Walks Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
  • Walking 6 - 8 miles
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Last Friday of the month at 10.30am
  • Well Being
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesdays
    The class will run between 12.15 and 1.15 followed by the opportunity to chat over refreshments.

Food & Drink

  • Come Dine With Me
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Saturdays
    4th Sat of the Month at 2.00pm
  • Lunch on the 15th
    Status: Active
    Monthly on the 15th day of each month
  • Wine and Cheese
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    Every Third Wednesday Evening
  • Wine Tasting 1
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Mondays
    2nd Monday of the month at 7.00pm
  • Wine Tasting 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    3rd Monday of the month at 7.30 pm

Games

  • Bowls
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    As Arranged
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesdays
    Each Wed at 2.00pm until 5pm Summer and 1.30pm until 4.30pm Winter
  • Scrabble 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays
    1st Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm to 4.00pm
  • Scrabble 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays
    2nd Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm

General

History

  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    4th Thurs of the month at 10.30am
  • History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    3rd Monday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Except Dec

Language

  • French
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    3rd Tues at 2pm-4pm
  • French Conversation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
  • German
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays
    1st Tues of the month at 2.00pm
  • Italian 1 Beginners
    Status: Active
    on Thursdays
    1st Thurs from 10.30am to 12.00pm
  • Italian 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays
    We meet 2.00-4.00 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
  • Latin
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Latin 2
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Fridays
    Zoom Only - 2nd Friday of the month from 10am - 12 noon

Music

Science & Technology

  • Digital Photography
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    Last Monday of the month at 2.00pm
  • Maths is Fun
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    4th Friday of the month at 1400 - 1600pm. Start Date: Fri 27th September.
  • Science Reading
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    meeting at 2pm every 3rd Monday of the month in a member’s house.

Trips

  • Away-Day
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    As Arranged