Groups Programme

This page shows the variety of groups that we are running and how you can find out more about them. Here's how to use it:

  • 1) Scroll down the list to find a group that interests you.
  • 2) Click on the group’s name (in blue). You will see a brief description of how the group works.
  • 3) From there, click on the group email (in blue) if you want to contact the Group Leader and ask about availability or any further questions. Click the blue ‘Send your email’ button after you have filled in the boxes.
  • 4) Members only may be able to phone a Group Leader directly after using the website password to reach the Documents page in the Members’ Area to find the GL’s telephone number. Non-members cannot do this.

If you are not yet a member, you are allowed one free taster session. Thereafter, you must be a u3a member to take part in any interest group. Most groups charge a £1 per session fee, payable by the term or whole year. There are a few exceptions but the Group Leader will let you know.
If you are still unable to contact a group, or have a general question about Groups, email: Groups Co-ordinator or call our telephone answering service on 01483 323503 and someone will get back to you.

Groups listed by category

Art

Craft

  • Beads and Chains
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Monday mornings
    10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Craft
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    3rd in Month 10:00 - 12:00noon
  • Dressmaking
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    1st in Month 10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Flower Arranging
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons
    1st in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Knit And Natter
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    4th in Month 10:00 - 12:00noon
  • Lace Circle
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Monday afternoons
    2:00 - 5:00pm
  • Needlework
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    1st in Month 10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Patchwork & Quilting
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    1st in Month 10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Shed
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons
    Last in Month 2.15 - 4.15pm
  • Silverwork Group A
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday mornings
    10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Silverwork Group B
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons
    2:00 - 5:00pm

Exercise & Sport

  • Badminton
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Tuesday evenings
    8:00 - 10:00pm
  • Chair Aerobics
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00-11:00
  • Chair Yoga
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday mornings
    10:00am - 11:00am; (10:00am - 11:30am Dec 13 only)
  • Golf
    Status: Active
    On Thursdays
    Morning & Afternoons 2nd & 4th in Month at various times
  • Line Dancing Friday Group 1
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings
    10:30 - 11:30am
  • Line Dancing Friday Group 2
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings
    11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Line Dancing Monday Group 1
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons
    12:30 - 1:30pm
  • Line Dancing Monday Group 2
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons
    1:30 - 2:30pm
  • Movement and Exercise to Music
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    2:00 - 3:00pm
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Monday mornings
    10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Rambling
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    3rd in Month 10.00am start
  • Shooting
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings
    2nd in Month 10.30am - 12noon
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday evenings
    6:00 - 8pm
  • Walking Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    2nd in Month 10:00am start

Games

  • Backgammon
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    2nd and 4th each month
  • Bridge - Beginners
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings
    10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Bridge - Kitchen Bridge
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursday mornings
    10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Chess - Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings
    10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Cribbage
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons
    2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Mahjong Group 1
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons
    2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Mahjong Group 2
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons
    2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Quiz
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays 13:30-16:00
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons
    2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons
    2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Snooker
    Status: Waiting list
    On Tuesday afternoons
    2nd & 4th in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm

Health & Wellbeing

  • Birdwatching
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    1st in Month 9:30am - 12:30pm
  • Chair Aerobics
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00-11:00
  • Garden Centre Social
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings
    3rd in Month 10:00 - 11:30am
  • Garden Visits
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    3rd in Month, Time TBA
  • Lip Reading
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings
    10:00 - 10:40am
  • Lunches
    Status: Active
    Monthly 12:30-14:30
    Wednesday or Thursday.
  • Members on their own (MOTO)
    Status: Active
    Various mornings and afternoons, ad hoc, as advised by Group Leaders
  • Pilates
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday afternoons
    1:00 - 2:00pm
  • Relaxation and Meditation
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday afternoons
    2:30 - 3:30pm
  • Theatre
    Status: Active
    Afternoons
    Various afternoons, ad hoc, as advised by Group Leader
  • Travel Experience
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons
    2nd in Month 2:30 - 4:30pm
  • Walk Tall
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 15:00-16:00
  • Yoga
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday mornings
    2:00 - 3:00pm

History

  • Aviation and Military History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    1st in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Genealogy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    2nd in Month 2:15 - 4:15pm
  • Genealogy Beginners
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    1st in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Naval History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons
    2nd in Month 1:30 - 3.30pm

Languages

Literature

Music

Technology & Media

The World Today

  • Current Affairs
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    3rd in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm
  • News & Views
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    3rd in Month 2:00 - 4:00pm
  • Stocks and Shares
    Status: Active
    Monthly on 4th Thursday 10 am to 12 noon