
One of the main benefits of joining the u3a is the opportunity to participate in our special Interest Groups. We have a wide variety of interest groups running very successfully – the list below shows the groups currently running, and you may click on each one to find out more about it.
You must be a u3a member to take part in our interest group activities, to ensure that your participation in our activities is covered by the u3a’s insurance.
Groups listed alphabetically
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Armchair Theatre Play Reading
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays
1st Thursday of the month -
Aromatherapy
Status: Dormant -
Art Appreciation
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
Normally 1st Wednesday of the month -
Blithe Spirits Play Reading
Status: Full
Monthly on Monday afternoons 13:45
3rd Monday of the month -
Book Club 1
Status: Full
Monthly on Monday afternoons 14:30-16:00
First Monday -
Book Club 2
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00-16:30
3rd Thursday of the month -
Book Club 3
Status: Full
Monthly -
Book Club 4
Status: Full
Monthly on Mondays 14:00-16:00
Fourth Monday of the month (avoiding school holidays, where possible) -
Current Affairs
Status: Active
On Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
2nd Tuesday of the month -
Family History
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons 14:00-16:00
4th Monday of the month -
French Conversation
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Tuesday evenings 19:00-21:00
Not during summer holidays -
Garden
Status: Active
Events are organized irregularly, depending on the season and the interest in specific gardens. -
Intermediate German
Status: Full
Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 14:15-15:45
Usually fortnightly with breaks for holidays etc. -
International Dining
Status: Active
We meet approximately every 6 weeks -
Learn, Laugh, MOVE!
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 12:00-13:00
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month -
Local History (Group 1)
Status: Active
Monthly -
Local History (Group 2)
Status: Active -
Music and Song
Status: Dormant -
Philosophy (Group 1)
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00
Third Friday of the month (usually) -
Philosophy (Group 2)
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00
2nd Tuesday morning of the month -
Philosophy (Group 3)
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00
3rd Monday of the month -
Philosophy (Group 4)
Status: Active
Monthly on Mondays
1st Monday of the month -
Poetry Reading
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons 14:15
3rd Monday of the month -
Racketball
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday mornings 09:45-10:30
(Not bank holidays or when there aren't enough of us, so please check!) -
Repair Shed
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
The Wednesday after the Core meeting -
Science
Status: Active
Monthly -
Sewing
Status: Active
Monthly on Mondays 14:00-16:00
Third Monday of the Month -
Social - for All Members
Status: Active -
Technology
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays
Meetings are usually on the first Thursday of the month, alternating morning and afternoon. -
Theatre and Music
Status: Active -
Walking
Status: Active
Monthly
Can't find a Group that you'd like to join? Why not work with us to set one up - we'd love to hear from you..