The various groups cater for retired and semi-retired people who wish to exercise their little grey cells and muscles while having fun with like-minded participants. Ideal if you are new to the district or just feeling sociable. New suggestions for other subjects to be included and people prepared to lead them are always welcome. So if you would like to share your expertise with others, particularly in the following subjects: IT, Science topics, the Environment, or Indoor Games, please contact the chairman or the Groups Co-ordinator via the contacts page.
You must be a u3a member to join a group, but it would be best to check the group's availability before applying for membership. Although groups may appear to be fully subscribed it is possible that another group could be opened up to accommodate more members. Please contact the Group Co-ordinator to find out more
For further information click on the group name shown below.
Links
Groups listed alphabetically
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Activity Group - Morning Walks
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
1st Tuesday of the Month -
Activity Group - Day Walks
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
1st Wednesday of the month -
Activity Group - Exercises
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday mornings
11:15 - 12:15 Weekly -
Allotment Group
Status: Waiting list
On Thursdays
Thursday mornings alternating with Tuesday mornings -
Art Appreciation
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2:00pm on 1st Tuesday -
Art Workshop
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Third Thursday of the month. No meetings in July and August -
Bandstand Sunday Social Group
Status: Active
Weekly on Sunday afternoons 2:00 pm
During summer months April to September -
Board Games 2
Status: Active
Monthly on Fridays 10:30 am-12:30 pm
First Friday of the month -
Board Games Group
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Third Wednesday of the month -
Board Games(Evening Group)
Status: Active
Ad Hoc evenings -
Book Groups 1 and 2
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Mondays
2nd Monday of month-Group 1 at 10:30. 3rd Monday of month-Group 2 at 10:30 -
Bridge
Status: Waiting list
2:00 pm
Friday afternoons -
Coffee Mornings
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am
Fourth Tuesday -
Creative Arts
Status: Active
On Wednesdays 2:30 pm
Every two months on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2.30 p.m -
Creative Writing Workshops
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2:00-4:pm on 1st Thursday -
Effective Leaders
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
1st Thursday afternoon/evening of the month -
Family History
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
2:00pm on 3rd Monday -
Film
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons -
French Discussion
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Third Tuesday of the month -
French Film Group
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Thursday afternoons
Fourth Thursday of the month -
French Refresher
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
2nd Tuesday -
German Conversation
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Monthly, 3rd Thursday -
Italian - Advanced
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Meets fortnightly -
Italian - Beginners
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd and 4th Monday of the month -
Italian - Intermediate
Status: Active
On Tuesdays 2:00 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesday od the month -
Jazz
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday evenings 7:00 pm
Second Thursday of the month. -
Monthly Talks
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
2nd Wednesday of each month. Please arrive by 13.45 so as not to delay or interrupt to talk. -
Music Appreciation - Group 1
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
2:30 on 4th Thursday -
Music Appreciation - Group 2
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
2:30 on 2nd Thursday -
Opera
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Monday afternoons
2:00pm on 3rd Monday -
Photography
Status: Dormant
Monthly on Monday evenings 7:00 pm
First Monday of the month - On line using Zoom -
Play Reading
Status: Closed
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
Second Monday of the month -
Poetry
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
4th Thursday of each month -
Poetry 2
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm -
Popular Music
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Tuesdays 2:30 pm
Third Tuesday of each month -
Portuguese Level 1
Status: Full
Fortnightly on Friday afternoons 3:00 pm-4:30 pm -
Singing for Joy
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Fourth Friday of the month -
Spanish Conversation
Status: Waiting list
On Tuesday afternoons
3rd Tuesday in month -
Stitchery and Yarn Group
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Meeting on the Third Friday of the month (First meeting 16th January 2026) -
Table Tennis
Status: Waiting list
Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm -
Weekend Lunches
Status: Active
Monthly on Saturdays 12:00 pm
Second Saturday of each month -
Wine Appreciation
Status: Waiting list
Meeting dates vary based on members' preferences