Self-help learning principle
Participation is at the heart of the u3a. Members come together to draw on their own knowledge and experience to facilitate learning from one another. Pleasure is derived from continuous life long enquiry.
Our new group "Out and About Together" (OAT) has started! - click here for further details
Click on any of the groups listed below to see what is on offer and click the following link to see the groups 4 weeks in one view
If you would like to join a group, please contact the Group Coordinator using the email link on the relevant group page, or by telephone where a contact number is provided. If you do not receive a response, please contact Karin Dawson-Smith, the overall Groups Coordinator.
If you are interested in setting up a new group, Karin Dawson-Smith will also be happy to help. She can offer advice and support on venues, contacting members, and administrative arrangements. Just get in touch!
Karin Dawson Smith
Click to send an email to the Groups Coordinator
Our January Group Fayre brought members together to explore the rich range of activities offered by our 40+ u3a groups. The event provided the perfect opportunity to begin the year with new interests, new friendships, and plenty of inspiration
Groups listed alphabetically
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Archaeology & Geology
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
4th Monday (except May, August & December = 3rd monday) -
Art History
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 11:00 am-12:30 pm
3rd Friday -
ART4ALL
Status: Active
On Friday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
2nd Friday -
Board Games
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm -
Bridge Group
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd & 4th -
Canasta Group
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd and 4th -
Cards
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
1st & 3rd -
CHATTY CAFE
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday mornings 10:30 am-11:30 am -
Churches
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
4th Friday of the month -
Computer Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:15 pm-3:45 pm
1st Friday -
Craft Group 2
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
1st Monday of the month -
Creative Writing
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
4th week of the month -
Cribbage
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd & 4th -
Family History
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:15 am
1st Thursday (Not January) -
French Beginners
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday mornings 10:00 am
4th Friday -
French Conversation
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
3rd Monday -
French Improvers
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesdays 2:00 pm
3rd Wednesday -
Gardening Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
3rd Weds November to March -
Guitar Group
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Monday evenings 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
1st and 3rd Mondays -
Handicrafts groups
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
2nd Wednesday, Not July or August -
Hempton Field Visits
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
Second Friday alt months -
History
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
3rd Friday in Reading Room -
International Studies
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:20 am-12:20 pm
First Wednesday -
Knitting Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesdays 2:15 pm-3:45 pm
4th Wednesday of the month -
Kurling
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
The Third Tuesday afternoon -
Leisurely Walking
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
4th Tuesday -
Make it, Mend it, Master it
Status: Active
Tuesday 23rd June - 4.30 -
MOVE2IMPROVE to Music
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- no meeting week 5 when applicable. -
Music Appreciation Grp3
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons -
Music Appreciation Grp6*
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
2nd Monday -
Natural History Group
Status: Active
Dates and times vary according to the activity - see Visits and Talks page -
News, Views & Thoughts
Status: Active
Contributions from members welcomed -
Nordic Walking
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
3rd Friday monthly -
Nordic Walking - Starters
Status: Active
2:00 pm-3:15 pm
Monthly on afternoon to be agreed, on 3rd week, from September 2025 -
Out and About Together 'OAT'
Status: Active -
Play reading
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
2nd Fri, -
Reading (Book) group
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am
4th Thursday -
Rummikub
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
1st Thurs, -
Sports Matters
Status: Active
As and when sporting occasions occur - and three times a year as a formal group -
Strollers
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings
2nd Tuesday, 10:00 am -
Summary of Cards and Games Groups
Status: Active
See individual group pages for times, days and venues -
Summary of Walking Groups
Status: Active
Monday - Friday -
Sunday Silver Screen
Status: Active
Monthly on Sunday afternoons 5:00 pm
16.30 Second Sunday - Times may vary -
Sustainable Living
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings 10:30 am
First Thursday of the month -
TAI CHI WORKSHOPS Series
Status: Active
Weekly on Thursdays -
Thirsty Thirsday
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday evenings 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
2nd Thursday -
Walks Long
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am
First Tuesday of the month -
Walks medium
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
Third Tuesday 10am -
Walks Short
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings
2nd Wed Monthly 10.00 a.m. from January 2025 -
Writing for Fun
Status: Active
On Monday mornings
2nd Monday 10.15-12 Inhouses -
YOGA
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday mornings 8:30 am-10:00 am