Groups

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 – you can use the list on this page to find out more about each one.

You must be a u3a member in order to take part in our interest group activities. This is essential to ensure that your participation in our activities is covered by the u3a’s insurance. However, with the exception of the walking groups, you can attend two meetings (General or Interest Groups) before you join, as a taster.

If you would like to join an Interest Group please contact the relevant Group Leader whose details you will find on each group’s page.

Groups listed by category

Creative

Food and Drink

  • Ale and Cider
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 14:30-16:30
    Third Friday afternoon, monthly. Flexible to allow for festivals
  • Breakfast Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly mornings
    Second Tuesday at 10:00am
  • Curry Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday evenings 18:30
    3rd Monday of the month
  • Fun cooking with gadgets
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings
    1st Monday of the month at 10:30
  • Lunch Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 12:00-14:00
    4th Tuesday of the month at 12 noon
  • Wine Appreciation
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:30
  • Wine Bar
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday evenings

Games

General

History

  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons
    4th Monday of the month
  • Local History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    1st Tuesday of the month at 10 a,m,

Languages

Literature

  • Book Group 1
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    on 2nd Tuesday of the month
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Wait list only
    on Thursday afternoons
  • Literature
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    2:30 p.m.
  • Play Reading
    Status: Wait list only
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 13:30
    First Thursday of the month
  • Poetry for Fun
    Status: Dormant
    on Thursday mornings 11:00

Music

  • Local and Live Music
    Status: Active
    Date and times depend on what concerts are on and we want to attend. Varies between daytime and evenings
  • The Bryan Ruskin MaD Jazzers
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday evenings
    7 p.m.
  • Ukulele Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 14:00
    Every Thursday except 4th of month

Sport

  • Badminton
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons
    Every Monday at 2 pm except on Public Holidays
  • Pickleball
    Status: Dormant
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
  • Table tennis
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    2nd Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m.

Theatre and Cinema

  • CineMates
    Status: Active
    Monthly evenings
    Varies as to when Broadway is showing films we want to watch. We normally go to see films late afternoon.
  • Play Going – Playhouse
    Status: Active
    on Friday evenings
    see events

Walking