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Wed 2 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Film     

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Wed 2 Jul 2025 10.00 am     German (beginners)     

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Wed 2 Jul 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 2 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that since the 'COVID Lock Down' Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a'. You can also email (peter_buttle@hotmail.com) or phone (07538850533) me, my contact details are also in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have a spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 2 Jul 2025 2.15 pm     Line Dancing- Beginners Plus     

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 9.30 am     Cookery (World cuisine)     

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Solos     Coffee Meet

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 3 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 4 Jul 2025 9.30 am     Hike     

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Fri 4 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Confirmed Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Fri 4 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Knit and natter     

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Sun 6 Jul 2025 12.30 pm     Sunday Lunch Bunch     Sunday Lunch Bunch

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 9.55 am     Tai-Chi Intermediate     

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 7 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Tue 8 Jul 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 8 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Tue 8 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Philosophy     

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Wed 9 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Mah Jong 2     

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Wed 9 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Tame Your Digital Tech     

Details Help and guidance with everyday Technology/computer/smart phone/tablet/smart TV skills, etc... Martin Bacon, another GN&D u3a member with an IT background, has also offered to help out at our meetings. We were meeting at The Fourth Portal in St. Andrew's Church on Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, but its uncertain if we can meet there in 2025, so I'm hosting it at my home on Riverview Park in Gravesend until I can find a larger free venue. If you're having any problems with your technology come to our meetings and ask us about it. We don't know everything, but we'll do our best to point you in the right direction and attempt to address as many of your issues as we can.

Wed 9 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that since the 'COVID Lock Down' Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a'. You can also email (peter_buttle@hotmail.com) or phone (07538850533) me, my contact details are also in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have a spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 9 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Play script reading.     

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 3     

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

Details Come and join me, Lorna, for some Walking Tennis (no running allowed!). Walking Tennis is played at a slower pace than the normal game. We’ll use Walking Tennis rules such as 1 or 2 ball bounces during a rally and underarm or overarm serving. Everyone is welcome as tennis is open to all ages and abilities. If you are injured or have a disability, we can adapt our equipment to suit your needs. We'll use softer bouncing balls and have the use of full size courts but can make some courts smaller if needed to make this session really inclusive. I’ll be there to guide you through the basics each week and we’ll provide the balls and rackets. Please stop for a coffee at the end. 10.30-12pm Thursdays, starting 17th April, at Gravesham Tennis Club, part of Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive, Milton Road, Gravesend DA12 2TL. Free parking. The first month is free. After that, there’ll be a small charge each week.

Thu 10 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     British History     

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 11 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Photography 2     

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Mon 14 Jul 2025 9.55 am     Tai-Chi Intermediate     

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Mon 14 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Ten Pin Bowling     

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Mon 14 Jul 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 14 Jul 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 14 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Cycling     The route and its meeting place is yet to be agreed by the riders.

Details The route and hence the start where we'll meet up for a 14:00 start will be agreed by those going on the ride. The ride will be weather dependent, so the forecast will be checked and 'Go'/'No Go' given on the morning of the ride.

Mon 14 Jul 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Spanish Intermediate     

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Creative Writing 2     

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 1.30 pm     Card Samba     

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Reading     

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Tue 15 Jul 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 16 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Mah Jong 1     

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Wed 16 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 16 Jul 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

Details Please join our Rock Choir, you do not need to know how to sing or have a good voice to join - whatever voice you make its ok. If you have a good voice you are also most welcome - 20 voices together make a great sound. We have all the words on TV as we all sing along to a range of songs from your youth to more current tunes. Everyone welcome to join - come on your own or with friends and join this fun group. Starting 19th March and meeting 10:00 every 3rd Wednesday morning.

Wed 16 Jul 2025 10.00 am     German (beginners)     

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Wed 16 Jul 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 16 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that since the 'COVID Lock Down' Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a'. You can also email (peter_buttle@hotmail.com) or phone (07538850533) me, my contact details are also in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have a spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 16 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Wed 16 Jul 2025 2.15 pm     Line Dancing- Beginners Plus     

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Creative Writing 1     

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Learn the Ukelele with JG     

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Solos     Coffee Meet

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

Details Come and join me, Lorna, for some Walking Tennis (no running allowed!). Walking Tennis is played at a slower pace than the normal game. We’ll use Walking Tennis rules such as 1 or 2 ball bounces during a rally and underarm or overarm serving. Everyone is welcome as tennis is open to all ages and abilities. If you are injured or have a disability, we can adapt our equipment to suit your needs. We'll use softer bouncing balls and have the use of full size courts but can make some courts smaller if needed to make this session really inclusive. I’ll be there to guide you through the basics each week and we’ll provide the balls and rackets. Please stop for a coffee at the end. 10.30-12pm Thursdays, starting 17th April, at Gravesham Tennis Club, part of Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive, Milton Road, Gravesend DA12 2TL. Free parking. The first month is free. After that, there’ll be a small charge each week.

Thu 17 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 17 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 18 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 18 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Canasta     

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Fri 18 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 21 Jul 2025 9.55 am     Tai-Chi Intermediate     

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Local History 2     

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Mon 21 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Mindfulness Meditation     

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Tue 22 Jul 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 22 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Tue 22 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Painting and Sketching     

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Wed 23 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Tame Your Digital Tech     

Details Help and guidance with everyday Technology/computer/smart phone/tablet/smart TV skills, etc... Martin Bacon, another GN&D u3a member with an IT background, has also offered to help out at our meetings. We were meeting at The Fourth Portal in St. Andrew's Church on Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, but its uncertain if we can meet there in 2025, so I'm hosting it at my home on Riverview Park in Gravesend until I can find a larger free venue. If you're having any problems with your technology come to our meetings and ask us about it. We don't know everything, but we'll do our best to point you in the right direction and attempt to address as many of your issues as we can.

Wed 23 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Psychology     

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Wed 23 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that since the 'COVID Lock Down' Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a'. You can also email (peter_buttle@hotmail.com) or phone (07538850533) me, my contact details are also in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have a spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 23 Jul 2025 2.15 pm     Line Dancing- Beginners Plus     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 4     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Rummikub 2     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Geography 1     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Thu 24 Jul 2025 2.15 pm     DANCE - BALLROOM     BALLROOM DANCING FOR EVERYONE

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Fri 25 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Bird Watching     

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Fri 25 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Fri 25 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Knit and natter     

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Mon 28 Jul 2025 9.55 am     Tai-Chi Intermediate     

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Mon 28 Jul 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 28 Jul 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 28 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Cycling     The route and its meeting place is yet to be agreed by the riders.

Details The route and hence the start where we'll meet up for a 14:00 start will be agreed by those going on the ride. The ride will be weather dependent, so the forecast will be checked and 'Go'/'No Go' given on the morning of the ride.

Mon 28 Jul 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 29 Jul 2025 12.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Wed 30 Jul 2025 9.30 am     Craft and Laugh     

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Wed 30 Jul 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 30 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that since the 'COVID Lock Down' Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a'. You can also email (peter_buttle@hotmail.com) or phone (07538850533) me, my contact details are also in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have a spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Thu 31 Jul 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 31 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 31 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 1 Aug 2025 8.50 am     Hike     

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Fri 1 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Confirmed Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Sun 3 Aug 2025 12.30 pm     Sunday Lunch Bunch     Sunday Lunch Bunch

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Spanish Intermediate     

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Model making     

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Local History 1     Cyprus on Thames

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Painting and sketching 2     

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Tue 5 Aug 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 6 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Film     

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Wed 6 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Tame Your Digital Tech     

Details Help and guidance with everyday Technology/computer/smart phone/tablet/smart TV skills, etc... Martin Bacon, another GN&D u3a member with an IT background, has also offered to help out at our meetings. We were meeting at The Fourth Portal in St. Andrew's Church on Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, but its uncertain if we can meet there in 2025, so I'm hosting it at my home on Riverview Park in Gravesend until I can find a larger free venue. If you're having any problems with your technology come to our meetings and ask us about it. We don't know everything, but we'll do our best to point you in the right direction and attempt to address as many of your issues as we can. I can provide power and the Wi-Fi password if you'd like to bring your devices to the meeting. We'll take a half-time tea/coffee break where I'll supply the drinks. Please bring some biscuits to share with the group or put a pound in the pot to contribute towards the refreshments.

Wed 6 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either one, two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join or leave the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a' or just let me know, my contact details are in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have some spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Thu 7 Aug 2025 9.30 am     Cookery (World cuisine)     

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Thu 7 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Solos     Coffee Meet

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Thu 7 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

Details Come and join me, Lorna, for some Walking Tennis (no running allowed!). Walking Tennis is played at a slower pace than the normal game. We’ll use Walking Tennis rules such as 1 or 2 ball bounces during a rally and underarm or overarm serving. Everyone is welcome as tennis is open to all ages and abilities. If you are injured or have a disability, we can adapt our equipment to suit your needs. We'll use softer bouncing balls and have the use of full size courts but can make some courts smaller if needed to make this session really inclusive. I’ll be there to guide you through the basics each week and we’ll provide the balls and rackets. Please stop for a coffee at the end. 10.30-12pm Thursdays, starting 17th April, at Gravesham Tennis Club, part of Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive, Milton Road, Gravesend DA12 2TL. Free parking. The first month is free. After that, there’ll be a small charge each week.

Thu 7 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 7 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 8 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Photography 2     

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Mon 11 Aug 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 11 Aug 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 11 Aug 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 12 Aug 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 12 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Tue 12 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Philosophy     

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Wed 13 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Mah Jong 2     

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Wed 13 Aug 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 13 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either one, two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join or leave the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a' or just let me know, my contact details are in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have some spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 13 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Play script reading.     

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 3     

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     British History     

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Thu 14 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 15 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 15 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Canasta     

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Fri 15 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 18 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Local History 2     

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Mon 18 Aug 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 18 Aug 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 18 Aug 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 18 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Spanish Intermediate     

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 1.30 pm     Card Samba     

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Reading     

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 20 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Mah Jong 1     

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Wed 20 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 20 Aug 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

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Wed 20 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Tame Your Digital Tech     

Details Help and guidance with everyday Technology/computer/smart phone/tablet/smart TV skills, etc... Martin Bacon, another GN&D u3a member with an IT background, has also offered to help out at our meetings. We were meeting at The Fourth Portal in St. Andrew's Church on Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, but its uncertain if we can meet there in 2025, so I'm hosting it at my home on Riverview Park in Gravesend until I can find a larger free venue. If you're having any problems with your technology come to our meetings and ask us about it. We don't know everything, but we'll do our best to point you in the right direction and attempt to address as many of your issues as we can. I can provide power and the Wi-Fi password if you'd like to bring your devices to the meeting. We'll take a half-time tea/coffee break where I'll supply the drinks. Please bring some biscuits to share with the group or put a pound in the pot to contribute towards the refreshments.

Wed 20 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either one, two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join or leave the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a' or just let me know, my contact details are in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have some spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Wed 20 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Creative Writing 1     

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Learn the Ukelele with JG     

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Solos     Coffee Meet

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 21 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 22 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Bird Watching     

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Fri 22 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Fri 22 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Knit and natter     

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Mon 25 Aug 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 26 Aug 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 26 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Tue 26 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Painting and Sketching     

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Wed 27 Aug 2025 9.30 am     Craft and Laugh     

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Wed 27 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Psychology     

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Wed 27 Aug 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 27 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Badminton     Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Details The GN&D u3a Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre from 14:00 until 16:00. We book either one, two or three courts for two hours, depending on how many members come along. Our players have different skill levels, so some games will be more challenging that others, but the idea is to play for fun. We collect £1.50 from each player who is not a 'Full' Cascades member in order to cover any additional costs and shuttlecocks. CASCADE'S RULES AND FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS ========================================= If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance to Cascades is free, you just need to give your membership number at reception. Non-Members of Cascades will be charged a £2.50 entrance fee at reception if they are under 60 and £1.88 if 60+. Please note that Cascades no longer takes cash, so payment has to be by card. Cascades membership options can be found here: https://gcll.co.uk/new-membership-options/ Each member of our u3a Badminton Group who is also a 'Full' Members of Cascades Leisure Centre is able to book one court for one hour, per day, free of charge. If the 'Full' Cascades member who booked the court doesn't play on it they will be fined £5.00. Two 'Full' Cascades members need to turn up and play on the court that has been booked to avoid any extra charges. The charge for each half of the court that a 'FULL' member of Cascades didn't play on is as follows: * £8.50 for a Non-Member. * £6.00 for an 'Active' Member aged under 60. * £4.50 for an 'Active' member aged 60 and over. ========================================= If you'd like to join or leave the GN&D u3a Badminton Group then you do this online via the 'MEMBERS LOGIN' on the 'Members' page of our website, just search for 'Gravesend u3a' or just let me know, my contact details are in our newsletter. New players are welcome as well as the return of those who haven't played for a while. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends to play for fun is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! We provide shuttlecocks and have some spare racquets that can be borrowed, but I would recommend wearing a good pair of court shoes and bringing a refreshing drink for between games. Please note that players play at their own risk.

Thu 28 Aug 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 4     

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Rummikub 2     

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Open meeting     Bowls for Everyone

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation     

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Geography 1     

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 2.15 pm     DANCE - BALLROOM     BALLROOM DANCING FOR EVERYONE

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Spanish Intermediate     

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Local History 1     Shorne Archaeology

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Painting and sketching 2     

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 3 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Film     

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Thu 4 Sep 2025 12.00 am     ZCambridge and Duxford     

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Thu 4 Sep 2025 9.30 am     Cookery (World cuisine)     

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Thu 4 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

Details Come and join me, Lorna, for some Walking Tennis (no running allowed!). Walking Tennis is played at a slower pace than the normal game. We’ll use Walking Tennis rules such as 1 or 2 ball bounces during a rally and underarm or overarm serving. Everyone is welcome as tennis is open to all ages and abilities. If you are injured or have a disability, we can adapt our equipment to suit your needs. We'll use softer bouncing balls and have the use of full size courts but can make some courts smaller if needed to make this session really inclusive. I’ll be there to guide you through the basics each week and we’ll provide the balls and rackets. Please stop for a coffee at the end. 10.30-12pm Thursdays, starting 17th April, at Gravesham Tennis Club, part of Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive, Milton Road, Gravesend DA12 2TL. Free parking. The first month is free. After that, there’ll be a small charge each week.

Thu 4 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 5 Sep 2025 9.30 am     Hike     

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Fri 5 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Confirmed Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 8 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Ten Pin Bowling     

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Mon 8 Sep 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 8 Sep 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 8 Sep 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 9 Sep 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 9 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Tue 9 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Philosophy     

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Wed 10 Sep 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 10 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Play script reading.     

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 3     

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Thu 11 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bowls on Thursdays     

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Fri 12 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Photography 2     

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf Venue TBA

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Local History 2     

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 15 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Tue 16 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Spanish Intermediate     

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Tue 16 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 16 Sep 2025 1.30 pm     Card Samba     

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Tue 16 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Reading     

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Tue 16 Sep 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 17 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 17 Sep 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

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Wed 17 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Thu 18 Sep 2025 12.00 am     Z Temp Holiday     5 day/4night Northumberland Holiday

Details Holiday in Northumberland: Thursday September 18th until Monday September 22nd. This 5-day 4-night holiday in Northumbria has been organised through JUST FOR GROUPS and includes dinner, bed and breakfast. We will be staying at The Clarion Hotel, Newcastle South. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, jacuzzi and fitness centre. The excursion programme includes: * Entrance to Alnwick Castle and Gardens * Beamish, the Living Museum of the North * Travel on the Stephenson Heritage Railway (subject to confirmation). Cost: £509 per person when sharing a double or single room £589 per person for single room occupancy (double, twin room). On achievement of 35 passengers, a free place will be given and this will be used to reduce single supplement.

Thu 18 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Learn the Ukelele with JG     

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Thu 18 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

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Fri 19 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 19 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 22 Sep 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 22 Sep 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 22 Sep 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 23 Sep 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 23 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Wed 24 Sep 2025 9.30 am     Craft and Laugh     

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Wed 24 Sep 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Thu 25 Sep 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 4     

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Thu 25 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Rummikub 2     

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Thu 25 Sep 2025 10.30 am     Walking Tennis     Walking Tennis

Details Come and join me, Lorna, for some Walking Tennis (no running allowed!). Walking Tennis is played at a slower pace than the normal game. We’ll use Walking Tennis rules such as 1 or 2 ball bounces during a rally and underarm or overarm serving. Everyone is welcome as tennis is open to all ages and abilities. If you are injured or have a disability, we can adapt our equipment to suit your needs. We'll use softer bouncing balls and have the use of full size courts but can make some courts smaller if needed to make this session really inclusive. I’ll be there to guide you through the basics each week and we’ll provide the balls and rackets. Please stop for a coffee at the end. 10.30-12pm Thursdays, starting 17th April, at Gravesham Tennis Club, part of Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive, Milton Road, Gravesend DA12 2TL. Free parking. The first month is free. After that, there’ll be a small charge each week.

Thu 25 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation     

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Thu 25 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Geography 1     

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Thu 25 Sep 2025 2.15 pm     DANCE - BALLROOM     BALLROOM DANCING FOR EVERYONE

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Fri 26 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Bird Watching     

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Fri 26 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Fri 26 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Knit and natter     

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Mon 29 Sep 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 29 Sep 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 30 Sep 2025 12.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Wed 1 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Film     

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Fri 3 Oct 2025 9.30 am     Hike     

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Fri 3 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Confirmed Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Sat 4 Oct 2025 7.00 pm     ZMurder Mystery plus Meal     

Details Murder Mystery event with the choice of five supper meals. £20 per person, sign ups in August and September. Final payment due by general meeting in September.

Mon 6 Oct 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Mindfulness Meditation     

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 7 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 7 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Local History 1     

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Tue 7 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Painting and sketching 2     

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Tue 7 Oct 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 8 Oct 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Thu 9 Oct 2025 9.50 am     Rummikub 3     

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Thu 9 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 9 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 9 Oct 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Fri 10 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Photography 2     

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Mon 13 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Ten Pin Bowling     

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Mon 13 Oct 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 13 Oct 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 13 Oct 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 14 Oct 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 14 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Tue 14 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Philosophy     

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Wed 15 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 15 Oct 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

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Wed 15 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Fri 17 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 17 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 20 Oct 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf Venue TBA

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Mon 20 Oct 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 20 Oct 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 20 Oct 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 20 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Mon 20 Oct 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 21 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Bowls (short-mat)     

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Tue 21 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Reading     

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Tue 21 Oct 2025 2.30 pm     POOL     

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Wed 22 Oct 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Thu 23 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation     

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Thu 23 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Geography 1     

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Thu 23 Oct 2025 2.15 pm     DANCE - BALLROOM     BALLROOM DANCING FOR EVERYONE

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Fri 24 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Bird Watching     

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Fri 24 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Mon 27 Oct 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 27 Oct 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 28 Oct 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 28 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Mon 3 Nov 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 4 Nov 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 4 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Local History 1     

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Wed 5 Nov 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Fri 7 Nov 2025 9.30 am     Hike     

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Fri 7 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Confirmed Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 10 Nov 2025 12.00 am     Table Tennis     NO TABLE TENNIS THIS WEEK DUE TO EVENT

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Mon 10 Nov 2025 10.00 am     Ten Pin Bowling     

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Mon 10 Nov 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 10 Nov 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 11 Nov 2025 12.15 pm     Petanque all Year     

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Tue 11 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Thu 13 Nov 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 13 Nov 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 13 Nov 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf Venue TBA

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Mindfulness Meditation     

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Mon 17 Nov 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Wed 19 Nov 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 19 Nov 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

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Wed 19 Nov 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 19 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Fri 21 Nov 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 21 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 24 Nov 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 24 Nov 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 25 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Thu 27 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     French Conversation     

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Thu 27 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Geography 1     

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Thu 27 Nov 2025 2.15 pm     DANCE - BALLROOM     BALLROOM DANCING FOR EVERYONE

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Fri 28 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf at Venue TBA

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Mindfulness Meditation     

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Mon 1 Dec 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 2 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Local History 1     Christmas get-together

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Wed 3 Dec 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Fri 5 Dec 2025 9.30 am     Hike     

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Fri 5 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     Tai Chi Beginners

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Mon 8 Dec 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 8 Dec 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Tue 9 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Cribbage 2     

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Thu 11 Dec 2025 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Thu 11 Dec 2025 10.00 am     Geography 2     

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Thu 11 Dec 2025 10.30 am     Fitness Low Impact     Low Impact exercise for everyone

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 10.00 am     Ten Pin Bowling     

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 10.00 am     GOLF - 9 HOLE     9 hole Golf Venue TBA

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 11.30 am     Ukulele     Ukulele play along Everyone welcome

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Rummikub 1     

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Mindfulness Meditation     

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 7.30 pm     DANCE - Modern Jive     Modern Jive Class suitable for everyone

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Wed 17 Dec 2025 10.00 am     Photography 1     

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Wed 17 Dec 2025 10.00 am     ROCK CHOIR     ROCK CHOIR FOR EVERYONE

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Wed 17 Dec 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wed 17 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Fri 19 Dec 2025 10.00 am     Ramble     

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Fri 19 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Mexican Train Dominoes     Provisional Booking

Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Players who arrive late can join a table, if there's room, but will need to start with the highest score on that table. Players can leave when ever they need to and the remaining plays will adapt to the reduced number of players. There is no charge for using Gravesend ASDA's Community Room and you get three hours free parking, which can be extended at Customer Services by saying that you are there for a meeting and you're from the u3a. There is free tea, coffee, sugar, mugs and hot water available, but we need to supply our own milk and biscuits. I'll bring a flask of milk biscuits and players are welcome to bring biscuits to share. Regards, Peter.

Mon 22 Dec 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Mon 22 Dec 2025 1.45 pm     Table Tennis     Table Tennis for everyone

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Tue 23 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     

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Mon 29 Dec 2025 11.00 am     Tai Chi , BEGINNERS     

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Wed 31 Dec 2025 12.00 pm     Virtual Get Together     

Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Mon 5 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Thu 8 Jan 2026 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Wed 21 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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Fri 23 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Wine Appreciation     

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Mon 2 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Readers Forum     

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Thu 12 Feb 2026 10.00 am     Cribbage 1     

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Wed 18 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Classical Music Appreciation     

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