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Architecture     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact David Oliver
Information Discussion Group. Date & Time to be confirmed when numbers are known

Artificial Intelligence (AI)     

When Fourth Wednesday of the Month
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Sandra Dean
Information This group had it's inaugural session early in 2024 when it became the first u3a AI group in Lincolnshire. Sessions are due to resume from September after a short break. We meet at New Life Church, Market Rasen. Meetings follow a two monthly pattern from January each year. Further remote (hybrid) meetings may be a feature in due course and will be dependent on group members. These additional hybrid sessions can take place at different times such as evenings via Zoom.

Backgammon     

When First Tuesday of the month
Venue Bistro Bar and Kitchen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Bill Roberts
Information No U3A charge - just buy your own drink / snack from the cafe.

Beading     

When 4th Wednesday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:00
Contact Ann Hadlow
Information Interested in beading? This involves the working of a variety of stitchwork to produce bracelets, earrings, necklaces or bookmarks etc; You can begin at any time as the sessions are not progressive. Different stitches are experienced and it is possible to follow individual interests at any stage. If interested go to website and fill in contact form on the Beading Group page

Board & Card Games     

When Monthly - last Monday of the month-at the Bistro,
Venue Bistro Bar and Kitchen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Pamela Britton
Information Bring along your favourite game.

Bowling indoors     

When Every Thursday (moving to Tuesday after Christmas)
Venue 
Normally meets 14:15 to 16:30
Contact Jane Guy & Cathy Whelan
Information We meet at Dunholme Indoor Bowls Centre in Honeyholes Lane. The first three sessions are free when a tutor will show you how to play. You will be loaned shoes and bowls for your trial period. After that you can join the Bowls Club for £40 p.a., play whenever you want and pay £3 each time. Most of our u3a members have now done this. Otherwise the charge is £5 per session.

Canasta     

When Tuesday every fortnight
Venue Lammas Leas Community Hall - Market Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:00
Contact Vera Brisbane & Christine Pearce
Information The group now meets fortnightly at Lammas Leas Community Hall Market Rasen at 14.00. £2 donation per session. contact Vera 07870 185247 or Christine 07714 310025

Card Craft     

When various
Venue Member's House
Contact Ginny Beard
Information This group meets about 4 times a year - usually before holidays. For details of next meeting go to the interest group page on the website .

Creative Writing     

When Every 4th Tuesday
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 13:00
Contact Sue Flower
Information A group of like-minded people who support each other to produce short works, such as poems, comic verse, or stories? As always, the aim is fun, not work, and we do not seek to develop authors to become famous.

Crochet     

When 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Pat Hage
Information Group Leader - Pat Hage 01673 849447

Cross Stitch Group     

When 4th Thursday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Audrey Storey
Information Meets on 4th Thursday of the month at Burnsall, Meadow Close, Market Rasen at 10.00 a.m.

Cycling     

When every Wednesday and Friday
Venue various
Normally meets 10:00 to 14:00
Contact Gordon Jennings
Information Wednesday Rides are local , mostly meeting at 10am on the Jamerson Bridge in Market Rasen. They are easier (10 mph) local rides. Friday Rides are a mixture of distance v terrain, depending on weather and other factors. They normally start from Middle Rasen or an agreed point elsewhere

Digital Photography     

When First & third Monday of the month
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Terry Francis & Suzanne Barker
Information This is a group for members who are interested in anything Photography using digital cameras of any type from Mobile phones up to DSLR cameras, you don't need to be an expert we just enjoy taking photographs. contact 01673 842088

Discovery Group     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Mary Howes
Information 

Discussion Group     

When 3rd Wednesday in the month at 1000
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Dave Ebbage
Information The group discusses a topic of the day chosen at the previous meeting. A group member will introduce the topic and lead the meeting into the discussion. The group will be informal and friendly. Numbers are limited to 8 to maintain the conviviality of the group. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday in the month

Drama     

When every Thursday from 2pm
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Gail Dennis
Information Meet at Gail's House

Embroidery     

When 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Pat Hage
Information 

Embroidery 2     

When 2nd & 4th Monday
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Pat Hage
Information 

Event - Indoor Bowls     

When Thursday 4th July
Venue Dunholme Indoor Bowls Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:30
Contact Cathy Whelan
Information We invite any potential bowlers to a fun afternoon having some bowls lessons and games.  Come and join us for good company, very gentle exercise and a chat with a cuppa and biscuit - All for free.

Event 25th Anniversary Games     

When Monday 21st October
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 16:00
Contact NULL
Information 

Event Christmas Lunch 24     

When Thursday 12th Dev
Venue 
Normally meets 12:30 to 16:00
Contact Jane Guy
Information 

Family History     

When 1st Tuesday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Janet Wilson
Information 

Family History (For Beginners)     

When 2nd Tuesday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Janet Wilson
Information This Group currently on hold

French Beginners     

When 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 6pm
Venue Lammas Leas Community Hall - Market Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 18:00 to 19:30
Contact Sandra Dean
Information This French Beginners group is for anybody new or returning to French after a break. Each session will cover the basics of the language. The group is for anyone who wants to take their basic knowledge to the next level following little or no previous experience. We will look at a range of everyday situations to practice speaking, listening and writing. Regular group meetings will begin from 2nd October 2024.

French Conversation     

When Wednesdays (2nd and 4th of the month)
Venue Lammas Leas Community Hall - Market Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 18:00 to 19:30
Contact Sandra Dean/Jane Smith
Information This French Conversation group is for confident French speakers. Each session will be mainly in French and we try to use our language for the purposes of general interest and improvement. Meetings are fortnightly (2nd and 4th Wednesday each month). Venue - Lammas Leas Community Room. Time 6pm - 7.30pm.

Gardening     

When 3rd Wednesday each month from September to April
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Jane Guy
Information At our monthly meetings we have a guest speaker. In the summer months we visit at least one garden each month; if it is out of the county then we organise a coach to take us there. We produce a monthly newsletter which includes our programme. We also organise the occasional workshop, e.g. willow weaving or apply grafting.

German     

When Every Tuesday
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Gary Beighton
Information for more info go to the German page of our website:- https://westwoldsu3a.org/?page_id=146

Guys and Dolls     

When 13/09/24
Venue Lammas Leas Community Hall - Market Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Contact NULL
Information 

Italian for Beginners     

When 1st & 3rd Thurs
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Contact Sandra Dean or Amanda O'Connor
Information This self-support group is for those who are at the start of their Italian journey. Activities are varied and fun and we enjoy everything about Italian culture. Meetings take place in Middle Rasen at a group member's home. Meetings recommence from September 5th 2024.

Jigsaw Exchange     

When NULL
Venue Member's House
Contact Lyn Henry
Information If you’d like to borrow/swap or donate a jigsaw then please get in touch either by phone 01673 843851 or by filling in the contact form on the website

Keep Fit     

When Every Thursday
Venue Festival Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Contact Dawn Stopper
Information Every Thursday except when the General Meeting is on, the aim is to stretch, strengthen, tone and mobilize the body in a relaxed and fun way, working at your own pace to music.

Latin     

When every Friday
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Contact Gwen Parsons
Information contact phone 07749044413

Line Dancing     

When every Friday
Venue 
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Contact Pauline Cooper
Information Market Rasen Methodist Church Hall. comfortable smooth soled shoes.

Local History     

When Second Tuesday of the month
Venue 
Normally meets 09:50 to 12:00
Contact Paul Ettridge
Information In the Church Hall, Middle Rasen from September until May to hear talks on local history matters from accomplished speakers and during June, July and August visits to various sites of historical interest within Lincolnshire.

Luncheon Group     

When 12:00 2nd Wed of the Month
Venue 
Contact Kay Green
Information We meet at 12 for 12.30 in various locations that offer a lunch time meal menu. If you are unable to attend a lunch an email will be sent with details for the next meet-up.

Mahjong     

When 4th Friday of the month
Venue Lammas Leas Community Hall - Market Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Margaret Allerston
Information 

Music Appreciation     

When NULL
Venue TBA
Contact Kathryn Wade
Information Currently seeking a new venue

Patchwork     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Lyn Henry
Information 

Poetry     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Eva Smith
Information 

Rasen Readers Group     

When 4th Wednesday of the month
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Jo Speakman
Information For contact details please see Rasen Book Group page on website. https://westwoldsu3a.org/?page_id=12708

Readers Group     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Audrey Storey
Information 

Recorder Group     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Geoff Goddard
Information 

Scrabble     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Audrey Storey
Information 

Solo     

When Every 3rd Friday 2pm - 4pm
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Contact Ginny Beard
Information 

Spanish Beginners     

When 2nd & 4th Monday 1.30pm
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:00
Contact Sandra Dean
Information The group is for anyone who wants to take their basic knowledge to the next level following little or no previous experience. We will look at a range of everyday situations to practice speaking, listening and writing Spanish. Meetings are currently suspended while the Spanish for your Holidays course is running. The group will restart again in January 2025.

Spanish Conversation/Scrabble     

When First and Third Friday
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Contact Sandra Dean
Information This group is for those with a good working knowledge of Spanish gained from several years of previous study or after living overseas in a Spanish speaking country. There is no direct teaching. The sessions will include talking about a range of current topics and Scrabble playing. Sessions are held at a member's home in Ludford by prior arrangement. This is arranged through a closed WhatsApp group.

Spanish for your Holidays     

When Every Monday at 2.30pm for 6 weeks
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Contact Sandra Dean
Information This is a basic introduction to Spanish for anyone who wants to learn a few words and phrases to get the confidence to speak the language on holiday. This short course offers a fun introduction to this wonderful language. The next course will run from September 9th 2024. The course will last for 6 weeks in total and will provide a wonderful introduction towards the Spanish Beginners course. Contact the Spanish Convenor for more details.

Spanish Intermediate Plus     

When Every Tuesday at 2.30pm
Venue Member's House
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:30
Contact Sandra Dean
Information This active group meets weekly at 2.30pm – 4.30pm every Tuesday throughout the year for two hours in members homes. We run a varied programme of activities that include speaking and listening, reading and writing in Spanish. The group is at an Intermediate Plus level.

Table Tennis     

When Every 3rd Wednesday
Venue Mkt Rasen Leisure Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:00
Contact Roy James
Information It is a 1 hour session and all abilities are welcome Contact Roy on 07933 361213

Theatre Visits     

When NULL
Venue 
Contact Cathy Whelan
Information Visits are at various times and venues. Check out the website for current information

Tribute Bands     

When various
Venue various
Contact Phyl Murray
Information Occasional attendance at Tribute Band events Yardbirds in Grimsby is a popular venue see page on website for current events & contact details

Turkish Delight Desert Dancers     

When First Monday of the month
Venue St Peter and St Paul Church Hall, Middle Rasen - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Gillian Anderton
Information When was the last time you dressed up and had fun? A little gentle dancing with a little acting in our performance makes for a lot of fun, our group is aimed at giving and receiving enjoyment Come and join us, give us a try, we feel sure that you too will be delighted Just turn up or ring Gillian

Upholstery & Furniture Restora     

When every Tuesday
Venue 
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Gail Dennis
Information Spring and Summer only

Visit - Littlethorpe Manor     

When Thursday 30th May
Venue TBA
Normally meets 09:00 to 17:30
Contact Jane Guy
Information Littlethorpe Manor nr Ripon.  Cost £45 to include coach, driver's gratuity, entrance and tea and biscuit or cake. Must be pre-booked with Jane Guy 0797 1277 482 or jane.m.guy@gmail.com The garden is on two levels – an upper level of 4 acres around the house, fairly formal in layout, with 7 acres of parkland below. The design is not an attempt at an historical recreation, but more the creation of a garden sympathetic to the Manor and its surrounds. On the upper level, a series of four gardens with different themes are linked together by repeated use of the same hard landscape materials and key structural planting (Hornbeam, Yew and Box hedging, with Bergenia, Luzula and Hakonechloa groundcover). A path running from the stable block to the drive links the gardens together via the Holly walk, Pergola and Fountain lawn. 

Visit - Sudbrooke Garden     

When Wednesday 5th June
Venue TBA
Contact NULL
Information Cost £7 to include garden entrance and tea/coffee and cake Must be pre-booked with Jane Guy 0797 1277 482 or jane.m.guy@gmail.com This is a private garden, never opened before for the public or private groups and is a large garden beautifully designed and planted with large herbaceous beds and borders using many up-cycled items in a very creative way.  Well worth a visit to bring inspiring ideas home. 

Visit - Yeo Tree Farm garden     

When Tue 30th July
Venue Tesco Bus Stop - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 16:00
Contact NULL
Information Cost is £35 to include coach, driver's gratuity and garden entrance with tea/coffee and biscuits or cake. Must be pre-booked with Jane Guy 0797 1277 482 or jane.m.guy@gmail.com This is a lovely country garden of 1½ acres. There are large herbaceous and mixed borders surrounding the well-kept lawns. There is a wildlife pond with two bog gardens, a woodland garden and shaded borders containing many unusual plants. A mulberry tree forms the centre piece of one lawn. There is also a picturesque annual flower meadow, wild flower meadow and large vegetable plot.

Walking     

When Various dates, see sign up sheets at meetings
Venue various
Contact Ken Howitt
Information Walks in the area of various lengths and for differing abilities.

West Wolds Warblers     

When First Wednesday of the month
Venue New Life Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Contact Terry Francis
Information We enjoy singing along to songs from the 40s right up to the present date, we provide the lyrics and the music, just bring along your voice, and be prepared to have a great time.