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Afternoon Tea     

When 1st Wednesday
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Afternoon teas commence again on Wednesday 9 October at 2pm The cost will be £11 per person payable at the venue

Badminton     

When Every Wednesday 14:00-16:00
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information 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. If you are a 'Full' or 'Active' Member of Cascades Leisure Centre then entrance is free and you just need to quote your membership number. If you are not a member of Cascades Leisure Centre then the under 60s have to pay £2.20 and the 60s and overs have to pay £1.65 to get in. Each member of the u3a Badminton Group who are also Full Members of Cascades Leisure Centre are able to book a court for one hour free of charge. If there aren't enough Full Members of Cascades Leisure Centre to book the courts that we require then we need to pay for those extra courts. We ask that each player that isn't a Full Member of Cascades Leisure Centre puts £1.50 into a collection pot, which is used to pay for courts and shuttlecocks. 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 or phone me, my contact details are in the 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 is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon!

Bird Watching     

When 4TH FRIDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information The new leader Irene Robson who is anxious to recruit more members keen to study wild birds. The group meets at 10:00 on the fourth Friday of each month - please contact Irene to learn further details.

Bowls (short mat)     

When 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Short mat bowling 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, in the 'dome' at Legends Sports facility next to cascades.

Bowls on Thursdays     

When THURSDAY WEEKLY
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:00
Information Winter season (September to May) we play at Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls Club, near Dartford. Summer season (May to September) we play at Cobham outdoor Bowls Club.

Bridge     

When 4TH TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This informal group meets on the 4th Wednesday in the month in Northfleet.

British History     

When 2ND THURSDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information We choose a topic from British history every few months and split it into a series of papers. Members choose the papers that interest them then research them, presenting their findings to the group at the next meeting. Papers are circulated to all group members by group leaders a couple of days in advance of the meeting to enable discussion. We meet in the ASDA Community Room, Gravesend.

Canasta     

When 3RD FRIDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information The group meets on the 3rd Friday in the month at Meopham from 2pm - 4pm. This group meets to play this fun card game.

Card Samba     

When 3rd Tuesday
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:30
Information Samba is a card game similar to Canasta. Commencing 15th October

Classical Music Appreciation     

When 3RD WEDNESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday monthly from 2-4pm to share their appreciation of classical music. Members take turns to choose a program of music for the enjoyment of the rest of the group, thereby widening their experience and knowledge of music in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cookery (World cuisine)     

When 1st Thursday
Normally meets 09:30 to 12:00
Information The Cookery (World cuisine) group will meet once a month and the venue would be members houses on a rotational basis. The schedule is to be 1st Thursday, starting 4th July. As the venue is to be in private residences, the group will be capped at 6 persons.

Craft and Laugh     

When Wednesdays near the end of the month
Normally meets 09:30 to 13:00
Information . Bring any craft new or old that you wish to do. Whether it be needlework, card making or anything crafty. Get inspiration and support while socialising and having a laugh Dates going forward at Asda community centre 9.30 till 12.45 are Wednesdays the 26th June 31st July. 21st August. 25th September 23rd October and 27th of November. Tea and coffee is available

Creative Writing 1     

When 3RD THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Creative Writing 2     

When 3rd Tuesday of each month
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:30
Information At each meeting a title will be given for members to write a piece of up to 1000 words. Factual, fiction,essay, poem or whatever takes their fancy. You’d be surprised how many different takes there can be on a subject! Tea/ coffee and biscuits followed by:- A word based game or exercise chosen by a group member simply for fun! The group encourages contributions from everybody who take turns in choosing Titles and Activities The group welcomes new members.

Cribbage 1     

When 2ND THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information To play the card game cribbage

Cribbage 2     

When 2nd TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information 

Crossword club     

When FRIDAY
Information Crossword club is virtual. One cryptic and one concise per week. The answers to the previous week will be sent at that time.

DANCE - Modern Jive     

When Every Monday
Normally meets 19:30 to 21:30
Information Singles, couples or friends welcome, no experience is necessary and it is ideal for men or women with no rhythm or never danced before. There is 45 mins coaching session where we walk through 4 moves and demonstrate hand positions etc. followed by practice and freestyle session. This is a great way to meet people, have fun and keep fit in a relaxed atmosphere all whilst learning to dance beginners moves. Modern Jive can be danced to lots of music, old to new, Swing, Rock'n'roll, Country & Western, Electronic, top of the pops etc. lots of which is played at parties. One lady dragged her husband to our group and after 40 years of trying to get him dancing found he can dance Modern Jive! So please come along and give it a try I am sure you’ll all be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to learn and how much fun you will have. We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) starting at 7.30 to 9:30 pm at Christ Church Hall DA12 1NR - doors open at 7:20pm - Only £2.00. Group led by Alan Scott at alanscottmr2@hotmail.com

Film     

When 1ST WEDNESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Fitness Low Impact     

When 2ND THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:30
Information We meet every second Thursday at Old Gravesendians, 8 Bronte View DA12 1PX, at the top of Parrock Road. Loads of parking on site. Start time is 10.30 am. Please arrive any time after 10.15 am. Class lasts for 60 minutes, comprising a warmup, followed by low impact moves to music, ending with a cooldown. This is a great fun class and good exercise. Why not join us, come on your own. Cost is just £3.00.

French Conversation     

When 4TH THURSDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information 

Fully Loaded Lunch Club     

When 3RD TUESDAY
Normally meets 12:00 to 14:00
Information We meet at Marie's Tea room, 161 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1ER on the third Tuesday of the mobnth between 12:00 and 14:00 to have a bite to eat and an intellectual discussion. 'Fully Loaded' refers to The Pantry's bacon sandwich with extra bacon, but it isn't compulsory to order this and they do offer many other delicious alternatives on their menu. This is a spin-off group from the Genealogy Group, which is hibernating through the summer. We used to meet here for a chat and some lunch before our Genealogy meeting at 14:00. Parking is available just across the road at The Parrock Street car park. If you'd like to join us, please let me know and I'll see if I can reserve a seat for you. My contact details are at the back of the newsletter.

Genealogy     

When 3rd Tuesday
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This is a mutual self-help group of individuals ranging from beginners to those more experienced who wish to research their own family tree. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 14:00 to 16:00 in Gravesend ASDA's Community Room. There is a projector & screen, free Wi-Fi and a hot water dispenser so that we can make our own tea & coffee and we take it in turns to supply our own milk and biscuits. Seek help and tips from the group or share any resources and tips that you've discovered while researching your family tree. There is also an optional pre-meeting at Marie's Tea Rooms, "The Fully Loaded Lunch Club" 12:00-14:00, for a general chat and the opportunity to fuel up before The Genealogy meeting.

Geography 1     

When 4TH THURSDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information We're a friendly group and agree on a country to study for the coming month.The leader then allocates a different study area to each group member, which can vary from geography. Individual study sections include, for example, Topology, Rivers and Waterways, Climate, Industries, Culture and Cuisine and History. At the following meeting members briefly feed back to the group their research. Ideally they will have obtained the information online and then reformed it into their own words in a more 'accessible' way for reading out. We choose to meet in different members' houses (or those with the space to host) each month. Halfway through the meeting we have a break for coffee and biscuits. Leader Colin Nice

Geography 2     

When 2ND THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information We're a friendly group and agree on a country to study for the coming month.The leader then allocates a different study area to each group member, which can vary from geography. Individual study sections include, for example, Topology, Rivers and Waterways, Climate, Industries, Culture and Cuisine and History. At the following meeting members briefly feed back to the group their research. Ideally they will have obtained the information online and then reformed it into their own words in a more 'accessible' way for reading out. We choose to meet in different members' houses (or those with the space to host) each month. Halfway through the meeting we have a break for coffee and biscuits. Leader Colin Nice

Hike     

When IST FRIDAY
Normally meets 09:30 to 12:30
Information Our walks are often local and of between 6 and 8 miles, though can be up to 30mins drive away. Fitting them into the morning means that to cover this distance we need to walk purposefully, but without racing(!). During the summer we have some all-day walks, further afield, maybe up to 10 miles. We always have a 5 or 10 min stop about half-way for a drink and a snack that we might have brought (our banana stop!). Leader Colin Nice

Jazz Appreciation     

When 2ND MONDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This group has a wide interest in jazz, anything from the 1920s to the current period. Members take turns in choosing a program of music for the enjoyment of the group, thus widening their knowledge of jazz.

Line Dancing- Improvers     

When 1ST and 3rd and 4TH WEDNESDAY
Normally meets 14:15 to 16:30
Information Improvers line dancing group. Linda Howe is the main facilitator but leadership shared.

Local History 1     

When 1ST TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information A combination of members’ contributions, external speakers and trips to look at history in the local area.

Local History 2     

When 3rd Monday 10.30 am
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:15
Information New group

Mah Jong 1     

When 3RD WEDNESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Mah Jong 2     

When 2ND WEDNESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Venue at home of Sandra Parker in Meopham .

Mexican Train Dominoes     

When 1st & 3rd Fridays
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:00
Information 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.

Mindfulness Meditation     

When 1st and 3rd Monday
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Information Hello & welcome to our venture into Mindfulness Meditation.This is a friendly, inclusive, chair-based group. There will be 2 sessions a month on 1st and 3rd Mondays. You are welcome to either or both. The sessions are 2.00 - 3.30 at Chalk Parish Hall, Pirrip Close, Chalk DA12 2ND.There is a carpark beside the hall and street parking. Ring me or email for more details and to join. Mobile: 07712536924 We welcome new members. Peace & Calm, Julie

Model making     

When 1ST TUESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Model making/building,anything to scale. Frequency and time to be discussed.Venue is Chris's house. Aiming to be on the first Tuesday every month from March 7th?

MONTHLY MEETING     

When On the 2nd Friday of every month
Normally meets 13:45 to 16:30
Information Our Monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at the City Praise Centre (CPC), The Maltings, 9-11 Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2LY. There is a bus stop and parking at the CPC, see the 'Events' page on our web site for more information. The meeting starts at 14:00, but please don't arrive before 13:30 as we will still be getting the hall ready.

Painting and Sketching     

When 4TH TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information The painting and sketching group is a small group of people who want an opportunity to paint or draw in a friendly atmosphere in a member's home. It is for beginners and the more experienced.

Painting and sketching 2     

When First Tuesday of the month
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:30
Information New group starting 1st October, then 5th November and 3rd December. Please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. This group will continue in 2025. every first Tuesday in the month.2.00-4.00.

Petanque all Year     

When 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY of each month.
Normally meets 12:15 to 14:30
Information Please arrive 1215 for 1230 start so we can choose teams. Closed toe, comfortable footwear. Boules available if you do not have your own. Petanque area under roof, across Gravesend Rugby Club field. Parking in Rugby Club area. Please take care acrpss field, steps, lines across pistes etc. PLAY SAFELY. Players play at own risk.

Philosophy     

When 2ND TUESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Photography 1     

When 3rd Wednesday
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information We're a friendly group and in alternate months we have a trip to a venue for a couple of hours or so of taking photos. We meet up then for lunch before returning home. The following meeting will be held in a member's home and we bring along our photos on a memory stick to show them on the TV. In addition to this, at the home meeting we will be given a theme on which to take a dozen or so photos to bring along at the following home meeting. Half way through each meeting we have a break for tea/coffee and biscuits. Leader: Colin Nice

Photography 2     

When 2ND FRIDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information We are a friendly group of eleven who meet on the 2nd Friday of every month between 10:00 and 12:00. Any type of camera, including mobile phones, can be used. Our aim is to enjoy and promote a better understanding of photography and hence improve our technique in the process. There are occasional group outings to places of agreed interest. Our meetings are usually held at a member's house where each of us brings a set number of their photographs, based on that month's chosen theme plus an optional 'Picture on the month'. The pictures are provided on a USB memory stick and are shown and discussed on a computer attached to a large TV. Sometimes we watch and discuss a YouTube/DVD tutorial or a magazine/book article. During the COVID-19 restrictions we moved to having virtual meetings. Photographs are uploaded to Cloud storage and the host displays them by sharing their desktop with the group. This hasn't always run smoothly, but we have battled on through some frustrations and a lot of laughter and settled on using Zoom and a shared Google drive. The transition back to our original meeting format will be via hybrid meetings. Members who are willing and able to attend in person will do so and those who can't or are more comfortable not to will join us via Zoom.

Play script reading.     

When 2nd Wednesday
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Meeting once a month to do Am Dram, or more, accurately play reading in character. The group is capped at 8 members. Commences December 11th 2024.

POOL     

When 1st & 3rd TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Information We are pleased to advise we are restarting our Pool Group at 70 New Road, Gravesend DA11 0AE Near Tesco Planning to meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday 2:30pm Group open to everyone experienced or beginners - only £2 6 tables, Tea & Coffee and a Bar Note :-there are stairs Nearest Parking Thamesgate Shopping centre or Free Parking at Asda and up Escalator You can join On-line on our website or email alanscottmr2@hotmail.com

Psychology     

When 4th Wednesday
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Information Lin's psychology group, as it was until 18th December 2023 has come to an end. The group will continue but with some modifications. The venue will be at Lin's house. Due to space limitations, the maximum number is set at 10 persons. The new schedule will be the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1000-1130.

Quiz Nights     

When On Saturday evenings every 2-3 months
Normally meets 19:30 to 22:30
Information Quiz Nights take place every two to three months and members can bring their friends and family, just let Stan know who is coming as there will be a limit on how many people the venue can accommodate. Join the group to receive updates. Its £2.00 per person on the door and this is divided up between the top three teams as prizes.

Ramble     

When 3RD FRIDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:30
Information We are definitely a very friendly group and our rambles are normally between 4 and 5.5 miles, often in the locality but can be up to 30 mins away. We don't walk particularly quickly, though of course it's a ramble rather than an 'amble'! Half way round we always have a 5 or 10 min stop for a drink and a snack that we might have brought with us. A couple of times each year we have a London walk, and these are really popular and always very enjoyable. Different members of the goup offer to organise alternate walks, with Colin Nice organising the others others.

Readers Forum     

When 4TH MONDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Members of this group have a wide ranging interest in books. We take turns in choosing a book to be read during the following month and prepare discussion points for the next meeting. If you love reading and talking about books, this group is for you.

Reading     

When 3RD TUESDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information We read a book each month and discuss the book at the following meeting. Books are suggested by members and borrowed from the library.

Rummikub 1     

When The 3rd Monday of each month
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information The group has 8 active members and some reserve members. The reserve members will be notified when one or more of the active members are unable to attend a meeting. Each player contributes 50p towards refreshments and any surplus will be used towards a treat for all group members at the end of the year.

Rummikub 2     

When 4TH THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Rummikub 3     

When The second Thursday of every month
Normally meets 09:50 to 11:50
Information Beginners and experienced players are welcome.

Senior Elastixs Fun Fitness     

When 4TH THURSDAY
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:30
Information November class moved forward to 21/11/24 December class moved forward to 5/12/24

Sewingtogether     

When First Tuesday AM
Normally meets 09:30 to 13:00
Information sewing projects

Solos     

When For singles - Various events monthly
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:45
Information Events, meetings and meals for Single members or for those in a partnership who are coming alone. Coffee Morning 10:30 1st Thursday at St Georges Arts Cafe Gravesend

Spanish Intermediate     

When 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 

Sunday Lunch Bunch     

When Sunday 5th January
Normally meets 12:30 to 15:00
Information Sunday Lunch Bunch meets on the last or first Sunday of the month at, usually at 12.30 p.m.but sometimes 1.00 p.m. We usually alternate between traditional Sunday Roast and a foreign meal, all in the Gravesend area. Please contact Marilyn if you wish to attend. Sunday 1st December - No Lunch Sunday 5th January 2025 - V's Punjabi Grill, Canal Road, Gravesend DA12 2RS

TABLE TENNIS     

When 1st & 3rd Mondays 2:00pm except Bank holidays
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:45
Information Open for everyone beginners or experienced players - Bring your own bats, we play on 3 full size tables and play doubles, we have some bats to borrow. Usually playing 1st & 3rd Monday except bank Holidays Playing at Istead Rise Community Hall - £3 We will need help to set and clear up after each session

TAI-CHI     

When EVERY MONDAY except Bank holidays
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Information TAI -CHI every Monday EXCEPT Bank Holidays, OLD GRAVESENDIANS, FLEETWAY SPORTS GROUND, BRONTE VIEW, Gravesend DA12 1PX. NB there is temporarily no tutor for this class so it is closed to all but existing members. 1 hour session 1000-1100hrs, £4 cash per session payable on the day to designated u3a Member, very good for balance and mobility.

Tame Your Digital Tech     

When Every two weeks
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Help and guidance with everyday Technology/computer/smart phone/smart TV skills. N.B. Due to Illness, Peter Buttle will be covering for Ali until he is able to take the helm once again. We were meeting at The Fourth Portal in St. Andrew's Church on Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, but this is closed over winter due to the cold and damp, so I'm hosting it at my home on Riverview Park in Gravesend. If you're having any problems with your technology come to our meetings and ask me about it. I don't know everything, but I'll do my best to point you in the right direction and attempt to address as many of your issues as I can.

Ten Pin Bowling     

When 2ND MONDAY of month
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information A group of us meet at the Hollywood Bowl in Rochester 9 Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, GB ME2 2SS on the 2nd Monday of each month except during school holidays or bank holidays around 10am to 1015am and we play until around midday. There is a car park available and a nice view of the River. Depending on numbers on the day, we use two or three lanes with either anything between three to six players on each lane. The cost depending on number of games is between £7 and £10 and you can buy food and drink (coffees) should you wish to do so. Do you have to be good at it, NO, I'm not, but its great to socialise and chat while knocking a few pins down. Steve (On behalf of Arthur).

Theatre Group     

When As and when shows are booked at various theatres.
Information Group members will be emailed when shows are being planned to canvass the most popular from a suggested list. The show with the most votes will be arranged and members will be emailed with the details and members will decide whether they wish to go and will be asked to pay by a set date to confirm their ticket. Normally a minimum of 10 people is required to obtain discounted group booking rates.

Ukulele     

When 1ST & 3RD MONDAY EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAY
Normally meets 11:30 to 13:30
Information We meet on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month and generally play along to YouTube videos of all types of music shown on a TV screen the chord patterns. This group is open to everyone.

Virtual Get Together     

When Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:40
Normally meets 12:00 to 12:40
Information This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

Wine Appreciation     

When 4TH FRIDAY
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information