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Afternoon Tea     

When 1st Wednesday of the month
Information Afternoon Tea Group to start 5th June 2024 Meetings to be arranged by the group and rotating venue using their own homes to begin with

Art for Relaxation     

When Monday weekly
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Art for Relaxation

Bird Watching     

When First Tuesday Every Month
Normally meets 09:30 to 00:00
Information Normally meeting in The Paddocks Car Park at 0930

Board Games (Various)     

When 1st Friday of the Month
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:30
Information This is a new group - starting up on the 2nd August and will be held at the Social Coffee Afternoon on the first Friday of the month. There will be Chess, Backgammon and Scrabble available.

Books     

When First Monday Each Month
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:45
Information Meeting the first Monday of each month.

Bridge     

When Last Friday of the Month
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Camera Club     

When 2nd Fri odd months, outings on 1st Wed even months
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Sometimes we have an outing to destinations suitable for taking photographs and every other month we view our best selections at Fountain Bar, Kings. The outings are usually on the first Wednesday of even numbered months (eg February, April, June, August, October). The meetings at the fountain bar are usually on the second Friday of odd numbered months (eg January, March, May, July, September, November).

Cards For Fun     

When Third Thursday Each Month (usually but not always)
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:00
Information Members play an assortment of card or board games, just for the fun of it! Numbers limited by the fact that it is in a member's home, but help will be given to start a further group. This group is currently full but if you would like to start another group please contact the Group Co-ordinator or ask to be put on waiting list.

Cards For Fun 2     

When Last Friday of the month
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information We will be meeting once a month, usually on the last Friday between 2-4. Allowing for holidays and extra commitments.

Cards For Fun 3     

When Monthly on a Thursday
Normally meets 19:00 to 20:00
Information This new class is starting up. Rotating homes. Date and time of next meeting to be agreed during the meeting. Now agreed as 15th May. Time could vary.

Cinema     

When As & When
Information Our cinema group is for any U3A members. We are mindful of those who are not happy going to the cinema on their own. Please note that during the winter months when it gets dark early, we only attend when an early enough film showing maybe 12/1o'clock then we can still arrange a trip. Thank you, Carol

Craft     

When One Morning a Month
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
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Cribbage     

When On the last Thursday of the month at 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:00
Information A fun afternoon playing the card game of Cribbage. The liaison will be happy to help with the start of a new group. Please contact the Groups Co-ordinatior if you would be interested.

Darts     

When Every Thursday 2pm-4pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Fun, friendly and sociable, with a slight edge of competitiveness.

Flower Arranging     

When 2nd Monday every month
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:30
Information Usually the Second Monday of every Month.This is for members who have a love of flowers and gardening, no previous experience in flower arranging required. We discuss what designs members would like to do and I send out details of what flowers and foliage will be required. There is no waiting list at the moment, and new members welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information

Guitar     

When Thursday Mornings Fortnightly
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:30
Information The last Thursday of every month the times change to 12:15 - 13:45 due to another club has booked the room.

Holiday Spanish     

When Third Tuesday of every month
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:00
Information This group is for members who wish to learn basic Spanish to use when on holiday or visiting Spanish speaking countries.

iPad For Beginners     

When The first Friday every month
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:30
Information Beginners/Others: Learn and improve your knowledge of your iPad Tablet in conjunction with your MANUAL: iPad for Seniors by Nick Vandome. The book can be purchased on Ebay or a Bookshop from £11. Members must be in possession of an iPad and a Manual each month to attend or join.

Quiz     

When usually 3rd Friday each month but check schedule
Normally meets 13:30 to 17:00
Information We meet at Smallgains Hall once a month on a Friday. We have a general knowledge quiz comprising eight rounds of ten questions each. Doors open at 1:30pm and the quiz starts at 2pm and is usually finished around 5pm. Admission (to cover venue hire) is £3. We have a short interval where tea/coffee and biscuits are available at no additional charge. Feel free to bring other refreshments as you please. We also have a raffle.

Rummikub     

When 1st Monday Each Month
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Table Tennis (Group 1)     

When Thursday Mornings weekly
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:30
Information A friendly group of mixed abilities, who are happy to mix and match with each other at each session.

Table Tennis (Group 2)     

When Every Thursday 11.30 am - 12.30
Normally meets 11:30 to 12:30
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Table Tennis (Group 3)     

When Tuesday
Normally meets 11:00 to 13:00
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Third Age Singers     

When Every Tuesday
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information The Third Age Singers are a group that get together every Tuesday to sing for pleasure. We are not a choir, just a group with different singing abilities who enjoy singing and having fun.

This and That Chat (Discussion     

When Last Thursday of the Month mainly
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Various topics are discussed. Unfortunately the Group is now Full

Walking     

When Fortnightly
Normally meets 09:30 to 00:00
Information We arrange mainly local walks, but sometimes will go further out into Essex and sometimes London. Walks are on a fortnightly basis. Bob Pascoe 07410 692390

Weekenders     

When TBA
Information Are you tired of spending weekends alone while your family is busy with their activities? Sylvia and Carol have created a WhatsApp group to help members connect and suggest activities to do together. If you're interested in joining or would like more information, please get in touch with Sylvia at 07513 715700 or Carol at 07500 144481.