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Aerobics     

When Every Wednesday
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 09:30 to 10:30
Enquiries Roz 07591 555859
Information Set to fantastic 60s, 70s and 80s music, our qualified instructor motivates us in exercise activities beginning with a fun, easy-to-follow aerobics routine designed to get your heart pumping and body moving! Designed to improve cardiovascular health and brain function. The second half of the class focuses on toning, utilizing hand weights and bodyweight exercises to enhance muscle strength and improve bone density. We then finish with a relaxing stretch to soothe your muscles, promote flexibility and calm the mind. Comfortable clothing, a mat and eventually weights are needed. We have a few spares which can be borrowed each week.

Antiques &C20th Collectables 2     

When 4th Monday
Venue Wheatsheaf Inn - Streetmap - Google maps
Enquiries Angela Mallett 0115 9663799
Information Our meetings are very friendly and informal and we have always had good group participation. We will generally agree amongst ourselves which area of antiques and collectables we would like to find out more about, then we research the chosen subjects and discuss them at our monthly meetings. Most of our members are keen collectors and more than willing to bring along their treasures to share with us which means we very often have an interesting display from which we can try to identify the makers markings, or, as in some cases, suggest what the said item may be.

Armchair Travel     

When Second Monday of the Month
Venue Wheatsheaf Inn - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Rod Hirst
Information “The world is a book and those who do not travel only read one page” – St Augustine. This new group will allow members to share their experiences, knowledge, tips and enjoy the world we live in, without having to queue at passport control, work out currency exchange or ask for a coffee in some foreign language we don’t speak. Possible future topics may cover tips for travelling, funny things and mishaps that happened on holiday as well as reminiscing about the wonderful places we’ve been to, plus many more subjects. Why not come and join us, share your knowledge and fascination for travel and strap yourself in for trips of our lifetime.

Beacon Training 2023     

When TBA
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Enquiries NULL
Information Beacon training for coordinators

Beer and Cider Tasting     

When 3rd Thursday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 19:00 to 22:30
Enquiries robjos6@ntlworld.com
Information This group engages in activities conducive to learning and personal development, with a particular interest in beer and cider... drinking it, tasting it exploring new varieties of beer and cider; visiting agreeable pubs and talking about it in congenial company. There are many suitable venues between Southwell and Nottingham along the Pathfinder 26 bus route, members can take advantage of this service. All pubs selected are within a very short walking distance from stops on the bus route. Our group has been active since the summer of 2017: listed below are some favourite pubs to date… The Bell - Nottingham, The Brickyard - Carlton, The William IV - Nottingham, The Old Coach House - Southwell, The Red Lion - Thurgarton, The Hearty Goodfellow - Southwell...

Bird Watching     

When Alternate Thursdays & Fridays
Venue Various-contact group leader
Enquiries Hil Maccallum
Information A friendly group who enjoy bird watching. Ideal for experienced birders and beginners.

BJU3A committee     

When 
Venue St Helen's Church Centre
Enquiries 
Information 

BJu3a Open Day 2025     

When NULL
Venue 
Enquiries Anna Moore
Information A group looking into staging an Open Day for our members and the public during Spring 2025

Board Games     

When Every Thursday
Venue Burton Joyce Library
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Elaine Bass 07799 233891
Information If you like playing board games that are both fun and challenging, as well as being sociable, such as Scrabble, Rummikub and Ringbats, then this is the group for you. We want members to make suggestions for games, and to bring along games for us to play.

Book Club 1     

When 3rd Wednesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries J.m.wright@ntlworld.com
Information We plan several months in advance, each taking turns to choose and then hosting “our” choice for that month’s meeting. We've read a wide variety over the 10 years of our existence; mostly fiction but a recent choice was an autobiography by Winston Churchill of his early life which produced some interesting discussion. Favourites have been Conclave (ages before the film!), The Cellist of Sarajevo, Hamnet and The Enchanted April. We have one man in the group and would very much welcome another to keep him company!

Bridge 1     

When 1st, 3rd, 4th Tuesday, 2nd Monday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 13:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Caroline Roberts 0115 9313679
Information Members are taught the ACOL system. Members take it in turn to host the sessions which are conducted in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Bridge 2 (Beginners)     

When Every Thursday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 13:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Caroline Roberts 0115 9313679
Information No previous experience of Bridge is needed to join the group but a knowledge of card games such as whist can be a help. Members are taught the ACOL system. For those without such experience we can offer the game of mini-bridge as an introduction.

Canasta 1     

When 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 19:00 to 22:00
Enquiries 07850 553133
Information Canasta is a very social rummy-style card game, invented in Uruguay in the 1930s, suitable for 2-6 players per table playing as pairs. Contact leader Colin Simm on col.simm@gmail.com

Canasta 2     

When 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Venue The 'Cross Keys', Main Street, Burton Joyce - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 19:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Anna Moore 07891 221840
Information This is a fun group for people of all abilities, it includes regular players and those who have never played. All members of this very friendly group are more than happy to help novice players, the more the merrier. It is not a hard game to learn but is lots of fun to play,canasta cards are provided. This group is currently Full.

Co-ordinators & Committee list     

When NULL
Venue 
Enquiries Christine Shepherd
Information 

Craft & Patchwork     

When 2nd Friday
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries 07767136185
Information We would really love you to bring your own talents to this friendly group. Between us we have a diverse range of skills based on working with textiles and fabrics generally, including making soft toys, crochet, and dressmaking, or whatever takes your fancy. There is a variety of experience within the group and much sharing of tips and suggestions. Members bring along items of their choice to work with and take advantage of the expertise on hand. This group is FULL.

Discussion     

When Usually 1st Monday
Venue Group coordinator home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Tom Klima
Information We agree a topic for discussion at our previous meeting and identify the members of the group who will "introduce" he topic. Sometimes we find it helpful to use the particular knowledge of the person introducing the topic, but often we touch upon issues about which none of us may have expertise but upon which we may have views and opinions. It all adds up to a lively 2 hours of debate.

Dominoes Plus     

When 4th Tuesday in the month
Venue The Lord Nelson pub - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 19:30 to 21:00
Enquiries jacqui.hudson-scott@hotmail.co
Information Would you like to join us for a social evening in this age-old pub game along with some interesting variations, along a similar theme. We play both Dominoes and Triominoes, the latter currently proving more popular as more observation and thinking is required. We have recently also, been trying out ‘Rummikub’, a number strategy challenge game using tiles. This is for fun and chatter, not the dedicated, serious domino player!

Fashion     

When Usually every 2 months 2nd Thursday of the month.
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Anna Moore
Information Small Hall of the Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall. This is a fun group sharing and discussing fashion-related information. We will Look into trends in clothing, hair styles, jewellery, hats, shoes and many more. Trips to fashion-related exhibitions and fairs are arranged by the members. We meet monthly and everyone participates in developing new ideas, researching some of these and sharing them at the meeting with the help of a cuppa or two THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL.

Film 4 Fun     

When Varies
Venue 
Enquiries Colin Simm
Information The aim is to meet as a group at the Broadway Cinema once or twice a month over the winter to go and see a film together and then over a drink and maybe a bite to eat afterwards have our own review of what we have seen and also plan our next screening.

Framework Knitters' Museum     

When 15 May 2025
Venue 
Normally meets 13:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Christine Shepherd
Information The Fashion Group's visit to the Framework Knitters' Museum, Ruddington.

French 2 (Beginners)     

When Every Thursday
Venue 
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Jack Tweed
Information This group meets socially. We meet once a week in a Group member’s home. As none of us are teachers, we are using our text book, see panel right, LINK as our course and slowly working our way through it. In each session we include role play and short conversations in French.

French 3     

When 1st and 3rd Friday
Venue Members homes
Enquiries Christine Foster
Information This group meets socially. We meet once a week in a Group member’s home. As none of us are teachers, we are using our text book, see panel right, LINK as our course and slowly working our way through it. In each session we include role play and short conversations in French. In future members who are keen will be able to use their French whilst abroad, hopefully on more than one French Trip.

French Intermediate     

When Every Friday.
Venue The Magna Charta - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:15
Enquiries 07866 139236
Information Intermediate level, using grammar and conversation. This group is currently full. Please contact the coordinator if you wish to go on the waiting list.

Friday Fit Club     

When Friday (except the 2nd Friday of the month)
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 09:30 to 10:30
Enquiries Roz Tuffrey 07591 555859
Information A fun exercise group for the moderately fit lead by a qualified instructor. We exercise to music from the 60's and 70's beginning with a fun and easy-to-follow aerobics routine designed to improve cardiovascular health and boost brain function. WE the slow things down for the second half, where our fitness pilates section will focus on balance, mobility, flexibility and strengthening your core, leaving you feeling fabulous. The group is a mixed group. Comfortable clothing and a mat are needed, although we have a few spares which you may borrow. All other equipment is provided by our instructor.

Garden Group 1     

When 1st Wednesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Chris Sheath - 0115 931 3260
Information We are a mixed group with members ranging from novice to experienced gardeners. We share a common love of gardens and gardening and in particular wildlife in gardens. We take it in turns to host and enjoy looking round each other’s gardens or visiting other local gardens during different seasons.

Garden Group 2     

When 1st Monday
Venue Members homes
Enquiries Alwyn Foster
Information This is one of a number of gardening groups. We are a mixed group of enthusiastic members ranging from novice to experienced plantsmen gardeners.

Garden Group 4     

When 3rd Monday
Venue Members homes
Enquiries Alwyn Foster
Information Garden Group 4 meets at members homes and gardens monthly and also visits private and public gardens in the area. There are usually no addition charges, apart from any admission charges to gardens visited. The Group comprises members keen and interested in any aspect of gardening. Knowledge is not a pre-requisite. We learn from each other and enjoy discussions horticultural.

Gardens - 50 Shades of Green     

When 4th Wednesday
Venue Members homes
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries 0115 9618840
Information This group is currently full. Please contact Co-Ordinator if you would like to be added to the waiting list. A garden group, with a difference, meeting monthly on Wednesday afternoons - our lovely members ranging in horticultural knowledge and ability but all sharing the same passion of gardens and gardening. Over the course of the year visits to horticultural places off interests are arranged, as well as members opening up their own gardens to share with others. Whenever we meet, over a cup of tea or coffee, any current, relevant, green-finger, information is shared and any new concepts or ideas for the group welcomed, so that everyone's supported and included.

Guitars     

When Every Thursday
Venue Group coordinator home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Tony Kirk
Information The group is currently full. We play and sing songs - rock, folk and country. We would appeal to people with some experience, you don't have to read music but you should be confident playing from chord sheets and tab.

Hikers     

When 2nd Wednesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Enquiries Chris Helmore
Information The Hikers provide longer walks than those organized by the Ramblers group and have joint walks in collaboration with Arnold U3A. Our walks usually last all day, covering a distance of 10 to 13 miles. These can be circular or linear walks e.g. we completed the full Robin Hood Way walk, which is 104 miles. We did this in 10 sections, catching buses and trams to get us to the start and from the finish of each section whenever practicable. Also, we have joined with other U3As to complete the Chesterfield Canal Walk. Our members take it in turns to plan and recce our monthly walks that are normally circular routes in interesting local countryside. We welcome new members to the Group.

History     

When 2nd Monday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Tom Klima
Information This History group is studying British history in a chronological order from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 up to more modern history. So far the group has reached the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Each member of the group researches and leads a topic for discussion. This is very much a self-taught group, all with a love of history but with widely varying existing knowledge. The group tries to encourage any special interests of particular members and has studied historical subjects that may feature in the current media.

Information Exchange     

When N/A
Venue 
Enquiries Maggie Gaborak
Information The Information Exchange is a group within the U3A. Once joined anyone can make a 'post' to the Group. Posts can be varied. For example, 'can anyone recommend', 'does anyone have', 'two tickets available' 'does anyone want' and 'can anyone help'. People in the Group can respond to members personally.

International Dining     

When Various
Venue various local pubs and restaurants
Enquiries David Falkner
Information This is for members who like to experience various cuisines, as well as different venues, for socialising as well as enjoying the variety of dishes, mostly during the evening. This could be English pub food, Chinese, Thai, Italian or what you fancy.

Italian     

When Fridays at 3.30pm
Venue Members homes
Normally meets 15:30 to 17:00
Enquiries Mary Simm
Information Self Help Italian was formed in October 2022. Members meet once a week and use various teaching aids to learn the language, such as the book and YouTube videos of the BBC’s 'Buongiorno Italia', podcasts, and any other interesting source a member finds. The focus is on speaking rather than writing and grammar but a foundation of grammar and vocabulary would be useful. Sessions last for an hour and a half, but we take a fifteen-minute break halfway through for tea and biscuits and a friendly chat.

Line Dancing     

When Tuesday
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 17:00 to 18:30
Enquiries Anna Moore/Christine Shepherd
Information This is fun! A line dance is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. You don't need a partner. The group is led by an experienced teacher.

Luncheon Group     

When 4th Tuesday of the month
Venue various local pubs and restaurants
Enquiries marjonrobinson@gmail.com
Information Friendly group meeting once a month enjoying each others company

Mah-Jong     

When 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Venue Group coordinator home
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:30
Enquiries Sandra giless@live.co.uk
Information We are a small friendly group who enjoy both the game and each other's company. Mahjong is a game that originated in China, normally played by four players (but three can play) at a square table. It is a game of skill and strategy and involves a certain degree of chance. Although it can be a gambling game, we play purely for fun! The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is started by building the 'great wall of China', discarding tiles and collecting sets until players complete a legal hand. By the end of the first session, you won't know it all, but you will know how to play and to form a basic Mahjong hand.

Meditation     

When Last Wednesday
Venue Group coordinator home
Enquiries 
Information This is a way of taking "time out" to be fully present in the "here and now" with as little distraction as possible, and so have an oasis of peacefulness, release or tension and worry, thus attaining relaxation. In our busy lived we have no time for ourselves (or so we think!). Come along and learn more about this fascinating technique.

Monthly mtg Tables&Chairs     

When 2nd Tuesday of the month
Venue 
Enquiries Alan Comerie
Information List of volunteers to set up tables & chairs prior to monthly meetings, then put away post meeting.

New Members Coffee Morning     

When NULL
Venue 
Normally meets 11:15 to 12:00
Enquiries Gemma Gill
Information 

Out and About     

When 1st Thursday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Enquiries david.hallam9@btopenworld.com
Information The aim of the group will be to visit areas of interest in the East Midlands area ,these could be full days out or half day visits. The objective would be to learn about the local area visited i.e. history,culture etc That’s the serious stuff out the way The fun side ,just have a good day out. Group members will be responsible for their own travel arrangements.

Partner Violence talk     

When 2nd April 2025
Venue 
Enquiries Trevor Wright
Information 

Petanque     

When Mon(2-4 Summer, 1.30 Winter) Fri(10.30-12.30)
Venue Poplars Sports Ground - Streetmap - Google maps
Enquiries Roz Tuffrey, Dil Vowles
Information times on Mondays 2pm -4pm April to October 1.30 -3.30 Oct - March. Fridays 10.30-12.30 plus any other times by arrangement We are a friendly group meeting regularly; some play at other clubs around the county. There are now four pistes. Equipment is supplied, although members may buy their own boules. Casual wear. No previous knowledge required. The game can be played with two or three in a team, with a maximum of six per piste.So we can now accomodate 24 players at a time.

Photography     

When the last Wednesday of the month.
Venue 
Normally meets 13:00 to 00:00
Enquiries Jim, 07885203989
Information This is a non-competitive photography group for any standard of photographer. It’s envisaged that the group will meet once a month, at Jim Molloys home.

Political History     

When Last Tuesday in month from October 2023
Venue Burton Joyce Library
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:00
Enquiries David Yates
Information This is a group, which discusses themed political history. The Group considered the Victorian period and has now progressed into the beginning of the 20th Century. It is not an intensive academic study, but a general approach to history. Tea and biscuits follow.....

Quiz Night May 2025     

When Fri 23rd May 2025
Venue 
Enquiries Jacky Kinsey
Information 

Ramblers - Plus     

When 1st Wednesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Enquiries TBA
Information The Group’s coordinator will e-mail members the walk details 10-14 days prior to the walk This walk is a shared walk with members of Arnold u3a The coordinator may lead the walk, but all our group’s members are encouraged to organise and lead a walk if they would like to We will be rambling in good walking areas within reasonable car distance of BJ . We car share wherever possible and are very grateful to the Wheatsheaf in BJ We aim to be back in the village by 1630. The walks will definitely include hills, a variety of stiles, and tracks across farmland . The walks will not have been recced beforehand so please bring maps and GPS’s if you have them

Ramblers 1     

When Last Wednesday of the month
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Enquiries TBA
Information Our rambles are 5-7 miles long, usually in the local countryside . We are a sociable group who enjoy the fresh air and each other’s company. THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL.

Shakespeare Appreciation Group     

When 4th Thursday
Venue Group coordinator home
Normally meets 14:30 to 15:45
Enquiries David Yates 0115 9312858
Information New Group looking at Shakespeare's plays on a regular monthly basis. Members choose a play and then informally discuss the plot, characters and what Shakespeare was intending to say. It is not an academic highbrow study, but a relaxed informal gathering.

Social Secretary Helpers     

When Monthly meetings
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Enquiries Elaine Bass
Information A rota of volunteers to help with refreshments and kitchen duties at monthly meetings

Spanish     

When Thursday - each 2 weeks
Venue Wheatsheaf Inn - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:30
Enquiries chapman481@btinternet.com
Information Spanish Group 2 started out as beginners’ course, comprising 12 members, all with a range of abilities in Spanish, from complete beginners through to those with some knowledge, and benefiting from either visiting Spain a lot over the years, or having lived and worked there. As a group we have progressed to a more intermediate level, but still with a range of knowledge.

Speed Walking     

When Every Tuesday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 09:00 to 09:30
Enquiries Caroline Roberts
Information Speedwalking We aim to walk 2 miles in 30mins from The Nelson to just past Bulcote Farm along the farm road. We do chat as we go along but try to keep up a reasonable pace.

SWANS: Short Walks & No Stiles     

When 3rd Monday
Venue Various-contact group leader
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Enquiries Elaine Bass 07799 233891
Information This group enjoys a relatively short walk , 3 to 4 miles, on a country walk. Mainly flat surface. With a pub lunch at the end for those who would like to stay.

Table Tennis 1     

When Every Monday
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries tony@thorpelea.com
Information We are currently up to maximum numbers, but please contact tony to be put on waiting list.

Table Tennis 2     

When 1st & 2rd Thursday
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 19:00 to 21:00
Enquiries 07711 985380
Information We are a friendly group who enjoy the game and have fun playing, it helps if you have played previously even if it was in your youth! £4/5 per meeting, depending on numbers attending

Theatre     

When 1st and 3rd Friday
Venue Willow Tree cafe
Normally meets 09:45 to 11:15
Enquiries Christine Smith
Information Meet at Willow Tree fortnightly THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL

Time Out Abba Tribute     

When Friday, 22 August
Venue 
Enquiries Elaine Bass 07799 233891
Information At Mapperley Social Club.

Time Out Shrewsbury & Ludlow     

When 10 May 2025
Venue 
Enquiries Elaine Bass 07799 233891
Information 

Time Out Yorks Sculpture Park     

When 3 June 2025
Venue 
Normally meets 09:30 to 17:30
Enquiries Elaine Bass 07799 233891
Information Meet outside Charity Shop. Cost of coach £20.00, plus £9.50 for coach (16 seater minibus)

Ukulele     

When 1st & 3rd Wed
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Enquiries Barbara Palmer
Information We are a small group and whilst most of us do have our own ukulele, some members will lend you their spare one to practice on. There are many ukuleles for sale at very reasonable prices on eBay, such as soprano and the concert size. We don’t need to read music, we strum and sing to a varied choice of music from Country to 60s songs, and old-time music hall. We just have great fun. Learning something new is wonderful, it’s a great feeling to be able to play a tune and enjoy singing and strumming along.

University Interest Group     

When Varies
Venue Various-contact group leader
Enquiries tgawright@ntlworld.com
Information This group serves as an email dissemination list for people interested in University related activities. Activities include specific visits to research groups arranged by Trevor Wright (where the group will have priority booking) and information on public talks, lectures and demonstrations at the universities. Looking longer term it will also consider if there is a role for a more formal engagement with local universities.

Water Colour Painting     

When Every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Venue Group coordinator home
Normally meets 09:30 to 11:30
Enquiries Yvonne Kirk
Information We are a sociable Group of like minded people meeting together and exchanging ideas. We mostly have different subjects at each session, decided by the Group. We like to share knowledge and experience between members of the Group, given our different abilities. Like many of the Groups in our u3a we meet in a member’s home, which limits the number that can be accommodated at our meetings, and we have a waiting list. We need a member to come forward to be the Co-ordinator for an additional water colours Group. If you enjoy painting in water colours, do volunteer to be the Co-ordinator for a potential new “ Water Colour Painting 2”.

Wine Tasting     

When Usually 4th Thursday but may vary
Venue Burton Joyce and Bulcote Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 19:00 to 00:00
Enquiries 07581 456253
Information The wine group (usually) meets every month on the fourth Thursday, usually in the Small Hall of Burton Joyce & Bulcote Village Hall. Members take it in turns to host an event based on a theme of their choice. For example, recent themes have been on North America v South America, Small Wine Producers of Bordeaux, Old World v New World, Supermarket Favourites, Strawberries & Fizz, Christmas, and Wines of Alsace. The cost, to cover wine, nibbles, and room hire, is typically around £10 per person per session.