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Ale, Lager and Cider tasting     

Meets Last Friday of the month
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Details As the name implies, the Ale, Lager and Cider (or whatever takes your fancy) tasting group is for people who like to sample drinks from around the area. The group meets every last Friday of the month, either in a local hostelry or with a trip to a pub, brewery or beer festival further afield.

Alternative Book Club     

Meets 1st Thursday at 2:00pm
Venue Manor Green Community Room - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The choice of book, or books, is entirely up to you as there is no set book. Just come and listen to members talk about what they have been reading during the month and share your views about your own reading too.

Art     

Meets 2nd Thursday at 1:30pm
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 13:30 to 15:30
Details This group is for anyone interested in working in any media - oils, watercolour, acrylics, ink, pencil etc. Bringing along own materials it will give members the opportunity to focus in artistic company and away from home distractions. Mainly a self-help group with the occasional demonstration from group members.

Art Appreciation     

Meets 3rd Monday at a local gallery or member's house
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Details This is a group for art lovers. We meet about once a month, either visiting a gallery or meeting at a member's house to discuss previous visits and plan future ones.

Bird Watching     

Meets 2nd Friday at 10:30am
Venue Meet at the venue
Normally starts 10:30 to 00:00
Details If anyone would like to give us a try, we are a friendly group with all levels of birding skills. Some can spot rare birds at 50 paces while others of us struggle! We usually meet at the venue café or nearest one to it if they are short on life’s comforts (café/loos) at 10:00 to 10:30. We use our own transportation and offer lifts for each other. Our members are friendly, helpful and some are incredibly knowledgeable about our feathered friends and their habits. One or two of our group keep us supplied with bird snaps too, which is much appreciated for our WhatsApp group (Love Birds) and to include in the u3a newsletter.

Bonsai     

Meets 3rd Wednesday at 2:00pm
Venue A member's house
Normally starts 14:00 to 00:00
Details We meet every month except for December and January. We either meet in a garden, or if the weather is bad, on line. Bonsai are very satisfying whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced gardener. combine gardening and artistic skills in the same hobby. And it doesn't take up a lot of space! We are an enthusiastic group with a very wide range of experience from complete novice to very experienced, with all stages in between. The sorts of things that we do include: *Practice and learning sessions, timed to fit in with the bonsai tree growing year *Visits to each other's gardens *Problem solving sessions *External visits to local bonsai centres and exhibitions *Learning from each other *Trying out new things. Come on, give us a try. We are always welcoming new members.

Book Club     

Meets 1st Tuesday at 2:00pm
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The Book Group is made up of friendly people who enjoy reading and discussing a wide variety of books. We usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Carlton Fire Station to discuss a book read by the group during the previous month. Every third month or so we have either Readers' Choices where everyone brings in a book they have read and they introduce it briefly or we explore an agreed genre or writer.

Bridge     

Meets Wednesdays at 2:00pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:30
Details We meet every Wednesday in the lounge at the Richard Herrod centre. New players and beginners are welcome. If you have never played before come along at 1:30 and Dennis will be there to help and advise you.

Canasta     

Meets Fridays at 2:00pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The classic game of Canasta is for four players in two partnerships with partners sitting opposite each other. If we have odd numbers the game can also be played in twos or threes where members play as individuals. Canasta uses two complete decks of 52 playing cards (French Deck) plus the four Jokers. All the Jokers and twos are wild cards

Card & Board Games     

Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2:00pm
Venue Connect Cafe - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Scrabble, Chess, Bridge, Monopoly- you choose. No room charge so please at least buy a drink, though the home-made cakes are tempting. The venue is accessible with a car-park opposite and the 44 bus stops outside.

Cinema Visits     

Meets 1st Thursday at 6:30pm
Venue A member's house
Normally starts 18:30 to 20:00
Details This is a new group and involves going to see current films, based on those showing at the Broadway cinema. Members meet once a month. At this we will decide between us which films we will select from those being shown the next month at the Broadway. From this selection members view the film or films in the own time. We then meet at a particular date to discuss what we have seen and then select for the next month. We decided that we would meet at 6.30 on the First Thursday of the month. This was done to accommodate the publication of the Broadway brochure, which comes out very late in the month.

Classical Music Study     

Meets 2nd Monday at 10:00am
Venue A member's house
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We offer you the chance to: * focus on classical music in a concentrated way for a couple of hours a month * explore music which might not be familiar to you * discuss and share your reactions with others * meet and make friends * improve your knowledge and understanding of classical music We don't have any musical super experts in the group, but we do have people who are enthusiastic about classical music and who are prepared to spend a bit of time to prepare a presentation every now and then. We meet in a u3a member's house. New members always welcome. So why not give us a try?

Coffee Morning & New Members     

Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10:00am
Venue Portobello - map
Details Coffee mornings are open to all members of the Carlton & Gedling U3A and are held at the Portobello Cafe from 10:00 a.m. New and Prospective Members will be very welcome to join us There will be an identifiable table for new members where you can talk to existing and new members. This provides an opportunity for anyone wishing to find out more about what the u3a has to offer, to chat to a committee member, group convener and existing members in a smaller less formal setting than the main meeting. New membership application forms will be available for those wishing to sign up on the day (or simply come as a visitor initially and subscribe later). We look forward to meeting you.

Craft & Card Making     

Meets 2nd Friday at 1:30pm
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:00
Details We are two separate groups that meet at the same time each month and share a large room. Pat runs the Craft group and aims to try a new craft every month. We learn from each other, YouTube and books. New members are always welcome and if you do a craft we would love to hear from you and learn about what you do. Val runs the Card Making group and has lots of experience and designs to share with everyone. Some months both groups will work together on the same project. Members are not expected to do the same thing every month but can swop between crafts and card making as they wish.

Creative Writing     

Meets Friday after the General Meeting at 2:00pm
Venue Connect Cafe - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 00:00
Details The Creative Writing group usually meets on the Friday after the General Meeting at 2:00pm at the Connect Cafe in Netherfield. There is a plenty of room for more of you to join us. You only need to write a page or so of prose or poetry on the chosen theme for the month. Alternatively, bring something else you have written. We would love to hear the stories within you.

Cycling For Fun     

Meets Saturdays at 10:00am
Venue Wasteland at junction of Burton Rd and Conway Road
Normally starts 10:00 to 00:00
Details The group meet each Saturday morning at the wasteland at the side of the ‘Inn For A Penny’ between Burton Road and Conway Road for about 2 hours and ride on fairly even terrain often following local canals or the River Trent. Rides are easy going and are at a steady pace. There is always a stop at about the half way point for coffee or a second Breakfast !

Dining Out     

Meets Different evenings, alternate months
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Details This group aims to arrange modestly priced meals at a different restaurant on alternate months. We like to try a range of menus and not have to travel too far.Money will be collected at general meetings and prices will vary. We often have set menus. People with special diet requirements will need to contact the restaurant themselves. If you do not turn up for a meal, or make a last minute cancellation, we cannot guarantee a refund.

Discussion     

Meets 4th Friday at 10:15am
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 10:15 to 12:00
Details We usually choose subject matter to debate in advance - usually a major topic that is of concern to our members but we also find some time to talk about whatever is in the News or on members' minds at the time. We have a wide range of opinions within the group which allows a healthy balanced discussion.

Film Study     

Meets 4th Monday at 5:00pm
Venue Zoom Meeting
Normally starts 17:00 to 18:30
Details Nearly all of us have computers, laptops or tablets. All of us have TVs, many with some sort of ‘smart’ capability. Many of us love films and there are loads of interesting films available for free on YouTube, BBC iPlayer and All4. What we do is select a couple of films to watch, then discuss and share our thoughts about them. Quite often, especially with classic films, we can find short YouTube videos to enrich our understanding and enjoyment of the film. We meet on the fourth Monday in the month, 5 – 6.30 pm. We watch the films at times of our own choosing and then meet over the internet using zoom for the discussion and to choose our next films. To be able to join the Zoom discussion you will need a computer/laptop/tablet with a camera and microphone capability.

Five Miles and a cup of tea     

Meets 2nd Tuesday at 9.30am
Venue Meet at the start of the walk
Details This group has a 5 ish mile ramble, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We will meet at Ranmoor Road car park at 9.30am for car sharing. Alternatively you may wish to meet at the start of the walk at a later time.

French Conversation     

Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:00am
Venue Mapperley Golf Club - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details The French Conversation Group is focussed on improving fluency and members are of varying levels of competence. We talk about anything and everything and also we look at videos on InnerFrench and also listen to the Podcasts on the same site. This isn't a requirement, of course not, but improvement comes along with practice, and it's amazing just how much fluency-progress everyone has made. We have a lively WhatsApp group, within which we share jokes and recommendations of French films to watch. This is a very lively, thriving, dynamic and friendly group and we welcome new people..so come and join us!

French for Fun     

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10:00am
Venue Mapperley Golf Club - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details The original French Group now runs as two 2 separate groups. Brian Callaghan runs this group and Annabell Gallier runs the more advanced French Conversation group. The two groups meet on alternate Mondays. We speak in French and also sometimes prepare a topic to share and discuss. We learn from one another and the Zoom meetings have enabled us to progress at a leisurely pace in a very sociable, friendly and supportive Group.

General Meeting     

Meets 3rd Thursday at 10:30am
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details Come along to hear all the latest details about Group activities, sign up for future Events and chat with fellow U3A members. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are available. Most months there is an entertaining speaker and one or more of the Interest Groups put on a display where you can find out more about their activities and have a chance to talk to some of the group. Doors to the main room open at 10:00am, ready for a 10:30 start.

Greenfingers     

Meets 1st Monday at 10:30am
Venue Gedling Road Methodist Church - map
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
Details We usually meet on the 1st Monday in the month at the Gedling Road Methodist Church on Main Road, Gedling (2nd Monday when there is a bank holiday). There is a charge of £2.50 per person per regular meeting to cover the cost of the Church hire. When there is a speaker, we usually charge a little more to cover the speaker's fee. Tea/coffee/biscuits are available all morning at no extra charge. Some months we have visits to local gardens.

Grouchy Girls     

Meets 3rd Wednesday at 12:00 lunch for 1:00pm start
Venue The Willowbrook - map
Normally starts 12:00 to 00:00
Details If you sometimes have a grouch, you are welcome to join us. Despite the name, we are a friendly group and always include a light hearted topic. We discuss a range of issues, respecting the views of others, and always learn something new. Some members meet at 12 noon for lunch, but the session begins after 1pm Despite our title, men are welcome.

Grumpy Old Men     

Meets 2nd & 4th Fridays at 12:00 noon
Venue Connect Cafe - map
Normally starts 12:00 to 00:00
Details We meet at Connect Café at 12 noon or earlier for sausage/bacon cobs, or their homemade cakes (the lemon drizzle cake is something else!) before we get down to the subjects of the day. Please bring along any snippets of info that have made you exclaim “I just don't be-leave it” so we can all have a comment on it and you can get it off your chest and feel the better for it.

Guitar     

Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 10:00am
Venue St Georges Centre - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 00:00
Details Ever wanted to learn how to play a Guitar? Or did you start but give up after a while? Or do you sit on your own at home playing your guitar but would love to play with others for pleasure? If so this group may well be the very thing you need. We have created a Guitar group where like minded Eric Claptons or Hank Marvins can come together to play a wide range of music on their guitar with other members. It can be an acoustic 6 or 12 string, electric or base. If you are new to the Guitar, we will be able to help get you started with a few easy first step lessons, or help you improve. If you can already play, the group will be a great place to come and play with other like minded u3a guitarists.

History Study     

Meets 1st Monday at 2:00pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The format of the meetings is a series of presentations on a single topic. Some members like to research and give brief presentations, others chip in with questions or knowledge that they have, and others prefer to listen and learn. All welcome.

Indoor Bowls     

Meets 1st Thursday at 4:30pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 16:30 to 18:30
Details If you fancy trying indoor bowls join us on the first Thursday of each month from 4:30pm to 6.30pm and give it a go. No previous experience is necessary and there is a selection of bowls available (included in the fee) for anyone to use. The cost is £6 per session and you don't need special shoes to play. Just turn up or contact Mick Horrocks for more information.

Industrial Museum     

Meets Every Tuesday, but contact David Iles first
Venue Nottingham Industrial Museum - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 14:00
Details This u3a group is for people who are interested in helping out at the Nottingham Industrial Museum in Wollaton Park. There are lots of different opportunities including: • Working on industrial engines from small barn engines to engines with 26 feet long beams weighing 6 tons • Restoring and researching the history of museum artefacts • Conservation projects • Acting as a guide on open days • Joining the schools education and outreach team. As an added bonus, you can get free tea/coffee and biscuits and free access to the monthly steaming events.

Knit & Stitch     

Meets 1st Friday at 10:00am
Venue The Bread and Bitter - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details This group aims to be a bit of a craft circle for all matters relating to knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, quilting etc. In amongst the chattering and the clacking of needles, the members share their skills with each other - so if you need some help with a pattern, or a technique, or would like to learn the basics of knitting / crochet etc - or indeed some more advanced skills, then please come and join us.

Local History new     

Meets 3rd Tuesday at 2:00pm
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Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The new Local History Group is launching! A group of us have got together and a timetable of events has been drawn up, with a mixture of visits to local places and talks /discussion on our local area.

Making Music For Fun     

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:00am
Venue Loco Centre - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We are a very informal group which usually meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Loco Centre in Netherfield. There is plentiful free parking close at hand and members make a modest donation to the venue for the use of its facilities. If you can play an instrument, can read music or can play by ear, then come along and join us. It doesnt matter if you havent played for years. If the session is postponed for any reason, you may still join the group by contacting me and I will include you in mail shots to keep you in touch with the other members of the group and give you the chance to download any new tunes that I will provide from time to time.

Move It or Lose It     

Meets TBC
Venue Colwick Community Centre - map
Normally starts 11:30 to 12:30
Details Fortnightly

Music Appreciation     

Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:00pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We currently meet every two weeks. At the moment we alternate between Zoom and RHC. Each time, we have a theme (its flexible) for the music the members bring to the meeting, where we "go round the table" playing the music tracks. We cover all types of music - mostly what we grew up with. The themes could cover title, subject, etc of the music. We get great mixes of types of music each time.

Newsletter Deadline     

Meets Deadline day: 11 days before General Meeting
Venue 
Details This "group" has been set up to enable the addition of newsletter deadline dates to the calendar.

Opera Study     

Meets 1st Wednesday at 10:00am
Venue Zoom Meeting
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We meet once a month on the first Wednesday at 10am. We meet via Zoom. At each meeting we discuss an opera we have all watched in the preceding month and one of us introduces the next opera we are going to watch in the next month. So far, we have never had to pay to watch an opera, since there are so many operas available to stream for free. We are a mix of opera novices and quite experienced opera fans and everyone is welcome whatever your level of prior knowledge. To be able to join the Zoom discussion you will need a computer/laptop/tablet with a camera and microphone capability. We have been watching operas on YouTube, usually on the Operavision website. The Operavision operas are usually high quality in performance, picture and audio. There are 30-40 operas available at any one time and they are usually available for a couple of months each. ALL FOR FREE. The repertoire is, if anything, particularly strong on operas which are less well known although there are lots of popular classics as well. Although we are not terribly advanced technically we are making use of the zoom facility for the host to show opera clips using the shared screen. We are always keen to welcome new members,so why not give us a try?

Out to Lunch     

Meets 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday from 12:30pm
Venue Connect Cafe - map
Normally starts 12:30 to 14:30
Details This is a sociable group where you will receive a warm welcome. Connect Café, NG4 2LA,is a community café, where delicious lunches and all-day breakfasts are available. Much of the food is bought locally, eg Tuxford's sausages. There are crafts for sale from local people, including cards at a reasonable price. We arrive between 12.30 and 1pm.

Photography     

Meets 1st Tuesday at 10:00am
Venue 
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details The point of the group is to take time out from the hurly burly of modern life and spend that time looking at what is around us. There is always some new facet of countryside, wildlife and buildings to appreciate. We also hope to improve our skills and to have fun while doing so. We generally meet on the second Tuesday of the month and travel out to various destinations to take photos. We travel in each others cars and new members are always welcome. Once every 3 or 4 months we meet indoors at Carlton Fire Station to compare photos and see what we can do to improve our technical skills.

Pickleball     

Meets Thursday 5 -7 fortnightly
Venue Carlton Forum Leisure Centre - map
Normally starts 17:00 to 19:00
Details A game like short tennis, which scores like table-tennis. Lively and easy to learn. Meeting fortnightly on Thursdays.

Poetry Appreciation     

Meets 2nd Tuesday at 2:00pm
Venue A member's house
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This is a group for people who like to read and listen to poetry. We meet at a member's house from 2:00on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for readings on a chosen subject. If you wish to join please contact convenor Rene

Quilting     

Meets 1st Thursday at 10:30am
Venue Balfour Conservative Club - map
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details We welcome everyone experienced or not or new to quilting and patchwork. We are a friendly and supportive group, passing on skills and sharing ideas as we work on our own projects. Our motto is "Coffee with Quilting" (perhaps cake occasionally!). Come along and see what we are about!

Railway Enthusiasts     

Meets 2nd Wednesday at 10.00am
Venue The Bread and Bitter - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details We now have two new convenors, Stan and Ken, both very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Railways. The plan is to have monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month and then also to arrange visits to Railway venues and events at various times throughout the year.

Religious Architecture     

Meets 2nd Thursday
Venue 
Details This is a group, which visits Churches, Cathedrals, Abbeys etc, within a morning or day return trip. We explore their histories through their architecture, monuments & memorial fittings and decipher their timeline through window styles, layout and overall ambiance. Covid 19 Epidemic: Since March, through the year, visits have been postponed until some normality of life returns. Virtual visits of places of worship emphasise past celebrations and services, other facilities are very short, 5 minutes or so. Whether virtual tours can be sorted into a Zoom presentation? Work in progress.

Rummikub     

Meets 3rd Tuesday at 2:00pm
Venue Richard Herrod Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The game of Rummikub is played with numbered and coloured tiles in groups of 3 or 4 players. It is easy to learn, and we are happy to teach, and involves a certain amount of both luck and skill. Its a great way to meet and chat with friends while gently tasking your brain.

Sewing     

Meets 4th Monday at 10:00am
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 13:00
Details If you enjoy sewing, are new to the craft or want to rescue your sewing machine from early retirement, come along and join our friendly sewers. There are books, patterns and some tutorials we’ve come up with for sewers of all levels. We usually have some fabric which you can use to make something. Sometimes we have little projects to try out and some members bring their own projects to the meeting. If you have a machine bring it along as long as it has been PAT tested within the last year. All electrical equipment used at the fire station needs this doing annually. We have a spare machine for members that don't have their own. If you would like to use it at a meeting, please let Susan know beforehand so I can arrange for it to be brought along.

Singing for Pleasure Friday     

Meets 3rd Friday at 10:00am
Venue St Georges Centre - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details When having a shower do you admire your wonderful singing voice? Do you still enjoy singing along with the radio or your favourite records? Does Christmas give you the excuse to belt out the carols? Are you a secret chorister, but too shy to sing in public? If so, the Singing for Pleasure group may be just the thing for you! This group is for both male and female members. Whether you can or cannot sing or haven't been in a choir before doesn't matter - there are no concerts or performances just good fun singing a variety of popular and traditional songs. If this sounds interesting and you would like to give it a try come to one of our meetings. The group usually meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Netherfield Baptist Church and on the 3rd Friday at the St. George's Centre, Netherfield.

Singing for Pleasure Wednesday     

Meets 1st Wednesday at 10:00am
Venue Netherfield Baptist Church - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details When having a shower do you admire your wonderful singing voice? Do you still enjoy singing along with the radio or your favourite records? Does Christmas give you the excuse to belt out the carols? Are you a secret chorister, but too shy to sing in public? If so, the Singing for Pleasure group may be just the thing for you! This group is for both male and female members. Whether you can or cannot sing or havent been in a choir before doesnt matter - there are no concerts or performances just good fun singing a variety of popular and traditional songs. If this sounds interesting and you would like to give it a try come to one of our meetings. The group usually meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Netherfield Baptist Church and on the 3rd Friday at St Georges Centre, Netherfield.

Spanish Conversation     

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 2:00pm
Venue Carlton Fire Station - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 00:00
Details This small friendly group aims to work together to help members develop their Spanish conversation so they can communicate in Spanish. A collaborative approach is taken as it caters for members of varied abilities but some basic knowledge of Spanish is required as the sessions are conducted mainly in Spanish. We are a self help group and not a teaching group but provide guidance and advice where required.

Striders Walking     

Meets 4th Thursday at 9:00am
Venue Meet at Ranmoor Road car park - map
Normally starts 09:00 to 17:00
Details This walking group is for the more enthusiastic walkers. In the Summer we venture off into Derbyshire, but tend to stay closer to home during the Winter. Walks are generally 6 to 9 miles long, involve a stop for a packed lunch and usually end up at a pub! We meet in the Ranmoor Road car park and car share, paying the driver something to cover petrol costs.

Strollers Walking     

Meets 4th Thursday at 10:30am
Venue Meet at the start of the walk
Details Strollers Walks are: • around 3 miles long, • with some interesting features • on fairly flat ground, • at an easy pace, • reachable by public transport or car share • with time for a café stop during or after the walk • in good weather! If the forecast is terrible, we won’t walk!

Table Tennis     

Meets Mondays at 10:00am
Venue Netherfield Forum - map
Details No experience is necessary and equipment is provided. It’s a great activity to get involved in and lots of fun. Wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes/trainers.

Tai Chi     

Meets Alternate Mondays at 2:00pm check calendar
Venue Colwick Community Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:30
Details Tai Chi is a gentle form of mind and body exercise. You will need loose clothing and soft footwear (eg plimsoll or trainer). Sessions cost currently cost £3 but this can fluctuate depending on attendance numbers . Please bring correct money with you. The group is diverse and friendly. Most of us are new to Tai Chi. Check calendar as we occasionally have to change dates due to our instructors availability

Ten Pin Bowling     

Meets 2nd Thursday at 11:00am
Venue Nottingham Bowl - map
Normally starts 11:00 to 00:00
Details This group is open to all members of Carlton & Gedling U3A. All you need to do is turn up at the bowling alley at 11:00am on the second Thursday of the month. Sessions are very informal and casual. It does not matter if you have played before or not, and whilst the person with the highest score may receive some applause, it is not a competition. If you are wearing flat casual shoes, no need to hire any from the centre. The cost is £7.50 for 2 games and a cup of tea or coffee.

Theatre     

Meets Various dates
Venue 
Details You don't need to join this group to go our theatre trips. All theatre trips are open to all u3a members. There is a theatre visits page in our monthly newsletter. This group is the Theatre Planning Group which plans and organises all our theatre trips and visits. We meet every couple of months for tea/coffee and biscuits at a member's house. We are always looking for new people to add your enthusiasm to ours, so please contact us if you'd like to join our team or find out more.

Trips and Visits     

Meets Various dates
Venue Meet at Richard Herrod - map
Details Upon joining Carlton & Gedling u3a you will automatically become a member of the Trips and Visits group. Our aim is to provide varied and interesting destinations about once a month at a reasonable price. To see reports and photos from previous trips click the links in the Sidebar menu.

Ukulele     

Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00am
Venue St Georges Centre - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Learners and all ability levels are welcome to come along and enjoy a morning playing and singing popular tunes. The room is available from 10 till 12. Bring your own ukulele and join in the fun. The music will be sent to you to print out.

Walking Football     

Meets 19/04/24
Venue Forest Sports Zone - map
Normally starts 12:00 to 13:00
Details Alternate Fridays Initially at The Nottingham Forest Sports Zone. Gregory Boulevard.

Wild Weekenders     

Meets 2nd Saturday at 2:00pm
Venue Connect Cafe - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details A lively and friendly group of people who arrange weekend outings amongst themselves.

Wine Lovers     

Meets 2nd Monday at 6:30pm
Venue Burton Road Community Centre - map
Normally starts 18:30 to 00:00
Details We usually meet on the second Monday of the month in the Burton Road Community Centre (aka the Boxing Club). This is the white single story building more or less opposite the Inn for a Penny on Burton Road. Our numbers at the Community Centre are limited to around 20 and you may need to tell me that you are attending. You will need 3 tasting glasses which I can supply at the bargain rate of £1.50 each. We are a friendly chatty group and while we take the tasting seriously, we want to enjoy ourselves as well! Our motto is 'LEARN THROUGH DRINKING!'