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Architecture and Local History     

When 1st Monday
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information We organise meetings, sometimes with speakers during the winter months and trips to reflect our interests in the others. We meet in Wisdom House, Romsey, opposite St Joseph's RC church. Visits to places of interest begin in April.

Art Appreciation     

When 2nd Monday of each month pm
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Bird Watching     

When 4th Wednesday of the month
Normally meets 10:00 to 13:00
Information A programme of visits to bird watching sites on the Solent, in the New Forest and on the Hampshire Downs, with occasional visits further afield. Members usually travel in their own cars or arrange lift shares together. We share expertise within the group and members range from beginners to experienced birders, all are welcome. Visits usually involve a walk of several miles with stops. Some venues are suitable for mobility scooters. Binoculars and outdoor gear recommended. New members welcome.

Books for Pleasure     

When second Monday pm
Normally meets 00:00 to 16:30
Information This is a newly re-formed group meeting initially in a member's home.

Bookworms     

When 1st Monday
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Bridge for Improvers     

When Wednesday afternoon
Normally meets 13:45 to 16:00
Information We have meetings each Wednesday afternoon at Braishfield Village Hall Committee Room. Please contact Lindsey Dunford if you are interested in joining us 01794 524457 Basic knowledge of Bridge necessary.

Canasta     

When 1st & 3rd Mon afternoons 
Normally meets 14:00 to 17:30
Information We meet in member's homes and so the number of members at each meeting is limited usually to a maximum of two tables (8 people) New members are welcome - including those who do not yet know the game but would like to learn.

Cinema     

When by arrangement
Information Usually we see films at the Town Hall (twice a month on Mondays) at the 3.30 pm performance and discussion afterwards takes place at the White Horse Hotel.

Creative Writing     

When 4th Monday of the month
Normally meets 14:15 to 00:00
Information please contact jennifer at jennifer@wineberg.co.uk Meetings will take place at the British Legion Club at 2.15 pm from January 2024

Crime Fiction Book Group     

When 2nd Tuesday of the month 2 pm
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English Literature     

When 3rd Tuesday pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
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French 1     

When Twice monthly, Monday a.m.
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
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French 2     

When Twice monthly, Thursday
Normally meets 02:00 to 04:00
Information We work at Intermediate level sharing leading, using magazines, CDs, games, and other varied resources.

French Conversation     

When 2nd Thursday @ 2pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Advanced conversation group

Garden Visits 1     

When 1st Friday a.m.
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
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Genealogy     

When 1st Wednesday except August & December
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information Gather at 10:00 for beverages for formal meeting start 10.30 or 10.45 Selective meetings will be streamed via Zoom. To access those you need to be a member of the Genealogy Group in order to receive an invitation via e-mail to join each meeting. Contact the group co-ordinator, Don Snowsill via the webpage.

Geography & Geology     

When third Tuesday of the month pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This group meets monthly in The Annexe at the Crosfield Hall. Members have investigated and shared knowledge on topics such as the Colorado River catchment, Borders and Frontiers and Guatemala. In 2025 the programme includes Islands, Aspects of Deep-sea Mining (guest speaker), Silk Roads and the Geology of North-West Scotland. We have taken field trips to Kimmeridge Bay, the Mells River Valley in Somerset and the Trundle on The South Downs. This year we plan to investigate the Geographical significance of Romsey Abbey and King John's House. Please email Group Leader if you would like to attend the meeting

German Conversation     

When Monday every two weeks pm
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information To join the group, contact Melanie : melanie@redherring.co.uk

History Social and General     

When 3rd Monday (not Bank Hols.)
Normally meets 10:30 to 00:00
Information I have some sad news to share. Many of you will remember Rob Smith, Val Smith's husband. Val rang me this morning to say that Rob has died.

Horticulture     

When 4th Tuesday of each month am
Normally meets 11:15 to 12:45
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Industrial Heritage     

When Winter 2nd Mon; Apr to Nov visits 
Information Winter meetings are under cover, but when possible from April-November, we visit sites of interest -- including heritage railways, museums, a brewery or two, and some "behind the scenes" tours. See webpage for details.

Introduction to Computers     

When 2nd Wed of month in person; 3rd Wed of month Zoom
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information A different topic is covered each month, the same topic in person (at the group leader's house) and then on Zoom a week later. Topics cover Windows (usually), Android phones (sometimes), iPads and iPhones (occasionally). Meetings usually have a teaching presentation with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Topics are often suggested by group members.

Italian Improvers     

When By arrangement but usually every Thursday
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information For members who have previously studied Italian and wish to improve their communication skills

Italian Intermediate     

When Mondays weekly
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Information This is a small friendly group for people who already have some knowledge of Italian. We meet in each other’s houses.

New Members     

When 
Information This is a group to temporarily communicate with new members.

New Theatre Group     

When 2nd Thursday every two months
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:30
Information This is a new group organised differently to the old theatre group. Visits will be discussed and arranged at the two-monthly meetings, held in the Nightingale Room at the Crosfield Hall.

Painting Thursday     

When Every Thursday morning throughout the year.
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information This is a friendly group of around 14 people meeting to paint together and help each other. There is no formal tuition. We use various media - oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pen and wash, various pencils, etc. We meet in the hall at the back of the Methodist Church on The Hundred. This is a lovely hall with excellent light and plenty of space. You are very welcome to pop in and meet us any Thursday morning 10.30 - 11.30am!

Philosophy     

When Last Friday of the Month 2.15pm, Jan-Nov
Normally meets 14:15 to 16:00
Information We meet in central Romsey at 2.15pm on the last Friday of the month. Our normal diet is discussion of a particular philosopher or school of philosophy, or of a current issue in ethics / religion / politics / aesthetics / etc. We have an introductory talk from one of the group (or sometimes an outside speaker) followed by discussion. Our meetings are open and friendly. Recent and future topics include: 'Relative Truth'?; Humanism; The political philosophy of the Labour Party; The Enlightenment; The mystery and beauty of mathematics; Romanticism; Jewish sensibility and culture; Do we have Free Will?; Buddhism; Assisted dying; Ritual; Descartes. If you are interested in joining the waiting list or would like to know more about the group, please contact the group coordinator for further information.

Pickleball     

When Indoors Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
Normally meets 17:00 to 18:00
Information Indoors at Mountbatten School Sports Hall every Thurs 17:00 - 18:00 the cost will be £2 per session. All Equipment provided. Please email if you would like further information to Jan Bartlett janbartlett12@gmail.com

Recorders     

When Fridays
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
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Scrabble     

When 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2pm or by arrangement
Information This is a brand new group, started in March 2023.

Short Day Trips     

When usually 4th Thursday of the month
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Short Mat Bowls     

When Wednesday evenings every week Jan- Apr, Sept - Dec
Normally meets 19:15 to 21:30
Information We are the guests of Wellow Short mat bowls club at Wellow village hall. Please phone Jo if you wish to go along for a trial lesson.

Singing     

When 4th Monday
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Spanish     

When every Friday
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:30
Information This group is now divided into two sub-groups : beginners 10.00 to 11.15 and intermediates 11.15 to 12.30.

Strollers     

When 2nd Wednesday am
Information More details from Margaret.

Table Tennis Improvers     

When Mondays
Normally meets 13:00 to 11:40
Information Due to Covid restrictions on numbers, members should book with Juliet before each meeting. £3 from each participating member is collected each week, and should there be a surplus, a free week is given. A record is kept of money received and invoices paid.

Table Tennis Mondays/Fridays     

When Mondays 2.30 -4.00 /Fridays 12.30 -2.00
Normally meets 12:30 to 02:00
Information All Skill Sets Mondays 02.30 to 04.00 Fridays 12.30 to 02.00 Current waiting list 3 people

Technology     

When Wednesdays
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:15
Information The Technology Group is now called the " Everyday Technology " Group. We discuss practical solutions to everyday technological problems and how to survive this ever-changing world. We plan to make technology work for our benefit. We currently meet at the Luzborough Pub on Botley Road at 11:00 every Wednesday except when there is the General U3A Meeting at the Crosfield Hall. Our Activities: The small friendly Group is usually between a dozen members. The group is run as an informal Forum, addressing the issues of the day and answering member's questions. It is very relaxed. New members are always welcome. Please click the link on the right of this page to email John Broughall (email only). John@romseyin.uk - 01794 502222

Travel     

When Generally 2nd (sometimes 3rd) Tuesday of month
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information The group meets monthly to plan holidays and share holiday memories. Coffee and biscuits from 10.00am with meeting starting at 10.30am. Numerous trips have been shared in the past - from Canada to Uzbekistan and The Edinburgh Tattoo to Madeira Flower Parade. UK 5 day trips with Angela Coaches are popular too. And self-planned trips such as train+hotel to Liverpool and Newcastle.

Walking     

When 1st & 3rd Tuesdays a.m.
Normally meets 10:00 to 00:00
Information We undertake walks in the Romsey, New Forest and Winchester areas, principally between the River Itchen and the West of the New Forest, lasting typically between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Members cars are used to reach the walk start and lift sharing is encouraged once insurance has been checked.

Wine Appreciation Group     

When 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7 pm until 9 pm
Normally meets 18:45 to 21:15
Information We are a Member led group, information finding and tasting wines, grapes and country of choice, then presenting to the group in a way they feel comfortable with, budget controlled. Visits to local vineyards for guided tours and tasting, guest speakers, with any additional cost spread across members attending. £5.00 membership fee with £15 yearly subscription to ensure our venue and a fee for each session attended. We meet at the Abbey Church Rooms.