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Art & Design Appreciation     

Meets First Tuesday Monthly
Venue St. Johns Arts and Recreation Centre - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Lorraine Foy via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Arts In and Around Harlow     

Meets Mail List Only
Venue Varies - Members notified
Details The "Group" is an email list that distributes information about regional arts and entertainment events and performances. For more information contact Ann Flint via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Badminton     

Meets Weekly Monday PM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - map
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:45
Details For more information contact Ian Mortimer via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Bird Watching     

Meets Third Friday AM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:00 to 13:00
Details Bird Watching Group We meet on the third Friday of the month at 10am for a two to three hour gentle morning stroll with wildlife. We usually at Fishers Green near Waltham Abbey, although we sometimes go to the RSPB reserve at Rye Mead or the nature reserve at Amwell. We welcome new members and a knowledge of birds is not required, just an interest in birds and wildlife in general. For more information contact Glyn Beard via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Board Games     

Meets When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
Venue Harlow Playhouse - map
Normally starts 13:30 to 15:30
Details I bring some games but please bring any games that you like to play. Please contact me if you will not be attending. For more information contact Peter Le Beau via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Book Group 1     

Meets First Tuesday
Venue The Mark Hall Library The Stow - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:00
Details For more information contact Claire Knight via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Bridge     

Meets Weekly Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Church of Latter Day Saints - map
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Janice Jones via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Bus Pass Adventures 2     

Meets As decided at a meeting
Venue Varies - Members notified
Details Members informed of Bus Outings when organised. For more information contact Moira Bridge via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Card Making 1     

Meets 4th Tuesday of the month except Dec/bank holidays
Venue St Clare Hospice - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 15:00
Details The card making group runs from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm and you can attend at a time convenient to you. This is now a bring your own project group but materials and guidance are available. If you wish to try a new technique please let me know. For more information contact Joan Jones via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Choir     

Meets Weekly Monday PM term time only
Venue Harlow Rugby Club - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Garry Slark via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Creative Writing     

Meets Second and Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Facilitator's Home
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Members produce short original pieces which they share and discuss. Often a prompt is given. For more information contact Terry Sothcott via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Crochet     

Meets Third Wednesday PM
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Kathleen Perry via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Cross Stitch     

Meets Fourth Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details Please speak to the facilitator before attending and to confirm we are meeting, December and January are very quiet months and we may be out and about. For more information contact Hazel Sugarman via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Digital Photography     

Meets First Wednesday PM all year round
Venue The Cock Pub - map
Details For more information contact Kevin Timmons via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Drawing and Painting     

Meets Second Thursday PM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Roger Pryor via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Family History Group 1     

Meets First Monday AM all year round
Venue Potter Street Baptist Church Hall - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details For more information contact Barbara Harpin via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Family History Group 2 Begin     

Meets Second Monday PM all year round
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Claire Knight via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Fitness - MIOLI Mondays     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets Mondays Weekly
Venue Harlow Rugby Club - map
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:00
Details Move It Or Lose It! is a fun filled exercise class designed especially for the over 50's and will help you stay active and enjoy a healthier, happier life. The FABS training programme can be done seated or standing and will help improve your Flexibility, Aerobic Health, Balance and Strength. Please wear trainers. £4.50 for 1 hour class For more information contact Marion Newell via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Fitness - MIOLI Thursday     

Meets Weekly Thursdays
Venue Bridge Church - map
Normally starts 09:30 to 00:00
Details A fitness class adjusted to suit most levels of mobility, completed either standing or seated (personal choice), comprising warm up exercises, followed by an aerobic session, strengthening and balance exercises, accompanied by appropriate popular music. No floor workout. All genders welcome. For more information contact Audrey Marlow via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Fitness - Pilates     

Meets Tuesdays Weekly
Venue Bridge Church - map
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:00
Details Pilates is suitable for all levels of fitness and mobility, for men and women and is often recommended by medical professionals to help alleviate joint/back and mobility problems. Our age-appropriate Pilates classes focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. £5.00 for 1 hour class For more information contact Rosemarie Howis via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Flower Arranging     

Meets Third Wednesday 13.00-15.00 March - November
Venue Harlow Rugby Club - map
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details A group for people who enjoy all flowers and want to explore using them to decorate their homes and rooms on special and everyday occasions. For more information contact Anne Croft via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Fraud Prevention - Mail List     

Meets Mailing List for Fraud and Security Updates
Venue On-line
Details Receive updates from Essex Police, Harlow Council and other sources to stay informed and alert of the latest developments in staying safe and secure. Please share any experiences or useful information. For more information contact Geoff Longster via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

French Improvers     

Meets Second and Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Harlow Playhouse - map
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details For more information contact Claude Curren via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Garden Group 1     

Meets Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Bridge Church - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Geraldine Kirkby via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Groups Finance Admin     

Meets Annual Balance Carry Over
Venue 
Details Used for Groups Finance Admin to carry over year end balances for individual groups while maintaining correct YE balances. This is a temporary work around until Beacon provides the necessary carry over functionality for individual group balances on the Accounts by Group view.

Grow 2 Eat     

Meets Second Tuesday PM March - September
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details New members welcome. Come and join us to discuss your adventures in veggie growing and trips to interesting places. For more information contact Anne Richards via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

History     

Meets Third Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details For more information contact Maureen Macey via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Jewellery Group     

Meets First Wednesday of the month
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details This is a beginner's course for simple jewelry. Minute work in jewelry. For more information contact Barbara Abbott via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Knit-Wits 1     

Meets Second Monday PM all year round
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Denise Beard via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Knit-Wits 2     

Meets 3rd Tuesday
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Christine Bolton via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Knitting, Crochet & Needlework     

Meets Second Wednesday of the month 2.00-4.00 pm
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Group held at Staple Tye library. All welcome. For more information contact Kathleen Perry via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

London Explorers     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets Individually Scheduled
Venue Varies - Members notified
Details The group schedules trips to places of interest in London

Loose Women 2     

Meets First Thursday AM all year round
Venue The Hare Pub - map
Normally starts 11:00 to 13:00
Details For more information contact Carmen Donoghue via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Mah-jong     

Meets Weekly Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Facilitator's Home
Normally starts 09:00 to 12:00
Details For more information contact Kevin Timmons via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Meet and Greet     

Meets Fourth Monday
Venue Paringdon Sports Club - map
Normally starts 09:30 to 12:30
Details Group Members introduce new U3A members to existing members and Group Facilitators, particularly at the general meetings, where they also help set up and assist with check-in and smooth running of the meeting. The Group needs a Facilitator. Contact Geoff Longster harlowu3a.sec@gmail.com

Music for Pleasure     

Meets Second Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Bridge Church - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Jim Mindham via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Musical Memories     

Meets Mondays
Venue 
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details Musical Memories is a community group that works for those with dementia who live at home. They meet every Monday from 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m. For more information contact Ann Flint via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

NotJust4Sundays 2     

Meets Tuesdays - 11:00 - 13:00
Venue Varies - Members notified
Details For more information contact Margo Everett via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Philosophy     

Meets Fourth Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Moot House - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details The Philosophy group meets at Moot House, the Stow. For more information contact Sue McClymont via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Pickleball     

Meets Tuesdays - 09.00 - 13.00
Venue Norman Booth Centre - map
Normally starts 09:00 to 13:00
Details Come and enjoy playing Pickleball with us. Good exercise, friendly competition and a social break. For more information contact Neil Brierley via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Play Reading 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets Second Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Members Homes - varies
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:00
Details For more information contact Jane Winterbotham via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Pub Lunch 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets First Tuesday Noon all year round
Venue Various Pubs - advance notice
Normally starts 12:00 to 14:00
Details For more information contact Heather Adams via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Pub Lunch 2     

Meets Third Thursday Noon all year round
Venue Various Pubs - advance notice
Normally starts 12:00 to 00:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51880 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Margo Everett

Sew N Sews 1     

Meets First Monday
Venue St Clare Hospice - map
Normally starts 00:10 to 16:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51882 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Jackie Nash

Short Tennis     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets Weekly Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - map
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details The Short Tennis Group is currently full. Contact the facilitator to join the waiting list via the website. https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51883 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Diana Garner

Spanish Conversation     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets First/Third Thursday AM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51884 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Nancy Slark

Ukulele for Beginners     

Meets Fortnightly
Venue Great Parndon Library - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 2st and 4th Monday of every month at Great Parndon Library ( Staple Tye ) 10.00am to 12.00am. Ukulele for absolute beginners. No experience needed. The basics of ukulele playing at Staple Tye Library. Contact Group facilitator via beacon for more details.

V&O - Admin     

Meets NULL
Venue On-line
Details Group used for Visits and Outings Finance Admin Contact: harlowu3a.groupstreas@gmail.com

V&O 22 Tina T Musical     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets 29 February 2024
Venue Coach Trip
Details 

V&O 23 Thriplow County Fair     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets March 16 2024
Venue 
Normally starts 09:00 to 18:00
Details Thriplow Daffodil & County Fair. £18 per person.

V&O 24 Gunton Hall Holiday     

Meets 2024
Venue Coach Trip
Normally starts 09:00 to 18:00
Details 

V&O 25 Brick Lane Music Hall     

Meets April 23rd 2024
Venue Coach Trip
Normally starts 09:00 to 19:00
Details 

V&O 26 Hampton Court Palace     

Meets April 25th 2024
Venue Coach Trip
Normally starts 09:00 to 19:00
Details 

V&O 27 Anglesey Abbey     

Meets May 29 2024
Venue Coach Trip
Normally starts 09:00 to 18:00
Details A visit to Anglesey Abbey

Walkers Long A 7 to 9 miles     

Meets First Wednesday each month all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:15 to 00:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51887 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Colin Moody

Walkers Long B 7 to 9 miles     

Meets Second Thursday AM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:15 to 00:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51888 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Jan Bunt

Walkers Mid A 5 miles     

Meets Third Tuesday AM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:15 to 00:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51888 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Barry Pyle

Walkers Mid B 4 miles     

Meets Day varies
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51890 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Anne Richards

Walkers Strollers A 2-3 miles     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets Monthly Second Tuesday
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
Details This group has been taken over from Sandra Sugerman. It lasts no more than 1.5 hours and will predominately flat walks on even ground. For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51891 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Chrissy Williams

Walkers Strollers B 3-4 miles     

Meets First Thursday AM all year round
Venue Varies - Members notified
Normally starts 10:00 to 00:00
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51892 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Vipin Patel

Wetherspoon Wanderers     

Meets Second Thursday Noon all year round
Venue Various Pubs - advance notice
Normally starts 12:00 to 14:30
Details For more information <a href=https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/mailing/c:51893 style="color:#f7dc6f;">Click here to email the Facilitator</a> Kevin Timmons