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Afternoon Tea     

When 1st week of each month. Days to be confirmed.
Venue Various Venues
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This group has been formed following the popularity of the Morning Coffee group. We meet at various venues in and around Hailsham, the BN27 postcode and sometimes a little further. Please car share when possible and if you do not have transport a lift can usually be arranged with another member. We are a friendly, chatty group who meet for a chat over tea/coffee with optional add-ons such as biccies and cake if desired. (Some of us are diabetic and have other dietary needs i.e. gluten free etc). We look forward to meeting you.

Art Appreciation Group     

When Last Wednesday in the month
Venue Callenders Restaurant - Streetmap - Google maps
Information This group is for Art Lovers to gather together and discuss and appreciate Art

Book Club 3     

When 3rd Friday in the month
Venue Member's home
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:00
Information Discussion of chosen books, multiple copies of which are supplied by the library.

Book Club Two     

When 2nd Thursday in the month
Venue Callenders Restaurant - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Information Discussion of chosen books

book group in Waiting     

When NULL
Venue 
Information List of people interested in a book club

Books and Coffee     

When 3rd Thursday in the month
Venue Callenders Restaurant - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information For those who love reading.......

Bridge     

When Wednesday afternoon
Venue Hailsham Methodist Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Every 1st and 3rd week of the month

Canasta     

When Every Tuesday afternoon except 4th in the month
Venue Crown - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information We help any new players to learn the game, which is not difficult. A member of the group would sit with you until you feel confident to play on your own.

Chess     

When 3rd Friday afternoon
Venue Callenders Restaurant - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information A group for experienced chess players and novices

Choir     

When 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the month
Venue Diplocks Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Information We are a small, inclusive and friendly group of singers of mixed experience. We sing a variety of music in harmony and in unison to keyboard accompaniment led by Cheryl, an experienced musician. New members are very welcome and no experience is required! PLEASE NOTE: We take a break during August.

Circuit Class     

When Every Wednesday
Venue Freedom Leisure - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:00
Information This is a specifically tailored 60 minute circuit session for U3A members at Freedom Leisure, Hailsham.

Coffee Morning     

When Every Monday
Venue Crown - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Information This is an opportunity for a chat over coffee with other members, exchanging ideas and thoughts in a social gathering.

Craft Group     

When 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Venue Member's home
Information 

Creative Writing     

When 3rd Monday in the month
Venue Abbots Wood Manor Care Home - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:30
Information Group formed to help people interested in all forms of creative writing. Perhaps you feel you have a book in you? They say everybody has one!

Cribbage     

When Every 4th Thursday afternoon
Venue Member's home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Small group at the moment but hoping to expand

Cuckoos (e-bike Cycling)     

When Unspecified days/times
Venue 
Information A group of e-bike cyclists getting together for short rides in the local area followed by refreshments

Discussion Group     

When 2nd Monday in the month
Venue Diplocks Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:30
Information The Discussion group meets monthly and debates a pre-arranged subject. No-one has to speak if they don't want to. It is all very relaxed around tea and biscuits. Sometimes there are very conflicting views put forward but no-one ever falls out!

Dog Friendly Walking Group     

When 3rd Friday in the month
Venue Various Venues
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information This group is not just for dogs with their owners, but people without dogs are also very welcome. Walks are fairly local and last between one and two hours, usually with a visit to a cafe/pub for coffee at the finish.

Drama     

When 2nd Tuesday in the month
Venue Diplocks Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Activities include play readings, improvisations, drama games and exercises, theatre visits, watching DVDs, and discussing performance and characterisation.

Family History     

When 1st Monday of the month
Venue Hailsham Town Council Fleur de Lys - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:15 to 16:00
Information Our group exists to foster an interest and develop our knowledge of the history of our families through genealogy. We do not do YOUR family history but all of us help each other. We will be meeting at Fleur de Lys, Market Street, Hailsham. Behind the town council office, next to Hailsham Museum.

French     

When 1st Thursday morning and 3rd Monday afternoon
Venue Alternating venues
Information French conversation held twice monthly. One group for all levels including beginners. 1st Thursday of the month and 3rd Monday.

Gardens Group     

When NULL
Venue Various Venues
Information This group is for people interested in visiting and studying gardens. Times may vary according to the chosen venue.

Groups and Publicity     

When NULL
Venue 
Information Admin Group for Committee Members involved in Publicity, Website, Newsletter, FaceBook and Groups

History     

When Last Wednesday of the month
Venue Various Venues
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information A topic is picked for each month from members' interests, to read about and then discuss at the next meeting. If interested, please contact Chris Powis - on 01323 670775 or via email chrispowis.eastbourne@gmail.com or through the Hailsham and District u3a website.

Knit & Crochet     

When Every 4th Thursday
Venue Member's home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This group will be held at a member's home on 4th Thursday of the month at 2.00 p.m. The aim is to knit or crochet your own projects whilst having a friendly chat. Help and support to improve you skills is also possible.

Lunch Club     

When NULL
Venue Various Venues
Information We meet monthly, date and venue vary so please see newsletter for details. Names taken at monthly members' meeting.

Lunch Group 2     

When NULL
Venue Various Venues
Information A group for those who love to Lunch!

Mah Jong     

When Tuesdays weekly
Venue Charles Hunt Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information A group playing the 19th Century Chinese game of the Four Winds. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols

Members Showcase working party     

When 
Venue 
Information 

Memories     

When 4th Monday in the month
Venue Grenadier - Streetmap - Google maps
Information So often we wonder what older family members were like, what kind of lives they led, and wish we had asked more questions or shown more interest. The objective of this group is to encourage members to record bits of their personal histories for children/grandchildren or other family members.

Music Appreciation     

When 
Venue 
Information Sharing a love of music. Take it in turns to select and discuss your favourite pieces, styles, composers etc. All genres of music welcomed

Natural History     

When 2nd Tuesday in the month
Venue Abbots Wood Manor Care Home - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:30
Information We are a friendly group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, except December. We enjoy learning about and researching different topics in various aspects of the natural environment. We visit many local venues in spring, summer, autumn, and sometimes further afield. During the winter months, we meet at Abbots Wood Manor Care Home in their lovely comfortable activity room

new book group in Waiting     

When NULL
Venue 
Information Those waiting to join a book club

Nitty Gritty Gardening Group     

When Mostly Saturdays monthly 10 am to 12 noon
Venue Member's home
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information A group for those interested in the gentle art of gardening. Meet, visit each other's gardens, share hints and tips (and maybe cuttings and seeds)

PaintSpots     

When 4th Thursday in the month
Venue Abbots Wood Manor Care Home - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:30
Information We are a friendly group exploring art techniques and learning along the way. We are based at the Abbots Wood Manor in Hailsham and meet every fourth Wednesday in the month at 10 a.m. for two and a half hours. We are also hoping to be able to get outside to draw or paint in the summer months.

Poetry Appreciation     

When NULL
Venue 
Information Hi Jean, Please send me your choice of poem. Andrea

Quiz Group     

When 2nd Wednesday in the month
Venue Hailsham Methodist Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:55 to 16:00
Information The Quiz group is exactly that. Come and widen your quizzing skills!

Rummikub     

When 1st and 3rd Friday in the month
Venue Crown - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information This is a game with number tiles, for 2-4 players. If you haven't played before you are most welcome. It is easy to learn.

Rummikub 2     

When 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Venue George Hotel Hailsham - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information By popular demand, a second Rummikub group!

Scrabble     

When 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month
Venue George Hotel Hailsham - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Choosing your words carefully.

Spanish Conversation     

When Third Thursday of every month
Venue Abbots Wood Manor Care Home - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:00
Information Beginners to Improvers. £3 per session. Refreshments provided. Meet in the lobby at 1.45pm (we will all go up (and leave) together because this is a locked environment) to (Treetops Activity Room, 1st Floor - lifts) of Abbots Wood Care Home, 116 London Road, Hailsham BN27 3AL. You can use Duolingo, Google Translate, your holiday tourist guide or any other resource you have to hand. Anything goes as long as we are all trying together. Occasional native Spanish speakers, entertainment, food, outings etc. Fun and laughter encouraged.

Ten Pin Bowling     

When 2nd Friday of each month
Venue Freedom Leisure - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Information The price for a ten pin bowling session is £4.00 (under review) which includes tea or coffee.

The Three Milers     

When 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Venue Freedom Leisure - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 00:00
Information Walks around Hailsham and the surrounding area. Around about 3 miles. Pace directed by members. Well behaved dogs welcome. This group is now inactive