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Afternoon Tea Group
Meets
Monthly, 1st Monday - Afternoon
Normally starts
14:00 to 00:00
Details
To provide a pleasant social environment for those who would like to meet and chat to others.
Book Group
Meets
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
14:45 to 16:45
Details
To enjoy reading and discussing books in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
Book Group - Non Fiction
Meets
To Be Agreed
Details
Group in Development To enjoy reading and discussing non-fiction books.
Canasta
Meets
This group is currently being reformed
Details
To enjoy learning and playing Canasta
Creative Writing
Meets
Monthly, 1st Wednesday - Morning
Normally starts
10:00 to 00:00
Details
To provide a stimulus and inspiration to get people writing, knowing that all and any contribution will be welcomed.
Cribbage BH u3a
Meets
4th Thursday of the month
Normally starts
19:30 to 21:30
Details
Aim - To enjoy a friendly game of cribbage Location - Woodford
Cryptic Crosswords
Meets
Monthly, 4th Tuesday pm
Normally starts
02:45 to 00:00
Details
To enjoy learning about and completing Cryptic Crosswords
Current Affairs
Meets
This is a new group that is currently being set up
Details
To discuss current affairs (mainly politics and finance) in a friendly atmosphere
Curry Club
Meets
Varies
Normally starts
18:30 to 21:00
Details
To enjoy an early evening curry at local restaurants with friends
Discussion Group
Meets
Monthly, 2nd Wednesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
02:00 to 00:00
Details
To discuss various topics of general interest
Duplicate Bridge Group
Meets
Weekly, Every Monday - Afternoon
Normally starts
01:15 to 16:30
Details
To enjoy playing the card game of bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment. The group plays duplicate bridge, the scoring of which can be explained if you are new to this. Although it is better to come with a partner we do welcome those without a partner and will try and find someone for you to play with. New members are always welcome so please email Ann at the above contact email for further details.
Family History
Meets
Monthly, 2nd Monday - Morning
Normally starts
10:00 to 00:00
Details
To explore how to investigate family histories and build your own family tree.
Film Club
Meets
Up dates provided by email
Details
To enjoy watch and discussing films, as the cinema and at members' homes Note contact email missing an m due to space jackie_steinberg@btinternet.com
Gardening Group 1
Meets
Monthly, 4th Monday - Morning
Normally starts
10:00 to 12:00
Details
To visit members' gardens and discuss gardening, e.g. growing different plants, cuttings, saving water and general gardening tips.
Gardening Group 2
Meets
Monthly, 4th Monday - Morning
Normally starts
10:00 to 12:00
Details
To visit members' gardens and discuss gardening, e.g. growing different plants, cuttings, saving water and general gardening tips.
Gardening Group 4
Meets
Monthly, 2nd Wednesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
14:00 to 16:00
Details
To visit members' gardens and discuss gardening, e.g. growing different plants, cuttings, saving water and general gardening tips.
IT Support Group
Meets
Work In Progress
Details
Jazz Appreciation
Meets
Monthly, 3rd Wednesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
02:30 to 00:00
Details
To look at the history of jazz music.
Kalooki
Meets
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Details
We are looking for new members so we can start this group. Details to be confirmed if there is enough interest.
Keep Fit
Meets
Weekly, Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
01:30 to 00:00
Details
To improve and maintain physical ability and function by means of a varied programme of balance, stretching and strengthening exercises and activities.
Latin 1
Meets
Alternate Mondays
Normally starts
14:00 to 16:00
Details
This group is run by Epping Forest u3a, but the convenor is also a member of RV u3a. Latin 1 meets on alternate Mondays from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at a member's home in Theydon Bois. The Group studies the Cambridge Latin Course, and now up to pre-GCSE level.
Latin 2
Meets
Alternate Mondays
Normally starts
14:00 to 16:00
Details
This group is run by Epping Forest u3a, but the convenor is also a member of RV u3a. Latin 2 is more advanced and meets via zoom. This group also meets on alternate Mondays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, alternating with Latin 1.
Lives of Artists
Meets
Monthly, 1st Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
14:30 to 18:30
Details
To learn more about the lives of a famous artists by research and discussion
Motor Cycle Riders BH u3a
Meets
Various
Normally starts
10:30 to 12:30
Details
This group will be led by Paul, a Buckhurst Hill u3a member, who is looking to start a shared Group for those who have a motorbike, but perhaps do not have anyone to share the experience with.
Practical Art
Meets
Weekly, Every Friday - Morning
Normally starts
09:30 to 00:00
Details
To help increase the painting ability of each individual to a level where they are pleased and confident with their work.
Pub Lunch Group 1
Meets
Monthly, Last Thursday
Details
To provide a pleasant social environment for those who would like to meet and chat to others.
Quiz Club
Meets
This group is currently being establsihed
Details
To enjoy regular quiz events
Rummikub
Meets
Monthly, 4th Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
02:45 to 00:00
Details
To enjoy learning and playing Rummikub
Science Group
Meets
Monthly, 1st Thursday - Afternoon
Details
To discuss a wide range of science topics in a flexible format.
Scrabble
Meets
Monthly, 4th Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
02:45 to 00:00
Details
To enjoy playing scrabble in a friendly relaxed atmosphere
Singing for Fun - BH u3a
Meets
Third Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Normally starts
10:30 to 12:30
Details
Aim - To sing and have fun !!! Venue - St. Elizabeth's Church Hall, Hornbeam Road, Buckhurst Hill. Although the Church Hall does not have parking, there is plenty of space in the surrounding roads.
Spanish Conversation
Meets
Bi Monthly, 2nd & 4th Wednesday - Afternoon
Details
To enjoy speaking in the Spanish language. Any members wishing to join this group must be able to speak Spanish fairly fluently
Stitchery
Meets
Monthly, 2nd Tuesday - Morning
Details
To teach knitting, crochet, and similar handicrafts.
Unofficial Rummikub
Meets
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday - Afternoon
Details
Details to be Agreed
Walking Group
Meets
See Newsletter for details
Details
To enjoy a wide section of walks throughout the year.
Whist
Meets
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
14:45 to 17:00
Details
To enjoy playing the card game of whist.
Wine Appreciation
Meets
This is a new group that is being set up
Details
To enjoy learning about, and tasting wine with other wine enthusiasts.
World History
Meets
Monthly, 1st Tuesday - Afternoon
Normally starts
02:45 to 00:00
Details
To study world history - any event, or period or any historical person.
