ACTIVITY GROUPS A-Z
LEARN, LAUGH and LIVE!
If you are interested in a particular group, please email activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
Click the links for fuller information where available.
New Groups are developed as members join who can offer
different interests to share or to take part in.
Just let us know - we are here to help set up new groups.
Click here to see all the Groups in our Activity Weekly Diary
PLEASE NOTE: U3A Membership is required to take part in any of these Activities.
Members can ask to join a group via the online link in the Member's Area, Give it a go!
| ART APPRECIATION Detail: | Exploring Artists and their paintings (NEW) |
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| Meeting: | Mondays (3rd) 10.30am to 12 noon |
| Venue: | Bridgnorth Library Group Size: 12 |
| Group Leader: | Val Seabright Cost: £2 |
| BRIDGE 01 & 02 ... Detail: | Bridge for intermediate players in a friendly environment |
| Meeting: | Fridays (weekly) 9.30am to 12 noon & 1.30pm to 4.00pm |
| Venue: | The Bungalow, Innage Lane Group Size: 20 maximum |
| Group Leaders: | Mary Galloway / Susan Powell Cost: £2.00 per session |
| CANASTA ... Detail: | Rummy-style card game, played in pairs, threes or twos |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (weekly) 12.30 - 3.30pm |
| Venue: | Low Town Community Hall Group Size: 10 |
| Group Leader: | Jo Hammond Cost: £2.50 per session |
| CHURCHES ... Detail: | Exploring Churches with Guide in and around Shropshire |
| Meeting: | Varies - see Programme Morning with lunch |
| Venue: | Varies - see Programme Group Size: 12+ |
| Group Leader: | Tessa Holden Cost: varies |
| CINEMA GOERS ... Detail: | Use it or lose it! Weekly reminder Emails of Films including Live Shows |
| Meeting: | Varies Afternoons/Evenings |
| Venue: | Majestic Cinema, Whitburn Street Group size: n/a |
| Group Leader: | Tessa Holden Cost: varies |
| COFFEE & CHAT (Zoom) | Meeting informally for a friendly chat on a variety of topics |
| Meeting: | Thursdays (alternate) 11.00 - 12.30pm |
| Venue: | Zoom Group Size 6-12 |
| Group Leader: | Trevor Padget Cost: n/a |
| CRIBBAGE ... Detail: | Traditional 'pub' game of cards with scoring using unique peg board |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (weekly) 12.30 - 3.30pm |
| Venue: | Low Town Community Hall Group Sze: 8-12 |
| Group Leader: | Allan Clayton Cost: £2.50 |
| FRENCH 4 FUN ... Detail: | Friendly French Conversation |
| Meeting: | Wednesdays (fortnightly) morning |
| Venue: | Members' homes Group size: 6-8 max |
| Group Leader: | Jane Freshney Cost: n/a |
| GARDEN VISITS ... Detail: | Visits organised to nearby Gardens (click link for more details) |
| Meeting: | varies - see programme Half Days |
| Venue: | varies - see programme Group Size: Own Transport post Covid |
| Group Leader: | Susan Powell/Pamela Oakley Cost: Varies (NT M'Ship useful) |
| JIGSAW EXCHANGE Detail: | 1000 piece jigsaws for exchange. Donate one ... take one away! |
| Group Leader: | Jo Hammond Cost: n/a |
| MAH JONG ... Detail: | Fascinating game played with beautiful ivory tiles |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (weekly) 12.30-3.30pm |
| Venue: | Low Town Community Hall Group Size: 12-20 max |
| Group Leader: | Tony Pritchard Cost: £2.50 per session |
| OUT & ABOUT ... Detail: | Venues sought to provide an interesting and different day out (Click link) |
| Meeting: | Visits between April and December - various days |
| Time: | Own Transport or Coach departing from tbc |
| Group Size: | Restricted by transport and/or venue |
| Cost: | Entrance costs vary. Cheque payment in advance |
| Group Leaders: | Jenny Green & Tricia Bennett |
| PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERAS ... | Introduction to Photography with advice on using Cameras Photographic topic each month. |
| Meeting: | Wednesdays (monthly) 1.30pm to 3.00pm |
| Venue: | Bridgnorth Library Group Size: 6-12 |
| Group Leader: | Arnold Siverns Cost: £2 per session |
| QUIZ HOUR (Zoom) Detail: | Friendly lighthearted quiz time with members contributing lists of Q&As |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (weekly) 10.30 to 12 noon |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Group Leader: | Sue Jackman & Trevor Padget Group Size: 10-20 |
| SPANISH Let's Learn Detail: | Learning the basics to enhance experiences when visiting Spain |
| Meeting: | Fridays (weekly) 10.30am to 12.30pm |
| Venue: | Zoom Group Size: 6-8 (Group full) |
| Group Leader: | Jane Cosnett Cost: n/a |
| TABLE TENNIS ... Detail: | Fun games of table tennis with access to three sized tables |
| Meeting: | Weekly Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm |
| Venue: | The Paddocks, Conduit Lane Group Size: 8-12 max |
| Group Leader: | Maureen Mumford Cost: £1.00 donation |
| WALKING ... Detail: | Walks 6-8 miles in and around the Bridgnorth area. Packed lunch reqd |
| Meeting: | Fridays (1st in month) 10.00am Meet Point varies |
| Venue: | Share cars to start point Group size: 30+ |
| Group Leader: | Jane Freshney Cost: n/a |
| WALKS - SHORT Detail: | Walks (max 2 miles) in and around Bridgnorth Town |
| Meeting: | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10.30am Meet Point varies |
| Venue: | varies Group Size: 10-20 |
| Group Leader: | Trevor Padget & Ina Roberts Cost: n/a |
Please let us know if there is an activity that you would like to see represented in our programme.
We are keen to expand the number of Activity Groups for us all to enjoy.
We are keen to expand the number of Activity Groups for us all to enjoy.
Please send any ideas to: activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
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