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 for those Groups
with a varied active programme.
We continue to develop new Groups as members join who have different interests to share or to take part in. Just let us know!
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.
If more convenient, members can now ask to join a group on-line ...
Click the link Member's Area, enter your membership number and follow the details.
| ART - Learning to Draw ... | NEW! | |
| Detail: | Drawing for Beginners | |
| Meeting: | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays in month 9.45 to 11.45am | |
| Venue: | Tasley Village Hall Group Size: 16 maximum | |
| Group Leader: | Valerie Craig Cost: £4 per session | |
| BOOK READING ... | Click to view full programme BOOK READING | |
| Detail: | Members' choice of book each month providing fresh discussion | |
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| Meeting: | 1st Wednesdays in month 2.00pm to 4.00pm | |
| Venue: | Bridgnorth Library, Listley Street Group Size: 12 maximum | |
| Group Leader: | Peter Wariner Cost: £5 pa for library book loan | |
| BRIDGE ... | Sorry - Group full! | |
| Detail: | Bridge for experienced players in a friendly environment | |
| Meeting: | Fridays (weekly) 9.30am to 12 noon | |
| Venue: | The Bungalow, Innage Lane Group Size: 24 maximum | |
| Group Leader: | Mary Galloway Cost: £1.50 per session | |
| CANASTA ... | New Members welcomed... | |
| Detail: | Rummy-style card game, played in twos, threes or pairs | |
| Meeting: | Mondays (weekly) 2.00pm to 4.00pm | |
| Venue: | The Bungalow, Innage Lane Group Size: 20 maximum | |
| Group Leader: | Jen Everitt Cost: £1/£2 per session | |
| CINEMA GOERS ... | ||
| Detail: | Use it or lose it! Email notifications of films including Live Shows | |
| Meeting: | Varies Afternoons/Evenings | |
| Venue: | Majestic Cinema, Whitburn Street Group size: n/a | |
| Group Leader: | Diana Bufton Cost: varies | |
| CLASSICAL MUSIC ... | Click to view full programme CLASSICAL MUSIC | |
| Detail: | Monthly visits to enjoy the orchestral music at the CBSO | |
| Meeting: | Matinees & Evenings, 9 visits between September and June | |
| Time: | Transport departs 1.30pm (matinees) or 5.30pm (evenings) | |
| Venue: | City of Birmingham Symphony Concert Hall | |
| Group Size: | limited by transport | |
| Group Leader: | Margaret Lomas Cost: £35-£55 (choir or stalls) | |
| CRIBBAGE ... | New Members welcomed... | |
| Detail: | Traditional 'pub' game of cards with scoring using unique peg board | |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (alternate) 1.30pm to 3.30pm | |
| Venue: | The Fosters Arms, Mill Street Group Sze: 12+ | |
| Group Leader: | Chis Wright Cost: Drink of choice | |
| FRENCH CONVERSATION ... | Sorry - Group full! | |
| Detail: | Practice spoken french in an informal and friendly environment | |
| Meeting: | Mondays (alternate) 11.00am to 12.30pm | |
| Venue: | Bec's Cafe, St Mary's Street Group size: 12 max | |
| Group Leader: | Caroline Dudley Cost: Coffee plus 25p | |
| GARDEN VISITS ... | Click to view full programme GARDEN VISITS | |
| Detail: | Visits organised near and far to Garden and Horticultural Centres | |
| Meeting: | Thursdays (mostly) Full or half days | |
| Venue: | various - see Menu on left Group Size: up to 34 | |
| Group Leader: | Maria Hughes Cost: Varies (NT M'Ship useful) | |
| GENEALOGY ... | ||
| Detail: | Sharing Family Tree Research linked to related social history | |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (1st in month) 10.30am to 12 noon | |
| Venue: | The Bungalow Group size: 20 max | |
| Group Leader: | Val Johns Cost: £2 per session | |
| GEOCACHING ... | New Members welcomed... | |
| Detail: | An outdoor walking challenge with a difference! | |
| Meeting: | Fridays (4th in month) 10ish start | |
| Venue: | varies Group size: 10+ | |
| Group Leader: | Bob Mitchell Cost: Sat App (if desired) | |
| GERMAN CONVERSATION ... | Sorry - Group full! | |
| Detail: | Practice speaking german in an informal and friendly environment | |
| Meeting: | Mondays (4th in month) 2.30pm to 4.00pm | |
| Venue: | Bec's Cafe, St Mary's Street Group Size: 8 max | |
| Group Leader: | Eva Peringer Cost: Coffee plus 25p | |
| IT - iPADs - The Basics ... | Four Session Programme - March/April 2020 | |
| Detail: | For new owners and non-confident users of iPads | |
| Meeting: | 1st & 2nd Weds in March & April | |
| Time: | 10.30am - 12 noon | |
| Venue: | The Bungalow, Innage Lane Group Size: 12 max | |
| Group Leader: | Chris Wright Cost: £16 for 4 week programme | |
| MAH JONG ... | New Members welcomed... | |
| Detail: | Fascinating game played with beautiful ivory tiles | |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (weekly) 2.00pm to 4.00pm | |
| Venue: | The Bungalow, Innage Lane Group Size: 24 max | |
| Group Leader: | Maria Hughes Cost: £2 per session | |
| OUT & ABOUT ... | Click to view full programme OUT & ABOUT | |
| Detail: | Venues sought to provide an interesting and different day out | |
| Meeting: | Six visits between April and December - various days | |
| Time: | Transport departs 9.30am (approx) from Westgate (parking nearby) | |
| Group Size: | Restricted by transport and/or venue | |
| Cost: | Entrance costs vary. Transport payable on the day | |
| Group Leaders: | Jenny Green and Tricia Bennett | |
| SPANISH - 'Learn to Speak' ... | ||
| Detail: | Learning the basics to enhance your experiences of Spain | |
| Meeting: | Fridays (fortnightly) 10.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Venue: | Bec's Coffee Shop St Mary's St Group Size: 8 max | |
| Group Leader: | Norma Flower Cost: Coffee plus 25p | |
| TABLE TENNIS ... | ||
| Detail: | Games of table tennis to standard rules with access to three tables | |
| Meeting: | Weekly Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Venue: | The Paddocks, Conduit Lane Group Size: 12+ | |
| Group Leader: | Maureen Mumford Cost: £1.00 donation | |
| THEATRE GROUP ... | Click here for full Programme THEATRE GROUP | |
| Detail: | Theatre Visits arranged (up to 4 per year) to a variety of performances | |
| Meeting: | varied mainly matinees | |
| Venue: | Varied (eg Birmingham, Malvern) Group Size: varied | |
| Group Leader: | Kay Yendole Cost: £45-£90 | |
| WALKING ... | Click to view programme of walks WALKING GROUP | |
| Detail: | Walks 4-6 miles in and around the Bridgnorth area Packed lunch | |
| Meeting: | Fridays (1st in month) 10.00am Westgate Car Park | |
| Venue: | Share cars to start point Group size: 10+ | |
| Group Leader: | Jane Freshney Cost: n/a | |
| WRITERS GROUP ... | ||
| Detail: | Supportive group encouraging writing skills to produce short stories | |
| Meeting: | Mondays (1st in month) 12 noon to 2.00pm | |
| Venue: | Bec's Cafe, St Mary's Street Group Size: 10 maximum | |
| Group Leader: | Kay Yendole Cost: Coffee plus 25p | |
| WRITING GROUP 'Memories to Memoirs' ... |
NEW! | |
| Detail: | Guidance on writing your life story from a professional | |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (2nd in month) 2.00pm to 3.30pm | |
| Venue: | Bridgnorth Library Group Size: 10 max | |
| Group Leader: | Patricia Hansen Cost: £2 per session | |
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 and will support any member with any suggestions that are put forward.
Please send any ideas to: activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
We are keen to expand the number of Activity Groups for us all to enjoy and will support any member with any suggestions that are put forward.
Please send any ideas to: activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk