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 and who offer
different interests to share or to take part in. Just let us know!
Click here to see all the Groups in our Activity 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,
| BOOK GROUP ... Active: | Click to view full programme BOOK GROUP LINK |
| Detail: | Members' choice of book each month providing fresh discussion |
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| Meeting: | 1st Wednesday in month 2.00pm to 4.00pm |
| Venue: | Member's Home (ML) Group Size: 6 maximum |
| Group Leader: | Margaret Lomas Cost: £5 pa for library book loan |
| BRIDGE ... Active: | During Covid 19 help given to access Bridgbase On-line |
| (+ BRIDGEBASE Online) Detail: | Bridge for experienced intermediate 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 ... (on hold) | |
| 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 ... (on hold) | |
| Detail: | Use it or lose it! Weekly 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 ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom |
| Detail: | Meeting informally for a friendly chat on a variety of topics |
| Meeting: | Thursdays (alternate) 11.00 - 12.30pm |
| Venue: | Zoom Group Size 12+ |
| Group Leader: | Trevor Padget Cost: n/a |
| CRIBBAGE ... (on hold) | |
| 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 4 FUN 1 ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom and limited to 6 maximum |
| Detail: | Friendly French Conversation |
| Meeting: | Mondays (fortnightly) morning |
| Venue: | Zoom Group size: 6 max |
| Group Leader: | Jane Freshney Cost: n/a |
| FRENCH 4 FUN 2 ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom and limited to 6 maximum |
| Detail: | Friendly French Conversation |
| Meeting: | Thursdays (weekly) afternoons |
| Venue: | Zoom Group size: 6 max |
| Group Leader: | Pam Orrell Cost: n/a |
| GARDEN VISITS ... (on hold) | Click to view full programme GARDEN VISITS LINK |
| 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 ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom |
| Detail: | Sharing Family Tree Research linked to related social history |
| Meeting: | Tuesdays (1st in month) 10.30am to 12 noon |
| Venue: | Zoom Group size: 12 max |
| Group Leader: | Val Johns Cost: n/a |
| GEOCACHING ... (on hold) | 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 Nav App (if desired) |
| GERMAN CONVERSATION ... | (on hold) Sorry - Group full! |
| Detail: | Practice speaking german in an informal and friendly environment |
| Meeting: | Mondays (4th in month) 2.30pm to 4.00pm |
| Venue: | tbc Group Size: 8 max |
| Group Leader: | Eva Peringer Cost: Coffee plus 25p |
| IT SUPPORT ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom |
| Detail: | Support for any member with iPads or Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Meeting: | Mondays (alternate) 11.00-12.00 noon |
| Venue: | Zoom Group Size: 6 max |
| Group Leader: | Chris Wright Cost: n/a |
| JIGSAW EXCHANGE .. Active: | Monthly email List A-Z of Jigsaws available... |
| Detail: | 1000 piece jigsaws for exchange. Donate one ... take one away! |
| Group Leader: | Jo Hammond Cost: Donate 1 jigsaw |
| MAH JONG ... (on hold) | |
| 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 ... (on hold) | Click to view full programme OUT & ABOUT LINK |
| Detail: | Venues sought to provide an interesting and different day out |
| Meeting: | Six visits between April and December - various days |
| Time: | Transport departs 9.00am (approx) from tbc |
| Group Size: | Restricted by transport and/or venue |
| Cost: | Entrance costs vary. Transport payable on the day |
| Group Leaders: | Jenny Green & Tricia Bennett |
| QUIZ TIME ... Active: | During Covid 19 meeting on Zoom |
| Detail: | Friendly lighthearted quiz time with members contributing lists of Q&As |
| Meeting: | Wednesdays (weekly) 11.00-12.30pm |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Group Leader: | Kay Yendole Group Size: 12+ |
| SPANISH for FUN ... Active: | |
| Detail: | Learning the basics to enhance experiences when visiting Spain |
| Meeting: | Fridays (fortnightly) 10.30am to 12.30pm |
| Venue: | Zoom Group Size: 6 max |
| Group Leader: | Jane Cosnett Cost: n/a |
| TABLE TENNIS ... (on hold) | |
| 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 ... (on hold) | Click here for full Programme THEATRE GROUP LINK |
| 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 ... (on hold) | Click to view programme of walks WALKING GROUP LINK |
| Detail: | Walks 4-8 miles in and around the Bridgnorth area. Packed lunch reqd |
| Meeting: | Fridays (1st in month) 10.00am Westgate Car Park tbc |
| Venue: | Share cars to start point Group size: 10+ |
| Group Leader: | Jane Freshney Cost: n/a |
| WRITERS GROUP ... Active: | During Covid 19 communicating by Email |
| Detail: | Supportive group encouraging writing skills to produce short stories |
| Meeting: | Mondays (1st in month) 12 noon to 2.00pm |
| Venue: | Email Group Size: 10 maximum |
| Group Leader: | Kay Yendole Cost: n/a |
| WRITING GROUP ... 'Memories to Memoirs' (on hold) |
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| 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