Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Interest Groups
This very friendly group of book lovers meets once a month at each other’s homes (where there is space for 10/11 – our maximum size). We alternate fact and fiction – our fiction taken generally from newspaper best paperbacks of the year or prizewinning nominations; our fact taken from personal recommendations. Recent books include Mukiwa …
During the riding season our group ride outs are for experienced motorcyclists only who have held a motorcycle licence for at least 5 years. During the riding season, once a month, a nominated group member will specify a rendezvous, midpoint and destination for a “B road bimble” on your favourite machine. Typically, this will involve …
The Forget-me-not group provides an informal setting enabling a sharing of experiences and information, general discussion and mutual support for u3a in Kennet members who are becoming less able to contribute to u3a activities due to physical or mental difficulties and yet are still capable of meeting others, as well as their spouses/carers. Meets:To be …
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“Earth has not anything to show more fair!” sang Flanders and Swann (based on William Wordsworth’s poem). Our common purpose is to enjoy some “transports of delight” by making short(ish) bus trips with Kennet u3a colleagues, admiring scenery while visiting – for example – Bath, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Devizes, Newbury, Oxford and Salisbury. Taking turns to …
A new u3a Double-Bounce tennis group is designed for those who probably can’t, or don’t wish to, run around the court as fast as maybe they were once able to! The tennis is played on a normal sized court, but a double bounce is allowed before hitting the ball. We play for one hour. The …
Come along and join our group who get together regularly to sample meals at different pubs and restaurants. Members take it in turn to organise the venue. Meets: Variety of evenings. Please contact the Group Leader using the form below.
Every month there are hundreds of science news announcements in the world’s press covering a huge field of knowledge. We are a small group with a diverse range of backgrounds, not necessarily scientific, meeting together to talk about any news items which interest us and try to understand their significance or just shed a bit …
Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese medicine using breath control, gentle flowing exercises and meditation to stimulate vital life energy aiming to prevent disease and increase longevity. Meets:To be confirmed Venue:Priory Park Gardens, Marlborough. Contact the Group Leader:Please contact Felicity Simpson ( Group Leader) via WhatsApp on 07843 771599 if you are interested to …
The Global History Group was formed in 2022 to move beyond British and European history and to explore the history of all the peoples of the world. Meetings take the form of illustrated talks given by group members, accompanied by tea, coffee and home-made cake. These are often followed by lunch-time conversation and discussion in …