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Interest Groups
Our Really Useful Group is well known for cheery catering and other organisational support at our coffee exchanges and other meetings. Group members enjoy volunteering with each other, as well as meeting other u3a members. Being ‘useful’ and offering a helping hand can also be so much more. Such as supporting other u3a members who may find it difficult getting to meetings or taking …
We are currently meeting for lunch at The Roebuck in London Road on the second Wednesday of each month. Cost is dependent on how much you eat and drink. We are a very informal group and our aim is to discuss any item of interest or concern and if we prove to be a large …
For keen or aspiring wordsmiths join our once monthly scrabble group. We are a friendly group and meet at the group leader’s home. Meets:1st Thursday of the month from 14:00 to 16:00 Venue:Axford Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.
The group aims to provide an opportunity to play more competitive table tennis. Depending on numbers we should have a mixture of singles and doubles games. There is a small charge to cover hire cost. Balls are provided, but members should bring their own bats. We do not meet during school holidays as the hall …
This friendly group started meeting in February 2019 when all participants were beginners but, since then, they have made steady progress towards understanding and learning the basics of the Spanish language. The focus is on mutual support of learners and the main emphasis is on communication. We broadly follow a course book accompanied by CDs …
This friendly group hires two tables at Marlborough Leisure Centre. All levels of ability are welcome. As well as improving your co-ordination and reactions, table tennis is a lot of fun so do come along and try it. There is usually a small charge to cover the cost of the table hire. We do not …
This is a very happy group where members can learn the basics of patchwork e.g. rotary cutting and piecing. They can then progress at their own speed and end up with some very good results. Meets:2nd & 4th Tuesday’s of the month 10:00 – 12:00 Venue:Marlborough – currently not active, but will resume when able …
A small friendly group welcoming new members who enjoy reading, sharing and discussing poetry. We touch upon a wide range of eras and genres depending upon the various choices made by members. Some enjoy taking the lead in selecting the poems and poets and leading discussions while other members prefer to listen and reflect in …
Members present an informal recital or illustrated talk or just come and share their love of aspects of jazz – historic vintage performances, classic ‘golden era’ jazz, British jazz – trad or modern – Swing Era greats – Ellington, Goodman, Basie, Heath etc. – Bebop, West Coast, Cool, Progressive. There’s a huge, free CD and …
During the year musical subjects are chosen and then presented to the group by some members. These are illustrated with recorded music. Presentations usually include both excerpts from the music chosen and information on the composer and the background to the compositions. Meets:3rd Friday of the month from 14:15 to 16:15 Venue:Currently using Zoom, but …