Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Interest Groups
A major national U3A research project has been launched aimed at learning how Covid-19 has changed the places where we shop, mainly on the High Street. U3A in Kennet has registered for the project and work commenced with a base-line survey of Marlborough High Street as it was in March 2020. This on-going project and …
The aim of this group is to learn about and discuss major aspects of human physiology, psychology and health. The group is currently organised by Graham Barnes with an emphasis on neuroscience. Basic mechanisms underlying aspects of everyday living, such as sensory processing and the control of actions, are discussed, along with a flavour of …
The Marlborough Mahjong 3 group has limited availability for anyone interested in playing this compelling game. Meets:Fortnightly on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 17:00 Venue:Marlborough Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.
Mahjong is a Chinese game originally, now played all over the world. It is similar to many card games but played with pretty tiles. It is very easy to learn and extremely enjoyable. We are a small friendly group who meet to play. Few of us had heard of the game before joining! Beginners welcome, …
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 …
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 …
We meet in Marlborough and read and discuss a diverse range of books, most recently The Sealwoman’s Gift (Sally Magnusson), The Vanishing Half (Brit Bennett) and We are made of Earth (Panos Karnezis). We plan to read Hilary Mantel, Sylvia Plath, Matt Haig and Rose Tremain; lively discussions are anticipated. Meets:4th Wednesday of the month from …
If you enjoy a glass of wine and would like to extend your experience of tastes and your knowledge of types why not consider joining WAG? We meet once a month (except August and December) at the Rugby Club in Frees Avenue to sample and discuss around 6 wines. We compare grape varieties,countries and price …
This very sociable group occupies three tables at Marlborough Leisure Centre. All levels of ability welcome. It’s been known that playing Table Tennis will improve your co-ordination and reaction, so do come along and enjoy it. There is normally a small charge made to cover the cost of the court hire. Bats and balls can …
Spanish 2 is now well established as a group of Spanish improvers and is now open to new members. The format is that members discuss topical issues followed by extracts from their own diaries. After a break for refreshments, elements of the Pasos Course book or Read & Think Spanish are completed. The two-hour programme …