This is our current list of interest groups at Chichester U3A. Follow the links for more details about each group. Groups that currently have vacancies are shown in bold. Follow the “NEWS!!!” link to see the latest group news.
This list is regularly updated so please look again if what you want is not available.
Group Leaders: To request a change to your listing please use the “Contact the Groups Co-ordinator” form on the ‘Contact Us’ page.
Group Details | Summary | Group news |
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Apple Group | The scheduled meetings are appropriate for iPad and iPhone users. Additional ad hoc Zoom meetings are run for Mac computer users. | NEWS!!! |
Art Appreciation | Split into 2 sessions, one at 11:30, one at 1:30 | |
Art Group | Art with tuition | |
Badminton | Keep fit, have fun, meet new people and enjoy a coffee in the leisure centre café afterwards | |
Beginners Basic Bridge | A ten week course in basic bridge | |
Birdwatching | Enthusiastic group of birdwatchers | NEWS!!! |
Book Group 10 | Fiction from the 20th century | |
Book Group 12 | Fiction and some non-fiction | |
Book Group 14 | Exploring modern novels | |
Book Group 15 | Exploring modern novels | |
Book Group 4 | Reading group at members houses | |
Book Group 6 : Modern Novels | Reading group at Westhampnett | |
Book Group 7 | Reading group | |
Book Group 8 | Reading ten books by Japanese writers | |
Book Group: Non-fiction | Reading and discussing non-fiction books | NEWS!!! |
Book Group: World of Books | Literature of Countries across the World | |
Book Group: World of Books 2 | Literature of countries across the world | |
Bridge (Boxgrove) | Chicago bridge. | |
Bridge (Felpham) | We play in person on Wednesday at the hall and online using BBO | |
Bridge for Fun 1 | Bridge For Fun where relaxed, friendly, social bridge is played | |
Bridge for Fun 2 | Social Bridge Group | |
Bridge for Fun 3 | Social Bridge Group | |
Bus Walk | Walks without a car | |
Bus Walks 2 | Monthly Walks, five miles approx | |
Camera Group | Getting to know your camera | |
Chamber Music Group | A relaxed friendly group of players who enjoying playing music together | |
Climate Change Group | Monthly meetings on different aspects of climate change, plus selected projects. | NEWS!!! |
Croquet | Play croquet at Fishbourne – meets in summer only | |
Crosswording for Fun | Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers | |
Crosswording for Fun 2 | Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers | |
Cryptic Crosswords Online | Maintain your cryptic crosswords skills | |
Cycling for Pleasure | Cycling for pleasure, sociability and fitness | NEWS!!! |
Dining Group 1 | Explore local restaurants and enjoy good food, conversation and company. | |
Dining Group 3 | Explore local restaurants and enjoy good food, conversation and company. | |
Discussion Group 1 | Current affairs discussion group – Summersdale | |
Discussion Group 2 | Current affairs discussion group – Summersdale | |
Dog Walking Group | Walk with or without dog | |
Exploring Contemporary Affairs | Facilitated group discussion of a contemporary affairs topic of the day | |
Family History | The aim is to provide instruction and help for you to research your family history in a structured manner. | |
Flower arranging | A light-hearted approach to creating imaginative floral displays | |
Fly Fishing | Duncton Mill or elsewhere | |
French – advanced | A grammar based class for competent speakers of French. | |
French (Intermediate 2) | In Aldingbourne | |
French (Intermediate) | Suitable for those with a little basic French | |
French Conversation 1 | Free-format conversation | |
French Conversation 2 | Free-format conversation | |
French Conversation 3 | General conversation in French | |
French for Beginners | A grammar based class for beginners of French | |
Gardens and Allotments | Enjoying and making the most of your garden and allotment | |
German Conversation | Weekly group meeting practising spoken German | |
Greek – Intermediate | Both spoken and written Greek | |
History Magpies | The group discusses a variety of different topics and themes from world history | |
Italian Conversation – Intermediate | Some experience needed | |
Keep Fit | Westgate leisure centre – keep fit class | NEWS!!! |
Local History | Learn more about interesting aspects of our area | |
MahJongg for Beginners | Mahjongg Group for beginners and returners | |
Metal Detecting | Friendly group, open to anyone interested in searching for historic artifacts and coins etc. Beginners welcome. | |
MOTO (Members on their own) | Group For Chichester u3a Members who are On Their Own | |
Music Group | Enjoy, learn and experience all sorts of music | |
Nature Walks (Thursday) | Walking as a group of friends with a shared enthusiasm for nature | |
Nature Walks (Wednesday) | Walking as a group of friends with a shared enthusiasm for nature | |
Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking: a full body work out, including your core, heart and lungs | |
Painting for Pleasure | NE Chichester – All media, all welcome | NEWS!!! |
Play Reading Group | The group meets once a month and reads a broad range of drama from 15th to 21st century material. | |
Poetry and Prose for Pleasure | Chichester – reading poetry and prose for performance | |
Poetry Group | Do you enjoy poetry? Would you like to study some poems at greater depth? | |
Poetry Group 2 | A chance to discuss poetry in a small group | |
Practical Science Workshop | Join in a variety of science based projects from natural history to electronics | NEWS!!! |
Rambling | Varied walks of 7-9 miles | NEWS!!! |
Recorder Ensemble | Wide range of music for SATB recorders. Not for beginners | |
Scrabble | Regular game of scrabble | |
Serendipity Discussion Group | Lively discussion of current news items from the main news media | |
Serendipity Discussion Group 2 | Lively discussion of current news items and topics of interest to members | |
Short Tennis | Great game, excellent exercise, sociable and fun | |
Shorter Rambles | 4-5 mile walks | |
Spanish Beginners | Beginners Spanish for those with no knowledge of Spanish | |
Spanish Beginners 2 | A new course for beginners in Spanish | |
Spanish Conversation | Not for beginners, some experience needed | |
Spanish Conversation – Advanced | ‘A-level’ Spanish required | |
Spanish Improvers | Improve your comprehension, grammar and vocabulary | |
Strength Training Group | Strength training using resistance equipment and free weights tailored to individual ability | |
Table Tennis – Friday Group | Friendly and fun, weekly table tennis – all levels welcome | |
Table Tennis – Monday group | Weekly table tennis at the Westgate Leisure Centre | |
Table Tennis – Tuesday group | Fun table tennis | |
Tai Chi for Beginners | Tai Chi is a great low-impact activity, focussing on improving your balance and core strength | |
Ten Pin Bowling | Ten Pin Bowling for all levels | NEWS!!! |
The Volunteer Bank | For members willing to devote a little – or a lot of – time to keep our U3A going | |
Wednesday Walks | Walks of about 5 miles | NEWS!!! |
Wine Tasting | Sampling and discussion | |
Wine Tasting 2 | Sampling and discussion | |
Writing for Fun | Emphasis is on fun, no literary skills required or expected |