Interest Groups

This is our current list of interest groups at Chichester U3A. Follow the links for more details about each group and to contact the Group Organiser. Groups that currently have vacancies are shown in bold.

This list is regularly updated so please look again if what you want is not available.

Information for Group Organisers or anyone interested in starting a new group is on our Group Organisers Page.

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Interest GroupDate/Time
Apple Group
The scheduled meetings are appropriate for iPad and iPhone users. Additional ad hoc Zoom meetings are run for Mac computer users.
2nd Friday 14:00 - 15:00
Art Appreciation
Split into 2 sessions, one at 11:30, one at 1:30
4th Tuesday 11:30/13.30 - 13.00/15.00
Art Group
Art with tuition
2nd Monday 14.00 - 16.00
Book Group 10
Fiction from the 20th century
1st Wednesday 15:30 - 16:30
Book Group 12
Fiction and some non-fiction
2nd Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Book Group 4
Reading group at members' houses
1st Thursday 14:30 - 16:00
Book Group 6 : Modern Novels
Reading group at Westhampnett
2nd Wednesday
Book Group 7
Reading group
2nd Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Book Group 8
Reading ten books by Japanese writers
1st Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Book Group Crime Fiction
Reading and reviewing crime fiction books and authors
4th Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Book Group Short Stories
Sharing short stories
1st Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Book Group: Non-fiction
Reading and discussing non-fiction books
4th Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Book Group: World of Books
Literature of Countries across the World
4th Friday 10:15 - 12:15
Book Group: World of Books 2
Literature of countries across the world
2nd Friday 10:15 - 12:15
Bus Walks 2
Monthly Walks, five miles approx
3rd Wednesday 9:30 - 13:00
Camera Group
Getting to know your camera
Ad Hoc Variable 10:00 - 11.30
Chamber Music Group
A relaxed friendly group of players who enjoying playing music together
Every 2 weeks Wednesday 10:00 - 11.45
Classic Literature
An exploration of the best that has been written in English over the centuries.
2nd Wednesday 14.30 - 15.30
Climate Change Group
Monthly meetings on different aspects of climate change, plus selected projects.
1st Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Crosswording for Fun
Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers
Weeks 1 & 3 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Crosswording for Fun 2
Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers
Weeks 2 & 4 Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Cycling for Pleasure
Cycling for pleasure, sociability and fitness
Weeks 2 & 4 Thursday 10:00
Discussion Group 1
Current affairs discussion group - Summersdale
Weeks 1 & 3 Monday 10:30 - 12:00
Discussion Group 2
Current affairs discussion group - Summersdale
Every 2 weeks Tuesday 14:30 - 16:00
Dog Walking Group
Walks with dog owners in mind
Every 2 weeks Tuesday
Exploring Contemporary Affairs
Facilitated group discussion of a contemporary affairs topic of the day
3rd Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Family History
The aim is to provide instruction and help for you to research your family history in a structured manner.
2nd Monday morning
Flower arranging
A light-hearted approach to creating imaginative floral displays
3rd Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
French Conversation 1
Free-format conversation
Weeks 2 & 4 Monday 10:00 - 11:30
French Conversation 2
General conversation in French
Weeks 2 & 4 Wednesday 14:45 - 16.00
French for Beginners
A grammar based class for beginners of French
Weekly Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30
French Intermediate 1
Suitable for those with a little basic French
Weeks 2 & 4 Monday 10:30 - 12:00
French Intermediate 2
In Aldingbourne
Weekly Friday 11:00 - 12:15
Gardens and Allotments
Enjoying and making the most of your garden and allotment
2nd Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Greek - Intermediate
Both spoken and written Greek
Every 2 weeks Friday 10:30 - 12:00
Greek Year 2
Suitable for those with a little knowledge of Greek.
Every 2 weeks Wednesday 10:15 - 11.45
History Magpies
The group discusses a variety of different topics and themes from world history
2nd Friday 10:00 - 12:00
Italian Conversation - Intermediate
Some experience needed
Weekly Tuesday 14:30 - 16:00
Keep Fit
Westgate leisure centre - keep fit class
Weekly Monday 11:30 - 12:15
Local History
Learn more about interesting aspects of our area
4th Thursday 10:00 - 12.00
Metal Detecting
Friendly group, open to anyone interested in searching for historic artifacts and coins etc. Beginners welcome.
Variable
Nature Walks (Thursday)
Walking as a group of friends with a shared enthusiasm for nature
3rd Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
Nature Walks (Wednesday)
Walking as a group of friends with a shared enthusiasm for nature
1st Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking: a full body work out, including your core, heart and lungs
Weekly Variable Variable
Painting for Pleasure
NE Chichester - All media, all welcome
Every 2 weeks Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Play Reading Group
The group meets once a month and reads a broad range of drama from 15th to 21st century material.
3rd Tuesday 14:30 - 16:30
Poetry and Prose for Pleasure
Chichester - reading poetry and prose for performance
Weeks 1 & 3 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Practical Science Workshop
Join in a variety of science based projects from natural history to electronics
1st Friday 11:00 - 12:30
Recorder Ensemble
Wide range of music for SATB recorders. Not for beginners
Weekly Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
Shorter Rambles
4-5 mile walks
1st Monday 10:00 - 12:30
Spanish Conversation
Not for beginners, some experience needed
Weekly Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Spanish Conversation - Advanced
'A-level' Spanish required
Weekly Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Spanish Improvers
Improve your comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
Weekly Tuesday 14:00 - 15.30
Strength Training Group
Strength training using resistance equipment and free weights tailored to individual ability
Weekly Wednesday 13:55 - 14.40
Thursday Ukulele
Playing our ukuleles and singing for fun.
Every 2 weeks Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
Writing for Fun
Emphasis is on fun, no literary skills required or expected
2nd Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30