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.
If the Group you would like to join is full, you can either send your details to the Group Organiser (via the form on the Group’s page) and ask them to add you to the waiting list, or contact the Groups Team for help to start your own new Group.
Information for Group Organisers or anyone interested in starting a new group is on our Group Organisers Page.
Groups listed alphabetically
A
To help you use your iPad or iPhone better. Plus occasional Mac support.
2nd Friday 14:00 - 15:00
B
Keep fit, have fun, meet new people and enjoy a coffee in the leisure centre café afterwards
Weekly Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
Reading and reviewing crime fiction books and authors
4th Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
We play in person on Wednesday at the hall and online using BBO
Weekly Wednesday 13:15 - 16:30
Bridge For Fun where relaxed, friendly, social bridge is played
Weekly Monday 14:00 - 16:00
C
A relaxed friendly group of players who enjoy playing music together
Every 2 weeks Wednesday 10:00 - 11.45
An exploration of the best that has been written in English over the centuries.
Variable Variable 14.30 - 15.30
Monthly meetings on different aspects of climate change, plus selected projects.
1st Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers
Weeks 1 & 3 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Practise your cryptic crossword skills with other like-minded puzzlers
Weeks 2 & 4 Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Lively discussion of current news items and topics of interest to members
Weeks 1 & 3 Friday 10:00 - 12:00
If you like a tasty treat in convivial company the Curry Club is for you!
1st Thursday evenings
D
Explore local restaurants and enjoy good food, conversation and company.
Variable Variable
Explore local restuarants and enjoy good food, conversation and company
Last Wednesday The time will vary depending on the meal chosen for that month.
Current affairs discussion group - Summersdale
Every 2 weeks Tuesday 14:30 - 16:00
E
Facilitated group discussion of a contemporary affairs topic of the day
3rd Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
F
A light-hearted approach to creating imaginative floral displays
3rd Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
Suitable for those with a little basic French
Weeks 2 & 4 Monday 10:30 - 12:00
G
Enjoying and making the most of your garden and allotment
2nd Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Suitable for those with a little knowledge of Greek.
Every 2 weeks Wednesday 10:15 - 11.45
H
The group discusses a variety of different subjects from political, social and local history in any period anywhere in the world
4th Monday 10:00 - 12:00
The group discusses a variety of different topics and themes from world history
2nd Friday 10:00 - 12:00
I
K
L
M
Mahjongg Group for beginners and returners
Weeks 1 & 3 Wednesday 14:30 - 16:30
Friendly group, open to anyone interested in searching for historic artifacts and coins etc. Beginners welcome.
Variable
Group For Chichester u3a Members who are On Their Own
Ad Hoc Variable variable - variable
P
A weekly class that focuses on strengthening every muscle in your body
Weekly Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
The group meets once a month and reads a broad range of drama from 15th to 21st century material.
3rd Tuesday 14:45 - 16:45
Chichester - reading poetry and prose for performance
Weeks 1 & 3 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Do you enjoy poetry? Would you like to study some poems at greater depth?
4th Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Join in a variety of science based projects from natural history to electronics
1st Friday 11:00 - 12:30
R
Wide range of music for SATB recorders. Not for beginners
Weekly Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
S
Lively discussion of current news items from the main news media
Weeks 2 & 4 Friday 10:00 - 12:00
Enables members to join with others to enjoy many different activities.
Ad Hoc Variable Variable - Variable
Enables members to join with others to enjoy many different activities.
Ad Hoc Variable Variable
Strength training using resistance equipment and free weights tailored to individual ability
Weekly Wednesday 13:55 - 14.40
T
Friendly and fun, weekly table tennis – all levels welcome
Weekly Friday 14:00 - 16:00
Weekly table tennis at the Westgate Leisure Centre
Weekly Monday 10:00 - 12:00
For members willing to devote a little - or a lot of - time to keep our U3A going
Ad Hoc Variable
W
Emphasis is on fun, no literary skills required or expected
2nd Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30
A supportive, non-judgemental way to let your imagination fly
2nd Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00