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Would  you like to play or try tenpin bowling? Adele Thorpe aims to start a group mainly for beginners or those who just want good company and a game (100 pins) – but all welcome! Sessions will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (£5  a session) at 11am to join a small existing group. If interested please contact the groups organiser here.

The Group discusses a variety of different historical subjects including political, social and local topics from any period and anywhere in the world.Topics are proposed by members and form the subject of the group discussions. Most sessions will involve a member giving a short introduction to a topic of their own interest and choosing, followed by a group discussion of that topic. There will then be a further discussion of a topic or topics agreed at the previous meeting. The…

The Autumn’s first session focused on Artificial Intelligence. Run  by Steve Niebel, the meeting began with fruit cake recommended by AI, which incorporated a number of the members’ dietary parameters. Steve went on to  demonstrate how we could generate  models using a 3D printer and specialist software from just a photograph. While members are also  keen to try out AI cocktails in the summer months possibly with a cryogenic twist, our October session concentrated on getting us…

Improve your health, strength and balance through Pilates exercises. Feel the difference in a few weeks! Join our friendly Pilates group for the next Block of 7 weeks, Nov 10th to Dec 22nd. Our qualified teacher explains and demonstrates options for beginners to those with long experience. We pay in advance for a Block through U3A Pilates account: At £8.50 per hourly session, £59.50 for the upcoming Block. The group meets on Tuesdays 8.45-9.45 am at St Michael’s Hall near…

Do you enjoy solving cryptic crosswords, already know some of the tricks of the trade and would welcome the chance to do this with the support of others to improve your success rate? The U3A has vacancies in two groups. To find out more please join us during the next Coffee Morning on 6 October. We will have a designated table starting half way through at 11am. If you cannot make this, please register your interest here.

We currently have a vacancy – in an unusual book group where we nominate a country each month and then choose our own book to read; it can be fact, fiction, poetry, even a cookbook.  It just needs to relate to the country of choice. We meet on the last Friday of each month (except August and December) at a member of the group’s house. If you are interested or would like to know more then please get in touch

Playing a musical instrument keeps the brain sharp and active. If fingers let you down, keys can be adapted. And playing in a group encourages the skills of listening and working together and is FUN!  The group is friendly, supportive and always welcoming to new players. Once a month a recorder professional comes to spur us on and advise as needed. We meet weekly on Tuesdays 2-4pm in a large, comfortable ground floor lounge where I live on…

Do you own a motorhome or campervan—or are you thinking about buying one? Join fellow enthusiasts to share touring experiences, practical advice, recommendations and travel ideas. We will meet monthly, with occasional day trips and weekends away. A proposed monthly programme will cover topics such as: Best UK touring routes Touring France, Spain and Portugal etc Motorhome maintenance Sat-navs and route planning Insurance and breakdown cover Guest talks from members No expertise required – beginners are very welcome.  Interested? Please contact the Group Organisers.