Activities and Interests Test
u3a Activity & Interest Groups
Take a look at our range of Activities and Interest Groups below.
Follow the link to our Activities and Interests Weekly Diary for more information
Contact us if you are interested in joining, by emailing
activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
Interest Groups |
| Art Appreciation Discussing art from ancient to modern in its many forms |
| Book Groups x 2 Reading and discussing selected books |
| Calligraphy Discovering more about and practising this artform |
| Cinema Goers Email reminders for films/live events at our local Majestic Cinema |
| Family History Family history researchers meet to share experiences |
| French Conversation x 2 Keeping up French linguistic skills in an informal setting |
| Needlecrafters Sharing embroidery and knitting skills |
| Photography Taking and sharing photographs and developing skills |
| Quiz Hour (Zoom) Weekly Quiz hour with Q&As supplied by members |
| Spanish Support (Zoom) in learning to speak Spanish |
| Theatre Goers Sharing experiences and knowledge of theatre, with organised theatre trips |
| Travellers Sharing unique travel experiences |
| Wine Appreciation Tasting wines from around the world with a knowledgeable group leader |
| Writers Group Creative writing on a range of topics and using different styles |
Physical Activities |
| Table Tennis & Badminton & Pickleball Friendly informal group of players |
| Walks - Day A good all-day walk (6-8 miles) |
| Walks - Medium A steady walk (4 miles) |
| Walks - Short A gentle walk (2 hours max) local to Bridgnorth |
Outings |
| Out & About Day Visits to interesting locations usually with a guide |
| Garden Visits Half Day visits to selected gardens including time for lunch |
| Churches - Exploring Visiting Shropshire Churches with a guide |
| Bus Pass - Day Out Using local buses to visit places of interest |
Games Groups |
| Bridge Group Relaxed social bridge at intermediate level |
| Bridge for Beginners & Refreshers Learn and improve Bridge playing skills |
| Cribbage Play this traditional pub game |
| Games Together Mahjong, Canasta, Backgammon, Rummikub, Scrabble |
Social Activities |
| Speaker Open Meetings Monthly speaker meeting - Open to all members & visitors |
| 'Greet & Meet' in Town Monthly drop-in at The Crown Inn (coffee area) |
| Breakfast Club Monthly breakfast at various venues |
| Supper Club Monthly supper at various venues |
| Facebook - Members Together Private Facebook Group where members can share news and photos |
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Environment and Climate Change |
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Plants and Gardens |
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Possibilities - Acapella Choir, Rock Group, Jazz Lovers, Modern Board Games and Discussion Group.
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To sign up for any group or to suggest a new group:
contact activites@bridgnorthanddistrict.org.uk
| u3a ACTIVITY & INTEREST GROUPS with brief details |
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Social ... |
| Outings ... Out & About: Day Visits (x 4) to interesting locations usually with an organised guide Garden Visits: Half Day Visits (x 4) to selected gardens including time for lunch Churches - Exploring: Shropshire Churches (x 4) with organised guide incl. light refreshments Bus Pass - Day Out: Using local buses and sometimes a Mini-Bus (x 4) to visit places of interest. |
| Games ... Bridge Group: Fridays (am) weekly Relaxed social bridge at intermediate level Bridge for Beginners & Refreshers: Thursdays (pm) weekly with support from experienced players Cribbage: Tuesdays (pm) (2nd & 4th) to play this traditional pub game Games Together: Mondays (pm) Mahjong, Canasta, Backgammon, Rummikub, Scrabble |
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| Physical Activities & Outdoors ... Table Tennis & Badminton & Pickleball Wednesdays (ex 4th) at Halo Leisure Centre, Highley Walks - Day Fridays (1st) A good walk (6-8 miles) Walks - Medium Fridays (3rd) A steady walk (4 miles) Walks - Short Weds (1st, 3rd, 5th) A gentle walk (2 hours max) local to Bridgnorth |
| Languages ... French Conversation x 2 Keeping up French linguistic skills in an informal setting Spanish - Let's Learn Support (Zoom) in speaking the spanish language. |
u3a Activity & Interest Groups
Take a look at our current range of Activities and Interest Groups.
Click for our Activities Weekly Diary
Contact us if you are interested in joining, by emailing
activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
NB Full annual membership is required to take part in any Group Activity