Are you ?
If so,
there are numerous Groups meeting regularly, each led by a
member of the U3A, in members' houses or local
halls. The activities we cover currently are
in the Group Activities Menu shown below. Why not join in.
We are always keen to expand our range of interests
and invite
members to suggest and set up new Groups. If you have an activity
suggestion, would consider leading a group, or would like to
contact a Group Leader click
here and then the link at the top of the Contact Us Page
(Note
to leaders - if you can find a better animated GIF file than
the one shown please send it to me and I will swap it.
Also have a look at the Documents for Leaders at the bottom of
the menu - Webmaster)
Group Name |
Leader |
Meetings |
Description |
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Monday |
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Art
Group |
Tessa Bellamy |
St Andcrews, |
This is a group of all abilities and mediums. We have a tutor twice a month who helps us with our projects and shows us where we are going wrong!! Currently the group is full but Tessa is running a waiting list |
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Camera
Club 1 |
Jenny Goddard Pat Johnson |
Our
meetings are on the Monday in the week following the
week of the main U3A meeting |
A
group of keen, amateur, digital photographers meet once a
month to share our knowledge and enthusiasm. We sometimes go out on a shoot, or spend the afternoon comparing successful results with one another. There is always a homework task set for the next month. We also rely on the expertise of members of the group to teach us how to alter and improve our pictures using the Photoshop Elements program or Picassa on our computers. We meet on the Monday following the monthly U3A meeting at 3, St. Mary's Road, Kettering. (01536 482972) Unfortunately the group is full at the moment. |
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Book Club |
Margaret Turnbull |
Varies |
We try to read one book a month and have decided to read one classic a year. The book group is at full capacity now so if you would consider starting a second group or being put on a waiting list please contact the Group Coordinator by clicking here and using the Contact form indicated at the top of the page |
Mah Jong/Scrabble |
Linda Law 01536 659091 |
Barton Seagrave Village Hall 2nd and 4th Monday 1.45pm-3.45pm |
Learn how to play Mah Jong which is a game of skill, strategy and calculation. Open to new members |
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Play Reading |
Rosalind Bridges 01536 741455 |
Venue and Date Varies Normally 1st Monday 2-4pm |
We read a new play each time and have a great laugh with ladies playing the gentlemen’s parts. More men needed as we laugh too much! |
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Recorder Group |
Mary Cooper 01536 420336 Sue Hartley 01536 357676 |
2nd and 4th Mondays 2:30 to 3:30 pm member's home |
The Recorder Group meets on Monday afternoons (usually the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month but sometimes we change dates to accommodate members). Meetings are usually held in central Kettering. As well as solo items we play a variety of music written or arranged for recorders in two, three or four parts using descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. Members choose which recorders they like to play. We would love to have some more players. It might be possible to start a beginners group – if enough people are interested. If you would like to join the group or are interested in learning to play please contact Mary Cooper. |
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Tuesday |
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Camera Club (Beginners) |
Julie Bates 01536 725538 |
Member's home 2nd Tuesday 2pm |
Learn about your camera and how to take great pictures. |
Ukulele Group |
Alan Bailey 01933 350147 |
Meet at the home of one of the Group in Ise Valley. Fortnightly 10 - 12am |
We meet fortnightly and are mainly following a course from the internet and playing for fun. We are beginners - why not join us. Plenty of room - bring a friend. |
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Craft 'n' Coffee |
Joy Knight 07535 446758 |
Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave 10:30am |
A group for crafters to get together over coffee. Meet 4th Tuesday of each Month. New members welcome. |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
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Spanish |
Pauline McCready |
Hertford
Rd. Centre, Kettering |
We have two fluent Spanish teachers and are working our way through our course. New members welcome. |
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Pop in for Coffee |
Sylvia Dale 01536 411865 |
Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave Every Thursday 10am |
Why not pop in and join us for a natter. |
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Short Walks |
Wanda & Bob Moffatt 01536 659236 |
3rd Thursday (Time and place varies) |
Go for walks no longer than 3 miles on level ground. |
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10 pin Bowling |
Dai Johnson 01536 483398 |
Thunder Bowl Kettering Thursday following the monthly meeting Midday start |
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Friday |
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Singing
for Pleasure |
Lynda Harris |
St
John's Church Hall |
We practice on alternate
Friday mornings. We are not a choir – just enjoy singing
together but we have fun. Our voices are
lubricated with coffee and biscuits. We are now 20 strong and practicing for little concerts at retirement homes in the area and a group at CT King. |
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Day Arranged by Group |
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Day
Trips |
Jill
Burgess |
As arranged |
Please read the current Magazine to see what Trips are being organised. Sign up at the monthly meeting. |
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