Pickleball is played either indoors or outdoors as singles or doubles. It’s played on a court similar in size and markings to a badminton court but players often use an actual badminton court or mark out pickleball lines on a … Continue reading
The group has been discussing issues in philosophy for over two years. Some members have followed Bryan Magee’s excellent The Story of Philosophy. However, this book does not cover the most recent phase of the English language and European philosophy, … Continue reading
The chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to Russian 12 year olds! We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take chess too seriously. Instruction/guidance provided if required. Boards and pieces provided. No fees. Why not come … Continue reading
The u3a Choir is a friendly, informal group with over 30 members, we sing a wide variety of music, usually in four parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). No Audition is necessary, and you don’t need to read music, as we … Continue reading
There’s not really any organising to do. We turn up with our boards and word books and get on with it! We gather on Monday afternoons, 2 till 4 on the mezzanine floor at the Apex. For further information please … Continue reading
The Painting and Drawing Group is for both beginners and more experienced artists who want a weekly opportunity, bringing their own materials, to work alongside others in a self help group. There is no tuition other than informal advice we … Continue reading
We are a group of people who enjoy socialising and eating! We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 12.00 at a previously agreed venue for lunch. The venue for the following meeting is decided by those present … Continue reading
We are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy studying and speaking Italian and learning about Italian culture, and we meet in each other’s houses most Tuesday afternoons in term time, from 2 - 3.30 pm. Our language skills are … Continue reading
We aim to read books of all types, which will be suggested by members, but the emphasis will be on modern(ish) fiction. The many pleasures of belonging to a book group include reading books you wouldn’t have otherwise read and … Continue reading
Group members take turns to host meetings and select topics. We have recently opened this group up to include all centuries. We are currently full but happy to start a waiting list, please contact the Group Leader who can add … Continue reading
Did an ancestor serve time for embezzlement? Was another transported to Australia for stealing a piano? Were there bigamists in the family? I love the baddies : there is always so much more written about them than the good, honest … Continue reading
Meet up, have a coffee, play several hands of crib (cards and boards provided), have lunch and then go home. Games can comprise of 2, 3 or 4 players. We are a convivial group of people who enjoy playing Crib, … Continue reading
