We normally meet on the first Thursday of each month (except January) in the morning mostly at 10.30am – but occasionally this has to be changed due to availability of venues or clashes of events. Members make their own way … 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
Our Group members decide on a range of books that they would like to read and discuss over the coming months. This results in a wide and enjoyable selection. Group is currently full.
We visit a wide variety of locations to study the birds, flora and fauna of this area of East Anglia. Most visits are within a 20-mile radius of Bury but we occasionally travel as far as the Suffolk coast. We … Continue reading
We are a lively and participative group with members offering to lead discussions on a range of issues. In recent times, From our pre Referendum start in 2016, our lively and participative group has discussed a wide range of policy … Continue reading
We are a lively, informal group who meet on a Tuesday fortnightly to read poems aloud over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Each person chooses a few poems on a pre-agreed topic and a brief discussion follows a … Continue reading
We go to places in East Anglia where we expect (or hope) to see and watch interesting birds and increase our ability to identify and appreciate them. Outings usually last half to three-quarters of a day. Members travel by car … Continue reading
The u3a Wine Appreciation Society has now been running for 10 years. Our objective is to take a not too serious look at the world of wine by keeping up to date with all new trends and products available on … Continue reading
Passion, argument, disagreements (politely), differences of opinion, fun and most of all laughter. These are a few of the ways we express ourselves in discussing the issues of the day when we meet for a couple of hours each month. … Continue reading
Our Group members take it in turns to plan and lead walks which are approx 6 miles in length starting at 10.00. Lunch follows each walk (arranged by the walk leader), generally at a local pub. Our walks are usually … Continue reading
We are an advanced French level group of reading, writing and discussions. New members are welcome to join, however, you would need to be fluent in French and to the level of a (near) degree in French as a foreign … 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
