u3a

Hadleigh Castle

Groups

These are our interest groups. Joining a group is an excellent way to meet other members and form friendships. Many groups meet at the leader's home, with others, such as physical activities, which require a larger space, taking place in local public venues. No qualifications are needed to join and none are awarded. Leaders are usually volunteers drawn from among the members. Some groups are led by a member with particular knowledge or expertise, while others consist of a group of members learning together and drawing on a range of resources to do so, with the leader convening their meetings.

Click on a group name to see a further page of information about it. To enquire about joining a group, please contact the Leader via the Group Co-Ordinator on the Contacts Page. Owing to limitations on meeting space, or the nature of the activity, some groups are full. Leaders usually hold a waiting list, so it is worth enquiring even if this is the case. You can then be notified when a place becomes available.

Could you start a new group?

You may wish to start up a second group yourself if the one you wish to join is full. Similarly, if you have a particular interest for which no group exists, you may be interested in organising one. You don't need to be an expert, just to have an interest and an enthusiasm you would like to share. Help with group organisation to get you started is available. Please contact the Group Co-ordinator, Hazel. (see the Contacts page).There are u3a Subject Advisers who may be able to help you too. If you do not wish to take on a long term commitment, you could consider offering a short course or activity for a set number of weeks. Any additions to the programme offered are always welcome, so do talk to us about it. Acting as a subject leader certainly requires effort but can be extremely rewarding.

To take part in any group, or lead one, you must be a member of the u3a first. Please see the Membership page if you are interested in joining us.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Art Appreciation
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings
    2nd in month am
  • Book Club (2)
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    3rd in month
  • Book Club (3)
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-11:30 am
    3rd Friday
  • Boules
    Status: Active
    On Tuesdays
    Note times for Summer and Winter
  • Bridge (Afternoons)
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
  • Bridge (Evenings)
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
  • Card Games
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    3rd in Month
  • Castle Chimers
    Status: Waiting list
    On Mondays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Twice monthly - 2nd and 4th in month
  • Country Dancing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd in month
  • Creative Writing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays 2:00 pm
    2nd in month
  • Drama
    Status: Active
    2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Monthly ; 2nd Wednesday in month
  • Family + Social History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    third in month
  • French
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings
  • Gardening
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursdays 2:00 pm
    3rd in month
  • German Intermediate
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons
  • Good Companions
    Status: Active
    Meetings are agreed among members
  • Hadleigh Wind Ensemble
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings
  • History
    Status: Active
    Monthly 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Friday in month.
  • Improving Photography
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    3rd in month
  • Italian
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons
    Fortnightly by arrangement
  • Knit and Natter
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    last Tuesday in month
  • Music and Memories
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
    4th in month
  • Parlour Games
    Status: Active
    Monthly 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Winter only - 2nd Friday
  • Pilates
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Fridays 11:00 am-12:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Friday in month
  • Play Reading
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Tues. in month
  • Scrabble
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Wednesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm
    2nd in month
  • Singing for Pleasure
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Wednesday in month
  • Snooker
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons
    1st & 3rd in month
  • Spanish (Intermediate)
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Mondays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Strolling
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    4th in month
  • Sunday Lunches (1)
    Status: Active
    On Sunday afternoons
    2nd in month
  • Sunday Lunches (2)
    Status: Full
    On Sundays
    dates TBA
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Full
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings 9:30 am-10:30 am
    1st and 3rd in month
  • Tuesday Group
    Status: Active
    Mornings 10:30 am
    4th Tuesday in month
  • Ukulele
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Walking < 5 miles
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    2nd in month
  • Walking < 5 miles
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings
    2nd in month