Although we have around 40 groups already, we are always looking for new ways to bring people together. We get a range of great suggestions from u3a members and group leaders. If you have any great ideas, then email the group co-ordinator.
Sometimes we have ideas, but need some help to set a group up. That might be needing someone to volunteer to be a group leader, or someone to agree to share their skills with others. There's lots of help around to assist with sorting rooms, getting help with equipment or promoting the group on our website and Facebook.
This page includes an update on the latest ideas we're working on. Once a group is ready, we'll add it to the main Groups list.
Spanish Lessons for small groups
After listening to our members we realised a need for smaller groups, to run alongside our other Spanish groups
This could be especially useful for those with hearing or visual difficulties. With a group of 4, that's just 10€ per person.
Drawing
We had a lot of interest for a drawing group.
We now have a teacher who is happy to start a small group in January at a cost of 40€ for the class an hour.
So if 8 members register it will cost just 5€ each an hour: The classes will start in January.
Walking group
We have our ambling group, but other walking opportunities are being requested.
If you could plan and lead a monthly u3a walk, please get in touch.
Board Games
We have some great cards & games groups, but a member has asked about different types of games - so we are just spreading the word.
Are you interested, or could you be a group leader? You'll get help to set everything up.
Art
Art lessons always seem to be in demand, but it's finding a good space to teach with enough room for easels or desks.
We may have a room in the new year (no promises yet though) are there any artists out there who are willing to teach 6 weeks in a particular medium; oil, water-colours, acrylic etc.?
We could find an outside source but may cost up to 10€ per person an hour. Once we know demand we can seek the answer.
Extra lunch clubs
The Thursday Lunch club group leader often has too many members asking to join in. He likes to limit lunches to 12 people.
Would you like to start a Tuesday Lunch club or a Sunday Lunch club: whenever you like?