Ashfield U3A Interest Groups










Members of the Book Group discuss the books 
of Thomas Hardy at their September 2007 meeting. 
See Book Group for other details. Interest/Study Groups & Programmes

The current proposed interest/study groups are listed below. New members wishing to attend a group should contact the co-ordinator in the first instance. Co-ordinators wishing to make announcements at the U3A main monthly meetings are required to inform the chairman before the day of the meeting.


Anyone wishing to act as a co-ordinator for any group on the list which does not currently have one should contact any member of the committee who will be glad to put them in touch with another co-ordinator for advice.




GROUP CO-ORDINATOR DESCRIPTION OF GROUP
     
Amateur Dramatics Group Vivian Ellis This group meets once a month to study plays in order to act them out. This will normally be held at group member's homes, so there will be no cost involved.
The Amateur Dramatics Group Programme and further details
Art Group Barrie Jackson The group's aim is to give members the opportunity to meet once a month to paint in oil, watercolour or pastels. This is held at The Ashwood Centre, which can provide the space needed, and so there will be a small cost involved dependent upon numbers.
The Art Group Programme and further details
Board Games Group Marian Wilson The aim of the group is to provide a social environment in which members can participate in playing board games with others of a similar disposition.
Board Games Group Programme and further details
Book Group 'A' Lynne Jackson The aim of the group is 'to encourage members to read books which they might not otherwise choose. Sometimes these will be prescribed reading, with all members reading the same book, but at other times, members will be asked to choose a book within a genre.'
Book Group 'A' Programme and further details
Book Group 'B' Averil George The aim of the group is 'to encourage members to read books which they might not otherwise choose. Sometimes these will be prescribed reading, with all members reading the same book, but at other times, members will be asked to choose a book within a genre.' Book Group 'B' meets on third Monday of each month at 13:30 to 14:45 in Kirkby Library.
Book Group 'B' Programme and further details
Bridge Group Martin Rose Bridge sessions last for about 2 hours once a month. The game calls for groups of four, so if you register an interest in this group, a firm commitment is called for. Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of the month in term time only.
The Bridge Group Programme and further details
Cake Decorating Sue Hughes Meetings dates will be announced as they become available and take place at the Teversal Scout Hut.
The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Programme and further details
Cardcraft Carole Seymour Meetings dates will be announced as they become available and take place at Kirkby Library.
The Cardcraft Group Programme and further details
Cinema Club Anthea Purvis The group meets on the first tuesday afternoon each month to watch a variety of films from World Cinema. These can be classed as 'murky' movies with a moral dilemma.
The Cinema Club Programme and further details
Classical Music Group Alan & Marlene Radford The group meets on the fourth wednesday afternoon each month to listen to all types of classical music, chosen by each member in turn.
The Classical Music Group Programme and further details
Computing Ralph Simpson The computing group meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Fridays. This takes place at Ashfield College (Room 17), Huthwaite Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The Computing Group Programme and further details
Craft Group Anne Kemp This group's aim is to give members the opportunity to meet one morning per month to work to a theme on a craft chosen by the members. This will take place in Kirkby Library, and so there will be a small cost involved dependent upon numbers.
The Craft Group Programme and further details
Current Affairs Group Anthea Purvis A meeting of the Discussion Group decided to relaunch the meetings under the title of "Current Affairs". The group will still meet on the second Tuesday in the month 1.30 to 3.00pm at the home of Marion Wilson. However, the new format will mean that members will be able to bring along cuttings or articles from newspapers or magazines and then go round the table and pick out what has been brought along, saying a few words about each, before going on to discuss some or all of the topics.
The Current Affairs Group Programme and further details
Digital Imaging Group Alan Kemp The digital photography group meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Fridays. This takes place at Ashfield College (Room 15), Huthwaite Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Programme and further details
Digital Photography Group Alan Kemp The digital photography group meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Fridays. This takes place at Ashfield College (Room 15), Huthwaite Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Programme and further details
Family History Group ?? The group's aim is to participate in news updates, chatting and sharing data, perhaps for an hour or so, and then do some hands on work with the library equipment or research data for the newer researchers.
The Family & Local History Group Programme and further details
French Group Ann Cottee The group plans to meet in the New Year with the aim of learning or improving French for conversation.
The French Group Programme and further details
Garden Visits Group Dorrie Kirton Monthly meetings are to be held at gardens open to the public or garden centres, normally on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month, a diary of dates and venues to be compiled and circulated between group members, displayed at the main U3A meeting and added to the website.
The Gardening Interest Group Programme and further details
German Group ??? This is a possible future group still in the discussion phase with West Notts College. If you would like further details of the group, or would like to register an interest, please telephone Barrie Jackson on 01623-750466.
The German Group Programme and further details
Holidays & Outings Kathleen Jones The first meeting of the group was held following the 24th August, 2006 meeting of the Ashfield U3A. Getting together, perhaps on a quarterly basis, will give us the opportunity to discuss everyone's individual ideas for outings and holidays so that hopefully we can start planning some nice places to go. Also - see the National Trust Group page for further outings.
Outings and Holidays Group programme and further details
Horticulture Group 1 Lynne & Barrie Jackson Meetings are to be held at members' houses, monthly from March to July, normally on the fourth Monday afternoon from 10:00 until 12:00, with a coffee morning in the Autumn to organise a bulk seed buy.
The Horticulture Group 1 Programme
Horticulture Group 2 Jane Banks Horticulture Group 2 aims to share a love of gardening to broaden members' knowledge of plants. This is an opportunity for members to share with others their expertise relating to the subject. As this group is held in people's homes, numbers will be limited. The group meets on the third Monday of each month from 10:00 until 12:00 from March to October.
The Horticulture Group 2 Programme
Local History Group ?? The group's aim is to participate in news updates, chatting and sharing data, perhaps for an hour or so, and then do some hands on work with the library equipment or research data for the newer researchers.
The Family & Local History Group Programme and further details
Lunch Group Ron & Carole Britton An outing each month to various dining pubs / restaurants in the area. Unless otherwise indicated, 12.00 for 12.30 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month.
The Lunch Group Programme and further details
National Trust Visits Group Kathleen Jones The group was primarily formed to provide visits to National Trust establishments by coach, either for National Trust members or non-members. Entrance fee is not included, as many U3A members are also National Trust members who have free entrance to all properties. Non-members will need to pay for themselves although a group rate will be negotiated.
The National Trust Visits Group Programme and further details
Navigation & Map Reading Group Alan Davies The group meets to improve their navigational skills in practical situations.
The Navigation & Map Reading Group Programme and further details
Platinum Investment Group Jill Pullan This group was set up in 2006 as a cross-U3A incentive to fulfil a need when the Golden Group became full. Meetings usually take place on the first Monday of the month at 10:30.
The Platinum Investment Group Programme and further details
Railway Group Geoff Cree The aim of the group is to bring together members who have a mutual interest in railways. The levels of interest vary and range from merely travelling on trains (preferably steam hauled) to a study of railway history and trainspotting.
The Railway Group Programme and further details
Real Ale Group Ron Britton The aim of the group is to bring together members who have a mutual interest in real ales from a point of view of both drinking and production.
The Real Ale Group Programme and further details
Scrabble Margaret Nunn A series of dates have now been arranged, for members to meet and play Scrabble, at the initial meeting on 10th May, 2006. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month at 14:00.
The Scrabble Group Programme and further details
Singing for Fun Martin & Maxine Rose An inaugural meeting took place on Tuesday 16th October 2007, at the home of Martin & Maxine. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 14:00 - 16:00.
The 'Singing for Fun' Group Programme and further details
Spanish ??? This is a possible future group still in the discussion phase with West Notts College. If you would like further details of the group, or would like to register an interest, please telephone Barrie Jackson on 01623-750466.
The Spanish Group Programme and further details
Sugarcraft Sue Hughes Meetings dates will be announced as they become available and take place at the Teversal Scout Hut.
The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Programme and further details
T'ai Chi Jill Pullan A block of sessions at a time is arranged and the group meets at the Ashfield Play Forum, Morven Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The T'ai Chi Group Programme and further details
Theatre Visits Group Barbara Ives A programme of visits is being arranged by the co-ordinator(s).
The Theatre Visits Group Programme and further details
Walking Group 'A' David & Julia Porter Moderate walks of 7 - 9 miles on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month throughout the year, setting off at 9.00 am prompt from the Top Precinct car park in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. [Please arrive by 8:50 a.m., with a packed lunch and a drink]. Walkers share cars to reach the starting point of the walk. Members are encouraged to volunteer to lead walks.
Walking Group 'A' Programme and further details
Walking Group 'B' Dorrie Kirton This intermediate walking group offers walks between 4 and 6 miles. The group meets on the third Thursday morning of the month at 10:00.
Walking Group 'B' Programme and further details
Walking Group 'C' Alan Radford The 'Strollers' walking group offers walks between one and a half and two and a half miles. The group meets on the second Wednesday morning of the month at 10:20.
Walking Group 'C' Programme and further details
Weekenders Caroline Rhoades This group is for those who want weekend and bank holiday activities, whether it's a cream tea in Derbyshire, a Sunday lunch or a weekend away. Any suggestions are welcomed. If you would like further details of the group, or would like to register an interest, please telephone or email Caroline Rhoades.
Something for the Weekend Group Programme and further details
Wine Appreciation John Ellis Development of members' knowledge and enjoyment of wine through formal and informal tastings of wines, by specified groups or grape varieties. The evenings will have an informal and friendly, sociable structure and be rotated around the homes of members. The cost of wines will be limited to an agreed budget each month and will be shared amongst members. The group meets on the second Wednesday each month.
The Wine Appreciation Group Programme and further details
Woodcarving Stuart Daft This group meets weekly at West Notts College to pursue their interest in woodcarving. If you would like further details of the group, please telephone the co-ordinator, Stuart Daft on 01623-559133.
The Woodcarving Group Programme and further details
Writing Group Margaret Sudlow The group's aim is to give members the opportunity to meet once a month to read pieces of their work for literary criticism and discussion by other members.
The Creative Writing Group Programme and further details
Yoga & Movement to Music Pam Sapey The group meets on the first Thursday each month.
The Yoga Group Programme and further details
     

 

Below is a by no means exhaustive list of groups which are run by other U3As up and down the country. It is intended to inspire members to co-ordinate a group of their own. If you see something which you feel you could contribute to, why not take the plunge and give it a go? There is plenty of help and advice available to get you started. Remember, all it needs to make it happen is one person who is willing to co-ordinate and two or three like-minded individuals and you've got a group! Groups already catered for by Ashfield U3A are shown below in red.



Ambling
Angling
Ancient History
Antiques
Archaeology
Architecture
Armchair Art
Armchair Travel
Art
Art History
Astrology
Astronomy
Aviation
Badminton
Ballet
Ballroom Dancing
Barn Dancing
Bird Watching
Board Games
Botany
Bowls
Bridge
British Constitution
Cakemaking & Decorating
Calligraphy
Camcorder Group
Canasta
Canoeing
Chess
China
Choir
Church History
Cinema
Classical Music
Classical Studies
Classics
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Computing
Cooking
Country Dancing
Country Walks
Craft
Creative Sculpture
Creative Stitching
Cribbage
Cricket
Crochet
Croquet
Crown Green Bowling
Cryptic Crosswords
Current Affairs
Cycling
Dance
Decoupage
Design & Technology
Digital Imaging
Digital Photography
Discussion
Dominoes
Drama
Dressmaking
Dutch
Earth Sciences
English for Pleasure
Embroidery
Environmental Issues
European Union
Exercise
Exercise on Chairs
Family History
Fashion
Film Study
Film, Television & Radio
Finance
Flora & Fauna
Flower Arranging
Folk Dancing
Football
French
Garden Visits
Gardening
Gemstones
Genealogy
Geology
German
Glories of Hollywood
Golf
Graphology
Greek Studies
Handbell Ringing
Handicrafts
Health, Fitness & Leisure
History
History of Religions
Holidays
Horse Riding
Horticulture
Irish Dance
Italian
Japanese Culture
Jazz & Blues
Jewellery Making
Jigsaw Puzzles
Keep Fit
Knitting
Latin & the Romans
Line Dancing
Lip Reading & Signing
Literature
Local History
Lunch Group
Mahjong
Malt Whisky Appreciation
Mathematical Puzzles
Meditation
Military History
Morris Dancing
Movement to Music
Music
National Trust
Natural History
Needlework
Numismatics
Opera
Origami
Ornithology
Painting
Parchment Craft
Patchwork & Quilting
Petanque
Philately
Philharmonic Concerts
Philosophical Discussion
Philosophy
Photography
Pilates
Play Reading
Poetry
Psychology
Pubs
Pudding Club
Railways
Rambling
Reading
Real Ales
Recorder
Roman History
Rugby
Rug Craft
Rummikub
Rural Studies
Russian
Sciences
Scottish Dancing
Scrabble
Shakespeare Revisited
Silk Painting
Singing
Singles
Sketching
Snooker
Social History
Social Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Square Dancing
Strolling
Sugarcraft
Sustainability & Recycling
Swimming
Table Tennis
T'ai Chi
Tap Dancing
Ten Pin Bowling
Tennis
Textiles
Theatre
Theoretical Physics
Today's World
Travel
Veneering & Furniture Restoration
Video Making & Editing
Visits
Walking
Water Aerobics
Watercolours
Wealth & Poverty
Weather Watching
Whist
Wild Flowers
Wine Appreciation
Wood Carving
Wood Turning
Woodwork
Writing for Pleasure & Profit
Yoga
 
 
 


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