Our special interest groups allow members of Calverton & District u3a to learn new skills, enjoy new and old interests, and have fun – along with other members who will probably become your friends!
You don’t have to join a group (or several) but you’ll get the most from your membership if you do.
Each group will have a named leader (called the group convenor) who will organise the meetings. The locations, times and dates of group meetings are entirely up to the group members.
Whilst some groups (such as walking or those that meet in members’ homes) may not have any expenses, other groups will generally have a small attendance fee to cover room hire, refreshments, materials, etc.
If you are interested in a particular group, please contact the group convenor for further information. Our list of interest groups is being expanded all of the time. Don’t be shy about contacting one of the Committee's Group Coordinators if you would like to see a new group set up.
Groups listed alphabetically
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Art
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
First Wednesday -
Badminton & Pickleball 1
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Monday evenings 6:00 pm-8:00 pm -
Bridge
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
First and third Wednesdays -
Coffee Mornings
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
Fourth Thursday -
Discussion Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
First and Third Monday -
French Conversation
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday mornings -
Gardening
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings 12:30 pm
Third Wednesday -
Grumpy Old Men
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
First and Third Tuesday -
International Dining
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday evenings
Last Tuesday of the month -
Knit, Natter & Crafts
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Fourth Thursday -
Lunch Club
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons
Second Thursday -
Photography for fun
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Third Tuesday -
Pickleball 2
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesdays 4:15 pm-6:15 pm -
Quiz Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 1:00 pm
Fourth Monday of each month -
Reading
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
Second Monday -
Social History
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm
Second Tuesday -
Spanish Conversation
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Monday mornings
First and Third Mondays -
Table Tennis
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Thursday evenings 4:15 pm-6:15 pm -
Tai Chi
Status: Full
Weekly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:00 pm -
The Song and the Story
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Last Thursday of the month -
The Weekenders
Status: Active
Monthly on Sunday afternoons -
Ukulele for Fun
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
First and third Thursday -
Walking
Status: Active
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Walking Tennis
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Doesn't meet during the colder Winter months -
Who Dares
Status: Active
Various dates and frequency -
Wine Appreciation
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Third Tuesday -
Writing for Fun
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Third Friday
Emergency Contact Information
Calverton & District u3a recommends that you always carry your emergency contact details, either on a card or stored on your phone. If entered correctly in your mobile phone, emergency contacts can be accessed without needing your password or PIN. Group Convenors will be able to access your emergency contact details via the u3a’s Beacon Administration Centre.
Got an idea for a new group?
We’re always looking for fresh activities and interests to share. If you’d like to start a group, support is available — from start-up funding to friendly advice from experienced leaders. 👉 Interested? Contact our Group Coordinators or the Calverton u3a Chair.