Group Category: General
-
Walking Tennis
A great activity for our members. We focus on ball skills, rather than running around the court. An hour of fresh air and exercise. We play fun games. Read more
-
Croquet
Group Leader: Ann Thomley Croquet has been very much enjoyed over the last three years at Cleadon Croquet Club. Croquet sessions are again organised over the summer months 2024 to replace a stroll on the following Tuesdays; 14th May, 4th June, 9th July, 13th August and 10th September. Read more
-
Book Group
This group is for anyone who loves reading. Currently we are meeting at a little coffee shop (All Caked Up) while Washington Library is being refurbished. We have a very informal discussion about the chosen book and then share ideas about books we have read and would possibly like to read. The meeting gives us… Read more
-
Dominoes
We meet each fortnight and enjoy a fun game of dominoes. We break mid-way for tea or coffee and a chat. This is a friendly group and the main aim is to have an enjoyable afternoon. Read more
-
Holiday Group
The group meets monthly to research, discuss and plan our activities. These include short breaks, day trips and longer holidays in the UK or Europe, according to the interests of the members, which emerge from our discussions. New ideas are welcomed. The star of last year's holidays was a cruise on the Douro plus an… Read more
-
Lunch
Forthcoming Lunches: To be arranged Lunches are arranged on an ad hoc basis and will take place at various different venues as suggested by U3A members. All members are welcome to come, Read more
-
Photography
At the Millenium Centre we have the use of WIFI Internet access. We are able to use a new high quality digital projector to display members photos or videos in HD. Members can bring their own laptops but can also make use of a group one. This is a very friendly, if fairly informal group… Read more
-
Quiz Group
We run the session similar to a pub quiz, reading questions from a book. We separate into 2 or 3 teams, depending on attendance. We welcome new members - and we could have more teams if we got more members. One of the group acts as question master and each team writes down their answers.… Read more
-
Strollers
Meets weekly: on Tuesday pm (except following dates in 2024: 14 th May, 4 th June, 9 th July, 13 th August and 10 th September when replaced by croquet). Time: To be advised weekly but usually 12:30 Location: meet at St. Andrews unless advised otherwise. The Strollers is a leisurely walking group. We meet each… Read more
-
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a soft exercise form of Martial Arts where we mostly learn about gentle movement, and the benefits from gentle exercise on our bodies. We follow Dr Paul Lam's methods and classes. Dr Lam is specialised in Tai Chi for the benefits of arthritis, diabetes and general joint improvements. Dr Lam has been… Read more