All members are able to unlock doors to nearly 40 different Interest Groups which run under the umbrella of the Stour Valley U3A. These local Groups are working at the core of our organisation, assisting members in their pursuit of intellectual, social and physical ambitions. Small friendly meetings, appropriate visits, talks and walks are organised to underpin their activities.
Groups meet on a monthly basis in most cases, but others may flourish meeting more frequently - table tennis players for example. Each Group has a page of information which can be opened by clicking the chosen title above.
Members can join as many of these Interest Groups as they wish. Indeed, if there is a particular activity/interest missing from our list, we are always very keen to create new groups. The U3A is driven by the knowledge and skills provided by its members and shared with others in a process of self learning and self help. So if you have a great idea/enthusiasm which you wish to develop, or have any other questions about Groups, please contact Sue Clark, the Group Co-ordinator and tell her about it.
A new Family History Group may be started. If you are interested please contact Sue Clark.
Sue Clark, Group Co-ordinator: Group Co-ordinator
Groups listed alphabetically
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1st Sunday Singles Group
Status: Active
On Sundays
Meets 1st Sunday each Month -
Art Group
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
2nd and 4th Friday 10 am -
Art Lovers
Status: Full
Days and times vary -
Behind the Scenes
Status: Active
Times as arranged -
Bookmark 1
Status: Full
On Tuesday mornings
3rd Tuesday of the month -
Bridge and Cake - Beginners' Bridge
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
1.30 Beginners and beyond -
Bridge Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2. - 5 pm at The United Services Club -
Canasta
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
Mostly at Benneworth Lounge -
Coffee Mornings
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
10 am First Friday of month -
Country 5 Mile Walking Group
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings
Second Monday each month -
Country Walks
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
1st Tues & optional pub lunch -
Curry Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
First Tue of month - early eve -
European Travel
Status: Active
Variable times -
Fitness-Fen
Status: Waiting list
Weekly on Thursday mornings -
French Conversation
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
3pm -
French Music and Conversation
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
2.30 the last Thursday of the month -
Gardens and Historic Houses
Status: Active
On Thursday all day
Open to ALL -
German
Status: Waiting list
On Friday mornings
9.30 -
Getting Fit Again
Status: Waiting list
On Monday mornings
See Group Page for dates -
Golf
Status: Active
Monthly on Mondays
Times as arranged -
International Dining Group
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
3rd Wed in summer -
Italian Conversation
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
All levels 1st & 3rd Wednesday -
Italian Improvers
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday afternoons
Weekly -
Jazz Appreciation
Status: Active
Visit Clubs as and when -
Mah Jong
Status: Full
Weekly on Friday mornings
Weekly -
Pétanque
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
2.30 Often at the Hare & Hounds EB, sometimes elsewhere -
Pickleball
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2pm-4pm -
Pubs R' Us
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
Third Wednesday -
Quiz Group
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
4th Wednesday Lambe School 2-4 -
Science
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
1st Wednesday of the month -
Scrabble
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings
Monthly at the Coffee Morning -
Sea Shanty Singers
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday evenings 7:30 pm
4th Tuesday of the Month -
Singing for Fun
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
2.30 pm every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month -
Stour Bookworms
Status: Full
On Wednesday evenings
7pm to 9pm -
Strollers
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
About 10.15 on the 3rd Tuesday -
Suffolk Churches
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
2nd Tues plus visits -
Sunday Singles
Status: Active
On Sunday afternoons
Meets for lunch 4th Sunday -
Table Tennis
Status: Active
On Friday afternoons
12.00 Venture Centre -
Ten Pin Bowling
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
1st Wed of month -
The Stour Valley Churches Group
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
3rd Wed -
Theatre & Film
Status: Active
Monthly
Monthly at various venues -
Thinking Out Loud
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
Fourth Wednesday 10am -
Ukulele
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons
2.00 pm 1st & 3rd Wed -
Wine Appreciation
Status: Closed
Various venues & days