u3a

Stour Valley

Group Category: Fitness

  • Fitness-Fen

    This Group is run by retired rehabilitation physio Fenella Barnes. It consists of aerobic, strengthening and balance exercises to enable independence and reduce risk of slips, trips, and falls. Hopefully to improve members' well being and confidence too. The class is about an hour long but includes extra time to socialise and set up etc… Read more

  • Table Tennis

    We play each Friday at the Venture Centre 2000 Lawford, Manningtree, for an hour from 12 noon. The hall accommodates 4 tables and all equipment is provided.  The price is £2 per session to cover the cost of hiring the hall. It has proved to be an ideal activity for the U3A age group, being… Read more

  • Ten Pin Bowling

    Dates for 2026/27 1/7/26 2/9/26 7/10/26 4/11/26 2/12/26 6/1/27 3/2/27 3/3/27 14/4/27 (to avoid school holidays) 5/5/27 9/6/27 (to avoid school holidays) 7/7/27 This is a smallish group so plenty of room if you want to join in. We travel to the Hollywood Bowl in the Northern Gateway, Colchester. There is free parking (entrance by Greggs)… Read more

  • Strollers

    The Strollers Group meet on the 3rd Tuesday morning in the month . 10.15am for a 10.30 am start. It is aimed at those who cannot manage a 3 mile walk due to heart, lung, mobility etc issues, but would like some gentle exercise. We go for coffee afterwards. I ask the members on a… Read more

  • Pétanque

    A warm 31st July 2026. Pétanque was kindly hosted by Val and John this week. A record number of members enjoyed playing and then sitting in the shade with drinks and biscuits. CLICK on an image to enlage it.   Please contact ENID using the link below if you are interested. Read more

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Those of a wide range of ages, abilities and fitness levels can play together, it is easy to learn and a lot of fun. Many who find that badminton or tennis has become a struggle or difficult can play this. On… Read more

  • Golf

    We now have 21 members who have played at various times over the past three years. Not everyone plays each month and so we still have capacity to take on new golfers.We normally play on the last Monday of each month at courses that are close to Manningtree. As we are fairly mature group we… Read more

  • Getting Fit Again

    THE CLASS HAS NOW REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY. YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO A WAITING LIST AND WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN A SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE. The class is held fortnightly on Mondays at The Venture Centre, Bromley Road, Lawford (by the Jet garage) and the time is 9.30 - 10.30 am. This will be a… Read more

  • Country Walks

    The group normally meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am for a 10.20 start. Our walks are of 3 to 4 miles but not too strenuous and usually followed by a pub lunch for those wishing to stay. Each walk is led by a member or members of the group who… Read more

  • Country 5 Mile Walking Group

      A well-established walking group which stretches out once a month on the second Monday.  A 10.00 start is usual, although we have taken a fancy to the occasional breakfast walk beginning at 08.30.  Walks are led by members who have acquired the necessary skills to chaperone 20 – 30 walkers through the wilds of South… Read more