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Are you 
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If so, there are numerous Groups meeting
regularly, each led by a member of the U3A, usually in members'
houses or local hall. The activities we cover
currently are in the Group Activities Menu shown below. Why
not join in.
We are always keen to expand our
range of interests and invite
members to suggest and set up new Groups. If you
are one of our members and have an activity suggestion or would
consider leading a group contact
the Group Co-ordinator by clicking here
To contact a Group Leader why not click on their
name and send an email?
(Note to leaders - if you can find a
better animated GIF file than the one shown please send it to me
and I will swap it.
Also have a look at the Documents for Leaders at the bottom of
the menu - Webmaster)
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Group Page
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Leader (Click on the name to send an email) |
Meetings |
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Painting for Pleasure |
Martin
Dale |
Mind Centre, Russell Str. Kettering |
This is a group of all abilities and
mediums. We have a tutor twice a month who helps us
with our projects and shows us where we are going wrong!! |
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Camera Club 1 |
Jenny
Goddard |
Our meetings are on the Monday in the week
following the week of the main U3A meeting |
A group of keen, amateur, digital
photographers meet once a month to share our knowledge and
enthusiasm. We sometimes go out on a shoot, or spend the afternoon comparing successful results with one another. There is always a homework task set for the next month. We also rely on the expertise of members of the group to teach us how to alter and improve our pictures using the photoshop elements program or picassa on our computers. We meet on the Monday following the monthly U3A meeting at 3, St. Mary's Road, Kettering. (01536 482972) Unfortunately the group is full at the moment. |
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Swimming |
Isabell
Collins |
Kettering Pool |
The group meet each Monday. We swim for
exercise and general health. Swim according to
ability. This group meets every Monday during the school term. We meet at 8.50 am to be in the pool for 9.00am followed by coffee in a local coffee shop if you wish, this is not obligatory. Swimming is well known as one of the best exercises for a healthy lifestyle. We are a group of mixed swimming abilities who enjoy the company of one another and would welcome any U3A members who would care to join us. |
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Canasta |
Kettering Bridge Club |
We meet fortnightly to play our game(s) with fellow members in the spirit of friendship and evil strategy! We meet weekly on Mondays between October and April and the fortnightly for the summer at the Kettering Bridge Club. We meet for lunch occasionally and have a very chatty and happy time. Please join us. | |
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Book Club |
Margaret
Turnbull |
Varies |
We try to read one book a month and have
decided to read one classic a year. The book group is at full capacity now so if you would consider starting a second group or being put on a waiting list please contact the Group Coordinator by clicking here |
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Discussion Group |
Linda
Miller |
Home |
We cover a wide range of topics and
always have a cup of tea and a biscuit! New members
welcome |
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Mah Jong/Scrabble |
Barton Seagrave Village Hall 2nd and 4th Monday 2pm-4pm |
Learn how to play Mah Jong which is a
game of skill, strategy and calculation. |
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Knit & Natter |
Sylvia Dale 01536 411865 |
Dorothy Stock’s home Alternate Mondays 2-4pm |
We knit and crochet while putting the world
to rights! When we have time we knit or crochet for
charity and at the moment that is Age UK. |
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Play Reading |
Rosalind Bridges 01536 741455 |
Venue and Date Varies Normally 1st Monday 2-4pm |
We read a new play each time and have a great
laugh with ladies playing the gentlemen’s parts. More
men needed as we laugh too much! |
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Recorder Group |
Mary Cooper 01536 420336 |
2nd and 4th Mondays 2:30 to 4
pm The first meeting will be at Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Meeting Lane, Burton Latimer Monday 12th November. We will be in a room next to the church – door to the right of the church. Parking up the hill beyond the John Yeoman building or in the street. Please note that the venue may change for the second meeting. |
The recorder group is open to
anyone who plays or who would like to learn to play the
recorder. At the first meeting we will discuss how best to
organize the group. Please bring your recorder(s) and a
music stand – if you have one. After the first meeting there will be a fee (depending on numbers) to cover the room hire and any music costs. |
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Tuesday |
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Walking (Medium) |
Varies |
The walking
group was one of the first groups started.
We usually walk between five and six miles and end with a
pub lunch.
Walks are arranged by various members in
turn and are signed up at the monthly meeting. |
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Travel |
Geraldine
Hardwick |
Varies |
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month,
at 2pm to discuss and watch holiday photos and videos.
Biscuits and tea are included.
The Travel group enables travellers to share their photos and films of their holidays with others. |
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Computer Club |
Alan
Bailey |
Chris Ditri's home |
We meet fortnightly to discuss and solve group member's problems. We use laptops and windows 10 (sorry - no Macs) The group leader usually sets a task to be attempted but the meeting is very informal and no-one is an expert. |
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Camera Club (Beginners) |
Julie Bates 01536 725538 |
Home |
Learn about your camera and how to take
great pictures. |
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Ukulele Group |
Alan Bailey 01933 350147 |
Meet at the home of one of the Group. Fortninghtly 10 - 12am |
We meet fortnightlyand are mainly following a course from the internet. We are beginners - why not join us. |
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Lunch Club |
Margaret
Hall |
Varies |
The purpose of the lunch club is to visit a
different restaurant or pub on the third Wednesday of each
month where we can socialise in pleasant surroundings and
eat good food. We aim to find venues which are not too expensive but the food is good. This club is ideal for people who would not necessarily go out to lunch on their own but enjoy the company of friends they have met after joining the Ise Valley U3A. This is a very successful club and very often is oversubscribed so on occasions it is a case of "first come first served". Please sign up at the Monthly Meetings. |
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Music Appreciation |
Rosalind
Bridges |
Rosalind's Home |
We are an informal group of music lovers who meet each month to listen to, discuss and enjoy, a very wide range of music. |
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Gardening |
Chris
Ditri 01536 723145 |
1st Wednesday |
We meet to utilise all our combined skills and learn more about the horticultural aspects. We visit local garden interests and in the warmer months plant practical items and share products. |
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Country Dancing |
Janice Angles 07768169490 |
St Andrews Hall 2nd and 4th Wednesday 10:30-12:00 |
There is a cost to cover cost of hall and any other expenses of roughly £8 per person per term |
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Thursday |
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Spanish |
Geraldine
Hardwick |
Hertford Rd. Centre, Kettering |
We have two fluent Spanish teachers and are working our way through our course. New members welcome. |
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Pop in for Coffee |
Kino Lounge, Market Place, Kettering 2nd & 4th Thursday 10:30-11:30am |
( not always at the Kino Lounge). Various venues, details in the Newsletter each month. Why not pop in and join us for a natter. |
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Basic Maths |
Chris Crick 07940 591224 |
Chris's Home 2nd & 4th Thursday 10-12am |
We are revisiting our school days and re-learning the basics. We have a tutor and are discovering that we understand a lot more now than we did then! |
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Short Walks |
Wanda & Bob Moffatt 01536 659236 |
3rd Thursday (Time and place varies) |
Go for walks no longer than 3 miles on level ground. |
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Friday |
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U3A-Singing for Pleasure Group 1 |
Jill
Dee |
Fuller Church |
We are a group who get together simply because we love to sing for pleasure! We practice on
alternate Friday mornings in the Timpson Lounge at Fuller
Baptist Church from 10a.m. to 12 noon. We
are not a choir – just enjoy singing together
but we have fun. Our voices are lubricated
with coffee and biscuits. We are now 20
strong and practicing for little concerts at retirement
homes in the area and a group at CT King. This group
currently has vacancies. |
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U3A-Singing for Pleasure Group 2 (Linked with Kettering U3A) |
Mary Wildman 01536 741222 |
Fuller Church Fortnightly 10-11.30am. |
We practice on alternate Friday mornings (when the other group are not practicing) in the Timpson Lounge at Fuller Baptist Church from 10a.m. to 12 noon. |
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Making Music |
Alan
Bailey |
Home (in Rushden) |
We enjoy making music - mainly guitars - some old songs, some Country and Western, some folk, some (not much) modern. We meet every Friday pm. Playing in a group is different from playing for just yourself but we have a lot of fun trying out 'our' variations on tunes, chords and rhythms and annoying the neighbours. Beginners are welcome. |
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10 pin Bowling |
Dai Johnson 01536483398 |
Thunder Bowl Kettering |
Anyone can play. Cost is £2 (payable at monthly meeting). Lifts can be arranged where possible for those without transport. |
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Ballroom Dancing |
Matilda Harvey 01536522915 |
Every Friday |
New venue but now weekly. We have a Dance instructor who makes sure we are doing it correctly. £4.50 per class. Cost £4.50 per person per session. |
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Day Trips |
Julia Bates 01536 724079 & Jessie Mills 01536 722421 |
As arranged |
Please read the current Magazine to see what Trips are being organised. Sign up at the monthly meeting. |
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Theatre Visits |
Joyce Williams 01536 482566 |
As arranged |
Please read the current Magazine to see what Trips are being organised. Sign up at the monthly meeting. |
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Local History Group |
Geraldine
Hardwick |
As arranged |
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