Group Activities

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If so, there are numerous Groups meeting regularly, each led by a member of the U3A, in members' houses or local halls. 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 have an activity suggestion, would consider leading a group, or would like to contact a Group Leader click here and then the link at the top of the Contact Us Page

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	Group Name	Leader	Meetings	Description
Monday
	Painting for Pleasure	Tessa Bellamy 07854 864632	Mind Centre, Russell Str. Kettering Every Monday 10-12am	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!!
	Camera Club 1 (Advanced)	Jenny Goddard 01536 482972 Pat Johnson 01536 483398	Our meetings are on the Monday in the week following the week of the main U3A meeting 2-4pm	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.
	Swimming	Isabell Collins 01536 520971	Kettering Pool Every Monday in Term Time 9.00-945am	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.
	Canasta	Margaret Hall Pat Stokes	Kettering Bridge Club Every Monday 2.00-4.00pm	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.
	Book Club	Margaret Turnbull 01536 511139	Varies 3rd Monday 2pm	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 and using the Contact form indicated at the top of the page
	Discussion Group	Linda Miller 01536 483773	Home 3rd Monday 2pm-4pm	We cover a wide range of topics and always have a cup of tea and a biscuit! New members welcome
	Mah Jong/Scrabble	Linda Law 01536 659091	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.
	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.
	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!
	Recorder Group	Mary Cooper 01536 420336 Sue Hartley 01536 357676	2nd and 4th Mondays 2:30 to 3:30 pm Central Methodist Church, School Lane, Kettering	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.
	Yoga	Annette 01536 420336	Every Week during term time only 11:15-12:45	St Andrew's Church Rooms
Tuesday
	Walking (Medium)	John Sumpter	Varies Last Tuesday 10am.	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.
	Travel	Geraldine Hardwick 01536 481203	Varies 1st Tuesday in the month 2pm.	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.
	Computer Club	Alan Bailey 01933 350147	Chris Ditri's home Fortnightly, 10-12am.	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.
	Camera Club (Beginners)	Julie Bates 01536 725538	Home	Learn about your camera and how to take great pictures.
	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.
Wednesday
	Lunch Club	Pat Johnson 01536 483398	Varies 3rd Wednesday 12.45pm.	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.
	Keep Fit	Katie Reynolds	Wednesday Morning Weekly 9:45 - 10:30am	Burton Latimer Civic Centre
	Music Appreciation	Rosalind Bridges 01536 741455	Rosalind's Home Varies 2.00- 4.00pm.	We are an informal group of music lovers who meet each month to listen to, discuss and enjoy, a very wide range of music.
	Gardening	Chris Ditri 01536 723145 Sandra Teckenburg 01832 733419	1st Wednesday (Time and place varies)	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.
	Country Dancing	Janice Angles 07761 69490	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
Thursday
	Spanish	Geraldine Hardwick 01536 481203	Hertford Rd. Centre, Kettering 1st & 3rd Thursday 2 - 4pm	We have two fluent Spanish teachers and are working our way through our course. New members welcome.
	Pop in for Coffee		Cransley Hospice Coffee Shop, Horsemarket, Kettering 2nd & 4th Thursday 10:30-11:30am	Various venues, details in the Newsletter each month. Why not pop in and join us for a natter.
	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!
	Short Walks	Wanda & Bob Moffatt 01536 659236	3rd Thursday (Time and place varies)	Go for walks no longer than 3 miles on level ground.
Friday
	U3A-Singing for Pleasure Group 1	Jill Dee 01536 514054	Fuller Church Fortnightly 10-11.30am.	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.
	U3A-Singing for Pleasure Group 2 (Linked with Kettering U3A)	Di Tebbutt 01536 392556	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.
	Making Music (Beginners welcome)	Alan Bailey 01933 350147	Home (in Rushden) Fridays 2pm-4pm	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.
	10 pin Bowling	Dai Johnson 01536 483398	Thunder Bowl Kettering Friday following the monthly meeting 10am start	Anyone can play. Cost is £2 (payable at monthly meeting). Lifts can be arranged where possible for those without transport.
	Ballroom Dancing	Pat Johnson 01536 483398	Every Friday 11:00-11:45 St Edwards Church Hall	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.
Day Arranged by Group
	Day Trips	June Mason 01536 726654	As arranged	Please read the current Magazine to see what Trips are being organised. Sign up at the monthly meeting.
	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.


	Documents for Group Leaders