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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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Art for Beginners |
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Looking for a leader . If you could help click here |
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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 Group |
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 |
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Mah Jong/Scrabble |
Margaret Hopkins 01536 503308 |
Home 2pm-4pm |
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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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Slimming Club |
Wendy
Islip |
Home |
The group meets on Tuesday
mornings (with the exception of the last Tuesday of the
month, to enable members to go on the walks). We meet at
Wendy's house, 31 Anderson Drive at 9.30am. Any U3A
member is welcome to join us- there is a small charge of
50p to attend, which includes a cuppa - members are
rewarded with £5 for every half stone lost, and fined 50p
for every pound gained.
We have a weigh in and then a chat. Everyone who loses weight is congratulated and anyone who dares to put weight on is commiserated with but then encouraged with different ideas and different strategies to lose the next week. New members are welcome into our relaxed and friendly group. |
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Lunch Club |
Margaret
Hall |
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. |
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Short Walks |
Julie
Bates |
4rd Wednesday - time varies |
The short walks are advertised and signed up to at the monthly meeting. Please put your names down at the meeting. |
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Music Appreciation |
Ted Faulkner 01536 513984 |
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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Craft |
Angela Deans 01536 484187 |
Home |
The group get ideas from many sources, magazines or templates and go creative, producing items like button pictures, "surprise" cards etc.! Displays of the work are usually to be seen at the monthly meeting. |
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Gardening |
Chris
Ditri 01536 723145 |
1st Wednesday |
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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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Spanish |
Geraldine
Hardwick |
ASDA Training Room |
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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,
maybe flat, maybe missing the top notes, but we have
fun. Half way through, 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 is currently full but a second group has been started. If you wish to join contact Mary Wildman for information. |
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U3A-Singing for Pleasure Group 2 |
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 |
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 |
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Ballroom Dancing |
Matilda Harvey 01536522915 |
2nd & 4th Friday |
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Day Trips & Theatre Visits |
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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iPad Group |
Michael
Collins |
As arranged |
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Local History Group |
Geraldine
Hardwick |
As arranged |
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