u3a

Olton and District

Groups

Interest Groups

Interest groups are the heart of our u3a. They are run by our members for our members.

As a member you are free to join any group provided there is a vacancy. Some of the groups meet in a member's home, which means that the numbers have to be restricted. Other groups meet in a local hall or other venue, where there may be a small charge to pay for the room hire. Outdoor groups have varied meeting places, depending on the nature of the group.

The aim of all interest groups is to share knowledge and expertise and have fun. They also provide an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

Joining one of our interest groups may be just the opportunity you have been waiting for - come and try out something new within a friendly and supportive group.

Starting a new group

If you have a special interest that you would like to share, then why not become a Group Facilitator? All groups have a facilitator who manages the group with the help of our Group Coordinator. Click on the Facilitators' Guidelines button below if you are thinking of starting a new group to find out more information. Help is just a phone call or an email away.

Learning from other members is one of the key principles of the u3a. If you are thinking about starting a new group then contact our Interest Group Co ordinator who will give you all the help you need.

Facilitators' Guidelines

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    Monthly mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Various days by agreement with Facilitator
  • Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Either first Monday or first Thursday of the month.
  • Coffee Club
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Sunday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    1st Sunday of the month
  • Computer Courses
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    2:00 pm on Monday or 10:00 am on Tuesday
  • Cookery Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
    1st Thursday of the month
  • Craft and Chat
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    4th Thursday of the month
  • Creative Writing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:15 pm-4:00 pm
    Third Wednesday of the month but subject to change - see Forthcoming Events below
  • Curry Night
    Status: Active
    Varied times and venues
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Monthly
  • Discussion Group
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
    Bi-monthly
  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:30 pm
    4th Monday Monthly
  • French
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
  • Garden Lovers
    Status: Active
    Bi-monthly. Various times and venues
  • Holiday Group
    Status: Active
  • Line Dancing
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-12:15 pm
    Session 1 (Beginners) 10:15. Session 2 (Improvers) 11.15
  • Local History
    Status: Active
    Bi-monthly. Dates and places to be agreed
  • MD Support Group
    Status: Dormant
    On Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
    Bi-monthly
  • Photography
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    2.00pm - 4.30pm
  • Play Reading
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays 2:15 pm-4:15 pm
    First Monday of the month
  • Poetry
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Monday in the month
  • Pub Grub
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm
    Third Wednesday of the month
  • Quiz Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
    2nd Thursday in the month
  • Sailing
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Third Friday in the month. April to October only.
  • Scrabble/Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    First Monday of the month
  • Singing For Pleasure
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month
  • Spanish
    Status: Active
    Mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm
    Beginners twice per month on Friday. Conversation weekly on Tuesday.
  • Strolling
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:45 am
    Third Wednesday in the month
  • Swimming
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-11:15 am
    1st Wednesday of the month
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
  • Theatre and Cinema
    Status: Active
    Varied times and venues
  • Trips and Outings
    Status: Active
    Dates and places to be agreed
  • Ukulele
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Walking
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Mondays
    Third Monday of each month