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Aerobic Dance     

When 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month
Venue Balderton Village Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Enquiries Maria Mammes marjilondon@hotmail.com
Information A fun and upbeat Aerobic class incorporating elements of dance Caters for all abilities Come and do as much or as little as you like

Archaeology     

When 3rd Thursday each month
Venue YMCA - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Enquiries Keith - k.biltcliffe@sky.com
Information We have no meetings of the Archaeology group in July or August Our next meeting will be the visit to Newstead Abbey on the 17th September we do not have sufficient numbers to organise a bus so we will be making our own way there using our own transport or car share. Look out foe emails / newsletter in August

Art Appreciation     

When 2nd Tuesday of each month*
Venue Newark Town Bowls Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries 07982302251
Information The Art Appreciation group discusses various artists and topics each month, and, in the various sessions, covers different media used by artists- painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, etc...etc...etc... We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Newark Town Bowls Club (off London Road.)

Art4All     

When 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Venue Muskham View - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Jacq Cartwright 01636 650411
Information A lively, creative & friendly Group that works on art challenges using their own chosen mix of mediums, techniques, applicators, and scales. We meet to share and discuss the images produced at home over the two-week period. In fair weather, we visit various venues to paint/sketch plein-air

Astronomy     

When First Friday every month
Venue Fernwood Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Enquiries Nick Walker njwandafw@outlook.com
Information The group aims to make the theory & practice of Astronomy accessible to u3a members, whether experienced or just interested.

Bridge for Enjoyment One     

When 2nd & 4th Monday each month
Venue Vine Way Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Wendy Postlethwaite
Information 2nd Monday 2 - 4pm 4th Monday 10 - 12

Bridge for Enjoyment Two     

When 4th Thursday of the month
Venue Group Leader's Home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Sarah Webb
Information 

Craft and Chatter     

When 3rd Tuesday
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Sue Eddowes
Information This is a group where we all help to organise different crafting activities for us all to try. These activities include making decorative objects by hand such as:- ceramics,fabric and textiles, flower craft, houseware, needlework, painting and paper crafts. However, we are always open to new ideas too!

Creative Writing     

When 3rd Wednesday
Venue Group Members' Homes
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Martin Baldock
Information We meet to share our short stories and normally have refreshments before we read our stories to each other. We have constructive criticism and suggestions. We then normally write something off the cuff for 20 minutes and again share. We are a happy group and all have varying experiences of writing. We just enjoy the time together. Recently bi-monthly we do a hundred word story as well as short story. mabaldock/yeT$4P7^

Disco Dancing     

When 2nd Wednesday every month
Venue Coddington Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 16:00
Enquiries Maggie George
Information The next Disco Dance will on Wednesday 9th September at the usual time of 2.30pm till 4.00pm at Coddington Village Hall.

Discussion Group     

When 1st Monday of the month
Venue The Ram - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:30 to 11:30
Enquiries John Blackamore jbarryblackamore@outlook.com
Information A lively discussion group held at The Ram on Castle Gate lead by John Blackamore 1st meeting is held on Monday 3rd August 2026

Early Birds Database     

When NULL
Venue 
Normally meets 17:30 to 19:30
Enquiries Jean Leighton or Linda Mannering
Information 

Early Birds Dining One     

When Aug 13th 2026 The Green Man
Venue 
Enquiries Jean Leighton
Information This meal will be at The Lamb in Newark

Early Birds Dining Two     

When 3rd Thursday of every month at 5.30 pm
Venue 
Normally meets 17:30 to 19:30
Enquiries Maggie George
Information An early evening meal with good food and scintillating conversation. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5.30 pm at a chosen restaurant and spend the next couple of hours or so eating, drinking, and generally setting the world to rights. Further details from Maggie George

Friday Morning Coffee     

When Every Friday 10:00am
Venue The Ram - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Liz Sedgwick 07948 560549
Information This is an informal weekly gathering, open to all, where you can hear the latest news, trivia, gossip, jokes, personal histories, and opinions reflected in friendly conversation. It’s also a great way for new members to meet some of the most active group leaders and Committee members.

Garden Interest     

When Meets 2nd Tuesday of month 10.00
Venue Newark Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Enquiries Angela.walkeru3a@gmail.com
Information The aim of the group is to increase our gardening knowledge and share our love of gardening, gardens and the outdoors. We do this both by using the expertise within the group and by having external speakers where appropriate. We are not a hands-on gardening group.

General Meeting     

When 2'nd Tuesday of the Month
Venue Balderton Village Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Enquiries Claire McGrath
Information This is our Newark & District all members monthly meeting. Everyone seated at tables to facilitate conversation We have an engaging speaker followed by coffee/tea/cakes. A small door fee of £2.00 is charged to cover the activities and either cash or debit/credit card is accepted.

Gentle Dance     

When 2nd Monday of the month
Venue Balderton Village Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Enquiries Elizabeth Wicklen ewicklen@gmail.com
Information A gentle stretching, partially seated session, followed by some easy-to-follow dance movements based around ballet

German Language Group     

When 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Venue Coddington Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:30 to 15:30
Enquiries Friederike Mallchok
Information 

Handbell Ringers     

When 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
Venue Coddington Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Judy Gees
Information Handbell group for people who can already read music, playing music for two octaves of handbells, using American Malmark handbells. The weekly charge will be £2.00 per person from September to cover the hire of the hall. The venue is Coddington Village Hall, on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 2pm until 4pm.

History     

When 4th Tuesday afternoon - 1.45 - 3.30pm
Venue Balderton Village Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:45 to 15:30
Enquiries businesssec@newark-u3a.org.uk
Information Our group meets every month to discuss and learn about the people, events and causes that have shaped our world, so if you’re interested in joining the debate please come along.

IT Support     

When By arrangement
Venue 
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Enquiries Julea Merlin juleamerlin451@gm
Information One-on-one help is offered to anyone desiring how to better use their mobile phones,tablets laptops and desktops. Questions of all kinds are welcome, even if answers are not the tip of our tongues. Whether e-mails, banking, on-line purchasing, etc. we can try to help. The meeting can either be by Zoom or in person at, say, a coffee shop. The vibe is casual and help is one-on-one. Contact Julea to set something up that good that works for of you.

Knit and Natter     

When 1st Thursday
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:30
Enquiries Anita Smith smee_anita@hotmail.com
Information KNIT & NATTER GROUP The “Knit & Natter Group” is a friendly group of people enjoying a variety of skills, which we are happy to share with each other. This group is not just for knitters, anyone with an interest in crochet, wool craft, spinning or any other woolly stuff, why not come along and share your interest. You don’t need to be an expert, all levels of proficiency welcome. Whilst this is not strictly a teaching group members are always more than happy to share their skills with each other. We look forward to welcoming new members. So why not join us and make new friends, extend your skills and add to the general fun and hub-hub.

Kurling 1     

When 1st Tuesday each month
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Dave Jones (davejones2712@gmail.com)
Information Kurling can be played by anyone and is very similar to Olympic curling but without the ice! If you enjoy good company, a little bit of competition and some gentle exercise this could be for you.

Kurling 2     

When 3rd Wednesday each month
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Ken Newton (newtonka1@yahoo.com)
Information Kurling can be played by anyone and is very similar to Olympic curling but without the ice! If you enjoy good company, a little bit of competition and some gentle exercise this could be for you.

Let's Do Art     

When Third Thursday each month
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Mya Watkins
Information Our aim is to provide a time & space to allow members to come together to practise art using different mediums (pencil, watercolour, acrylic etc). This could include working independently on solo projects, joint projects, or undertaking a workshop to demonstrate some techniques, sharing tips and advice for all abilities. Hopefully we can all benefit from learning from each other and by seeing how others work with different materials.

Let's Go _____ Together     

When Ad Hoc
Venue 
Enquiries juleamerlin451@gmail.com
Information A great way to find company for an activity that you may wish to attend, and to receive suggestions on things you may be interested in going to. Examples included the movies, concerts, museums, etc. After joining this group you will be added to the 'Lets Go Out' group on WhatsApp. Once added, everybody in the group can see what everyone else has written/posted. Like all our other groups you would be expected to provide your own transportation to the event, or make car pooling arrangement with others. Come sign up!

Line Dancing     

When 4th Thursday
Venue Balderton Village Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:00
Enquiries Janet Robinson
Information Each meeting group members learn new dances and revise old ones. It’s a very light hearted fun way of getting some exercise - and who cares if you go wrong! Come along and make as many mistakes as the rest of us do. Meetings are at Balderton Village Hall from 10am till 11:30, on the fourth Thursday of each month. The cost will be £20 foe the hour I will contact you by email a few days before each session to remind you.

Mah Jong     

When 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
Venue Vine Way Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Maggie Ball or Brian Fuller 07967644730 or 07748481281
Information The Group meets at Vine Way Community Centre. Tea & Coffee 50p 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Please check with Maggie Ball or Brian Fuller.

Model Making     

When 4th Thursday each month - 2pm to 4pm
Venue Group Leader's Home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Nick Walker
Information The Model Group welcomes a diverse range of modeling interests, from constructing model railway layouts, through Airfix kits to painting Warhammer figures and anything in between. All levels of experience are welcome. The tools used are simple hand ones. Although not intended as a formal teaching group learning new skills will be a natural consequence of being in the company of those with greater skill or wider experience.

Murder Mystery Books     

When 3rd Monday
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:45 to 15:00
Enquiries lynneplum57@hotmail.co.uk
Information For those who enjoy reading murder mysteries! We read as many different authors and mystery genres as possible from group members suggestions. Meeting discussions often explore the various aspects of the story, writing, character intention. Click on our schedule (button above) to see our upcoming books and dates

Music Appreciation     

When 2nd Monday
Venue St Giles Community Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Maggie George 07790 719870
Information The members are asked to bring their own choice of music N.B. The M A Group made St Giles Hall their permanent home in November 2024.

Out and About - Halifax     

When Friday, November 27th 2026
Venue 
Enquiries Liz Rose
Information Bus trip to Halifax Yorkshire and the Piece Hal Christmas Markey on Friday, November 27th 2026 @ 15 GBP per person

Out and About - Hunstanton     

When Wednesday September 2nd, 2026
Venue 
Enquiries Liz Rose
Information 

Pathfinders Travel     

When Last Tuesday every month
Venue Newark Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Enquiries Michael Marck
Information Every month we explore a variety of fascinating countries and locations and share our travel experiences

Philosophy     

When Alternate Fridays
Venue Newark Town Bowls Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Howard Lockwood
Information Discussion of philosophical ideas.

Photography     

When Last Friday of the month
Venue Coddington Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Maggie George 07790719870
Information Joan Would, Graham Wyatt and Maggie George lead the Photography group and aim to provide an enjoyable and relaxed approach to photography. No special kit is needed, just something that takes a decent photograph and the desire to enjoy what we do. Field trips regularly feature on the second Thursday of the month and we sometimes have ad hoc trips (weather permitting). Check your email or WhatsApp for details.

Play Reading     

When 1st Monday
Venue Group Leader's Home
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:30
Enquiries clairelindsaymcgrath@gmail.com
Information We are a really friendly group who enjoy reading plays of all different genres. The group is currently full, but please let us know if you would like to be on the waiting list.

Play Reading Two     

When 3rd Monday of each month
Venue Group Leader's Home
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:00
Enquiries Jo Jalland jo@milliemae.co.uk
Information A great opportunity to have a bash at play reading set in the home of group leader Jo. Come and enjoy, have a laugh and make new friends

Poetry Corner     

When 3rd Tuesday each month
Venue Group Leader's Home
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Enquiries Martin Mitchell - 07815995225
Information We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 at the group leader's home in Newark to read and contemplate all types of poetry. Please contact Martin for the location of the group directly

Pub Lunch Quiz One     

When Fourth Wednesday every month
Venue The Grove Inn - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 12:00 to 14:00
Enquiries Maggie George
Information A group for people who want to enjoy a pub lunch combined with a purely-for-fun quiz. No prizes given, just the pleasure of pitting your wits against like-minded companions. Play on your own or team up with a partner/s. The venue is "The Grove Inn" at Balderton & each month members of the group will receive an email together with the menu, offering you the choice of two dates. You then need to email:- maggiegeorge@gmail.com with your preferred date & your menu choice.

Pub Lunch Quiz Two     

When First Wednesday every month
Venue The Grove Inn - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 12:00 to 14:00
Enquiries Gill Lee gilllee023@gmail.com
Information The Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at The Grove Pub. Members buy a meal and take part in the quiz

Recorder Playing     

When 1st & 3rd Mon
Venue St Giles Community Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Enquiries alisonmusicwilson@yahoo.co.uk
Information Recorder Group meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. There are 15 members, and we play descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. We performed at the Christmas Tree festival, together with Retford U3A. At present we are practising towards a playing day in May with our Retford friends and also the West Wolds U3A group.

Science     

When 2nd Thursday
Venue YMCA - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:00
Enquiries juleamerlin451@gmail.com
Information Our Science group focuses on current technologies that allows us to converse intelligently with our grand children! Inside a prepared presentation we include TED and other Science video talk(s) each month, and then open the room for discussion. Day: 2nd Thursday of the Month Time: 2:00 pm Place: YMCA Conference room on the first floor (Lift is available) There is a coffee shop on-site. Meeting fee: £2.00 to cover this great place to meet.

Singing for Fun     

When 4th Monday
Venue St Giles Community Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Enquiries alisonmusicwilson@yahoo.co.uk
Information Everyone is very welcome to come and sing. We sing a range of songs, from musical shows, traditional, songs from the past, and rounds.

Social Sewing     

When 4th Thursday of every month
Venue William Ghent House - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:30 to 15:30
Enquiries angela.walkeru3a@gmail.com
Information This is a social sewing group for all sewing enthusiasts including hand, machine, quilting, embroidery, dressmakers, soft furnishings, toys, and textile artists. Members bring their own project to work on and, if necessary, a machine. These aren't intended to be formal teaching sessions - just a group of like-minded people, sharing skills, ideas, and knowledge while having fun.

Sunday Lunch Club     

When Boathouse - Aug 30th
Venue Various venues
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Enquiries Jean Leighton Sundaylunchu3a@yahoo.com
Information Come join us for Sunday Lunch! Date, time and venue will be sent to all U3a members and places are on a first come, first served basis.

Sunday Lunch Club Database     

When Mailing List
Venue 
Enquiries Jean Leighton Sundaylunchu3a@yahoo.com
Information Come join us for Sunday Lunch! Date, time and venue will be sent to all U3a members and places are on a first come, first served basis.

Table Tennis     

When Please speak to Pauline Hall
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Enquiries Pauline Hall
Information The group meets on the 2nd Friday of the month 9.30 - 11.30am and the 4th Tuesday of the month 2 - 4 pm

Tai Chi     

When Thursday mornings
Venue Bridge Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 09:30 to 10:30
Enquiries Joan Would - 07341885562
Information Face to face sessions at the Bridge Community Centre on Thursday mornings 9.30am - 10.30. Cost £1 - £2 (according to numbers) to pay for hall hire. Any queries, please contact Joan

Ukulele     

When 2-4pm every Wednesday
Venue Fernwood Village Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Enquiries Sue Moss
Information What do we do? We enjoy ourselves. This is an easy going Group who play a range of mostly familiar tunes reading words and chords from a projector, a personal tablet or even paper music on a stand. Some members perform for outside organisations (gigs), often to Care Homes or Charitable bodies.

Walking     

When 2nd Monday 10:00am
Venue 
Normally meets 10:00 to 13:00
Enquiries Steve Rose stevenrose34@gmail.com
Information We meet on the Second Monday of each month at 10:00 unless otherwise notified in the Newsletter. Everyone is welcome just turn up at the start, no need to ring or email to confirm attendance or book a place. All the walks are between 3 and 6 miles long and are usually easy walking. Each month the walk is lead by a different member of the group which makes the walks varied both in length and terrain but always interesting. For details of the forthcoming walks please check the newsletter or contact the Group Leader Steve Rose

Your Choice Books     

When 1st Monday every month
Venue Coddington Community Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:00
Enquiries Sheila Bache & Janet Gasson
Information The group meets to discuss a new book every month, with the choice of books up to the members