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Ancient Greek Language     

Meets Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This group has been meeting for 9 years and meet on Zoom every Tuesday at 2.00pm to read the Homeric epics together, the Iliad, the Odyssey and the famous Homeric Hymns to the gods. All are welcome to join us and learn this wonderful ancient language of the Greeks who gave us literature, science, engineering, economics, philosophy, history, medicine and so much more. Newcomers would need a knowledge of the Greek alphabet and be ready to learn some basic grammar.

Badminton     

Meets Wednesday 10.45-12.15
Normally starts 10:45 to 12:15
Details This group takes place at Christ Church Hall in Alsager between 10.45-12.15 every Wednesday. It is a very sociable group, taking a break for tea, coffee and biscuits half way through. Players are asked to bring their own racquet; shuttlecocks are provided. It is important that participants are appropriately dressed to play badminton, eg trainers, tracksuit bottoms, shorts etc. Maximum membership of the group is 13 due to only having one court. This is not a group which is suitable for beginners so some prior experience of playing doubles badminton would be useful.

Bowls 1 Indoor     

Meets Monday 14:00-16:00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Indoor Bowling is a great game providing exercise, social contact and lots of fun. Indoor bowls is played on mats and the aim is to roll a set of 2 bowls from the hand toward a smaller target, which is a bowl known as a "jack". Rolling the bowl is known as the "delivery". When delivering a bowl the player must have a foot on the delivery mat. A game comprises of a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowl to be closer to the jack than the opponent's. For each bowl that is closer than the opponent's the player scores 1 point. Each player has 2 bowls. When an end has been completed the players begin again at the opposite end of the mat. Approximately half way down the mat there is a wooden block placed to play around. The winner of an end decides the position of the jack for the next end, short, middle or long. Games are played as singles or doubles. The game runs until an allotted time is up and the winner (or winners if playing doubles) is the player with the most points

Bowls 1 Outdoor     

Meets Tuesday 10:00-12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Bowling is a great game that provides us with exercise, social contact, comradeship & lots of fun in the fresh air, given these difficult it also helps to boost your mental health. Given the difficult times we are living, what more could you ask for? The aim of crown green bowls is to roll a set of two bowls from the hand towards a smaller target bowl known as the jack. Rolling the bowl or jack is known as the delivery. When delivering a bowl or jack, the player must place one foot on a mat to ensure that all bowls and jack are sent from the same spot. A full game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowls closer to the jack than those of the opponent. For each bowl that is closer than those of the opponent, a player scores one point. Each player usually has two bowls allowing a maximum of two points on each end, in a singles game. The winner of the end delivers the jack in the next end. Games are played as singles or doubles i.e. 2 people or 4 people, the first player or team, in the case of a doubles, to accumulate 21 points wins the game. It can also be played on a number of ends or an allotted time basis. Competitive League Games are usually played between two players i.e. singles.

Bowls 2 Indoor     

Meets Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Indoor Bowling is a great game providing exercise, social contact and lots of fun. Indoor bowls is played on mats and the aim is to roll a set of 2 bowls from the hand toward a smaller target, which is a bowl known as a "jack". Rolling the bowl is known as the "delivery". When delivering a bowl the player must have a foot on the delivery mat. A game comprises of a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowl to be closer to the jack than the opponent's. For each bowl that is closer than the opponent's the player scores 1 point. Each player has 2 bowls. When an end has been completed the players begin again at the opposite end of the mat. Approximately half way down the mat there is a wooden block placed to play around. The winner of an end decides the position of the jack for the next end, short, middle or long. Games are played as singles or doubles. The game runs until an allotted time is up and the winner (or winners if playing doubles) is the player with the most points

Bowls 2 Outdoor     

Meets Wednesday 10:00-12:00 April to September 2023
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Bowling is a great game that provides us with exercise, social contact, comradeship & lots of fun in the fresh air, it also helps to boost your mental health. The aim of crown green bowls is to roll a set of two bowls from the hand towards a smaller target bowl known as the jack. Rolling the bowl or jack is known as the delivery. When delivering a bowl or jack, the player must place one foot on a mat to ensure that all bowls and jack are sent from the same spot. A full game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowls closer to the jack than those of the opponent. For each bowl that is closer than those of the opponent, a player scores one point. Each player usually has two bowls allowing a maximum of two points on each end, in a singles game. The winner of the end delivers the jack in the next end. Games are played as singles or doubles i.e. 2 people or 4 people, the first player or team, in the case of a doubles, to accumulate 21 points wins the game. It can also be played on a number of ends or an allotted time basis. Competitive League Games are usually played between two players i.e. singles.

Bowls 3 Indoor     

Meets Thursday 10:00- 12.00 October to March
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Indoor Bowling is a great game providing exercise, social contact, and lots of fun. Indoor bowls are played on mats and the aim is to roll a set of 2 bowls from the hand toward a smaller target, which is a bowl known as a "jack". Rolling the bowl is known as the "delivery". When delivering a bowl the player must have a foot on the delivery mat. A game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowl to be closer to the jack than the opponents. For each bowl that is closer than the opponent's the player scores 1 point. Each player has 2 bowls. When an end has been completed the players begin again at the opposite end of the mat. Approximately halfway down the mat, there is a wooden block placed to play around with. The winner of an end decides the position of the jack for the next end, short, middle, or long. Games are played as singles or doubles. The game runs until an allotted time is up and the winner (or winners if playing doubles) is the player with the most points.

Bowls 3 Outdoor     

Meets Thursday 10:00-12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Bowling is a great game that provides us with exercise, social contact, comradeship & lots of fun in the fresh air, given these difficult it also helps to boost your mental health. Given the difficult times we are living, what more could you ask for? The aim of crown green bowls is to roll a set of two bowls from the hand towards a smaller target bowl known as the jack. Rolling the bowl or jack is known as the delivery. When delivering a bowl or jack, the player must place one foot on a mat to ensure that all bowls and jack are sent from the same spot. A full game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowls closer to the jack than those of the opponent. For each bowl that is closer than those of the opponent, a player scores one point. Each player usually has two bowls allowing a maximum of two points on each end, in a singles game. The winner of the end delivers the jack in the next end. Games are played as singles or doubles i.e. 2 people or 4 people, the first player or team, in the case of a doubles, to accumulate 21 points wins the game. It can also be played on a number of ends or an allotted time basis. Competitive League Games are usually played between two players i.e. singles.

Bowls 4 Outdoor     

Meets Friday 10:00-12:00 April to September 2023
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Bowling is a great game that provides us with exercise, social contact, comradeship & lots of fun in the fresh air, it also helps to boost your mental health. The aim of crown green bowls is to roll a set of two bowls from the hand towards a smaller target bowl known as the jack. Rolling the bowl or jack is known as the delivery. When delivering a bowl or jack, the player must place one foot on a mat to ensure that all bowls and jack are sent from the same spot. A full game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowls closer to the jack than those of the opponent. For each bowl that is closer than those of the opponent, a player scores one point. Each player usually has two bowls allowing a maximum of two points on each end, in a singles game. The winner of the end delivers the jack in the next end. Games are played as singles or doubles i.e. 2 people or 4 people, the first player or team, in the case of a doubles, to accumulate 21 points wins the game. It can also be played on a number of ends or an allotted time basis. Competitive League Games are usually played between two players i.e. singles.

Bowls 5 Outdoor     

Meets Tues & Fri 10:00-12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Bowling is a great game that provides us with exercise, social contact, comradeship & lots of fun in the fresh air, given these difficult times it also helps to boost your mental health, what more could you ask for? The aim of crown green bowls is to roll a set of two bowls from the hand towards a smaller target bowl known as the jack. Rolling the bowl or jack is known as the delivery. When delivering a bowl or jack, the player must place one foot on a mat to ensure that all bowls and jack are sent from the same spot. A full game comprises a number of ends. The aim of an end is for a player to finish with their own bowls closer to the jack than those of the opponent. For each bowl that is closer than those of the opponent, a player scores one point. Each player usually has two bowls allowing a maximum of two points on each end, in a singles game. The winner of the end delivers the jack in the next end. Games are played as singles or doubles i.e. 2 people or 4 people, the first player or team, in the case of a doubles, to accumulate 21 points wins the game. It can also be played on a number of ends or an allotted time basis. Competitive League Games are usually played between two players i.e. singles.

Bowls 6 Outdoor     

Meets Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We are a new group meeting at a new venue.everyone is welcome, especially if you’ve never played before. We have bowls you can borrow, but please let me know before the session as I keep them at home at the moment! We play all year, weather permitting. Refreshments are available in the clubhouse, or bring your own. Remember you are outside a lot, dress appropriately, sensible shoes, and use sunscreen when necessary. It will get chilly sometimes. Remember we are representing the u3a at the golf club.

Bridge - Social     

Meets Monday 13:00 - 16:30
Normally starts 13:00 to 16:30
Details A friendly not too competitive group run for enjoyment.

Bridge Tuition     

Meets Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details This social group is for both beginners and anyone who would like to improve their game. Pays direct

Brush up your French     

Meets Thursday 10:00-11:30
Details An informal French conversation group for people who studied French a long time ago, feel hesitant and want to gain confidence, understanding and speaking French - it is not for complete beginners. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Card Making 1     

Meets Monday 09.15 - 10.45
Normally starts 09:15 to 10:45
Details The leader designs and makes the appropriate card, and provides everything for each person to then make that card, ie papers, card, stamping equipment etc. Each member provides their own simple tools, ie scissors, ruler, pencils and glue. As time passes the members of the group get to know what they need to bring along to each session.

Card Making 2     

Meets Monday 11.05 till 12.30
Normally starts 11:05 to 12:30
Details A group which meets every Monday to make cards. This is an extremely social group and have been together positively for many years. Each group member brings their own equipment to the meeting and takes away a card at the end of each session. Members keep in touch regularly and also go out for coffees to local cafes. The group can take a maximum of 12 members and there are no vacancies at present.

Cookery Classes     

Meets Alternate Thursdays
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This is a small group for dedicated members who want to learn new cooking skills and ideas. The group decides after each session what they would enjoy cooking at the next session. All ingredients are provided by the members of the group and members take away what they have cooked to eat in the comfort of their own home.

Cycling for Fitness & Fun     

Meets Every Tuesday 09:30 Wilbraham Arms
Normally starts 09:30 to 00:00
Details We are a cycling group, primarily focused on fitness and fun on the lanes and trails of Cheshire, and/or north Staffordshire. We are fully inclusive, and cater to cyclists of all abilities. We will always ride at the pace of the slowest rider, and no-one gets left behind. We meet on Tuesday mornings, typically at 9:30 though this might vary. On 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month will be a gentler ride between 10 miles, and 18 miles on smooth terrain. On 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, we will generally do longer rides in the 15 to 35 mile range, and may have more challenging terrain (e.g. canal towpaths and narrower tracks) - but will always be suitable for a normal hybrid bike. Electric bikes are welcome on all rides.

Dance Class     

Meets Thursday 12:45 - 13:45
Normally starts 12:45 to 13:45
Details This fun dance class is a most enjoyable way to help improve balance, posture, coordination, fitness and core strength. We start with some classical ballet for the warm up and later move onto jazz dance. The music we perform to is very uplifting and will do wonders for your soul and mental health. The class is suitable for all ages, abilities and experience.

Discussion Group     

Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:30-12:00
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
Details A group of people interested in a broad range of current affairs - political, economic, social - who meet to discuss a topic twice a month. Virtual (Zoom)

Embroidery     

Meets Monday 09.15-10.45
Normally starts 09:15 to 10:45
Details All types of needlework, to all standards. Beginners welcome. We often have a group project that everyone who wants to can do to the best of their abilities. Some people just like to sit and sew their own work and enjoy a chat.

French - Self Help     

Meets Monday 9.30 till 10.55
Normally starts 09:30 to 10:55
Details This class meets weekly at group members' homes. It comprises oral/aural work mainly on a variety of topics, also some grammar revision. As a general guide, the former "O" level exam covered most of the grammar required. There is a weekly e-mail with the aim of building vocabulary, also exercises for grammar revision. Please phone for further details, also availability.

Keep Active with Music 1     

Meets Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:00
Details Keep Active aims to improve or at least maintain strength, suppleness, stamina &, just as important, socialisation. We have sitting & standing exercises to the music of our generation, Buddy Holly, Tina Turner, ABBA etc & fun is an essential part of the hour we spend together

Keep Active with Music 2     

Meets Wednesdays 11.30 am - 12.15
Normally starts 11:30 to 12:15
Details Keep Active aims to improve or at least maintain strength, suppleness, stamina &, just as important, socialisation. We have sitting & standing exercises to the music of our generation, Buddy Holly, Tina Turner, ABBA etc & fun is an essential part of the hour we spend together

Keep Fit to Music     

Meets Tuesday 11:00-12:00
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:00
Details This group takes place at Christ Church Hall every Tuesday. The group is led by an instructor who provides exercise to music. It is a group for people who want to keep fit and to enjoy the social aspect of joining together and keeping active.

Knitting and Crochet     

Meets Monday 10:45-12:15
Normally starts 10:45 to 12:15
Details Knitting and Crochet Group’s Benefits are three-fold: First of all for our members to learn the techniques, both basic and advanced, of knitting and crochet. To do this involves teaching by those who have a particular skill, learning by others. We also use resources like the internet, books and patterns – sometimes, in the case of the latter, these are vintage or shared ones. Absolute beginners are welcome to the group as are people who are already proficient. Secondly, it is well-recognised that knitting and crochet are therapeutic. Both skills can be used as a distraction from physical pain as well as from stress and anxiety. Giving your hands something to do is an absolute boon when you feel restless; the repetitive act of making stitches is soothing, using some lovely, soft, colourful yarn is cheering, and a difficult pattern is great for adding a few new neural connections in the brain.

Mah Jong 1     

Meets Monday 11.00 - 12.30
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:30
Details If you would like to do something new, and different, come along and try Mah Jong. We are a sociable group—we enjoy the game, but we also enjoy each others company. Mah Jong is a game played with tiles, which originated in China, and there are similarities with Rummy. You will find out about pongs, kongs and chows, about wriggling snakes and heavenly staircases. You don’t need to have played before—you’ll soon learn. There are currently vacancies in the Mah Jong group.

Mah Jong 2     

Meets Monday 13:00-15:00
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details If you would like to do something new, and different, come along and try Mah Jong. We are a sociable group—we enjoy the game, but we also enjoy each others company. Mah Jong is a game played with tiles, which originated in China, and there are similarities with Rummy. You will find out about pongs, kongs and chows, about wriggling snakes and heavenly staircases. You don’t need to have played before—you’ll soon learn. There are currently vacancies in the Mah Jong group.

Music Appreciation     

Meets Monday Mornings
Normally starts 09:15 to 10:50
Details An informal recorded music group listening to and discussing each other's CDs etc on fine equipment, often with an informative talk on composer biographies, artist profiles and u3a members own stories. Expect a diverse mix of jazz, folk, musical theatre and film music, as well as more classical symphonic and opera favourites, reflecting members own interests. Many find these weekly Monday morning meetings help to develop their appreciation of music and the recorded repertoire. As well as being a stimulating start to the week, lasting friendships are made.

National Memorium Arboretum     

Meets Wednesday, 25th September 2024
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Orchestra     

Meets Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The orchestra meets during term times between 2pm & 4pm every Tuesday at the Alsager Social Club. Membership is currently c50 plus some guests who help us at certain concerts, if needed. Members come from all walks of life and ages with a great atmosphere. Members pay a term subscription, based on £2 per week, at the beginning of each term to cover the costs associated with the orchestra. The orchestra is a full light orchestra, although there are currently some specific vacancies in the strings and percussion sections. This said, all players are welcome, but please note that this is not a learners group and players do need to be reasonably proficient/experienced. We welcome players who are returning to playing after time out for family and career commitments. The orchestra specialises in playing themes from the large and small screens as well as musical stage productions.

Painting for Pleasure     

Meets Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Painting for Pleasure provides two hours of quiet painting in whatever medium one chooses. At present this includes watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics, pencil, pen and ink. There is no tuition but members, who vary in ability from beginners to highly skilled, are happy to share advice. Members provide all their own materials.

Photo Editing for Improvers     

Meets Monday 13:30 - 16:00
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:00
Details This is a group whose members are very keen on Photography and how to edit and improve photos mainly using a product called Affinity Photo. We are also keen on social events and have an open approach to our virtual meetings covering many aspects of Photography whilst keeping a sense of humour as well. As this is an improvers course there is a requirement that each member must have their own copy of Affinity Photo by Serif which costs approx. £40.00 The new member must also have a strong knowledge of Windows 10 or Apple Mac. Their laptop/pc must be capable of running Zoom and have working speakers and microphone.

Play Reading     

Meets Thursday 14:00 - 15:30
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:30
Details We are a small group who read aloud a wide range of different types of play, taking characters in turn as they appear. We have discovered and re-discovered some very interesting plays which generate a good discussion.

Poetry, Modern&Contemporary     

Meets First Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details From September 2023 we are now meeting in the upstairs room at Alsager Library. The primary focus of this new group will be to explore modern and contemporary poetry, written in English, but with occasional poems in translation. This would not preclude favourite pre-20th C. poems being read to the group and discussed. Suggested/provisional format, each meeting a topic agreed in advance, perhaps a single poet, or small number of poets, perhaps a theme or a school or movement in poetry, or even a particular poetic form, sonnet, villanelle, haiku, etc. From time to time members might wish to take responsibility to provide some minimal input to a meeting’s agreed focus, perhaps finding information on a topic or finding a poem by a nominated poet that they might read to the group and then discuss.

Science and Technology Focus     

Meets Thursdays (1st & 3rd in month) 10:00 - 11:30
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:00
Details An informal group talking about all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Usually 3 - 4 topics are covered in the 1 ½ – 2 hour meetings. For example: • computer hardware and software including the growing use of Artificial Intelligence • astronomy, astrophysics, telescopes and optics • math and related puzzles • new technologies (e.g. heating with heat pumps) • computing / programming with Python

Scrabble and Board Games     

Meets Friday 10:30-12:30
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details As From 8th September 2023 our group are meeting at the Dennis Round Court. We enjoy a cup of tea and biscuits at around 11.30am. We have numerous games eg. scrabble, rummikub, upwords, sequence, tri-dominoes, plus others. We also have cards for cribbage but no players at the moment, anyone would be welcome. No expertise/qualifications necessary as we teach each other and welcome any new games anyone would like to introduce. Attending the group is a friendly socialising activity and it keeps our brains alert.

Sitting Keep fit to Music     

Meets Tuesday 10:45 - 12:00
Normally starts 10:45 to 12:00
Details Sitting Keep Fit aims to improve strength, suppleness and stamina. All exercises are done in a sitting position, accompanied by relevant music. Social interaction is also a very important part of the group.

Table Tennis 1     

Meets Monday 14:00-16:00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Great & happy group. No pressure. All levels.We just play for fun Tea / coffee & biscuits at half time.

Table Tennis 2     

Meets Mondays 13:45-15:45
Normally starts 13:45 to 15:45
Details We have now started our autumn sessions on Monday afternoon. There are currently two places available if you would like to join our friendly group.

Table Tennis 3     

Meets Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Our friendly and enthusiastic group of players meet on Tuesday morning 10.00-12.00. Playing for pleasure and enjoying the social aspect too.

Table Tennis 4     

Meets Wednesdays 10.00-12.00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We meet every Wednesday between 10.00-12.00 at Rode Heath Village Hall. This is a group for people who want to keep fit and is therefore for all abilities. All equipment is provided but if you have your own bat please bring it with you. We only play doubles so it is not too exhausting. The social side is also to be recommended because we do stop for a break where tea, coffee & biscuits are served. Please feel free to come along and try this group. We have 8 table tennis groups within Alsager U3A so you will definitely find a group which is suitable for your needs.

Table Tennis 5     

Meets Thursday 10:00-12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We are a friendly Sociable group with players whose ability ranges from beginner to very good! Our best players help those who are learning, yet we try to ensure they also have some challenging matches! Always time to have a chat between games. Around 1100 we have our Usual drinks and nibbles, members sometimes bringing us extra treats! we have no spaces for players at the moment,. We have our summer picnics together after our session when everyone brings something. We also have a ‘Xmas meal’, usually in Feb/March! A sense of humour and sharing is more important Than table tennis skills.. We have an extra half hour before for very good players and half hour extra at the end for beginners.

Table Tennis 6     

Meets Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Very friendly group. All help each other when needed. No experience necessary. We just play for fun. Tea / coffee & biscuits at half time. Payment is jan-June & sept-Dec Summer TT also available Entrance is the far right door, not the main entrance.

Table Tennis 7     

Meets Friday 10:00-12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We meet on Fridays between 10.00 and 12.00 at Rode Heath Village Hall (parking available at rear of the hall). This is a group that caters for all abilities and is as much about socialising as it is about exercise. We stop for a break for tea, coffee. It is a very friendly welcoming group so feel free to come along as we have vacancies. If you haven't played before you can try it out.

Table Tennis 8     

Meets Friday 14:00-16:00
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We meet every Friday at 14:00 at Rode Heath Village Hall. This activity is ideal if you want to keep fit both in body and mind but not too exhausting as we play only doubles. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available with time to mix and have a chat.

Table Tennis Summer 1     

Meets Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details All are welcome to the summer session of this table tennis group. Playing for pleasure, keeping fit and the continued social aspect too.

Table Tennis Summer 2     

Meets Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details yet another fun filled table tennis group. Meeting for the summer term

Tai Chi Balls & Qigong     

Meets Thursday 10.45-11.45
Normally starts 10:45 to 11:45
Details A low impact activity that is suitable for everyone and the group is run by a qualified instructor. If you are interested in:- reducing stress, enhancing your immune system, improving health, wellbeing and flexibility. The balls can be purchased from Amber our instructor.

Talk Time     

Meets Monday 11:15-12:15
Normally starts 11:15 to 12:15
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Tennis     

Meets Thursday 14:00-15:30
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:30
Details Suitable for players who have had previous tennis experience, and players need to be suitably attired and have rackets. For beginners or not confident players wishing to get into playing tennis, coaching groups will be available with the tennis club coach. For coaching sessions rackets will be provided by the coach if needed. Meet at the Alsager Tennis Club.

Trip - Belton House     

Meets Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Trip - Blenheim Palace     

Meets Wednesday, 5th June 2024
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Trip - Bury Market     

Meets Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Trip - Denby Pottery Village     

Meets Wednesday, 13th March 2024
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Trip - Dewlays Cheesemakers     

Meets Wednesday, 14th February 2024
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Trip - Llandudno Xmas Extravag     

Meets Saturday 18th November 2023
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Trip - Manchester Ship Canal     

Meets Wednesday, 26th June 2024
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Trip - National Mem Arboretum     

Meets Wednesday, 25th September 2024
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Trip - The Pirates of Penzance     

Meets Sunday, 4th August 2024
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Trip - Viennese New Year     

Meets Saturday 6th January 2024
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Trip - World of James Herriot     

Meets Wednesday 10th July 2024
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Trip- Chicago @ The Regent     

Meets Thursday, 28th November 2024
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Ukulele     

Meets Thursday 11:00-12:30
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:30
Details We meet on Thursdays at 11am - 12.30. If you've never played ukulele before or you can play a bit this group will get you playing and singing along. We have ukuleles for you to try if you would like to come along for a taster session on the 1st Thursday of the month. Ukulele playing is a very fun and sociable pastime and its easy to learn even if you've never played an instrument before.

Walking - Afternoon     

Meets Fourth Tuesday - 13:30-16:30
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:30
Details Walks will be mainly local but may sometimes require a short drive to an agreed starting point. We will normally meet in Alsager main car park and walk up to 4 miles, depending on conditions.

Walking - Full Days     

Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday 09.00 - 17.00
Normally starts 09:00 to 17:00
Details After meeting at the Horseshoe Inn, Lawton Heath, we travel in cars for no more than one hour to the start of a full day walk, often in the Peak District. We take a packed lunch, and after the walk go to a pub or a tea shop for a drink. Walks tend to be up to about 10 miles, slightly shorter in winter, with a lot of ups and downs. A good level of fitness is needed.

Walking - Full Days2     

Meets 1st and 3rd Friday 09.30-16.00
Normally starts 09:30 to 16:00
Details Please contact leader for a chat before attending (dated 1/9/17) The walks are 6 - 8 miles. The drive to the start of the walk can be up to one hour (in pooled cars) and a packed lunch is taken. Depending on leader availability there may be the opportunity to do a 10 mile on the Last Friday

Walking - Short 4-5 Miles     

Meets Third Wednesday 09.15-14.30
Normally starts 09:15 to 14:30
Details Short walks 4.5 to 5 miles as submitted and organised by members. We meet at the Civic Centre car park at 9.15 for a 9.30 am start (sometimes earlier). Car sharing is generally available. Details of walks are notified to members by email.

Walking - Short and Moorland     

Meets 09:15 for 09:30 start. First Wednesday of month.
Normally starts 09:30 to 14:30
Details Varied walks over both parkland and moorland with mixed terrain. Average 4-5 miles.

Walking Explorer 10 miles     

Meets First Wednesday each month (except September)09:00
Normally starts 09:00 to 17:00
Details This group does monthly full-day walks of around 10 miles and these may be in hilly or even mountainous terrain. To add variety to our expeditions, in the longer days of late spring and summer we may travel as far as the nearer Welsh or Shropshire hills or to the far side of the Peak District. All keen walkers are welcome to join us. The next walk will visit Bickerton and Bulkeley hills on the Sandstone Ridge in mid-Cheshire. The distance will be about 9½ miles with around 1400 ft of climbing on mostly good but intermittently muddy paths.

Walking Netball     

Meets Tuesday 4.30 -5.30pm
Normally starts 16:30 to 17:30
Details Friendly Walking Netball sessions at Alsager Leisure on Tuesdays between 4.30-5.30pm. There is no need to have played netball before. We start with a warm-up, then move on to practice different skills and then into small-sided games and then into a full-court game. This is an excellent way to keep fit and to learn new skills. New players are always welcome. Basic PE kit, including training shoes, advisable.

Wine Appreciation     

Meets Second Wednesday 19:30-21:30
Normally starts 19:30 to 21:30
Details We are not experts, we just love tasting wines that we probably would not otherwise try. We taste 6 wines each month which usually have a connection or a theme with a price tag that is affordable.

Yoga for Health     

Meets Thursday 11.00-12.00
Normally starts 11:00 to 12:00
Details Yoga for Health promotes flexibility and core strength, building through gentle exercise. Strives to improve balance, practices breath control and relaxation, while enjoying a pleasant hour with friends.