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Crewkerne & District u3a Groups

Ancient History     

Meets 1st Tuesday 1400-1600
Venue private home
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 

Badminton     

Meets Weekly, Monday 1000-1200
Venue Merriott Village Hall - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details The group meets every Monday at Merriott Village Hall

Book club     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
Meets 4th Wednesday 10:30-1200
Venue Dance House, Crewkerne - map
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
Details We read a variety of books in turn - each chosen by members of the group. The person whose book is chosen then leads the discussion at the next meeting. We meet in our own homes thereby keeping the cost down - the host providing tea and coffee. The discussions can be pretty lively and everyone is expected to participate.

Book Group Volume 2     

Meets 2nd Wednesday 1430-1600
Venue private home
Normally starts 14:30 to 16:00
Details Meeting to share and discuss a range of popular books chosen by our members.

Craft     

Meets 3rd Wednesday 1400-1600
Venue private home
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details informal group, members bring their own projects.

Digital Technology     

Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays 1400-1600
Venue Oscar's Wine Bar - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This group is for people who wish to expand their use of computers. It meets at 14:00 on Thursday as follows: Week 2: Oscars Wine Bar, Crewkerne Week 4: Oscars Wine Bar, Crewkerne We meet for lunch at 13:00 on weeks 2 and 4. The group has successfully completed a number of projects to date (see the group's page on the U3A web site) and has migrated the U3A web site to a WordPress platform. The next project is to migrate a small factory from a Windows platform to a Linux Platform. Make contact through Web site using contact form. Last updated: Tuesday 4 April 2024.

Discussion     

Meets 3rd Wednesday 1400-1600
Venue Heritage Centre
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The group is going into hibernation in July & August 2023 as numbers have dwindled. We are due to reconvene on 21st September. The convenor is leaving the area. Nobody has stepped forward to take over so the group may then go back into hibernation.

Family History     

Meets 4th Tuesday 1400-1600
Venue Dance House, Crewkerne - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 00:00
Details Its aim is to provide guidance on methods and resources for beginners and the more experienced.

Folk Dancing     

Meets 2nd / 4th Monday 1400-1600
Venue Speedwell Club
Normally starts 14:10 to 16:00
Details 

Jazz appreciation     

Meets 4th Wednesday 1415-1615
Venue Various venues - map
Normally starts 14:15 to 16:15
Details A group of Jazz lovers who chose a topic to explore. We each bring tracks to play. One of the group offers to lead the discussion. We enjoy a cuppa midway. We have a Christmas party and a BBQ in June. Occasionally we visit the theatre. You are welcome to visit and see if it is for you.

Local History     

Meets 3rd Monday 1030
Venue Speedwell Club
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
Details 

Mah Jong     

Meets Weekly on Thursday 1400-1600
Venue Dance House, Crewkerne - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Mah-Jong is a traditional game established in China about 100 years ago. Rules tend to vary from one group to another so whether you are a beginner or have played it before you are most welcome and tuition will be given. Basics are easy to learn. Players are dealt 13 tiles each to start the game and by picking up and discarding one tile at a time, they attempt to make various groups or patterns. It is a game of skill and luck and certainly an enjoyable and gently stimulating way to spend an afternoon! Date and Time: Thursday weekly 2 pm to 4.30 pm We play for one hour then break off for tea/coffee for 30 minutes and carry on playing for one hour.

Opera Appreciation     

Meets 4th Monday 1430-1630
Venue Dance House, Crewkerne - map
Normally starts 14:30 to 16:30
Details We use DVD to watch, and discuss, a different opera on each occasion.

Photography     

Meets 3rd Thursday 1000
Venue Various venues - map
Normally starts 10:00 to 00:00
Details Various times and Venues -- contact group leader

Play Reading     

Meets Monthly, last Friday 1100-1300
Venue private home
Normally starts 11:00 to 13:00
Details 

Poetry Appreciation     

Meets 2nd Monday 1400-1600
Venue Dance House, Crewkerne - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We will be looking at poems by past and present poets, and exploring ways in which poetry can reach our deepest feelings. Though this is primarily a reading and discussion group, there'll be opportunities too for writing poems, and practice in presenting them to an audience.

Shakespeare     

Meets 3rd Tuesday 1400-1600
Venue private home
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
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Short tennis     

Meets Weekly on Tuesday 1715-1815
Venue 1610 Sports Centre
Normally starts 17:15 to 18:15
Details Short Tennis (sometimes called Soft Tennis) was first played in Japan in 1884 and has been growing all over the world ever since. It is similar to tennis but played indoors on a small badminton court with a low net and a soft light foam ball. Rules are simple and easy to learn. It is a good sport to keep active, improve hand to eye coordination and memory and stay focused! It is suitable for all ages and is fun to play. Rackets will be provided for your first couple of games if you have not got your own. Wear loose comfortable clothing and good trainers. Experienced players or complete beginners are welcome.

Snooker     

Meets Weekly, Wednesday 1030-1230
Venue Conservative Club
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
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Sunday Lunch Club     

Meets Last Sunday
Venue 
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T @ 2     

Meets First Monday in Month
Venue Henhayes Community Centre - map
Normally starts 13:30 to 16:00
Details Regular monthly meeting

Table Tennis     

Meets Every Monday & Friday 1400-1600
Venue Misterton Village Hall - map
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Table Tennis for exercise with enjoyment. We have recently moved to Misterton Village Hall, meeting Monday's 2pm - 4pm & Friday's 2pm - 4pm.

Trips/Visits     

Meets Various
Venue Various venues - map
Details 

Ukulele     

Meets Every other Thursday 1030-1200
Venue private home
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
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Whist     

Meets 1st & 2nd Wednesday 1500-1700
Venue Henhayes Community Centre - map
Normally starts 15:00 to 17:00
Details Whist is a card game and a descendant of the 16th century game of trump or ruff. It takes its name from the 17th century whist (or wist) meaning quiet, silent, attentive. It was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries in England. A standard 52 card pack is used. It is played by four people, who play in two partnerships with the partners sitting opposite each other. Rules are simple and full tuition will be given.