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AFU english at UU
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English Lectures
AFU history at UU
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Art (Friday)
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Fridays 10am - 12noon
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Starts 15th September 2023. 12 weeks. 12th January 2024 12 weeks
Art (Wednesday)
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Wednesday starting 11/9/19
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10:30 to 12:30
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Explore various art media with tutor Elaine Harkness. Members at any level are welcome.
Astronomy
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1st Monday of month starting 2/10/2023
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14:00 to 16:30
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The Astronomy Interest Group takes a general interest in the field of astronomy and associated sciences - with a few field trips thrown in! Open to all.
Backgammon
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Every 2nd Thursday
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14:00 to 16:00
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Backgammon is easy to learn but could take a lifetime to master. Tuition is available for beginners. This is an informal and friendly group that could be extended to other board games, if there is interest.
Badminton
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Wednesdays starting 4th October 2023
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10:00 to 12:00
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Badminton for all levels from beginners to improvers, equipment provided
Ballroom Dancing
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Friday next meeting 22nd September
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10:00 to 12:30
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This is a fun and relaxed club with a professional tutor teaching a selection of ballroom and Latin dances to absolute beginners and those with some dance experience. In the Autumn there will be 13 classes, 10 with tuition, two social mornings and a Christmas Tea Dance to finish the term on 15th December.
Beacon Group Training
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tba as required
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Short one-off sessions to help group leaders learn how to use Beacon to help them.
Bridge - learn through play
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Fridays: 1st meeting 7th February 2020
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09:30 to 12:00
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This is a very practical approach to learning for bridge beginners Meets weekly on Friday mornings from January to April
Bridge Beginners' Class
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Bridge on Thursday afternoons
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Bridge volunteers
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bridgesuperset
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Calligraphy
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Fridays: 24th January 2020 for Term 2
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10:00 to 12:00
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This is a self help group mainly for those who have experience in calligraphy. However, help with scripts and materials is available. Members work on thier own projects and share ideas and expertise.
Cinema Group
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to be arranged
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The group meets at local cinemas to enjoy films in the company of others. We also go to Yokos restaurant after the film. You are very welcome to come along to either or both. An email will be sent with details of each event
Crafts
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2nd and 4th Tuesday. 1st meeting 12th September
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14:00 to 16:00
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We work on our own projects but will have some tuition sessions for those who wish to try something new. Whether you are an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, you will be very welcome and will be given help and encouragement. We are a very relaxed, fun-loving group and enjoy days out during each term.
Creative writing (Thursdays)
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Thursday; next meeting 31/08/2023
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10:30 to 12:30
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Support and guidance for aspiring writers
Culture Group
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Depends on events
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To attend selected cultural activities such as theatre, opera, musical productions or author discussions. Locations have included the Lyric Theatre, the Grand Opera House, the Millenium Forum, the Riverside, the Seamus Heaney Home Place.
Cuppa and Chat
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10:30 to 12:00
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Current Affairs (Monday )
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Fourth Monday of each month from Sept to March
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14:00 to 16:00
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The Current Affairs Group holds lively discussions on a range of topical issues of Irish, British and international interest. Meetings are in Macosquin Parish Hall, in the middle of the village, sharing a car park with the pub. Meetings take place on the 4th Monday of each month.
Current Affairs (Thursday)
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3rd Thursday: starts 21st September 2019
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14:00 to 16:30
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The Current Affairs Group usually meets on the third Thursday of each month from September until April. We have lively discussions on a range of topical issues of Irish, British and international interest. Meetings usually last around 2 1/2 hours with a break for coffee or tea. We also organise occasional outings and trips to places of historic or current significance.
Day trips
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Facebook
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Flower Arranging
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Thursdays: 1st meeting: 9th September 2019
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19:00 to 21:00
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The motto for the class is fun and friendship through flowers.The class caters for both the novice and the more experienced and covers traditional and contemporary designs. The tutor is James Burnside, National demonstrator, teacher, judge and speaker.
French 1 - Advanced
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Tuesdays starting 10/01/2023
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14:00 to 15:30
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French Conversation Group 1. Starting on Tuesday 10th January 2023. The group is made up of a maximum of 8 members which gives everyone a chance to participate. We listen to language tapes, discuss topical issues, read articles from French papers and magazines. We play a variety of games and while we are there to improve our French we also have a lot of fun
French 2 - Intermediate
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Tuesdays starting 10/01/2023
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15:35 to 17:05
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French Conversation Group 2. Starting on Tuesday 10th January 2023. The group is made up of a maximum of 8 members which gives everyone a chance to participate. We listen to language tapes, discuss topical issues, read articles from French papers and magazines. We play a variety of games and while we are there to improve our French we also have a lot of fun
G & E Past Members for outings
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3rd Mon of month
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14:00 to 16:00
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We have indoor meetings, mainly in the winter, for talks, DVDs, quizzes and contributions from members. We also have plant/seed/magazine swops at each meeting. Other meetings are visits to places of garden and environmental interest and continue through most of the summer.
Garden & Env 23-24 paid
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3rd Monday, 2-4pm, winter months
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Meetings in Portstewart Baptist Church and over Zoom
German
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14:00 to 16:00
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To start September 20th. 2018
GiftAid
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Golf Beginners Lessons
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Golf Improvers
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Golf society
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April 2022
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The Golf Society provides an opportunity for social golf and each year we arrange visits to seven different courses between April and October. Stableford competitions are organised at each venue for ladies and gents but the emphasis is on enjoyment. Most of us remain for a bar meal after our round.
Group Leaders
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Guitar - beginners
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Mondays - starting 9th January 2024
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09:30 to 10:30
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Ten weekly lessons with half term break (between weeks 5 and 6)
hearing support group
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History, Exploring Irish
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14:30 to 16:30
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International Holidays
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as needed
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Irish
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Wednesdays (weekly)
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14:00 to 15:30
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Irish Conversation
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New nordic 22-23
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Nordic Walking (Thursday)
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Thursdays all year round on fine days
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We walk along the Coleraine Heart Walk and although the route doesn't vary the flora and fauna are in a constant state of change. This walk is intended for those with health problems, recovering from surgery or with other cornmitments on a Tuesday afternoon. We go out for half an hour and then back finishing with a cuppa at Table Table.
Nordic Walking (Tuesday)
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Tuesday (all year round)
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13:50 to 15:45
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Nordic Walking is a fitness activity, using specially designed poles that help exercise both upper and lower body.
North Coast Geology steering
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Outdoor Tennis
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Wednesday & Friday afternoons
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14:00 to 16:00
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Friendly tennis on outdoor courts, for members with their own rackets.
Photography
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2nd Monday of month
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14:00 to 16:00
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Interested in taking still photographs? If so, join the group. All levels of expertise, experience and knowledge welcomed. We organise competitions and some outings throughout the year. (Updated 7 nov 2022)
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pilates combined june 2022
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Poetry reading
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first Tuesday each month
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Rambling
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Thursday starting 14th September 2023
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10:00 to 12:00
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This is a very sociable rambling group that meets every Thursday morning except on U3A General Meeting days. Most walks are around 4 miles, usually on roads or forest paths. While COVID restrictions have eased there will be an organised stop for tea/coffee and scones. Waterproof clothing and boots or strong shoes are recommended.
Reading (Thursday)
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4th Thursday.
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19:30 to 21:00
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Books are recommended by group members and we try to select those that are available in the library. We take turns to introduce the month’s book and to lead the ensuing discussion. We have introduced each other to new books and have enjoyed discussing them. New members are always welcome.
Running
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Monday: first meeting 7/9/2020
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10:00 to 11:00
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Group meets outside the Water-sports centre at east strand Portrush before walking along the promenade and onto the beach. We then run gently towards the White rocks, turning when appropriate and returning to finish together. It is suitable for all abilities .
Science and Society
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Seated Tai Chi
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Fridays
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13:00 to 13:45
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Short Mat Bowling
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Thursday: 11th January 2024
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14:00 to 15:30
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This activity has become very popular with new members joining each term. Last term we travelled to Derry/L Derry where we met with the bowlers from Foyle u3a. We had a great afternoons sport followed by a delicious spread of sandwiches and cakes. We intend to have a return match this term with Foyle coming to our hall in Bushmills. We still have a short waiting list for membership.
Singing for fun
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Thursday mornings weekly starting 8/9/22
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00:10 to 00:11
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A new singing group
Spanish
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Spanish (absolute beginners)
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Mondays from Oct 09 (10 classes)
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13:15 to 14:15
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no previous Spanish needed.nb this is conversational not grammatical/certificated Spanish
Spanish (advanced)
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please note 2022 time change
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12:15 to 01:15
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pleaqse note starting time changed to 12:15
Spanish (beginners)
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Starting Oct 9 for 10 classes
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14:30 to 15:30
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Emphasis on spoken Spanish for beginners.
sumup
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To help sumup coordinators with their work
Sunday allsorts
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Last Sunday of month starting 29/9/2019
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Lunch in a different restaurant on the last Sunday of each month.
Support network
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Swimming
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Mondays
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14:30 to 15:30
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No Tutor. Enjoyable afternoon - all welcome. Pay at reception.
Swimming & Aquarobics
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Every Monday during school terms
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14:30 to 15:30
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Table Tennis (UU)
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Monday starting 9th Oct 2023
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14:30 to 16:30
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Table tennis for all at the University
Table Tennis (Bushmills)
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Tuesdays - starts 12th September 2023
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14:00 to 16:00
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Table Tennis now commences its sixth year and has grown from modest beginnings to now catering for over 50 participants. The members are extremely enthusiastic whether novice or 'professional'. Tea at half time is an integral part. So come along and enjoy.
Tai Chi
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Tuesday 9th April to 14th May (6 weeks)
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12:00 to 13:00
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Tai Chi Coleraine
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Tuesday 9th April to the 14th May (6 weeks)
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10:30 to 11:30
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Tennis (Short)
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Friday 13th October 2023
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14:30 to 16:30
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Indoor doubles tennis on a small court with a low net and special racket and balls, all equipment provided
Trivia Table Quiz
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4th Monday afternoon each month
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14:00 to 16:00
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This is run on a drop-in basis by members for members. We try to mix challenging questions and easier questions so every can enjoy a sociable afternoon with lots of laughs. Venue Portstewart and Zoom.
Ukulele - beginners
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Monday Morning start date 25 Sept
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11:30 to 12:30
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A ukulele group for absolute beginners.
Ukulele - Strictly Ukulele
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Mondays: Starting 26th September 2022
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10:30 to 11:30
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A group of members who meet weekly to develop their strumming skills with the help of our tutor, Josh Mahood, enjoying both the company and the music.
Ukulele for All
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Monday, starting Jan 8
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Class starts at 10.30am. There will be 10 sessions with a half term break.
Whist
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Every Tuesday
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14:30 to 16:45
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We are a friendly group who enjoy playing this simple card game. No previous experience required as our enthusiastic members will guide you through the basics. A midway break for a generally noisy natter. Large cards and racks for anyone who may experience any difficulty in hand holding. If you are interested please come along. You will be very welcome.
Wine Appreciation
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Last Thursday
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14:15 to 16:15
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Tutored tasting of 7 wines per session; normally 5 of the wines are purchased and presented by participants.
Yoga
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Wednesdays starting 11th September 2019
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09:45 to 11:00
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Yoga is a form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing. You are never too old for yoga!