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AFU english at UU     

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AFU history at UU     

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Art (Friday)     

Meets Fridays 10am - 12noon
Details Starts 15th September 2023. 12 weeks. 12th January 2024 12 weeks

Art (Wednesday)     

Meets Wednesday starting 11/9/19
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details Explore various art media with tutor Elaine Harkness. Members at any level are welcome.

Astronomy     

Meets 1st Monday of month starting 2/10/2023
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:30
Details 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     

Meets Every 2nd Thursday
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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     

Meets Wednesdays starting 4th October 2023
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Badminton for all levels from beginners to improvers, equipment provided

Ballroom Dancing     

Meets Friday next meeting 22nd September
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:30
Details 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     

Meets tba as required
Details Short one-off sessions to help group leaders learn how to use Beacon to help them.

Bridge - learn through play     

Meets Fridays: 1st meeting 7th February 2020
Normally starts 09:30 to 12:00
Details 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     

Meets Fridays: 24th January 2020 for Term 2
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 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     

Meets to be arranged
Details 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     

Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 1st meeting 12th September
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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)     

Meets Thursday; next meeting 31/08/2023
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details Support and guidance for aspiring writers

Culture Group     

Meets Depends on events
Details 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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Normally starts 10:30 to 12:00
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Current Affairs (Monday )     

Meets Fourth Monday of each month from Sept to March
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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)     

Meets 3rd Thursday: starts 21st September 2019
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:30
Details 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     

Meets Thursdays: 1st meeting: 9th September 2019
Normally starts 19:00 to 21:00
Details 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     

Meets Tuesdays starting 10/01/2023
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:30
Details 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     

Meets Tuesdays starting 10/01/2023
Normally starts 15:35 to 17:05
Details 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     

Meets 3rd Mon of month
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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     

Meets 3rd Monday, 2-4pm, winter months
Details Meetings in Portstewart Baptist Church and over Zoom

German     

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Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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     

Meets April 2022
Details 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.

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Guitar - beginners     

Meets Mondays - starting 9th January 2024
Normally starts 09:30 to 10:30
Details 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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Normally starts 14:30 to 16:30
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International Holidays     

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Irish     

Meets Wednesdays (weekly)
Normally starts 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)     

Meets Thursdays all year round on fine days
Details 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)     

Meets Tuesday (all year round)
Normally starts 13:50 to 15:45
Details 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     

Meets Wednesday & Friday afternoons
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Friendly tennis on outdoor courts, for members with their own rackets.

Photography     

Meets 2nd Monday of month
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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)

pilates 10:15 am     

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pilates 9:00 am     

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pilates combined june 2022     

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Poetry reading     

Meets first Tuesday each month
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Rambling     

Meets Thursday starting 14th September 2023
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 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)     

Meets 4th Thursday.
Normally starts 19:30 to 21:00
Details 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     

Meets Monday: first meeting 7/9/2020
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:00
Details 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     

Meets Fridays
Normally starts 13:00 to 13:45
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Short Mat Bowling     

Meets Thursday: 11th January 2024
Normally starts 14:00 to 15:30
Details 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     

Meets Thursday mornings weekly starting 8/9/22
Normally starts 00:10 to 00:11
Details A new singing group

Spanish     

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Spanish (absolute beginners)     

Meets Mondays from Oct 09 (10 classes)
Normally starts 13:15 to 14:15
Details no previous Spanish needed.nb this is conversational not grammatical/certificated Spanish

Spanish (advanced)     

Meets please note 2022 time change
Normally starts 12:15 to 01:15
Details pleaqse note starting time changed to 12:15

Spanish (beginners)     

Meets Starting Oct 9 for 10 classes
Normally starts 14:30 to 15:30
Details Emphasis on spoken Spanish for beginners.

sumup     

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Sunday allsorts     

Meets Last Sunday of month starting 29/9/2019
Details Lunch in a different restaurant on the last Sunday of each month.

Support network     

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Swimming     

Meets Mondays
Normally starts 14:30 to 15:30
Details No Tutor. Enjoyable afternoon - all welcome. Pay at reception.

Swimming & Aquarobics     

Meets Every Monday during school terms
Normally starts 14:30 to 15:30
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Table Tennis (UU)     

Meets Monday starting 9th Oct 2023
Normally starts 14:30 to 16:30
Details Table tennis for all at the University

Table Tennis (Bushmills)     

Meets Tuesdays - starts 12th September 2023
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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     

Meets Tuesday 9th April to 14th May (6 weeks)
Normally starts 12:00 to 13:00
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Tai Chi Coleraine     

Meets Tuesday 9th April to the 14th May (6 weeks)
Normally starts 10:30 to 11:30
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Tennis (Short)     

Meets Friday 13th October 2023
Normally starts 14:30 to 16:30
Details Indoor doubles tennis on a small court with a low net and special racket and balls, all equipment provided

Trivia Table Quiz     

Meets 4th Monday afternoon each month
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 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     

Meets Monday Morning start date 25 Sept
Normally starts 11:30 to 12:30
Details A ukulele group for absolute beginners.

Ukulele - Strictly Ukulele     

Meets Mondays: Starting 26th September 2022
Normally starts 10:30 to 11:30
Details 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     

Meets Monday, starting Jan 8
Details Class starts at 10.30am. There will be 10 sessions with a half term break.

Whist     

Meets Every Tuesday
Normally starts 14:30 to 16:45
Details 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     

Meets Last Thursday
Normally starts 14:15 to 16:15
Details Tutored tasting of 7 wines per session; normally 5 of the wines are purchased and presented by participants.

Yoga     

Meets Wednesdays starting 11th September 2019
Normally starts 09:45 to 11:00
Details Yoga is a form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing. You are never too old for yoga!