u3a

Overton & District

Interest Groups

Note that you need to be a member of Overton & District u3a in order to join any of these study and interest groups.

Our interest groups are organised and led by our own members and may be monthly, fortnightly, weekly or at random, 'pop-up' intervals, depending on the subject and the wishes of the group leader. They are held at accessible venues, in St Mary's Hall or alternatively at the group leader's or other member’s homes. If the hall is used there may be a small charge. If the group meeting is held in members houses the expectation is that we each put in £1 to cover to cost of light refreshments, heating etc.

What groups are available?

Please click on the group you are interested in - you may find some listed with spaces and some marked full, Please email (via the link) either the Group Leader or the Group's email to express your interest. They way be have spaces or are running a waiting list. Please contact the Groups Coordinator is you think the subject could warrant a second group

How do I join a group?

The fastest and easiest way is to visit that group's web page (below) and send a message to the Group Leader via the group email address.

How much does it cost?

Your annual u3a subscription gives you access to all groups. Each group is different. Some activities are free, some share costs such as room hire or refreshments, and some activities such as a visit to a local museum or a coach outing are at cost.

Car Sharing We strongly support and encourage car sharing. A reminder to all members. when group members meet in one another's homes or are offered lifts to venues, it is recommended that a contribution towards fuel cost is offered to show their appreciation to their driver

We are always keen to start new groups. If you would like to explore a particular interest in an as yet non-existent group - let’s hear about it!

We will try our best to facilitate setting up any new groups. Places in the groups are sought after so please let the organiser know if you can no longer take part. Also, if you cannot attend a meeting, try to let your group's organiser know in good time - it does make a difference! This is especially the case with lunch clubs as venues can be difficult with regard to numbers.

We have quite a few Groups that are full and have waiting lists. In circumstances where members do not attend their group or reply to emails the group may agree to replace a member with someone on the waiting list.

PLEASE SEE OUR NEWS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE NEW GROUPS

Contact the:Groups Coordinator
for more information or suggestions for new groups

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art History and Appreciation
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    4th Thursday monthly
  • Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    1st Thursday Monthly
  • Bridge
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    Weekly
  • Bus Pass Lunch Group
    Status: Active
  • Cinema Outings
    Status: Active
    Occasional events
  • Computer Help Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays 2:00 pm
    4th Friday of the month
  • Crafts
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons
    1st Monday monthly
  • Cribbage
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    1st & 3rd monthly
  • DNA Research Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    4th Tuesday of the month
  • Family History Group 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    2nd Tues monthly
  • Family History Group 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    4th Friday monthly
  • French Conversation
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    4th Tuesday monthly
  • Friday Crime Reading Group
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Fridays 2:00 pm
    2nd Friday of the month
  • Gardens
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    4th Thursday Apr to Sept
  • German Conversation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    1st Friday in the month
  • History
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    Last Wednesday monthly
  • Italian - beginners
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
  • Italian - intermediate
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons
    2.00 to 3.30pm 2nd & 4th Mon
  • Knit and Stitch
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    3rd Friday monthly
  • Line Dancing
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings
    Weekly £3 per session
  • Lunch Club 1
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly
    Monthly
  • Lunch Club 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly
  • Lunch Club 3
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
    1st Wednesday monthly
  • Lunch Club 4
    Status: Waiting list
    On Wednesday afternoons
    4th Wednesday
  • Lunch Club 5
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    Monthly, on the 2nd Thursday
  • Mah-Jong
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons
    1st and 3rd Mondays
  • Military History
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Friday mornings
    1st Friday monthly
  • Miscellany
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    3rd Tuesday monthly
  • Ontology
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings
    1st Tuesday monthly
  • Play Reading
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons
    3rd Thursday monthly
  • Reading
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    1st Monday monthly
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
    2nd and 4th Tuesday monthly
  • Skittles
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    1st Monday of the month
  • Theatre
    Status: Active
    By arrangement
  • Walking
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    1st Thursday monthly