We currently have a variety of interest groups you can join or just try out once to see if they’re for you. These groups are organised by fellow members in line with the ethos of the u3a. The idea is to share our skills and keep costs to a minimum. Some groups have a small charge for room hire or materials, but many carry no additional cost.
Our current groups are listed below, and you can join as many or as few as you wish. New suggestions are always welcome. We can help you to set up a group and advertise it to our members through the monthly meetings and newsletter.
You don’t have to be an expert to run a group; all that is needed is interest and enthusiasm. To join a group, you must be a member of the Ruddington and District u3a.
Some groups have a limit on numbers so there may be a waiting list or, alternatively a second group can be formed.
If you are interested in joining a particular group, please click on the corresponding highlighted link below and send an email to the group convenor or sign up at the monthly meeting. Details are also in the newsletter.
Groups listed alphabetically
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    Book Group
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am
 Second Tuesday of the month
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    Brush up your French
 Status: Waiting list
 On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
 Weekly, except 3rd Monday of the month
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    Brush up your German
 Status: Waiting list
 On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
 Weekly, except the last Friday of the month
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    CAMEO
 Status: Active
 Various times and locations
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    Cycling
 Status: Active
 Monthly
 Meet on a monthly basis
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    Friday Book Club
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
 The first Friday of the Mon
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    Gardening
 Status: Active
 On Monday mornings 10:00 am
 2nd Monday in the month
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    Knit & Natter
 Status: Active
 On Friday mornings 10:00 am
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    Lunch club
 Status: Active
 On Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm
 1st Thurs of month
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    Monthly quiz
 Status: Active
 Last Friday of each month at 2pm
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    One in One
 Status: Active
 On Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm
 Dates emailed to members
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    Painting and Drawing
 Status: Waiting list
 On Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
 2nd & 4th Tues in month
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    Petanque
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly mornings 10:30 am
 1st Thursday and 3rd Friday of each month
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    Photography
 Status: Waiting list
 On Wednesday mornings
 2nd Wednesday of the month
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    Scrabble
 Status: Active
 On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
 Alternate Tuesdays
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    Spanish (int to advanced)
 Status: Active
 On Friday afternoons 2:30 pm
 Alternate Fridays (fortnightly)
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    Table Tennis
 Status: Active
 On Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
 1st, 3rd and 5th (if exists) Wed each month
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    Tai Chi
 Status: Active
 Weekly on Thursdays
 3 classes at 10am, 11am and 12pm. The 12pm class is for beginners.
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    Theatre Exploration and Appreciation
 Status: Active
 On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
 First Thursday of each month
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    Travellers' Tales
 Status: Active
 On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
 2nd Thursday each month
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    Walking (5-8 miles)
 Status: Active
 On Wednesday mornings 9:30 am
 4th Wednesday of the month
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    Wine Tasting
 Status: Active
 On Monday afternoons 7:00 pm
 3rd Monday of each month