u3a

Ruddington & District

Group information

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.

If you are a group leader and notice incorrect details about your group, please contact the Web Administrator to get his corrected.

All groups are listed below, but you can download the details using the following link : Group Details.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Book Group
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am
    Second Tuesday of the month
  • Brush up your French
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Weekly, except 3rd Monday of the month
  • Brush up your German
    Status: Waiting list
    On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Weekly, except the last Friday of the month
  • CAMEO
    Status: Active
    Various times and locations
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    Meet on a monthly basis
  • French for Beginners
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
    Three consecutive Wednesday afternoons, followed by a week off.
  • Friday Book Club
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
    The first Friday of the Mon
  • Gardening
    Status: Active
    On Monday mornings 10:00 am
    2nd Monday in the month
  • Knit & Natter
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings 10:00 am
  • Lunch club
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm
    1st Thurs of month
  • Monthly quiz
    Status: Active
    Last Friday of each month at 2pm
  • One in One
    Status: Active
    Once a month, usually on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, from 2 pm.
  • Painting and Drawing
    Status: Waiting list
    On Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd & 4th Tues in month
  • Petanque
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly mornings 10:30 am
    1st Thursday and 3rd Friday of each month
  • Photography
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    2nd Wednesday of the month
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Alternate Tuesdays
  • Spanish (int to advanced)
    Status: Active
    On Friday afternoons 2:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Friday of the month
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Waiting list
    On Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
    1st, 3rd and 5th (if exists) Wed each month
  • Tai Chi
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursdays
    3 classes at 10am, 11am and 12pm. The 10am class is for beginners.
  • Theatre Exploration and Appreciation
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    First Thursday of each month
  • Travellers' Tales
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd Thursday each month
  • Walking (5-8 miles)
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings 9:30 am
    4th Wednesday of the month
  • Wednesday Book Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 pm
    Third Wednesday of the month.
  • Wine Tasting
    Status: Active
    On Monday evenings 7:00 pm
    3rd Monday of each month