U3A at Overton and District

Groups Directory - November 2012

This directory contains information about all Groups which are currently active. If you want to join a group please contact the person named in the group entry in the first instance.

Unfortunately, some groups are at capacity and unable to take new members; if you wish to participate in any such group please contact the Groups Co-ordinator (information in the Officers tab) who will maintain waiting lists until there is sufficient interest to set up a new group.

PLaces in the Groups are sort-after and in short supply. Please don't forget to let the organiser know if and when you can no longer take part in a group. Also if you cannot attend on a day, try to let the organiser know in good time, it does make a difference.
Lunch clubs are particularly affected as venues can be difficult with regard to numbers.

Art History	Time: 10am Day: 4th Thursday Monthly	Contact: Tess Biggs, Tel: 770723 or Pat Hutchings, Tel: 770402

This small but enthusiastic group is run on very informal lines. Each month an artist or a painting is considered. The session starts with a brief presentation which is followed by discussion. Individual members often suggest the topic for the following meeting. Particular interest has been shown in what a painting can tell us about the period and country in which it was produced so we are brushing up on our history and geography as well! Topics already lined up for discussion are many and varied.

Bridge	Time: TBA Day: TBA	Contact: Group Co-ordinator

	This Group is new, very informal and meets around the kitchen table. It is basic bridge for early learners proctice. There is no 'teacher'. If interested please contact the Group Co-ordinator.

Canasta	Time: 10.00am Day: 2nd & 4th Thursday Monthly	Contact: Mervyn Reeves Tel: 781691

	The group are now meeting in Oakley to enjoy playing canasta together, and to improve their skills. The group is currently full. If interested please contact the Group Co-ordinator.

Computing	Time: to suit participants and tutor Day: TBA	Contact: Bob Gardner Tel: 770416

	Absolute beginners or intermediate users welcome. Individual training will be offered as required on subjects such as: using the keyboard, emailing, internet use, organising your digital photos, printing, etc

Crafts	The craft groups meet regularly to experience new crafts, exchange ideas and expand knowledge. Members occasionally visit craft shows and craft centres, and attend outside courses.

	Group 1 – Meets 1st Tuesday Monthly at 9:30 a.m Contact: Kathy Gardner; Tel: 770416; Email This group is currently full. If interested please contact the Group Co-ordinator. Group 2 – Meets 2nd Wednesday Monthly at 2.15 p.m Contact: Pauline Wooster; Tel: 772083; Email

Creative Writing	Time: 2pm Day: Tuesday	Contact: Valerie Thame Tel: 770192
	This 10 week series of creative writing sessions, led by a published author, offers professional guidance on all aspects of writing - whether you write for pleasure or publication - covering novels, plays, articles and childrens stories. There will be a small fee payable per session.	NEW
Cribbage	Time: 2pm Day: 1st & 3rd Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Ken Towell Tel: 770965

	This group has a core of enthusiastic members. We meet to play for fun, and don't intend to become competitive. The group is currently full. If interested please contact the Group Co-ordinator.

Family History	Time: 2.30pm Day: 3rd Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Rosemary Evangelisti Tel: 773298
	Members meet together to discuss progress and ideas for pursuing research. Outings to places of interest for research or to exhibitions are also arranged from time to time.	NEW
French Conversation	Time: 10.30am Day: 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Sue Carter Tel: 770681

	This group is well supported, meeting regularly for topical conversation. New members are welcomed

Gardens	Time: 2.30pm Day: 4th Thursday Monthly	Contact: Diana Goodwin Tel: 771855

	The Garden Group meets to visit each others’ or neighbouring gardens. There will also be visits to major gardens open to the public.

Gallery / Exhibition Visits	Time: By arrangement Day: By arrangement	Contact: Jacky Lessware Tel: 773043

	The Group meets as necessary to visit galleries and exhibitions which come to the notice of members from time to time and which are of interest to them.

History	Time: 2.15pm Day: Last Wednesday of each Month	Contact: Dick Goodwin Tel: 771855

	The group has an objective of filling gaps in our knowledge of British history but aware that we must recognise the influence of Europe and the wider world. Particular topics in History will be led by members' particular interests. We aim to make visits in the summer months.

Italian Beginners	Time: 10.30am Day: Monday fortnightly	Contact: Jacky Lessware Tel: 773043

	This group is going very well. New members are welcomed

Italian Conversation	Time: 10.00am Day: 1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly	Contact: Jacky Lessware Tel: 773043

	This group is run in conjunction with Old Basing U3A, and meets for topical conversation. New members are welcomed

Inter-Knit Cafe	Time: 10:30am Day: 4th Wednesday monthly	Contact: Pauline Wooster Tel: 772083

	Members meets at the Honey Pot to share their common interest in knitting and crochet, to enjoy a chat with friends and partake of coffee, tea and maybe even lunch. New members welcome.

Line Dancing	Time: 11.00am Day: Friday	Contact: Rosemary Reavley Tel: 772199

	This group meets in St Mary’s Hall to enjoy dancing with instruction. New members are welcome to join; plenty of room for more

Lunch Clubs	These are groups of like minded people who meet for lunch at various local(ish) eating houses (usually pubs) on a monthly basis – generally at 12.30 p.m. Basically the lunch clubs "do what it says on the tin"!

Lunch Club 1 - Meets monthly on various days by arrangement
Contact: Anne Leader; Tel: 773030;
or
Contact: Jan Baker; Tel 773371
This group is at capacity at the moment so unable to take new members.

Lunch Club 2 - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly.
Contact: Jacky Lessware; Tel: 773043;
This group is also at capacity at the moment so unable to take new members.

Lunch Club 3 - Meets monthly by arrangement.
Contact: Corinne Cooke; Tel: 771263;
This group is also at capacity at the moment so unable to take new members.

Lunch Club 4 - Meets monthly by arrangement.
Contact: Paul Reavley; Tel: 772199;
This group is at capacity at the moment so is unable to take new members.

Lunch Club 5 - This is a new group, meeting times and frequency will be arranged once the group is up and running.
Contact: Wendy Morgan; Tel: 01635 297538;
This group is newly formed and is still able to take new members.

Mahjong	These groups meet to learn the game and play amongst friends

	Group 1 – Meets on Monday afternoons Contact: Elizabeth Smith; Tel: 770280 This group is currently unable to take new members Group 2 – Meets at Town Mill on Monday afternoons at 2p.m. Contact: Charles Cardiff Tel: 770874: Currently there is space for new members

Opera	Time: 10 am Day: 4th Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Diana Goodwin Tel: 771855

	Members meet together to listen to or view operas or parts of operas, and afterwards to discuss the performances. From time to time there will be visits to see live performances.

Photography	Time: 2 pm Day: 2nd Wednesday Monthly	Contact: Keith Biggs Tel: 770723

	This group meets once a month to show digital images taken previously on a set subject. Each member submits 2-6 images for consideration by the others. This usually leads to demonstrations on technique and friendly critique. The group is currently full.

Play Reading	Time: 2.15 pm Day: 3rd Thursday Monthly	Contact: Sue Carter Tel: 770681

	There are currently 10 members of this group which is about the right size to give everyone a part each session, but new members would be welcomed – in particular, one or two more men would be appreciated! Reading is from sets of plays borrowed from the Library. These are usually one-act plays which can be read completely in one afternoon.

Reading	Time: 2.30 p.m. Day: 1st Monday Monthly	Contact: Sue Sait Tel: 773080

	The aim of the reading group is to read and discuss literature which as individuals we might not choose for ourselves. The group is currently at full capacity.

Scrabble	Time: 2 p.m. Day: 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Liz Towell Tel: 770965

	Scrabble is going very well and is continuing this year. At the time of writing there is space for one more member.

Scrapbooking	Time: 9am Day: 2nd Tuesday Monthly	Contact: Kathy Gardner Tel: 770416
	Members work on their own projects but exchange ideas and share skills. There are also oppotunities to visit craft shops and attend Crops. There is currently no capacity for new members.	New
Spanish Beginners	Time: 2.30 pm Day: Every Wednesday	Contact: Charles Cardiff Tel: 770874

	This group has just a few members and would very much welcome others. It is emphasised that this is a beginners group and ALL are welcome

Sports Days	Time: By arrangement Day: By arrangement	Contact: Barry Carter Tel: 893216

	The focus of the group is going to spectate at a variety of sports. Since the group started we have organised visits to around 35 sporting events, these have included horse racing, sailing, rowing, football, rugby, basket ball, ice hockey and a host of other events. We have also arranged other social activities such as pub skittles. We are always open to new members.

Theatre	Time: By arrangement Day: By arrangement	Contact: Lynda D'Arcy Tel: 771239

	Meets on an impromptu basis to attend theatrical performances

Tai Chi	Time: 10:30 am Day: Every Monday	Contact: Sue Carter Tel: 770681

	New members are always welcome.

Walking	Time: By arrangement Day: 1st Thursday Monthly	Contact: Sue Sait Tel: 773080

	The walking group meets monthly and aims to walk about 5 to 6 miles, taking about 2 to 2.5 hours. Walks are usually circular, starting in the vicinity of a pub where there is the option for lunch at the end of the walk. We have seen some wonderful scenery around the area which cannot be appreciated from a car. New members are always welcome.