Culture and Music

Around The Kitchen Table

The aim of this group is to generate discussion through poems. An in-depth knowledge of poetry is not necessary. Meetings will be held monthly on Monday afternoons at 2.00pm at Ann’s house. The day and time may be flexible according to members availability. Please contact Ann Nelson for further details.
Art Appreciation

This welcoming group is for anyone with an interest in looking at art, discussing it and learning more about art and artists. The emphasis is on talks to show the group examples of a specific artist or period. None of us is an expert, but a few are prepared to stand up and give a…
Book Club 1

This Book Group meets monthly during term time on a Monday afternoon at St Mark’s Church Hall and focuses on members' views of a particular chosen book. Our choices are selected by members voting from a book list which has been drawn up from a particular genre, also suggested by group members. Our most recent…
Book Club 2

At each meeting we discuss a book previously chosen by the group – contemporary or classical. Books will be ordered from the library by the Secretary so there is no expense involved. We are a friendly and supportive band of happy and inquisitive readers. If you wish to join this group please contact the Secretary…
Creative Writing

Our aim is to enjoy writing and listening to all sorts of prose, of any type. Creative Writing here covers short stories, excerpts from longer pieces, writing for pleasure, diaries, memories - all interspersed with chat and laughter. Any level of experience is fine - beginners are welcome. We are completely non-judgmental!
Music Appreciation

The Music Appreciation Group is for members who enjoy listening to mainly (but not exclusively) classical music. Some sessions are given over to the Leader or other members to give a presentation on a music subject, e.g the works of a particular composer, a period of music, music from a particular country or a particular…
Play Reading

We meet to read and enjoy a variety of plays. These are often, but not always, comedies. You do not need to have any previous experience of play reading. Come along with an open mind and open heart, and have fun.
Poetry for Pleasure 1

A friendly and welcoming group whose members range from those who are familiar with a range of poetry to those who wish to explore poetry having not read much – or any – since schooldays. Each session focuses on a theme or topic and once a term we look at a specific poet or group…
Poetry for Pleasure 2

We are a friendly and welcoming group who read and enjoy a wide range of poetry. At each session we enjoy refreshments together and then discuss the theme. A programme is compiled each term from members’ suggestions. You may have a good collection of poetry books of your own but libraries, bookshops (new & second…
Reading for Pleasure

Subjects, genre and authors are debated and a theme is decided by the group. Members then find and read a book related to that theme. At the next meeting we share our choices and ideas. We have wide-ranging discussions as we all read for pleasure and share our enjoyment of books.
Singing for Fun

We are a mixed group of people who love to sing various pieces of music, including items from musical shows, local folk songs etc. Our emphasis is on singing for the fun of it. The singing is led from the front with a piano accompaniment. There is no need to read music and no singing…
Ukulele For Fun 1

Our group comprises members who have been enjoying playing the ukulele for quite a few years. However, should anyone wish to learn to play, they would be welcome to come along. We may be able to make provision for them within the group. We play a variety of songs. Chords and skills are learned as…
Ukulele For Fun 2

We are a welcoming and caring group of mixed ability strummers who play for fun and to extend our capabilities if we feel like it. We use song sheets to sing and play a wide variety of musical numbers. At our last session the songs included “Nine to Five”, “Lady Madonna”, “The Train They Call…
Wine Appreciation

At each session the leader will follow a theme when purchasing the wines. There is a charge of £7 per person per session to cover costs. If you enjoy a glass of wine and like discussion and banter, this is the group for you.
Writers and Entertainers

Members of the group write sketches, pantomimes and plays with the aim of entertaining u3a members, friends and families. We do not take ourselves seriously! Our aim is to have fun and spread a little of our enjoyment. No experience of either writing or entertaining is necessary. Some extra meetings are held in members’…