Interest Group contacts and activities
Interest Group contacts and activities
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Come and join any of Interest Groups, details of which can be found below. Bingham u3a members can join any number of groups as long as there is room. There might be a small charge to cover room hire. Visitors are always welcome.
Come and join any of Interest Groups, details of which can be found below. Bingham u3a members can join any number of groups as long as there is room. There might be a small charge to cover room hire. Visitors are always welcome.
If you have ideas for a new group or want to set up a new one, please contact the Group Co-ordinator, Ann Lewis on 01949 831530, bingham.u3a.vicechair@gmail.com.
If you have ideas for a new group or want to set up a new one, please contact the Group Co-ordinator, Ann Lewis on 01949 831530, bingham.u3a.vicechair@gmail.com.
Up-to-date information on Group Contacts and venues can be found in the current Newsletter.
Up-to-date information on Group Contacts and venues can be found in the current Newsletter.
Ambling Group 1 meets at Church House weekly at 10:20. Contact Ann Lewis, 01949 831530, bingham.u3a.vicechair@gmail.com
Ambling Group 1 meets at Church House weekly at 10:20. Contact Ann Lewis, 01949 831530, bingham.u3a.vicechair@gmail.com
Ambling Group 2 meets in the main car park on Tuesdays fortnightly at 13:00. Contact Jackie Hutton on 01949 838140 or Sue Eaton on 01949 839946
Ambling Group 2 meets in the main car park on Tuesdays fortnightly at 13:00. Contact Jackie Hutton on 01949 838140 or Sue Eaton on 01949 839946
Beer and Cider Group meets monthly on Thursday evenings, the time depending on public transport and the venue. Contact John Perry on jkp1951@gmail.com or 01949 875231.
Beer and Cider Group meets monthly on Thursday evenings, the time depending on public transport and the venue. Contact John Perry on jkp1951@gmail.com or 01949 875231.
Book Club 1 meets in Bingham Library on the fourth Tuesday at 2pm. Contact Linda Molineaux at bingham.u3a.programme@gmail.com.
Book Club 1 meets in Bingham Library on the fourth Tuesday at 2pm. Contact Linda Molineaux at bingham.u3a.programme@gmail.com.
Book Club 2 meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 3pm to 4pm. Contact Frances Bailey on 07796546035 or at francesbailey0@gmail.com .
Bridge Group meets at the Bowls Club every week on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm. New members should first contact Dave Cobley on 07966 370385 or dfcobley@hotmail.com. Sessions commence with a brief bit of tuition, followed by play of hands with advice from experienced players.
Bridge Group meets at the Bowls Club every week on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm. New members should first contact Dave Cobley on 07966 370385 or dfcobley@hotmail.com. Sessions commence with a brief bit of tuition, followed by play of hands with advice from experienced players.
Coffee Social Group meets at the Buttercross Pub on second Mondays at 10:30. Contact Frances at 07796546035 or francesbailey0@gmail.com.
Canasta Group meets in Room 2 at the Methodist Centre at 2pm on the first and third Fridays. Contact is Martin Cox, martin.cox1@outlook.com
Creative Stitching Group meets every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm in the Library. All levels and types of embroidery/ patchwork, etc. For details, contact Mary on 01949 851110 or at maryannball@tiscali.co.uk
Creative Writing Group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 11am to 1 pm at the Wildflower Cafe, Coach Gap Lane, Langar. Contact Lynne Boardman, southam2610@gmail.com .
Croquet Group meets at the Butt Field Pavilion every other Thursday from May to September at 1pm. Contacts - Jackie Hutton, 07443 595653 and Judith Wilkin, 07769 293621.
Croquet Group meets at the Butt Field Pavilion every other Thursday from May to September at 1pm. Contacts - Jackie Hutton, 07443 595653 and Judith Wilkin, 07769 293621.
Explorers Group visits places of interest. Unlike the travel group, transport is not organised but car share can be arranged.
Explorers Group visits places of interest. Unlike the travel group, transport is not organised but car share can be arranged.
We've previously visited:
We've previously visited:
- Wollaton Park, taking in steaming of the historic beam engine with a guided tour of the Hall
- BBC Nottingham Studios on London Road
- Harlaxton Manor near Grantham
Interested? Join the group and get circulated with up-to-date news! Contact Ann Lewis on 01949 831530
Interested? Join the group and get circulated with up-to-date news! Contact Ann Lewis on 01949 831530
Film Group meets at Butler’s Coffee House on second Mondays at 14:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Contact Lindsay Evett at lindsay.evett@outlook.com . We usually suggest a film or two for the following month, but it doesn´t matter if you haven´t been able to get to any. Come anyway and join a lively discussion on a wide range of topics about film, film adaptation or occasionally TV programmes.
Film Group meets at Butler’s Coffee House on second Mondays at 14:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Contact Lindsay Evett at lindsay.evett@outlook.com . We usually suggest a film or two for the following month, but it doesn´t matter if you haven´t been able to get to any. Come anyway and join a lively discussion on a wide range of topics about film, film adaptation or occasionally TV programmes.
French Group 1 meets every other Friday from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. It is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere; some knowledge of French is required as we are not a beginners group. Contact Lis Leslie on 01949 831602.
French Group 1 meets every other Friday from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. It is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere; some knowledge of French is required as we are not a beginners group. Contact Lis Leslie on 01949 831602.
French Conversation Group 2 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Contact Barbara Savage on 01949 838782 or savagepeterm@hotmail.co.uk.
French Conversation Group 2 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Contact Barbara Savage on 01949 838782 or savagepeterm@hotmail.co.uk.
The Garden Group is friendly group of members who meet in each other's gardens on a monthly basis from April to October inclusive. We exchange ideas and share any tips and techniques we may have .We also arrange visits to Open Gardens etc . Contact Jo McHugh at jomchugh@outlook.com .
Gentle Exercise Group meets at Old Church House weekly from 2pm to 3pm. Contact Ann Lewis on 01949 831530 or bingham.u3a.vicechair@gmail.com.
German Conversation Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 2:30pm. Contact John Orley (john.orley@btinternet.com) The group meets in each other's homes to enjoy a chat in German with German-themed snacks and drinks. New members with some knowledge of German are welcome as we are not a beginners' group.
German Conversation Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 2:30pm. Contact John Orley (john.orley@btinternet.com) The group meets in each other's homes to enjoy a chat in German with German-themed snacks and drinks. New members with some knowledge of German are welcome as we are not a beginners' group.
History Group meets at the Methodist Centre on the fourth Wednesday at 2pm. Contact John Perry at jkp1951@gmail.com.
History Group meets at the Methodist Centre on the fourth Wednesday at 2pm. Contact John Perry at jkp1951@gmail.com.
Knit and Natter Group meets at the Methodist Centre weekly from 10am to noon. Contact Beryl Kemp on 01949 839728, bkemp1910@gmail.com or Judy Soar on 01949 837108
Knit and Natter Group meets at the Methodist Centre weekly from 10am to noon. Contact Beryl Kemp on 01949 839728, bkemp1910@gmail.com or Judy Soar on 01949 837108
Mobility and Movement Group meets at the Methodist Centre on Fridays from 10am to 11am. Contact Ann Lewis on 01949 831530 or annl_uk@yahoo.co.uk
Mobility and Movement Group meets at the Methodist Centre on Fridays from 10am to 11am. Contact Ann Lewis on 01949 831530 or annl_uk@yahoo.co.uk
Music Appreciation Group meets at 14:00 on the second Tuesday. Contact Anthony Watts or Derrick Gierth on 01949 875968
Petanque Group meets at The Grange on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 10am to 12am. Contact Beryl Kemp on 01949 839728 or bkemp1910@gmail.com
Petanque Group meets at The Grange on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 10am to 12am. Contact Beryl Kemp on 01949 839728 or bkemp1910@gmail.com
Recorder Group meets on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10.30 to 11.45 am in the Council Chamber at The Old Court House. The group can accommodate a range of abilities and welcomes beginners along with the more experienced. Some tuition of the basics is available. Contact Viv Dyer on 01949 838614 or vivien.dyer@ntlworld.com .
Recorder Group meets on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10.30 to 11.45 am in the Council Chamber at The Old Court House. The group can accommodate a range of abilities and welcomes beginners along with the more experienced. Some tuition of the basics is available. Contact Viv Dyer on 01949 838614 or vivien.dyer@ntlworld.com .
Scrabble Group meets from 3pm to 5pm in Room 1 at Bingham Methodist Centre on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Contact Hazel Jones at hajwghs@btopenworld, 01949 831908.
Spanish Improvers Group meets in the Old Court House fortnightly on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 15:00. Contact Jean Oates on 01949 850864, 07898 895274 or us@theoates.net. The group has made some progress and so unfortunately is no longer open to complete beginners.
Spanish Improvers Group meets in the Old Court House fortnightly on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 15:00. Contact Jean Oates on 01949 850864, 07898 895274 or us@theoates.net. The group has made some progress and so unfortunately is no longer open to complete beginners.
STEM Group - This interest group started in January 2020 and covers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The sessions normally take place at 11.00 am in Room 1 or 2 of the Bingham Methodist Centre on the fourth Thursday of alternate months. Contact Dave Hobson on 01949 836042 or appletrees.hobson@gmail.com .
STEM Group - This interest group started in January 2020 and covers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The sessions normally take place at 11.00 am in Room 1 or 2 of the Bingham Methodist Centre on the fourth Thursday of alternate months. Contact Dave Hobson on 01949 836042 or appletrees.hobson@gmail.com .
Table Tennis Group meets upstairs at Bingham Arena every 2nd and 4th Monday from 3.30 to 4.30pm. Contact Linda Munroe at linmun.linda@gmail.com .
Walking Group 1 (now combined with the 4th Wednesday Walking Group) on the first Wednesday at 10:00 for a medium length, 5 to 6 mile walks followed by a pub lunch. Contact Veronica, on 01949 87523 or at bingham.u3a.chairperson@gmail.com.
Walking Group 1 (now combined with the 4th Wednesday Walking Group) on the first Wednesday at 10:00 for a medium length, 5 to 6 mile walks followed by a pub lunch. Contact Veronica, on 01949 87523 or at bingham.u3a.chairperson@gmail.com.
Walking Group 2 meets for longer walks, around 6 to 10 miles, at Church House to share cars on the second Wednesday at 9:30. Contact Esme Smith on 01949 875148 or esmesm74@yahoo.co.uk.
Walking Group 2 meets for longer walks, around 6 to 10 miles, at Church House to share cars on the second Wednesday at 9:30. Contact Esme Smith on 01949 875148 or esmesm74@yahoo.co.uk.
Wine Group 1 meets once a month on Mondays and usually try about eight different wines. We are not experts but we know how to enjoy wine! As we hold our meetings in members' homes the size of the group is limited. We would be happy to offer advice and assistance to anyone wishing to set up a second group. Contact Lynne Barnett on 01949 875151 or lynnieb.barnett@gmail.com.
Wine Group 1 meets once a month on Mondays and usually try about eight different wines. We are not experts but we know how to enjoy wine! As we hold our meetings in members' homes the size of the group is limited. We would be happy to offer advice and assistance to anyone wishing to set up a second group. Contact Lynne Barnett on 01949 875151 or lynnieb.barnett@gmail.com.
Wine Group 2 meets on the third Thursday of every month. Contact Veronica Perry on 01949 875231 or vperry1951@gmail.com.
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