There are over 25 interest groups to choose from, offering a wide variety of subjects.
Groups are at the heart of the U3A movement. Through them members meet to share and enjoy learning. Lasting friendships are made through a common interest or desire to take part in something new. The aim of any u3a is to offer cultural, educational, physical and recreational learning for those no longer in full time employment.
The groups are run by members who have volunteered their knowledge and expertise, so learning is in a non-formal adult learning environment.
Click on the links below to view more information about each group.
We always welcome ideas for new groups so if you think you have the knowledge or expertise to lead a group please get in touch using the Contact us page.
Links
Groups listed alphabetically
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Alternative Arts and Crafts
Status: Active
Venue: Newport Cricket Club
Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm -
Art - Water Colours
Status: Full
Venue: Newport Cricket Club
Fortnightly on Monday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm -
Art Appreciation
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
2nd Tues of month -
Art History
Status: Active
Venue: Members' Home
On Mondays 10:30 am-12:30 pm
First Monday of Month excl Bank holidays -
Board Games
Status: Active
Venue: Newport Bowling Club
On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd and 4th Thursday -
Book Share
Status: Active
Venue: Church Aston Village Hall
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
2nd Wednesday -
Country Crafts
Status: Active
Venue: United Reform Church
On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm -
Creative Writing
Status: Active
Venue: Members' Home
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd Tuesday of month -
Digital Photography
Status: Active
Venue: The Falcon Inn
On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
Last Thursday of month -
Drop-in Coffee Morning
Status: Active
Venue: The New Inn
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:15 am-11:00 am -
Four Seasons Walking Group
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
1st & 3rd Thursday -
Gardening
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays
4th Thursday in the month -
Guitar Jammers
Status: Active
Venue: Church Aston Village Hall
Weekly on Thursday mornings 11:00 am-1:30 pm -
Historic Houses/Gardens
Status: Active
Visits are on an ad hoc basis -
History
Status: Active
Venue: Members' Home
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd Tuesday in month -
Information Technology (IT)
Status: Active
Venue: Members' Home
Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm -
M.O.T.O (Members On Their Own)
Status: Active
On Monday mornings 11:00 am-12:30 pm
2nd & 4th Monday -
Petanque 1
Status: Active
Venue: Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm -
Petanque 2
Status: Active
Venue: Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Weekly on Tuesday mornings 11:00 am-12:30 pm -
Pickleball
Status: Active
Venue: Lilleshall National Sports Centre
On Monday mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm -
Poetry Reading
Status: Active
Venue: Members' Home
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
4th Tuesday of month -
Reading Shakespeare
Status: Active
Venue: Church Aston Village Hall
On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm -
Sing-along Group
Status: Active
Venue: Newport Cricket Club
On Friday afternoons 2:15 pm-4:00 pm
2nd and 4th Friday -
Singaround Accoustic Guitar Sessions
Status: Active
Venue: Church Aston Village Hall
On Tuesday afternoons 2:15 pm-3:45 pm
2nd and 4th Monday -
Table Tennis
Status: Active
Venue: Edgmond Village Hall
Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm -
Theatre Trips
Status: Active
Arranged by group members -
Ukulele - Intermediate
Status: Active
Venue: Edgmond Village Hall
Weekly on Monday afternoons 1:00 pm-3:00 pm