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ANCESTRY GROUP
Meeting: The first Friday of every month at Westerham Hall, from 10.00 am until 12 noon.
The aim of the Group is to help each other in our search into our family history by sharing knowledge of the many resources available, as well as how to keep records and produce family trees. Members of the Group range from complete beginners to those that have been researching for years! All this coupled together with amusing and anecdotal tales that have come to light!
Meeting: The first Friday of every month at Westerham Hall, from 10.00 am until 12 noon.
The aim of the Group is to help each other in our search into our family history by sharing knowledge of the many resources available, as well as how to keep records and produce family trees. Members of the Group range from complete beginners to those that have been researching for years! All this coupled together with amusing and anecdotal tales that have come to light!
APPRECIATING ARCHITECTURE
Meetings: Westerham small hall on the 3rd Tuesday in the month starting at 2.15
The group changed its focus at the beginning of the year and is now concentrating on the architectural styles rather than simply visiting buildings. This means that our meetings are mainly ‘classroom’ events working through a timeline of architectural development. We hope that all members will participate by reading up about a particular period and contributing to the discussion. From time to time trips will be organised n order to view firsthand features that we have learnt about.
Meetings: Westerham small hall on the 3rd Tuesday in the month starting at 2.15
The group changed its focus at the beginning of the year and is now concentrating on the architectural styles rather than simply visiting buildings. This means that our meetings are mainly ‘classroom’ events working through a timeline of architectural development. We hope that all members will participate by reading up about a particular period and contributing to the discussion. From time to time trips will be organised n order to view firsthand features that we have learnt about.
APPRECIATING GREAT PAINTINGS
Meetings: The last Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the small room of Westerham Hall
"We start each month by appreciating a painting chosen by a member. We may then look at projections of the works of a particular artist or review an exhibition coming to a gallery which we might visit. We are fortunate to have an array of first class galleries to enjoy, just a cheap day return ticket away!"
Meetings: The last Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the small room of Westerham Hall
"We start each month by appreciating a painting chosen by a member. We may then look at projections of the works of a particular artist or review an exhibition coming to a gallery which we might visit. We are fortunate to have an array of first class galleries to enjoy, just a cheap day return ticket away!"
ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
Meetings: Days vary according to venue
There will be no home based meetings, just visits to places such as the British Museum, Museum of London/Docklands, Maidstone Museum, Lullingstone/Crofton Roman Villas and other sites of historic interest in London and the south east.
Meetings: Days vary according to venue
There will be no home based meetings, just visits to places such as the British Museum, Museum of London/Docklands, Maidstone Museum, Lullingstone/Crofton Roman Villas and other sites of historic interest in London and the south east.
ASIAN FOOD APPRECIATION
Meetings: At a frequency agreed by members
To share, discuss and sample a common interest in Asian cuisine. Arranging lunches at various restaurants in the South East. Attend cooking lessons. Inviting local chefs to demonstrate their respective culinary skills. Bulk purchasing ingredients for members at discounted prices.
Meetings: At a frequency agreed by members
To share, discuss and sample a common interest in Asian cuisine. Arranging lunches at various restaurants in the South East. Attend cooking lessons. Inviting local chefs to demonstrate their respective culinary skills. Bulk purchasing ingredients for members at discounted prices.
IMPROVERS BRIDGE
Meetings: Thursday afternoon
The venue is at Crockham Hill village hall, so there will be a small charge to cover the hire of the hall and expenses.
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
Meetings: Thursday afternoon
The venue is at Crockham Hill village hall, so there will be a small charge to cover the hire of the hall and expenses.
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
TEAM BRIDGE
Meetings: On application
Friendly games of Teams Bridge are played each month in members’ homes, on days that suit the people playing in each game. We are happy to hold introductory sessions if you have not played teams bridge before. However you do need a bridge partner who is also a member of the U3A and an email address so games can easily be organised.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: On application
Friendly games of Teams Bridge are played each month in members’ homes, on days that suit the people playing in each game. We are happy to hold introductory sessions if you have not played teams bridge before. However you do need a bridge partner who is also a member of the U3A and an email address so games can easily be organised.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
BIRDWATCHING
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month, commencing in October
This is a new group. Members opted for a combination of outings and field trips to wildlife centres, etc. A programme of activities has been developed, and a number of wildlife centres like Sevenoaks and Bough Beech have been visited. It is hoped to have a specialist talks on a dates to be determined.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month, commencing in October
This is a new group. Members opted for a combination of outings and field trips to wildlife centres, etc. A programme of activities has been developed, and a number of wildlife centres like Sevenoaks and Bough Beech have been visited. It is hoped to have a specialist talks on a dates to be determined.
BOOK CLUB 1
Meetings: Every 6 weeks at 2 pm on Thursday afternoons, (avoiding Open Meeting afternoons) in members’ houses
The members of our Book Group enjoy reading and socialising with like-minded people. We certainly widen our own reading horizons with the individual choices of others and enjoy sharing opinions with friendly and fun discussions. The host chooses the book for review at the next meeting. Copies are usually borrowed from Oxted or Westerham libraries, where we are registered as a book group. We keep a look out for any local literary events that may be of interest.
Meetings: Every 6 weeks at 2 pm on Thursday afternoons, (avoiding Open Meeting afternoons) in members’ houses
The members of our Book Group enjoy reading and socialising with like-minded people. We certainly widen our own reading horizons with the individual choices of others and enjoy sharing opinions with friendly and fun discussions. The host chooses the book for review at the next meeting. Copies are usually borrowed from Oxted or Westerham libraries, where we are registered as a book group. We keep a look out for any local literary events that may be of interest.
BOOK CLUB 2
Meetings: Usually every 6 weeks on Friday mornings at 10 am, in members' homes on a rotational basis.
The Group meets to discuss books chosen by the members - the personal choices of the individuals. They may be of any genre, often contemporary occasionally classical, encouraging us to read books that we may well not have chosen for ourselves. The Group is more social than academic, and we have enjoyed two Literary Lunches where we have been addressed by well known authors, and will plan more in the future.
Meetings: Usually every 6 weeks on Friday mornings at 10 am, in members' homes on a rotational basis.
The Group meets to discuss books chosen by the members - the personal choices of the individuals. They may be of any genre, often contemporary occasionally classical, encouraging us to read books that we may well not have chosen for ourselves. The Group is more social than academic, and we have enjoyed two Literary Lunches where we have been addressed by well known authors, and will plan more in the future.
BOOK CLUB 3
Meetings: Group generally meets every six weeks at a pre-arranged date, time and venue in the afternoon.
We read a wide-ranging choice of books and always have a lively and inclusive discussion of the chosen book at our meetings. The group is very informal and friendly. The host chooses the next book. It does not have a specific leader but is co-ordinated by Jill Raffe.
Meetings: Group generally meets every six weeks at a pre-arranged date, time and venue in the afternoon.
We read a wide-ranging choice of books and always have a lively and inclusive discussion of the chosen book at our meetings. The group is very informal and friendly. The host chooses the next book. It does not have a specific leader but is co-ordinated by Jill Raffe.
CIRCLE DANCING
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
If you like dancing and a wide range of music from all over the world then circle dancing is for you. The dances can be lively or gentle, meditative or exciting. The moods and styles vary enormously and there is something for everyone in the repertoire. You don't need a partner or experience. Dance bare-foot or in soft-soled shoes. Cost : £4 (or £18 for 6 sessions). Venue: Christchurch URC Hall, Littlecourt Rd.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
If you like dancing and a wide range of music from all over the world then circle dancing is for you. The dances can be lively or gentle, meditative or exciting. The moods and styles vary enormously and there is something for everyone in the repertoire. You don't need a partner or experience. Dance bare-foot or in soft-soled shoes. Cost : £4 (or £18 for 6 sessions). Venue: Christchurch URC Hall, Littlecourt Rd.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
CRAFTY CRAFTERS
Meetings: Craft group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11am to 1pm, in The Westerham Hall (small room)
Craft - Needlecraft - and more. For anyone that feels creative and wants to explore their potential with like-minded people. You are welcome to bring your own projects or learn something new as we always love new ideas. All skill levels are welcome and our aim is to share our experience and knowledge.
Meetings: Craft group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11am to 1pm, in The Westerham Hall (small room)
Craft - Needlecraft - and more. For anyone that feels creative and wants to explore their potential with like-minded people. You are welcome to bring your own projects or learn something new as we always love new ideas. All skill levels are welcome and our aim is to share our experience and knowledge.
CREATIVE WRITING
Meetings: Fortnightly on Wednesdays 10.00 to 12.30
This will be a chance to explore a variety of themes through writing prose and poetry, supported by some fun exercises and creative ways of inviting your muse to emerge! While the Group will mostly meet indoors, there will be opportunity to use the landscape at Millwood to invite an experience of finding nature as a prompt to write, to find landscape as a mirror for the soul.
A maximum of eight participants means there will be the possibility of sharing and supporting each other in our endeavours.
All abilities are welcome. This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
Meetings: Fortnightly on Wednesdays 10.00 to 12.30
This will be a chance to explore a variety of themes through writing prose and poetry, supported by some fun exercises and creative ways of inviting your muse to emerge! While the Group will mostly meet indoors, there will be opportunity to use the landscape at Millwood to invite an experience of finding nature as a prompt to write, to find landscape as a mirror for the soul.
A maximum of eight participants means there will be the possibility of sharing and supporting each other in our endeavours.
All abilities are welcome. This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
CRIMINOLOGY
Meetings: Monthly, arranged by the Group
The Criminology Group will not only cover international crime, but also national and local crimes, such as the Oxted Chalk Pit murder; the Westerham man, involved with the Brinks–Matt Robbery; the Seal Chart Murder; the British diplomat, from Tatsfield, Donald Maclean, who developed numerous films above a chemist in Westerham and the real Kenneth Noye, to name but a few. It is intended to invite guest speakers and arrange visits and tours. Meetings will focus on a specific subject matter that members can research and discuss.
Meetings: Monthly, arranged by the Group
The Criminology Group will not only cover international crime, but also national and local crimes, such as the Oxted Chalk Pit murder; the Westerham man, involved with the Brinks–Matt Robbery; the Seal Chart Murder; the British diplomat, from Tatsfield, Donald Maclean, who developed numerous films above a chemist in Westerham and the real Kenneth Noye, to name but a few. It is intended to invite guest speakers and arrange visits and tours. Meetings will focus on a specific subject matter that members can research and discuss.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Meetings: Last Friday of month at 10.30am at the Grasshopper on the Green
The Group meets monthly to discuss events that are making the headlines, to give personal views and listen to the opinions of the other group members - nothing is off limits! All members are invited to submit topics for discussion one week in advance and in the past has included Brexit, Budgets, ISIS & asylum seekers, fracking, and the Health Service. "We don't always agree, but we learn from the experiences and knowledge of Group members in a good humoured manner."
Meetings: Last Friday of month at 10.30am at the Grasshopper on the Green
The Group meets monthly to discuss events that are making the headlines, to give personal views and listen to the opinions of the other group members - nothing is off limits! All members are invited to submit topics for discussion one week in advance and in the past has included Brexit, Budgets, ISIS & asylum seekers, fracking, and the Health Service. "We don't always agree, but we learn from the experiences and knowledge of Group members in a good humoured manner."
CYCLING GROUP
Meetings : Various
The group is really for any level, from “used to be” cyclists to regular users that may be bored with going out alone. So If you have not been on a bicycle for a while, but would enjoy some gentle cycling for the purpose of social fitness or are a regular cyclist wanting some company please sign up. We will then arrange a meeting to explore where, when and how far
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
Meetings : Various
The group is really for any level, from “used to be” cyclists to regular users that may be bored with going out alone. So If you have not been on a bicycle for a while, but would enjoy some gentle cycling for the purpose of social fitness or are a regular cyclist wanting some company please sign up. We will then arrange a meeting to explore where, when and how far
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION PHOTOGRAPHY - 1st year
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month
For beginners who want to learn how to manipulate and make adjustments to their photographs. The first session will be about transferring photographs from your camera to the computer and organising them. There will be an opportunity to practice the lesson at the end of each session.
To get the best out of this course you will need to practice between sessions. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club. 10 – 12.30
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month
For beginners who want to learn how to manipulate and make adjustments to their photographs. The first session will be about transferring photographs from your camera to the computer and organising them. There will be an opportunity to practice the lesson at the end of each session.
To get the best out of this course you will need to practice between sessions. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club. 10 – 12.30
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION PHOTOGRAPHY – 2nd year
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month
This is a continuation of the 1st manipulation skills. We will begin by learning about ‘Layers’ and their many uses. There will be an opportunity to practice the lesson at the end of each session. To get the best out of this course you will need to practice between sessions. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club. 10 – 12.30
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month
This is a continuation of the 1st manipulation skills. We will begin by learning about ‘Layers’ and their many uses. There will be an opportunity to practice the lesson at the end of each session. To get the best out of this course you will need to practice between sessions. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club. 10 – 12.30
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION PHOTOGRAPHY – 3rd year
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month
This is a continuation of the 2nd Year Course. There will be a variety of input including, making an Audio Visual of your photographs, going out to take photographs plus the opportunity to share the group members’ knowledge and experience. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month
This is a continuation of the 2nd Year Course. There will be a variety of input including, making an Audio Visual of your photographs, going out to take photographs plus the opportunity to share the group members’ knowledge and experience. We meet at the Riverhead Bowls Club.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION PHOTOGRAPHY – Session 5
Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month
The members in the group have experience of Digital Manipulation. Activities this year will be varied according to the group members’ requests. It will include learning more about our cameras and going on photograph shoots, studio work and experimenting with digital techniques, as well as visiting exhibitions. It’s hoped to continue learning by experimentation, discussion and input from members.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month
The members in the group have experience of Digital Manipulation. Activities this year will be varied according to the group members’ requests. It will include learning more about our cameras and going on photograph shoots, studio work and experimenting with digital techniques, as well as visiting exhibitions. It’s hoped to continue learning by experimentation, discussion and input from members.
This is a Sevenoaks managed Group
Want to find out about the great choice of other interest groups on offer? Click to see groups E-K, groups L-R and S-Z