Want to know more about Westerham U3A's interest groups? Then read on.
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Scroll down for the form to express interest in joining a group.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Meetings: Every other Friday 1 to 3pm
The Flower Arranging group is a new group meeting in Westerham Hall and will evolve to meet members aspirations. A member of the Group, and a great flower arranger, gives demonstrations and makes the seasonal suggestions about what the Group might do and is available to provide guidance on techniques. Members are encouraged to choose themes or any special arrangements they would like to do. Typical themes have been VE Day and June Rose Bowl Decoration (albeit during lockdown). Members are responsible for providing their own flowers, oasis, containers, etc.
Meetings: Every other Friday 1 to 3pm
The Flower Arranging group is a new group meeting in Westerham Hall and will evolve to meet members aspirations. A member of the Group, and a great flower arranger, gives demonstrations and makes the seasonal suggestions about what the Group might do and is available to provide guidance on techniques. Members are encouraged to choose themes or any special arrangements they would like to do. Typical themes have been VE Day and June Rose Bowl Decoration (albeit during lockdown). Members are responsible for providing their own flowers, oasis, containers, etc.
FLY FISHING
Meetings: By arrangement with members
Fly fishing is a fun and challenging way to exercise in the fresh air and generally the end product is a feeling of wellbeing, plus a trout or two. Meet new people, make new friends and find an engrossing hobby. Full instructions on how to catch and retrieve your fish are given.
Meetings: By arrangement with members
Fly fishing is a fun and challenging way to exercise in the fresh air and generally the end product is a feeling of wellbeing, plus a trout or two. Meet new people, make new friends and find an engrossing hobby. Full instructions on how to catch and retrieve your fish are given.
FRENCH – ADVANCED
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at members' homes
Nous nous rencontrons le 1er et 3ème jeudi du mois à 14h00. Chacun fait son tour d’accueillir le groupe et proposer le sujet dont on parle. Nous abordons des sujets très variés et intéressants. Deux fois par an nous prenons un déjeuner ensemble où chacun apporte un plat. Nous avons aussi regardé les actualités et un film ensemble pour en discuter après. Il ne faut pas parler couramment, mais il faut s’exprimer assez facilement pour contribuer et profiter de la conversation.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at members' homes
Nous nous rencontrons le 1er et 3ème jeudi du mois à 14h00. Chacun fait son tour d’accueillir le groupe et proposer le sujet dont on parle. Nous abordons des sujets très variés et intéressants. Deux fois par an nous prenons un déjeuner ensemble où chacun apporte un plat. Nous avons aussi regardé les actualités et un film ensemble pour en discuter après. Il ne faut pas parler couramment, mais il faut s’exprimer assez facilement pour contribuer et profiter de la conversation.
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Meetings: Fortnightly at 10.30am on a Wednesday morning at members' homes.
This Intermediate/Improvers French Group is intended for those who have a good basic knowledge of the French language and who wish to improve their overall skill and the confidence to communicate more effectively. The emphasis is on spoken French ranging from everyday life to social, current news and cultural topics. Some topics are set in advance to allow for revision/preparation of vocabulary. Contemporary novels, newspapers, magazine articles, films and sometimes games are used. Relaxed and fun!
Meetings: Fortnightly at 10.30am on a Wednesday morning at members' homes.
This Intermediate/Improvers French Group is intended for those who have a good basic knowledge of the French language and who wish to improve their overall skill and the confidence to communicate more effectively. The emphasis is on spoken French ranging from everyday life to social, current news and cultural topics. Some topics are set in advance to allow for revision/preparation of vocabulary. Contemporary novels, newspapers, magazine articles, films and sometimes games are used. Relaxed and fun!
FRENCH BEGINNERS
Meetings: Every Tuesday Morning in members’ homes
This is an amalgamation of two French beginner Groups; beginners and those with very rusty French. At present the Group uses Easy French Reader as a textbook, members have been listening to Youtube French, and everyone prepares their own "nouvelles" for presentation at each session.
The Group will continue with further courses as members’ expertise improves.
Meetings: Every Tuesday Morning in members’ homes
This is an amalgamation of two French beginner Groups; beginners and those with very rusty French. At present the Group uses Easy French Reader as a textbook, members have been listening to Youtube French, and everyone prepares their own "nouvelles" for presentation at each session.
The Group will continue with further courses as members’ expertise improves.
GARDENING GROUP
Meetings: Every second Tuesday in the month at each others' houses at 10.00am (starting with tea/coffee!)
We discuss any problems we have in our own gardens or anything we have heard or read that could be of interest to the group. We also organise days out and have visited Coolings Garden Centre to see their display of plants for flower festivals and enjoyed a cream tea!
Meetings: Every second Tuesday in the month at each others' houses at 10.00am (starting with tea/coffee!)
We discuss any problems we have in our own gardens or anything we have heard or read that could be of interest to the group. We also organise days out and have visited Coolings Garden Centre to see their display of plants for flower festivals and enjoyed a cream tea!
GRUMPY OLD MEN
Meetings: The last Thursday of every month.
Is there anything that gets your goat or gets up your nose? Something you want to get your teeth into or get off your chest? Any subject you want to have a good rant about? If so join the Grumpy Old Men's group where likeminded seniors can get together and put the world to right in a couple of hours. You can be sure of a lively and entertaining discussion where anything goes with no holds barred on any topic, but personal abuse or fighting amongst members will not be permitted.
Meetings: The last Thursday of every month.
Is there anything that gets your goat or gets up your nose? Something you want to get your teeth into or get off your chest? Any subject you want to have a good rant about? If so join the Grumpy Old Men's group where likeminded seniors can get together and put the world to right in a couple of hours. You can be sure of a lively and entertaining discussion where anything goes with no holds barred on any topic, but personal abuse or fighting amongst members will not be permitted.
HEALTH OF THE HIGH STREET
Meetings: Arranged by Group Members
Health of the High Street: Past, Present and Future ... Are you interested in investigating this topic? We are running a project to take about six months with three groups looking at the different aspects of Westerham shops, businesses, architecture and other related issues. Please sign up if you would like to know more.
Meetings: Arranged by Group Members
Health of the High Street: Past, Present and Future ... Are you interested in investigating this topic? We are running a project to take about six months with three groups looking at the different aspects of Westerham shops, businesses, architecture and other related issues. Please sign up if you would like to know more.
IPAD FOR BEGINNERS
Meetings: To be arranged according to demand
A 6 week course is offered for beginners or near beginners to enable them to get the best from their iPad. It is intended to use the projector, connected to my iPad, so that you will be able to see what is being done and follow, hopefully! All that is needed is an iPad, Android and other tablets cannot be accommodated. Access to WiFi will be provided.
Meetings: To be arranged according to demand
A 6 week course is offered for beginners or near beginners to enable them to get the best from their iPad. It is intended to use the projector, connected to my iPad, so that you will be able to see what is being done and follow, hopefully! All that is needed is an iPad, Android and other tablets cannot be accommodated. Access to WiFi will be provided.
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 12..00 at members homes or via Zoom
Third Wednesday of the month at 12.00 via Zoom with a tutor
The Group is working its way through BBC Talk Languages and helping each other to learn new vocabulary and grammar. We use all four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Meetings are light hearted and we sometimes work individually online.
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 12..00 at members homes or via Zoom
Third Wednesday of the month at 12.00 via Zoom with a tutor
The Group is working its way through BBC Talk Languages and helping each other to learn new vocabulary and grammar. We use all four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Meetings are light hearted and we sometimes work individually online.
Want to find out about the great choice of other interest groups on offer? Click to see groups A-D, groups L-R and S-Z and Potential groups.
