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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: monthly, at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon, in members' houses
The Group began with one beginner, and others with rusty school French, and initially used the BBC Talk French book aimed at beginners. After 18 months we have now moved on the BBC French Experience Book, and the Group is introduced to various topics, such as the family, shopping and eating out. We also listen to CD's and gradually learn grammar matters as they arise, using reference books when needed.
Meetings: monthly, at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon, in members' houses
The Group began with one beginner, and others with rusty school French, and initially used the BBC Talk French book aimed at beginners. After 18 months we have now moved on the BBC French Experience Book, and the Group is introduced to various topics, such as the family, shopping and eating out. We also listen to CD's and gradually learn grammar matters as they arise, using reference books when needed.
FAMILY HISTORY
Meeting : 3rd Tues pm each month
An opportunity to share advice about researching into your family history and discuss the resources used and results. We assist each other and demonstrate how to use the Family History internet sites.
This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
Meeting : 3rd Tues pm each month
An opportunity to share advice about researching into your family history and discuss the resources used and results. We assist each other and demonstrate how to use the Family History internet sites.
This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
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.
HANDICRAFTS
Meetings: The 1st Tuesday in the month from 2-4pm in members' homes
This group welcomes both beginners and those with experience. The aim is to help each other and enjoy developing new craft skills whilst making useful items. We have a rota so each member demonstrates a new craft skill. So far we have covered (and will return to) card making, Iris folding, Christmas decorations, dried pressed flowers, mosaics, bead making, picture framing, calligraphy, patchwork, decopage and printing. Future topics to include quilting, collage, rubber stamping, stitch-work and knitting as well as other areas members wish to explore.
Meetings: The 1st Tuesday in the month from 2-4pm in members' homes
This group welcomes both beginners and those with experience. The aim is to help each other and enjoy developing new craft skills whilst making useful items. We have a rota so each member demonstrates a new craft skill. So far we have covered (and will return to) card making, Iris folding, Christmas decorations, dried pressed flowers, mosaics, bead making, picture framing, calligraphy, patchwork, decopage and printing. Future topics to include quilting, collage, rubber stamping, stitch-work and knitting as well as other areas members wish to explore.
FAMILY HISTORY
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday p.m. each month
An opportunity to share advice about researching into your family history and discuss the resources used and results. We assist each other and demonstrate how to use the Family History internet sites.
This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday p.m. each month
An opportunity to share advice about researching into your family history and discuss the resources used and results. We assist each other and demonstrate how to use the Family History internet sites.
This Group is managed by Edenbridge U3A
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 CONVERSATION
Meetings: Wednesday afternoons in Oxted
Group members write a short pieces of interest, typically about their lives and activities or current affairs. These are read out at the meetings and the rest of the group discuss the subject matter (in Italian – mostly!) Occasionally we watch Italian films and/or listen to Italian music having the view that the culture and language are interlinked, and knowing one improves understanding of the other.
Meetings: Wednesday afternoons in Oxted
Group members write a short pieces of interest, typically about their lives and activities or current affairs. These are read out at the meetings and the rest of the group discuss the subject matter (in Italian – mostly!) Occasionally we watch Italian films and/or listen to Italian music having the view that the culture and language are interlinked, and knowing one improves understanding of the other.
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.
