Want to know more about Westerham u3a's interest groups? Then read on.
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SAILING CLUB
Would you like to learn to sail, or maybe just being involved with sailing appeals to you? Why not join the new U3A Sailability team at Chipstead Lake? Those who are keen to do so, having mastered the basic skills, take out disabled and/or disadvantaged children and adults so they too can enjoy the delight of sailing. Why not try a taster day or half day?
This is a Knole managed Group
Would you like to learn to sail, or maybe just being involved with sailing appeals to you? Why not join the new U3A Sailability team at Chipstead Lake? Those who are keen to do so, having mastered the basic skills, take out disabled and/or disadvantaged children and adults so they too can enjoy the delight of sailing. Why not try a taster day or half day?
This is a Knole managed Group
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Meetings: The first Wednesday afternoon of the month at Westerham Hall
The group combines shared learning with technical visits. A technical/science topic is selected by the group and one member researches the topic and prepares a presentation whilst the remainder of the group researches the topic for subsequent discussion. Nobody needs to have specialist knowledge of the topics. Subjects are usually of public interest, like Fracking, GM Crops, Global Warming, Waste Management and Recycling, Imaging Systems for the Medical Application etc thus stimulating lively debate. Field trips are also organised, a Nuclear Power station and a Waste Recycling plant have recently been visited.
Meetings: The first Wednesday afternoon of the month at Westerham Hall
The group combines shared learning with technical visits. A technical/science topic is selected by the group and one member researches the topic and prepares a presentation whilst the remainder of the group researches the topic for subsequent discussion. Nobody needs to have specialist knowledge of the topics. Subjects are usually of public interest, like Fracking, GM Crops, Global Warming, Waste Management and Recycling, Imaging Systems for the Medical Application etc thus stimulating lively debate. Field trips are also organised, a Nuclear Power station and a Waste Recycling plant have recently been visited.
BASIC SCIENCE CONCEPTS
Meetings: Monday monthly
The sessions will be based around areas such as Forces and Energy, Magnetism, Light, Electricity and other areas of common interest. Where appropriate, we will look at examples of simple technology that complement these concept areas. I hope the sessions will be both fun and informative. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes. If your aim is to be a budding nuclear physicist then these sessions are not for you BUT if you want to have fun finding out about basic science concepts linked to technology then you will be in the right place!
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
Meetings: Monday monthly
The sessions will be based around areas such as Forces and Energy, Magnetism, Light, Electricity and other areas of common interest. Where appropriate, we will look at examples of simple technology that complement these concept areas. I hope the sessions will be both fun and informative. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes. If your aim is to be a budding nuclear physicist then these sessions are not for you BUT if you want to have fun finding out about basic science concepts linked to technology then you will be in the right place!
This is an Edenbridge managed Group
SINGING FOR PLEASURE
Meetings: 4th Friday of the month 2pm Otford Methodist Church
This is a group that has fun and enjoys singing a wide variety of songs, even learning some harmonies to make things interesting!
This is a Knole managed group
Meetings: 4th Friday of the month 2pm Otford Methodist Church
This is a group that has fun and enjoys singing a wide variety of songs, even learning some harmonies to make things interesting!
This is a Knole managed group
SPANISH CONVERSATION
Meetings: First and third Monday afternoons in members' houses
This is a house group presently of ten members, who are encouraged to try and join in a conversation in Spanish on a pre-chosen subject. We also read articles to increase our vocabulary. We benefit from having the services of a Spanish teacher once a month. We are not fluent in Spanish but we are trying to increase our confidence in speaking, reading and understanding the language.
Meetings: First and third Monday afternoons in members' houses
This is a house group presently of ten members, who are encouraged to try and join in a conversation in Spanish on a pre-chosen subject. We also read articles to increase our vocabulary. We benefit from having the services of a Spanish teacher once a month. We are not fluent in Spanish but we are trying to increase our confidence in speaking, reading and understanding the language.
SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB 1
Meetings: 1st Sunday in the month for lunch at various restaurants
This group was started for people who are on their own and who do not wish to cook a roast dinner; but couples are also welcome. We meet once a month to enjoy Sunday lunch, usually at a local golf club. We have a choice of two or three courses and coffee; there is sometimes a carvery for main course with a buffet for starters and dessert.
Meetings: 1st Sunday in the month for lunch at various restaurants
This group was started for people who are on their own and who do not wish to cook a roast dinner; but couples are also welcome. We meet once a month to enjoy Sunday lunch, usually at a local golf club. We have a choice of two or three courses and coffee; there is sometimes a carvery for main course with a buffet for starters and dessert.
SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB 2
Meetings: Bi-monthly Sunday lunch
This group meets to enjoy Sunday lunch at various restaurants, usually at local golf clubs.
We have a choice of two or three courses and coffee; there is sometimes a buffet for starters and dessert and usually a carvery for main course.
Meetings: Bi-monthly Sunday lunch
This group meets to enjoy Sunday lunch at various restaurants, usually at local golf clubs.
We have a choice of two or three courses and coffee; there is sometimes a buffet for starters and dessert and usually a carvery for main course.
THEATRE
Meetings: Most shows are matinees in London on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
Trips are arranged monthly. Group discounts are negotiated to ensure tickets are as cost effective as possible. In some cases in order to achieve higher discounts some shows will offered to the whole of Westerham u3a. Proposed future shows are circulated by email to Group members for comments. Tickets are available for a limited period only as they have to be paid for within 4-6 weeks of purchase.
Meetings: Most shows are matinees in London on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
Trips are arranged monthly. Group discounts are negotiated to ensure tickets are as cost effective as possible. In some cases in order to achieve higher discounts some shows will offered to the whole of Westerham u3a. Proposed future shows are circulated by email to Group members for comments. Tickets are available for a limited period only as they have to be paid for within 4-6 weeks of purchase.
TRAVEL BOOK CLUB
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of alternate months from 10 - 12.00pm
Are you an adventurous traveller? Do you enjoy reading books written by those who are? If so, then do consider joining our group. We take it in turns to host our meetings where we informally discuss the current chosen book along with any issues, observations, opinions or personal experiences members may wish to share. We consider a wide variety of books from which to choose our next good read. YouTube videos, members’ photographs etc enhance our discussions.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of alternate months from 10 - 12.00pm
Are you an adventurous traveller? Do you enjoy reading books written by those who are? If so, then do consider joining our group. We take it in turns to host our meetings where we informally discuss the current chosen book along with any issues, observations, opinions or personal experiences members may wish to share. We consider a wide variety of books from which to choose our next good read. YouTube videos, members’ photographs etc enhance our discussions.
UKELELE STRUMMERS
Meetings: Every Tuesday 2 - 4pm at the Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Room, Hosey Hill, Westerham.
If you can already play the ukulele or ukulele banjo you might like to join a group of strummers who get together to enjoy the music. Some have been playing together for a few years whilst others for only a few months - come and hear us to see if it is for you! Our sessions are part tuition on a group scale but mostly playing and singing numbers chosen by the group. We are now collating our fifth songbook. We have performed at a number of concerts, including several u3a events, as performing is a great incentive to improve! There is scope for individuals to play or sing solos - or you can take a back seat!
Meetings: Every Tuesday 2 - 4pm at the Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Room, Hosey Hill, Westerham.
If you can already play the ukulele or ukulele banjo you might like to join a group of strummers who get together to enjoy the music. Some have been playing together for a few years whilst others for only a few months - come and hear us to see if it is for you! Our sessions are part tuition on a group scale but mostly playing and singing numbers chosen by the group. We are now collating our fifth songbook. We have performed at a number of concerts, including several u3a events, as performing is a great incentive to improve! There is scope for individuals to play or sing solos - or you can take a back seat!
WALKING GROUP
Meetings: Alternate Wednesday mornings 10am start in various locations.
Our walks are in the lovely local countryside, usually 4-5 miles long and taking about 2 hours. Occasionally we will enjoy longer walks with a stop for lunch. Well behaved dogs are welcome but are the responsibility of the owner at all times. Everyone is asked to take a turn to lead a walk.
Meetings: Alternate Wednesday mornings 10am start in various locations.
Our walks are in the lovely local countryside, usually 4-5 miles long and taking about 2 hours. Occasionally we will enjoy longer walks with a stop for lunch. Well behaved dogs are welcome but are the responsibility of the owner at all times. Everyone is asked to take a turn to lead a walk.
WESTERHAM WRITERS
Meetings: First Monday In member's homes
All levels of ability welcomed and no marks ‘out of ten’ awarded.Sessions will allow members to read thir creations, consider work by prize winning writers and enter competitions if they are so motivated. Encouragement is the key activity and absolute beginners are as welcome as seasoned authors.
Meetings: First Monday In member's homes
All levels of ability welcomed and no marks ‘out of ten’ awarded.Sessions will allow members to read thir creations, consider work by prize winning writers and enter competitions if they are so motivated. Encouragement is the key activity and absolute beginners are as welcome as seasoned authors.
WINE AND BEER APPRECIATION 1
Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 6.00 pm to 9.00 in group members’ houses
The Group tastes everyday drinking wines, mainly costing between £8 and £10 a bottle (with the odd treat and the occasional trip out). We try different grape varieties, vintage and non-vintage wines, reds, whites and roses – while travelling around the world in an oenological tour. Group members kindly agree to host sessions, bring nibbles and sometimes volunteer to choose the wines. We sip, we taste, exchange opinions and chat - above all, it is a convivial evening. As Andre Simon said: ‘Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.’
Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 6.00 pm to 9.00 in group members’ houses
The Group tastes everyday drinking wines, mainly costing between £8 and £10 a bottle (with the odd treat and the occasional trip out). We try different grape varieties, vintage and non-vintage wines, reds, whites and roses – while travelling around the world in an oenological tour. Group members kindly agree to host sessions, bring nibbles and sometimes volunteer to choose the wines. We sip, we taste, exchange opinions and chat - above all, it is a convivial evening. As Andre Simon said: ‘Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.’
WINE AND BEER APPRECIATION 2
Meetings: Variable as held in members' homes. Date & venue for the next meeting is confirmed by the next host
We take it in turns to research various wines from different countries and their wine regions, supermarkets, grape types, methods of production etc., usually three reds and three whites. Scores are recorded between 0–5 are given for bouquet and taste. The wines are tasted with various foods such as cheese, tomatoes and cold meats etc. Estimates are made on the price of the individual bottles of wine. The meetings are fairly lively and are a lot of fun. At the end of the meeting all the score sheets are collected and are written up in a report by the group leader, which is then emailed to the various members. We intend to visit various local vineyards in the fairly near future, also some of the members have visited the Waitrose Wine Fair.
Meetings: Variable as held in members' homes. Date & venue for the next meeting is confirmed by the next host
We take it in turns to research various wines from different countries and their wine regions, supermarkets, grape types, methods of production etc., usually three reds and three whites. Scores are recorded between 0–5 are given for bouquet and taste. The wines are tasted with various foods such as cheese, tomatoes and cold meats etc. Estimates are made on the price of the individual bottles of wine. The meetings are fairly lively and are a lot of fun. At the end of the meeting all the score sheets are collected and are written up in a report by the group leader, which is then emailed to the various members. We intend to visit various local vineyards in the fairly near future, also some of the members have visited the Waitrose Wine Fair.
WINE HORIZONS
Meetings: Held in members' homes usually the 3rd Friday at 6pm
We named our group Wine Horizons because we all appreciate wine but want to expand our knowledge. Meetings are hosted by members on a rota and hosts decide the focus of the evening, whether it is a region, a grape, similar wines from different shops or just a random selection to try. We have had blind tastings to identify grapes, regions and prices and this has often reflected our need to know more! We try to provide a variety of wines but keep the average cost to a maximum of £10. At a recent meeting, the favourite wine was from Aldi and cheaper than most others! The hosts select the wines and also provide finger food. The evenings are not just focused on wine but are socially very enjoyable with everyone joining in and, hopefully, becoming more aware of different tipples. Cheers!
Meetings: Held in members' homes usually the 3rd Friday at 6pm
We named our group Wine Horizons because we all appreciate wine but want to expand our knowledge. Meetings are hosted by members on a rota and hosts decide the focus of the evening, whether it is a region, a grape, similar wines from different shops or just a random selection to try. We have had blind tastings to identify grapes, regions and prices and this has often reflected our need to know more! We try to provide a variety of wines but keep the average cost to a maximum of £10. At a recent meeting, the favourite wine was from Aldi and cheaper than most others! The hosts select the wines and also provide finger food. The evenings are not just focused on wine but are socially very enjoyable with everyone joining in and, hopefully, becoming more aware of different tipples. Cheers!
YOGA
Meetings: Friday afternoons 2:30 – 3:30 in Westerham Hall
This is a weekly group run by a BSY qualified yoga teacher. It is a mix of simple tai chi kung with basic yoga and Pilates poses, and gentle stretching. Members are encouraged to go at their own pace and adapt the moves to suit what their body is capable of.
The only equipment needed is comfortable clothing and a mat.
Meetings: Friday afternoons 2:30 – 3:30 in Westerham Hall
This is a weekly group run by a BSY qualified yoga teacher. It is a mix of simple tai chi kung with basic yoga and Pilates poses, and gentle stretching. Members are encouraged to go at their own pace and adapt the moves to suit what their body is capable of.
The only equipment needed is comfortable clothing and a mat.
YOGA 2
Meetings: Tuesday morning 9:30 – 10:30 in Westerham Hall
This is a weekly group run by a BSY qualified yoga teacher. It is a mix of simple tai chi kung with basic yoga and Pilates poses, and gentle stretching. Members are encouraged to go at their own pace and adapt the moves to suit what their body is capable of. The only equipment needed is comfortable clothing and a mat.
Meetings: Tuesday morning 9:30 – 10:30 in Westerham Hall
This is a weekly group run by a BSY qualified yoga teacher. It is a mix of simple tai chi kung with basic yoga and Pilates poses, and gentle stretching. Members are encouraged to go at their own pace and adapt the moves to suit what their body is capable of. The only equipment needed is comfortable clothing and a mat.
Want to find out about the great choice of other interest groups on offer? Click to see groups A-D, E-K, and L-R