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| Group | Term Fee | Vacancies | Day & Time | Dates | Venue | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambling | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30 | Sep 03, 17 Oct 01, 15 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03, 17 | Private Venue | The groups welcome members who appreciate the benefits of gentle exercise and fresh air. We amble for an hour or so at a gentle rate carefully avoiding steep hills, stiles and other obstacles. There is always plenty of time to appreciate the countryside and develop new friendships. If you are already familiar with attractive walks in the area and would like to share this knowledge with others, then you would be particularly welcome. |
| Archaeology | £3.00 | Yes | Monday 14:30 – 16:00 | Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 09 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | We investigate this subject through wide-ranging talks and practical activities using local experts and our own researches, backed by Surrey Heath Archaeological and Heritage Trust and Surrey Heath Museum. |
| Art Appreciation | No fee | Yes | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 23 Oct 14 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Zoom | This is a group for people interested in the visual arts. Meetings are a mixture of discussions, activities and PowerPoint presentations prepared by members. There are no experts in the group with no formal background in the Arts, or any specialist knowledge. Members just enjoy art and are willing to share thoughts, ideas and learning with others. All members are encouraged to contribute to the programme. We also watch some lectures on DVD. |
| Backgammon | £7.00 | Yes | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | St Paul’s Church St Christopher’s Room | This group is led by two members who are very skilled and experienced players of the game. They are raising awareness of the game within CU3A, and applying their knowledge to help members to improve their play…and of course to have some fun along the way! Beginners and experienced players welcome! |
| Badminton 1 | £27.00 | No | Wednesday 13:00 – 15:30 | Sep 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04, 11 | Heatherside Community Centre | The opportunity for up to 16 members of the U3A to play Badminton with the emphasis on it being an enjoyable social occasion. |
| Badminton 2 | £23.00 | No | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12, 19 | Heatherside Community Centre | The opportunity for up to 18 members of the U3A to play Badminton with the emphasis on it being an enjoyable social occasion. |
| Ballet Appreciation | £3.00 | Yes | Monday 14:00 – 16:30 | Oct 07 Nov 04 Dec 02 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | We meet once a month and enjoy watching a variety of ballets on DVD. Some will be familiar but some less so and the objective is to experience as much of the wide range of ballets in the repertoire as possible. There is always an introductory synopsis of the chosen ballet and we will also learn a little about the production, a particular dancer or the choreographer. In addition there is a small DVD Library where items can be borrowed for free. We will also try and keep up to date with information about ballets that may be seen either live or in the cinema. |
| Ballroom Dancing – Tuition and Tea Dance | £7.00 | Yes | Tuesday 13:30 – 16:30 | Sep 17 Oct 01, 29 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03, 17 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | This group is aimed at all dance abilities with instruction for beginners or improvers followed by a social, friendly and fun Tea Dance which includes all Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dances. |
| Belly Dancing | £15.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 | Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12 | Camberley Theatre Conference Room Creative rate | A fun class, learn a new skill. Exercise your body and free your inner Goddess. You don’t have to show your belly! |
| Blues Band | £24.00 | No | Wednesday 09:30 – 12:30 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | Caird Hall Hall | We are called the Blues Band but the choice of music is more eclectic, based more on what we can play! Our lineup is 2 x singers, 3 x guitarists, bass, drums and keyboard. |
| Book Club | £5.00 | No | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 09 | St Paul’s Church St John’s Room | We decide as a group which book we would like to read – a recommendation, an award winner, a favourite author – and discuss it in a friendly way the following month. We are largely reading contemporary fiction, but not exclusively so. |
| Bookends | No fee | No | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 02 Oct 07 Nov 04 Dec 02 | Private Venue | We read contemporary books, agreed by mutual discussion, and chat about them informally. It’s amazing how a different perspective can enhance understanding and appreciation of our choices! We are lucky enough to be given excellent services from Camberley Library which provides all the copies. |
| Books – Classics | No fee | Yes | Friday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 27 Oct 25 Nov 22 | Private Venue | We read and discuss classic books. During the last year we have read and discussed eight books, ranging from Dickens (“A Christmas Carol”) to modern classics like “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists” was hard going and many of our members did not enjoy Le Carre’s “Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy”. Easier reads were du Maurier’s Rebecca”, Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” and Graham Greene’s “The Heart of the Matter” and last summer we read the very long “The Way we Live Now” by Anthony Trollop. |
| Books – Moira’s Readers | No fee | No | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 02 Oct 07 Nov 04 Dec 02 | Private Venue | We read all genres and have lively discussions about the books, meeting monthly at a private venue. |
| Bowling – Indoor Friday | £35.00 | No | Friday 14:15 – 16:15 | Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13, 20 | Camberley District Indoor Bowls Club | We are continuing this year to use 2 rinks at the Camberley Indoor Bowls Club (CIBC), on the dates shown below for the present term. However U3A Indoor Bowling only takes place during the Autumn and Spring terms as we are restricted to the indoor bowling season of the CIBC itself. There is a restriction in the number of people that can play. If you are interested and would like to begin to bowl please contact the Leader for any future vacancies. |
| Bowling – Indoor Monday | £30.00 | No | Monday 14:15 – 16:15 | Sep 30 Oct 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | Camberley District Indoor Bowls Club | We are continuing this year to use 2 rinks at the Camberley Indoor Bowls Club (CIBC), on the dates shown below for the present term. However U3A Indoor Bowling only takes place during the Autumn and Spring terms as we are restricted to the indoor bowling season of the CIBC itself. There is a restriction in the number of people that can play. If you are interested and would like to begin to bowl please contact the Leader for any future vacancies. |
| Bowling – Indoor Thursday | £35.00 | No | Thursday 12:00 – 14:00 | Sep 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12, 19 | Camberley District Indoor Bowls Club | We are continuing this year to use 2 rinks at the Camberley Indoor Bowls Club (CIBC), on the dates shown below for the present term. However U3A Indoor Bowling only takes place during the Autumn and Spring terms as we are restricted to the indoor bowling season of the CIBC itself. There is a restriction in the number of people that can play. If you are interested and would like to begin to bowl please contact the Leader for any future vacancies. |
| Bridge – Annual Beginners Course (Enrol August) | £12.00 | No | Friday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 27 Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | A 1-year course for people who would like to learn to play Bridge and who have little or no previous experience of the game. |
| Bridge – Duplicate Club (Thursday) | £8.00 | No | Thursday 13:30 – 16:30 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | This is a friendly Duplicate Bridge Club intended for experienced players. There is no tuition. Players are expected to have a number of years playing experience, including a confident knowledge of the most commonly used conventions and the etiquette of play. We welcome either partnerships or single players who can usually be paired up on the afternoon. To enable this, members are asked always to let the Group Leader know in advance when they are unable to play. Up to six tables play each session, which is run by a director. Results are scored and made available after each match, via email. New members are welcome, when there are vacancies. |
| Bridge – Improvers Duplicate (Friday) | £15.00 | No | Friday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 06, 20, 27 Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13, 20 | High Cross Church Chapel | A friendly group where you can play Duplicate Bridge in a non-competitive manner. There is a short teaching session most weeks where better play in attack and defence is discussed; also reminders of the basic conventions. |
| Bridge Players – Monday | £15.00 | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | High Cross Church Chapel | Monday Bridge Prospectus January 2024rnrnThis is a mixed ability group playing Chicago Bridge. rnThe group is suitable for those who simply want to play Bridge socially or to gain experience and confidence by playing regularly. Most members are experienced players but we encourage less experienced players who are competent improvers. rn rnNo tuition is given and those joining should have experience and have completed a beginner’s class with U3A (or taken instruction elsewhere). rnMost of our members play with a regular partner and use the Acol bidding conventions (published by the EBU). So some knowledge of basic modern Acol is quite important. rnrnSociability and flexibility are also important as, from time to time, to accommodate odd numbers of players (not divisible by 4) you may be asked to play three-handed bridge or to temporarily partner with (or simply bid for) another member of the group. rn rnWe do not play Duplicate Bridge but may do so in the future if someone volunteers to run these sessions. |
| Bridge Players – Thursday 1 (Sue) | £15.00 | No | Thursday 09:30 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12, 19 | High Cross Church Chapel | We are a sociable group of players with experience of playing Standard Modern English Acol, sessions being ideal for players who have completed at least one year of Bridge lessons and who are probably not yet ready to join a formal Bridge club. Regular play is informal Chicago, interspersed with gentle Duplicate sessions. We also have a learning session each half-term and one where prepared hands are played. So, although no formal teaching is offered, our sessions do provide an opportunity for discussion and revision. Other highlights are a regular quiz and end of term Chicago competition. If you do not have a regular partner, we will do our best to find one for you. |
| Bridge Players – Thursday 2 (Von) | £17.00 | Yes | Thursday 09:30 – 12:00 | Sep 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12 | Camberley Cricket Club Function Room | A weekly group held on a Thursday morning for players with some experience of playing the game although, limited tuition will be available as well as structured discussions on subjects chosen by members. We mainly play Duplicate Bridge with occasional Chicago sessions. |
| Chess | £11.00 | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | St Paul’s Church St John’s Room | Research indicates that playing chess keeps your brain alive! If you have ever played chess or are simply interested to learn, you are very welcome to join your friendly Chess group. Free drinks and biscuits are provided! |
| Coffee Morning – All Members | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 03 Oct 01 Nov 05 Dec 03 | High Cross Church Hall plus Kitchen | A purely social coffee morning – a chance to meet old friends and make new ones. We usually include a display from one of the groups which is always amazing. |
| Craft – Mixed | £8.00 | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | This is a very friendly group. Bring along whatever you are working on, or learn something new. We share ideas and help each other with different projects. It’s relaxing and fun. |
| Creative Card Making 1 | No fee | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Private Venue | Have fun exploring your creativity and learn to make individual cards, starting with a piece of card and transforming it into a beautiful creation. A range of techniques will be taught including decoupage, die cutting, embossing (including heat embossing), inking techniques, paper piercing, stamping, making flowers etc. A variety of different card shapes will also be explored, eg tent fold, gate fold, rocker, easel, twisted easel etc. Equipment will be provided. |
| Creative Card Making 2 | No fee | No | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Private Venue | Have fun exploring your creativity and learn to make individual cards, starting with a piece of card and transforming it into a beautiful creation. A range of techniques will be taught including decoupage, die cutting, embossing (including heat embossing), inking techniques, paper piercing, stamping, making flowers etc. A variety of different card shapes will also be explored, eg tent fold, gate fold, rocker, easel, twisted easel etc. Equipment will be provided.rnNB These are parallel mixed ability groups. |
| Creative Writing | £9.00 | Yes | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 04, 18 Oct 02, 16 Nov 06, 20 Dec 04, 18 | High Cross Church Creche | The group aims to explore different aspects of the art of creative writing. Members enjoy sharing their work in a friendly, rnsupportive and informal setting. The group is set a twice monthly assignment to share with the class. Members also take part in a variety of fun interactive class activities. Flexible assignments allow for both creativity and self-discovery giving you the opportunity to write creative fiction or autobiography.rn |
| Discussion | No fee | No | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | Private Venue | We are a lively group who enjoy discussing wide-ranging topics generated by our members, and agreed upon at the beginning of each term. We take turns to meet in our own homes every two weeks, and, as we are fairly spread out, members need to be able to drive as well as to occasionally host a meeting. The group has been established over twenty years, and we have welcomed many members in that time. We are respectful of each others views, and despite some spirited discussions, have never yet had a serious disagreement! |
| Drawing – Self-Help | £14.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | We are a small, friendly bunch of amateurs who enjoy drawing and having a good chat. Each session we challenge ourselves with a new topic using a variety of media from the humble pencil, charcoal, pastels and water colour pencils through to graphite and ink. As we are tutor-less we help, advise and encourage each other. |
| Drawing Tuition Tuesday | £14.00 | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | This tutored drawing class is for both beginners and improvers. It covers all the skills of drawing techniques – line, tone and composition. During the year we cover a wide variety of subjects to build students’ confidence in all areas. Emphasis is placed on using different drawing media (such as graphite, charcoal, watercolour, and pastel pencil) as well as different surfaces, and facilities are in place for students to sample all of these and more. A friendly and welcoming group to start your artistic journey. |
| Drawing Workshop | £7.00 | No | Tuesday 13:30 – 15:30 | Sep 17 Oct 01, 15 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03 | High Cross Church Creche | Drawing Workshop is an UNTUTORED group more suitable for members with a little experience of drawing than for absolute beginners, though beginners are welcome to attend to get some more practice in. Subjects and drawing media are suggested in advance by the leader, together with links to relevant online tutorials (if you’re lucky). Participants can work on their own drawing projects if they prefer. Some drawing media such as graphite sticks, watercolour pencils, etc., are available to members to try out, and we have a small number of DVDs to borrow (e.g. “Yes You Can Draw”, “Drawing Problems and Solutions”). |
| Embroidery | £10.00 | No | Wednesday 10:15 – 12:15 | Sep 04, 18 Oct 02, 16 Nov 06, 20 Dec 04, 18 | St Paul’s Church St John’s Room | A friendly group where you can bring your own projects to work on and share ideas with others over a cup of tea. Come and re-discover the joys of creating beautiful items with simple stitching. Note that this is an untutored group, but we will all help each other. |
| English Legal System | £5.00 | No | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 19 Oct 17 Nov 21 | High Cross Church Chapel plus projector and screen | Have you ever wondered how our laws are made? Do we have a written constitution? What are the differences between criminal and civil actions?rnThis course answers these questions as part of a brief journey through the key elements of the English and Welsh legal system, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law. We also try to make sense of the judicial framework and how in practice cases are dealt with through the courts and tribunals.rn |
| Everyone Can Sing | £6.00 | Yes | Thursday 12:00 – 13:00 | Sep 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | High Cross Church Hall | A singalong group – anything and everything from hits of the 60’s to West End Musicals. And it doesn’t matter if you’re not brilliant at singing. We welcome everyone! |
| Family History Workshop | £4.00 | No | Friday 14:00 – 16:00 | Oct 04, 18 Nov 01, 15 | St Anne’s Church Centre | Researching your family history is fascinating and frustrating. Our group has members who are experienced and people who want to know how to start their research. In our meetings we mix talks that help new members get started with presentations by our own members , problem solving and, each term, we try to invite an outside speaker. |
| Film and Media | £11.00 | Yes | Monday 13:30 – 16:00 | Sep 09, 23 Oct 07, 14 Nov 11, 25 | Camberley Theatre Conference Room Creative rate | Love film? Film and Media showing at The Camberley Theatre on Wednesday afternoons offers you a unique opportunity to see new films from around the world, or even films you may have seen long ago and nearly forgotten. Joining also gives you access to the group’s extensive film library. Click the Film & Media icon on the Members website for our programme. |
| Flower Arranging 2 | £16.00 | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | We are a small group who enjoy learning to work with flowers to produce beautiful arrangements in modern and traditional designs. Working in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere each class consists of a practical session followed by a demonstration for next time. All are welcome – no previous experience is necessary. |
| Flower Arranging 3 | £25.00 | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 19 | Camberley Cricket Club Members’ Lounge | We are a friendly group who all get great pleasure in “doing things with flowers”. Both traditional and modern arrangements are demonstrated each week to be undertaken by the group on the following session. Suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers alike. |
| French – Improvers | No fee | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | Private Venue | This is an informal gathering of members with an intermediate knowledge of the language. Members less fluent are also welcome |
| French – Improvers Too | No fee | No | Thursday 09:30 – 11:30 | Sep 19 Oct 03, 17, 31 Nov 21 Dec 05, 19 | Private Venue | We are primarily a “self-help” group for those with an intermediate knowledge of the language who wish to improve their skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. |
| French Conversation 1 (Advanced) | No fee | No | Monday 10:00 – 11:30 | Sep 23 Oct 14 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Private Venue | . A small group meeting fortnightly to chat in French about current affairs, French culture, holidays and life in general. Most of the group have some post O-level study or experience of the language and are aiming to improve confidence and fluency. |
| French Conversation 2 | No fee | No | Tuesday 10:30 – 12:00 | Sep 10 Oct 08 Nov 12 Dec 10 | Private Venue | Up to 10 of us meet monthly on a Tuesday morning for coffee and to chat in French for 60-90 minutes. We help each other with forgotten or new vocabulary, try to put the world to rights generally or have a prepared topic to include in discussion. We also laugh a lot! Those who attend are of mixed linguistic experience, from school O-level onwards; some travel to France and like to improve their communication skills. |
| French Conversation 3 (Advanced) | No fee | No | Monday 10:00 – 11:30 | Sep 30 Oct 07, 21 Nov 04 Dec 02 | Private Venue | A small group meeting fortnightly to chat in French about current affairs, French culture, holidays and life in general. Most of the group have some post O-level study or experience of the language and are aiming to improve confidence and fluency. |
| Gardening – New Shoots | £4.00 | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 11 Oct 09 Nov 13 Dec 11 | St Peter’s Church Hall New Shoots | We are a friendly gardening club offering talks on all aspects of horticulture. There are opportunities to share information, plant sales, quizzes and outings to gardens. |
| German Conversation | No fee | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 15:30 | Sep 18 Oct 09 Nov 13 Dec 11 | Private Venue | We are a small group who meet once a month. Several of us have spent time in Germany and are keen to retain our fluency. We talk about different issues, sometimes a pre-arranged subject, at other times about what happened to one of us or about holiday plans and experiences. |
| Guitar Jamming | £7.00 | No | Monday 13:00 – 15:00 | Sep 09, 23 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Guide Headquarters Hall | This group is for anyone who plays guitar and would like to meet and make music with other like minded guitarists. We are not experts and are all at different levels of ability, but we help each other to harmonize and play as a group, to learn new techniques and tunes to advance our knowledge and ability. |
| Handbell Ringing | £37.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 31 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12, 19 | Mytchett Baptist Church Back Room | The aim of the group is to teach you how to ring handbells in a relaxed atmosphere whilst enjoying yourself. You do not need to be able to read music (although it always helps) you just need to be able to count to 4 and we will teach you the rest! |
| Health and Wellbeing | £4.00 | No | Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 | Sep 11 Oct 09 Nov 13 Dec 11 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | Michael Mosley was passionate about getting his ideas about health and wellbeing over to the general public.rnOur group delves into the work of this amazing man and brilliant science communicator. We find that “just one thing that we can start today” can improve our lives in so many different ways. Our meetings are interactive, using his podcasts, books & TV programmes as resources. We try out some of his suggestions as well as looking into the science underlying them, including the links between the functioning of the body and the mind.rn |
| History – Rogues, Robbers and Radicals | £3.00 | No | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Oct 03 Nov 07 Dec 05 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | This course looks in depth at the English criminal justice system by means of individual case studies and explore how the criminal law evolved from a system with capital punishment and transportation at its core in the 1820s to imprisonment and licences by the 1850s.rnWe consider what it meant to be transported and what conditions prisoners were subjected to in the various penal colonies. We also investigate the likelihood of obtaining a pardon and being able to return home. In addition, we look at how the criminal law treated women, juveniles, political prisoners and the mentally ill. |
| History 1 | £4.00 | No | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 09 | St Michael’s Church Hall | The group meets in the Autumn and Spring term when there are talks on different periods or aspects of history each term. In any year, one term will focus on topics relating to British History and the other term on the rest of the world (normally focusing on one country or related groups of countries). Even though there is a theme to each term the talks are structured so that each talk is self-contained. |
| History 2 | £4.00 | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 09 | St Michael’s Church Hall | The group meets in the Autumn and Spring term when there are talks on different periods or aspects of history each term. In any year, one term will focus on topics relating to British History and the other term on the rest of the world (normally focusing on one country or related groups of countries). Even though there is a theme to each term the talks are structured so that each talk is self-contained. |
| Investment Matters | £9.00 | No | Monday 11:00 – 13:00 | Sep 02 Oct 07 Nov 04 Dec 02 | St Mary’s Church Oasis Lounge (The Lounge) | Members share an interest in investing. They learn about investing from each other, with each member actively contributing to the group and provoking lively discussion about all aspects of investing. |
| Jazz Appreciation | £3.00 | Yes | Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 | High Cross Church Chapel | We play a varied selection of jazz and blues to try and satisfy most people’s taste. For the 1st half we usually have a theme, eg “Duke Ellington”, “1959 – an important year in jazz”. The 2nd half is a mix of anything from New Orleans to Miles Davies, hopefully some well known classic music and some lesser known. Anybody interested is welcome to come along. |
| Keep Fit 1 | £10.00 | No | Thursday 09:30 – 10:30 | Sep 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 | St Peter’s Church Hall | The classes are based upon an exercise to music format, mobilisation of joints, toning and stretching aerobic exercises and relaxation. Exercises are progressive and adaptable to encourage everyone to work within their own safe limits and enjoy exercising. |
| Keep Fit 2 | £8.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:45 – 11:45 | Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 12 | St Peter’s Church Hall | Keep fit and stay fit. Enjoy movement to music. Aids posture awareness. A wide range of music is used to encourage and enhance mobility for pleasure and lifestyles. |
| Keep Fit Gently | £5.00 | Yes | Tuesday 10:45 – 12:00 | Sep 03, 10, 17, 24 Oct 01, 08, 15, 22 Nov 05, 12, 19, 26 Dec 03, 10, 17 | Private Venue – Bagshot | Finding it hard to open a bleach bottle? Feeling less confident getting around? Come and have fun while improving your flexibility, balance and strength. Some exercising is done sitting down, some standing holding the back of a chair. Quote from a member: “I feel stronger and more confident”. |
| Knit and Natter | £7.00 | No | Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | St Peter’s Church Meeting Room | This group is a very happy crowd and can no longer claim to be beginners! The results from some of our class have been amazing, and are a real inspiration to us all. Clicking needles and chatting tongues. The latest “must do” is knitting with Opium – not the drug, but a cotton/acrylic yarn, which makes a shawl with just one ball! |
| Leather Working | £24.00 | Yes | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | High Cross Church Creche | Learn the basic skills of Leather Working from a tutor, and use those skills to make your own leather products. |
| Line Dancing – Improvers 1 | £12.00 | Yes | Monday 14:00 – 15:30 | Sep 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | We are in now in our 13th year and still having lots of fun. We have a repertoire of around 25 dances and add a new one each term. |
| Line Dancing – Improvers 2 | £13.00 | Yes | Wednesday 10:00 – 11:30 | Sep 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04, 11 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | This group started for beginners in September 2021. We have now learnt 14 dances and will be learning more over the remainder of the CU3A year.rnrnThe group is now an improvers group meaning that I cannot take beginners. If you have had experience of line dancing, ballroom or Latin American dancing in the past then you are welcome to get in touch.rn |
| Line Dancing for Fun | £13.00 | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05, 12 | High Cross Church Hall | We are a very friendly, inclusive group, and our objectives are: To socialise and have fun; To enjoy the music and dancing, and to learn new dances from time to time.rn |
| Lip Reading | No fee | Yes | Friday 10:00 – 10:45 | Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13 | Zoom | For those with mild or moderate hearing loss to learn and practise the skill of lip reading. The course comprises a series of short weekly meetings covering the principles of Lip-Reading. Each meeting will cover one chapter of a recommended textbook and there will be the opportunity for additional off-line activity using the same book. Members of Woking U3A also join this group. |
| Mahjong | £12.00 | Yes | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04 | High Cross Church Chapel | Learn how to cope with walls, winds, flowers and dragons in this classical Chinese game. Suitable for beginners learning by experience. |
| Metalwork | No fee | No | Wednesday 09:00 – 16:00 | Sep 04, 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04, 11, 18 | Private Venue | The metalwork group aims to enable members to learn and practice metalwork techniques and carry out practical metalwork activities. Our objective is to encourage, and appeal to, all levels of skill, physical ability and experience within the Camberley U3A and to cover as broad a range of metalwork projects, activities and techniques as practically possible. We leverage the skills, background and experience of the group members and wherever possible are self-taught and trained. We have a shared workspace in which we can learn, work and socialise and we encourage group members to pursue projects at their own pace and using their own facilities where appropriate. |
| Monthly Meetings | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 13:30 – 16:00 | Sep 17 Oct 15 Nov 19 Dec 17 | High Cross Church The Sanctuary | See details in newsletter and website. |
| MOTO – Members on their Own | £5.00 | Yes | Friday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 13 Oct 11 Nov 08 Dec 13 | High Cross Church Hall plus Kitchen | MOTO was formed to enable Members On Their Own to meet/socialise and get together for outings to the cinema & theatre; walks and visits to National Trust properties, gardens and other places of interest; lunches and dinners. Our numbers have grown from 12 to 100+ over the years and many members have forged new friendships and social groups. The monthly coffee mornings held at High Cross Church are friendly, informal and very popular. New members are always welcome! Our varied programme caters for different interests and abilities so that our events are rarely oversubscribed. |
| Music Appreciation – Classical | £5.00 | Yes | Thursday 13:45 – 15:45 | Sep 05 Oct 10 Nov 14 Dec 12 | High Cross Church Chapel | I play a selection of mainly mainstream classical music to the group and provide some details on the composers and other interesting information to add to the enjoyment of the pieces. |
| Music Appreciation – Popular | No fee | No | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | Zoom | The group meets to share and discuss popular music tastes, knowledge and experiences, and to debate musical topics of interest. Members bring along specific pieces of music to play at meetings, but there is plenty of opportunity for spontaneity should the need arise. The group covers any genre of popular music, typically from the 50’s to present day. |
| Music Band | £29.00 | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 16 Oct 07, 21 Nov 04, 18 Dec 02, 16 | Guide Headquarters Hall | A group of musicians getting together to play music of different genres, including blues, funk, jazz and rock. |
| Opera Appreciation | £6.00 | Yes | Thursday 13:30 – 17:00 | Sep 19 Oct 17 Nov 21 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | The Opera Appreciation Group is a small friendly group which meets once a month to watch and discuss operas on DVD. The operas are chosen to reflect the members’ interests and span a range from popular to lesser-known works. |
| Painting For All | £13.00 | No | Tuesday 13:30 – 15:30 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | High Cross Church Hall | This runs as an own choice workshop using a variety of materials including watercolour, acrylic, pastels, pencil, coloured pencil and pens. We are a very sociable group offering support and guidance for budding artists of all abilities including beginners. We also offer occasional demonstrations. Unfortunately oil painting is not permitted in our venue. |
| Painting Workshop | £10.00 | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 09, 23 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | St Peter’s Church Hall | Come along and enjoy an afternoon of painting and drawing. We run this very friendly group as a workshop without formal tuition, although we generally have sketching, pen and ink, acrylic, watercolour and digital artists on hand and we’re always happy to offer help and advice if you would like it. Please note that the use of oil paints is not allowed by our centre. |
| Patchwork 1 | No fee | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | Private Venue | We are carrying on exploring techniques of patchwork and quilting, having noisy fun exchanging ideas, comments and experiences. As well as an amazing variety of members’ own projects we have made several quilts for the beds at the Phyllis Tuckwell hospice and for Project Linus. Watch the e-newsletter for photos of our happy group and colourful products. |
| Patchwork 3 | No fee | Yes | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 09, 23 Oct 14 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Private Venue | We are carrying on exploring techniques of patchwork and quilting, exchanging ideas, comments and experiences. Some experience of sewing is helpful as well as access to a sewing machine, but we will help any newcomers learn the basic skills along the way. As well as a wide variety of members’ own projects we have made several quilts for the beds at the Phyllis Tuckwell hospice and for Project Linus. Watch the e-newsletter for photos of our happy group and colourful products. |
| Photography | £7.00 | Yes | Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | St Peter’s Church Meeting Room | We are a happy, vibrant group of photographers who get together to learn and discuss all things photographic. We cover a wide range of experience, from beginners to more experienced photographers. Technical and artistic aspects of photography are covered and individual members try to help those with particular problems. We try to organise the occasional field trip and associate it with work done at meetings. This group is mostly for members with DSLR type cameras, although learning how to use your camera is more important than what type you have – you can get fantastic shots with just a compact. |
| Piano Duets for Fun | No fee | Yes | Monday 10:30 – 12:00 | Sep 09 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 09 | Private Venue | A relaxed group where pianists can choose and practice duets from a wide range of material that is available. |
| Pickleball | £21.00 | No | Friday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 06, 13, 20, 27 Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13, 20 | Lightwater Leisure Centre | Funny Name – Great Game! Pickleball is a hybrid sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a badminton court mainly as doubles. Great athletic ability is not important. Anyone who has played some form of racquet sport – even if only years ago at school – can pick this game up and be playing on their first visit. This sport is particularly suited to those for whom traditional raquet sports are proving a little too strenuous. The emphasis is on fun while helping to keep you fit as well |
| Pickleball 2 | £25.00 | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 03, 10, 17, 24 Oct 01, 08, 15, 22 Nov 05, 12, 19, 26 Dec 03, 10, 17 | Lightwater Leisure Centre | Funny name, great game! Pickleball is a hybrid sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played on a badminton court, mainly as Doubles. Great athletic ability is not important. Anyone who has played some form of racquet sport – even if only years ago at school – can pick it up and be playing on their first visit. This sport is particularly suited to those for whom traditional racquet sports are proving a little too strenuous. The emphasis is on fun while helping to keep you fit as well. |
| Poetry – Reading for Pleasure | £10.00 | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 15:30 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | High Cross Church Vestry | We aim to share the poetry we enjoy and to have fun doing it. |
| Pottery – Hand Building & Decoration | £11.00 | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | St Paul’s Church St Christopher’s Room | The aim of this group is to develop your pottery skills – learning to stick clay together to make small pots and wall hangings and includes their decoration. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Psychology in Everyday Life | £3.00 | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 26 Oct 24 Nov 28 | St Paul’s Church St Christopher’s Room | If you are interested in how we “tick”, curious about human behaviour or have worked with the foibles of the general public, this is an opportunity to look at some psychological research and ideas alongside sharing your personal anecdotes of people dealing with daily life. As well as joining in, you will be encouraged to assist the Group Leader with choosing topics, presenting information and leading discussions. The sessions will aim to be a mix of informative and light-hearted discussions. |
| Quiz | £3.00 | Yes | Friday 14:00 – 16:00 | Oct 11 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | Individuals, couples or teams are all welcome. If you do not come as a team you will have the chance to meet others and have a fun afternoon. |
| Recorder Ensemble | £13.00 | Yes | Tuesday 10:30 – 12:00 | Sep 03, 17 Oct 01, 15 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03, 17 | Mytchett Baptist Church Back Room 1 | We are a group of recorder enthusiasts who enjoy playing for fun. We are a small, friendly ensemble who play a variety of arrangements from early music and classics to folk songs and more modern pieces. We combine various members of the recorder family (sopranino, descant, treble, tenor, bass and great bass) according to the arrangements being played. Occasionally we take part in a concert or join other local groups for Recorder Playing Days. Newcomers are always welcome. |
| Rifle Shooting | No fee | Yes | Contact Group Leader | Private Venue | The group enjoys rifle shooting at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley. We shoot for 90 minutes, using two distinctly different weapons; .177 air rifles and .22 calibre rifles. Comprehensive safety briefings and training on each weapon are given by the instructors and safety equipment is provided. | |
| Science and Technology | £4.00 | Yes | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 02 Oct 07 Nov 04 Dec 02 | High Cross Church Hall plus Kitchen | The Science & Technology Group meets once a month to listen to – and question – a speaker talking about an S&T topic. Sometimes our speakers are experts from companies and research organisations. At other times the speakers are group members talking about their own experience and interests. Information about future and recent talks is available in the Science and Technology page in the members section of the website. |
| Scottish Country Dancing | £8.00 | Yes | Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | Come along for exercise, fun and friendship. No experience necessary, although some stamina and energy are required to keep in time with the music in order to get to the right place at the right time. We will start with very easy steps and dances, and gradually introduce formations which are arranged in a different sequence for each dance. An advantage of the social character of Scottish Country Dancing is that it enables the opportunity to dance with others in the group where friendships can commence. Learn new skills and techniques and exercise the brain and muscles. Dance to reels, jigs and strathspeys, whilst listening to great Scottish music and having fun. |
| Scrabble | £7.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | Guide Headquarters Hall | If you love words and have some experience of the Great Game, join the Scrabble group. We are not too strict and we promise that you will enjoy the morning and learn some new words in the company of like minded players. Occasionally we play against other U3A Scrabble groups. |
| Shakespeare | £4.00 | No | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Oct 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | St Peter’s Church Meeting Room | The Group reviews various plays and scenes from those plays, based on the interests of Members. There is an emphasis on performance on DVD, both past and more recent productions and how these have changed over time.rnDuring Summer Term 2024 we will be studying – Measure for Measure. |
| Singalong | £7.00 | Yes | Friday 14:00 – 15:45 | Sep 27 Oct 11, 25 Nov 08, 22 Dec 06 | High Cross Church Hall | If you enjoy singing, you will be made very welcome at our lively and social group. Having a good time together is the “key” hitting the correct notes a bonus. |
| Singing for Fun | £7.00 | Yes | Thursday 14:00 – 15:30 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05 | Our Lady Queen of Heaven | The group’s name tells you everything you need to know! |
| Spanish | No fee | No | Wednesday 11:00 – 12:30 | Sep 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04 | Private Venue | Starting from basics, the aim is to gain understanding and be able to communicate in the short term. |
| Spanish Conversation | £7.00 | No | Thursday 14:30 – 16:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | St Paul’s Church St Christopher’s Room | An opportunity for members to practice their Spanish language skills in a relaxed, informal, friendly environment. |
| Speaking for Fun | £18.00 | Yes | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 18 Oct 02, 16 Nov 06, 20 Dec 04 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | This small but lively and enthusiastic group offers the opportunity for members to speak on a wide range of topics, as well as take part in debates and informal discussions. We get the chance to research and construct a talk and deliver it in a safe and supportive environment. You do not need to be an expert speaker to join but you may well find that you become one! |
| Strolling | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 10:30 – 12:30 | Sep 10 Oct 08 Nov 12 | Private Venue | We do a circular walk of about 3 miles over varying terrain, over stiles, up hills etc. We walk at a pace that suits the group and yes, we do have time to smell the flowers. For those who choose to come there is a pub lunch afterwards. |
| Sunday Pub Lunch | No fee | Yes | Sunday 12:00 – 14:00 | Sep 01 Oct 06 Nov 03 Dec 01 | Private Venue | This group tries out the local hostelries each month, some excellent, some good and some decidedly dodgy! |
| Table Tennis – Monday | £16.00 | No | Monday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | Lightwater Leisure Centre | The group meets weekly. There are four tables and we play a mixture of singles and doubles for both ladies and gentlemen. Mixed abilities from absolute beginners are welcome, with the emphasis on fun. It also helps to keep you fit. |
| Table Tennis – Wednesday | £16.00 | No | Wednesday 14:30 – 16:30 | Sep 04, 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Nov 06, 13, 20, 27 Dec 04, 11, 18 | Lightwater Leisure Centre | The group meets weekly. There are four tables and we play a mixture of singles and doubles for both ladies and gentlemen. Mixed abilities from absolute beginners are welcome, with the emphasis on fun. It also helps to keep you fit. |
| Tai Chi | £10.00 | No | Monday 12:30 – 13:45 | Sep 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 | Heatherside Community Centre | Tai Chi exercise, following various established Tai Chi formats |
| Tai Chi 2 | £15.00 | No | Monday 12:00 – 13:00 | Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | Tai Chi exercise, following various established Tai Chi formats. |
| Tap Dancing | £15.00 | Yes | Friday 13:30 – 15:00 | Sep 06, 13, 20, 27 Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 13 | Briars Centre | A good form of aerobic exercise helping balance, posture and co-ordination, toning up the muscles – especially the legs! If you prefer exercising to music this tap dancing class could be what you are looking for. You may have tapped when you were young or perhaps this is your first time? With or without experience, we aim for this class to be fun! |
| Tennis | No fee | Yes | Contact Group Leader | Private Venue | This group is for members who already have basic tennis skills, but who would like an experienced tennis player to help them to improve. There are 3 elements to the sessions: Emphasis on ball hitting and getting a rhythm; Fun drills, not taken seriously; Games afterwards to practice new or improved strokes. | |
| The Members Talk | No fee | Yes | Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 25 Oct 23 Nov 27 | High Cross Church Hall plus Kitchen | Come along and listen to an interesting and informative talk by a fellow U3A member on a subject that interests them. The talks will cover a range of topics including History, Geography, Art, Science and many more. The meeting is open to all, there is no need to join the group and there is no fee. Why not come along, meet other members and learn something new? |
| The Sporting Debate | No fee | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | Private Venue | This new group will follow a similar format to the What The Papers Say groups, but will focus solely on sport, and we don’t just mean football. We hope to embrace a wide range of sports, and debate whatever is making the headlines. The groups aim is to be topical, engaging, lively and above all, fun. |
| Travel and Tourism – Travelogues – 1 of 2 | No fee | No | Tuesday 13:30 – 15:30 | Oct 22 | St Peter’s Church Hall | Each month we offer a day trip. We also offer short breaks either in the UK or abroad. Travelogues are held every term and the speakers (normally U3A members) give an illustrated talk on a country, area or trip. |
| Travel and Tourism – Travelogues – 2 of 2 | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 13:30 – 15:30 | Dec 03 | St Paul’s Church Garden Room | Each month we offer a day trip. We also offer short breaks either in the UK or abroad. Travelogues are held every term and the speakers (normally U3A members) give an illustrated talk on a country, area or trip. |
| Ukulele Folk and Country Style Jam | £6.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | Guide Headquarters Hall | Come and play through the songs you have been working on in the Folk Workshop. Join a large group of super friendly players and singers, and enjoy! |
| Ukulele Folk and Country Style Workshop | £7.00 | Yes | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | Private Venue – Heatherside | Need to work on your chords, strumming and picking? Join the workshop and get expert help while playing your favourite songsrnin a smaller group. Sing in harmony too.rn |
| Ukulele Rock, Pop and More | £15.00 | Yes | Monday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | Private Venue – Heatherside | Can you play more than 5 basic chords without looking at your fingers? You’re ready to move on! Bring songs you want to play. Look at our website. http://www.c3.me.uk/Cu3aUkesHome.html |
| Upholstery | £28.00 | No | Thursday 13:00 – 15:30 | Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 Dec 05 | Guide Headquarters Hall | We restore or modernise the upholstery on items such as chairs, stools and ottomans, and renew cane-seated chairs, and rush or seagrass seats. Everyone works on their own projects at their own speed. We have spare tools for beginners, and there’s a stock of materials that can be bought.rnAll levels of ability are welcome, from beginners to experts. Some people come just to revive their current furniture; for others it becomes a compelling hobby. |
| Walking 1 | No fee | No | Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 04, 18 Oct 02, 16 Nov 06, 20 Dec 04 | Private Venue | Walks are approximately 5 miles with a pub lunch afterwards, according to a pre-planned programme. Please note that this group is operated in tandem with Walking 2. The groups meet on separate days, but the programmes are the same. In order to keep the number of participants on each walk to an appropriate level for safety and comfort, simultaneous membership of both groups is not permitted. |
| Walking 2 | No fee | Yes | Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 11, 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11 | Private Venue | Walks are approximately 5 miles with a pub lunch afterwards, according to a pre-planned programme. Please note that this group is operated in tandem with Walking 1. The groups meet on separate days, but the programmes are the same. In order to keep the number of participants on each walk to an appropriate level for safety and comfort, simultaneous membership of both groups is not permitted. |
| Walking 3 | No fee | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 03, 17 Oct 01, 15 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03, 17 | Private Venue | Walks of approximately 5 miles that are roughly within a 15 mile radius of Camberley |
| Walking 4 | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | Private Venue | We meet in a pub car park where we will start our walk from. This is usually within a 15 mile radius of Camberley and we walk about 5 to 6 miles, have lunch in the pub and go home. |
| Walking 5 | No fee | No | Contact Group Leader | Private Venue | This group is intended for those who want to walk between 7 – 10 miles at a reasonably brisk pace. We walk once a month with the day and week varying. All members take a turn at leading a walk. Outline of route and meeting point advised about 4 weeks in advance. | |
| Walking 6 | No fee | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 05, 19 Oct 03, 17 Nov 07, 21 Dec 05, 19 | Private Venue | Country walks usually about 5 miles, returning to the starting point. Finishing, for those who wish, with a pub lunch |
| Walking 7 | No fee | Yes | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | Private Venue | Country walks of approximately 5 miles at a fairly brisk pace, within a radius of 15-20 miles of Camberley, with a pub lunch afterwards according to a pre-planned programme. |
| Walking with Dogs | No fee | No | Monday 10:30 – 12:00 | Sep 09, 23 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 09 | Private Venue | We normally do a circular walk for approximately 1½ hours and finish with a sociable chat at a dog friendly pub or café. Everyone is welcome, with or without a dog. We meet at various locations and have found it’s a great way to find new walks and to make new friends. The dogs love it tooo |
| What the Papers Say 1 | £7.00 | No | Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | High Cross Church Red Room | Light hearted and serious discussion of stories in the press (from The Times to Private Eye) |
| What the Papers Say 2 | £11.00 | No | Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 03, 17 Oct 01, 15 Nov 05, 19 Dec 03, 17 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | Come and enjoy a friendly discussion of current articles in the newspapers and magazines. It’s a great way to make friends and enjoy yourselves. |
| What the Papers Say 3 | £21.00 | Yes | Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 | Sep 04, 18 Oct 02, 16 Nov 06, 20 Dec 04, 18 | High Cross Church Red Room | Light hearted and serious discussion of stories in the press (from The Times to Private Eye) |
| What the Papers Say 4 | £7.00 | Yes | Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 10, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 12, 26 Dec 10 | High Cross Church Red Room | The What the Papers Say Group 4 aims to provide both light-hearted and serious discussion of the latest stories in the press (from The Times and The Independent to Private Eye and the Internet). Come and enjoy friendly and spirited discussions with a varied and interesting group of individuals. It’s a great way to make friends and enjoy yourself! |
| Whist | £8.00 | Yes | Thursday 14:00 – 16:30 | Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Nov 14, 28 Dec 12 | High Cross Church Blue Room (classroom) | Enjoy a game of whist in friendly company |
| Wine Tasting 1 | No fee | No | Friday 12:30 – 14:30 | Sep 27 Oct 25 Nov 29 | Private Venue | Wine tasting and socialising |
| Wine Tasting 2 | £4.00 | Yes | Friday 14:00 – 16:00 | Sep 06 Oct 04 Nov 01 Dec 06 | St Peter’s Church Hall | We aim to promote knowledge of the wines of the world by informed tasting and group discussion. Included in the tasting talks – apart from the wines themselves, will be illustrations of the vineyards, chateaux and caves and potted histories of the vignerons, thus bringing to life the areas where the wines are produced. |
| Yoga – Chair (Maureen) | £11.00 | No | Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30 | Sep 10, 17, 24 Oct 08, 15, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19, 26 Dec 10 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | Chair Yoga can be done by anyone and almost anywhere. It aims to encourage deep breathing, self awareness of posture and mobility, calmness and relaxation in a simple but effective manner. Your age, shape, mobility etc are of no consequence. |
| Yoga 1 | £14.00 | No | Thursday 14:30 – 15:45 | Sep 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17, 24 Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 | St Mary’s Church Davison Hall | The Yoga classes continue with a loyal following. We practise gentle Hatha yoga. Exercises are progressive and adaptable to encourage everyone to work within their own safe limits. |
| Yoga 2 – Stretch, Tone & Relax | £5.00 | No | Wednesday 09:30 – 10:45 | Sep 25 Oct 09, 23 Nov 06, 20 | St Peter’s Church Hall | The Yoga classes continue with a loyal following. We practise gentle Hatha yoga. Exercises are progressive and adaptable to encourage everyone to work within their own safe limits. |
| Yoga4Everybody | £20.00 | Yes | Friday 09:45 – 11:00 | Sep 06, 20, 27 Oct 04, 18, 25 Nov 15, 22, 29 Dec 06, 20 | High Cross Church Hall | Discover ways to relax body and mind. Relieve tiredness. To stretch, tone, strengthen. To Improve flexibility and breathing. Try Hatha yoga. |
| Yoga4Everybody 2 | £14.00 | No | Monday 11:45 – 13:00 | Sep 02, 09, 23, 30 Oct 07, 14, 21 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 09, 16 | All Saints Lightwater Church Hall | Discover ways to relax body and mind. Relieve tiredness. To stretch, tone, strengthen. To Improve flexibility and breathing. Try Hatha yoga. |