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Science & Technology Groups

Click on the the activities below to open the Prospectus which gives a brief description of the activity, the venue, the dates & times of the activity and the Term Fee.

  • Archaeology
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Photography
  • Science & Technology
  •  Environment and Energy

Members Information

Virtual Groups Are Here!

Virtual Groups using Zoom are now available.  More details can be found by clicking here . The current Virtual Group Meeting Diary can be found by clicking here.

Summer Timetable

Due to coronavirus, all trips and face-to-face meetings have been cancelled this term. Details of virtual meetings are above.

Things To Do

We are trying to come up with ideas for our members in this enforced lay-off, click here for some ideas.

NEW – Free Book to Download

Historian Rupert Mathews has made his book “Saving The Survivors” available free of charge.  The book describes the ships that raced to save the survivors of the Titanic sinking.  If you would like to read the book click here to go to our “Things To Do” page.

NEW – Science & Technology Page

The Science & Technology Group will be running this term using Zoom.  Please click here to go to the new page giving full information and a schedule for this term’s meetings.

If you have any problems or questions regarding the web site please contact Mike Collins at cu3a.webmaster@gmail.com

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All Saints Church, Lightwater

Broadway Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SJ

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance with automatic double doors. Push button operation for internal doors
to main hall. Stair lift fitted to reach upper floor, handrails fitted on left of stairs.
2 designated parking spaces by main entrance for those with reduced mobility
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on G/F
Local bus no 34 stops nearby.

High Cross Church

Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY

Accessibility Information
Ramped access, automatic doors, handrails. Lift to upper levels
Fully accessible Disabled Toilets on both floors
Loop hearing system in Sanctuary, Chapel and Hall.
2 Disabled parking spaces at rear of church, double doors to access building.
More spaces can be made available by prior arrangement.
Pay as you Leave multi-storey car park adjacent to venue
Local buses 1, 2, 3 and 11 stop nearby

Caird Hall

Crawley Hill, Camberley, GU15 2DA

Accessibility Information
Old building
Ramped entrance with double doors and handrail, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Uneven parking at front of building
Local buses 2, 3, 34 and 35 stop close to the venue, steep path to building

Camberley Cricket Club

Upper Verran Road, Camberley, GU15 2JL

 

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, door width suitable for wheelchair user
Lift to upper floor (one person only)
Full Disabled toilet facilities on ground floor
Large parking area to front of building
Local buses 1 and 11 stop some distance from venue

Camberley Indoor Bowls Club

Wilton Road, Camberley GU15 2QW

 

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance with double doors and handrails
Outdoor bowls wheelchair, system for assisting players with poor vision and folding indoor ramp available
Changing room has narrow corridor which could be difficult for wheelchair user to navigate
Full disabled toilet facilities on ground floor
Specific Disabled parking spaces by entrance
Wi Fi
Local buses 1 and 11 stop nearby with a short walk

Camberley Theatre

Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3SY

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, handrails, automatic doors/double doors
Lifts to upper levels
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floors
Hearing Loop system available in the Auditorium.4 Disabled parking spaces at venue. Pay on Leaving multi-storey car park adjacent to venue.
Local buses 1, 2, 3 and 11 stop nearby

Corrina Lodge, Camberley

9 The Avenue, Camberley GU15 3NQ

 

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, wide entrance doors with handrails
Lifts to upper floor
Full Disabled Toilet facilities
Parking near to entrance
Local buses 2, 3 and 11 stop nearby , short walk required

Deepcut Village Hall

Cyprus Road, Deepcut, GU16 6TB

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, all areas accessible to wheelchair users
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
4 Disabled parking spaces
Local bus no 11 stops nearby, short walk

Frimley Community Centre

Balmoral Drive, off Frimley Green Road, Frimley GU 16 9AR

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on G/F
2 Disabled parking spaces, large car park
Local bus no 3 stops nearby

Frimley Tennis Club

Watchetts Recreation Ground, Park Road, Camberley, GU15 2SR

Accessibility Information
Ramp and small step to entrance, double doors, facilities all on one level
Steps and ramp down to playing courts
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Car park nearby – short walk
Local bus no 11 stops nearby – short walk through park

Frimley Village Hall

Frimley Green Road, Frimley Green, GU16 6ND

Accessibility Information
Small step at entrance, double doors. Ramp at side entrance, facilities all on one level
Toilet facilities on ground floor not suitable for wheelchair users
Small parking bay outside building
Local buses 3 and 11 stop nearby

Guide Headquarters

Crabtree Road, Camberley, GU15 2TA

Accessibility Information
Ramped access, double doors with handrails, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Parking at venue
Local buses 1, 2 and11 stop nearby with a short walk

Heatherside Community Centre

Martindale Avenue, Heatherside, Camberley, GU15 1BB

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Car parks adjacent to venue
Local bus 2 stops nearby

Lightwater Leisure Centre

Lightwater Country Park, Lightwater GU18 5RG

Accessibility Information
Dropped kerb, slight ramp to entrance. Double automatic doors.
Lift to upper floors, stairs have handrails on both sides.
Fully accessible Disabled toilets, with shower on ground floor. Handrails fitted in standard toilets.
8 Disabled parking bays adjacent to entrance.
Local buses 34 and 35. Long walk through park over uneven road surface

Mytchett Baptist Church

Between 101&101A, Mytchett Road, Mytchett GU16 6ES

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, door width suitable for wheelchair user, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Large car park at venue
Local bus 3 stops nearby

Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Frimley

111 Portsmouth Road, Frimley GU16 7AA

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, door width suitable for wheelchair user, facilities all on one level. Low threshold at entrance.
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor (NOTE at 18.10.2017 upgrade still to be completed)
Several Disabled parking spaces
Rear Fire exit has 6” step to outside. Fully wheelchair dependent members should use Fire Exit to main church if possible.
Buses 1,2 and 3 stop nearby

St Anne’s Church Centre, Bagshot

45 Church Road, Bagshot GU19 5EQ

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, door width suitable for wheelchair user, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
1 Disabled parking space, other parking close to entrance
Local buses 34, 35 and 500 stop nearby, short walk

St Anne’s Parish Hall, Bagshot

7 Church Rd, Bagshot GU19 5EQ

Accessibility Information
Level entrance- small threshold at door, door width suitable for wheelchair user, facilities all on one level
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
1 suitable Disabled parking space alongside Hall
Parking on road or in upper, left side car park of the Miller & Carter on London Road.
Local buses 34, 35 and 500 stop nearby, short walk

St Francis’ Church, Camberley

121 Upper Chobham Road, Camberley, GU15 1EE

Accessibility Information

TBA

St Mary’s Church, Camberley

Park Road, Camberley GU15 5SR

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, two floors, NO LIFT to upper floors, stairs with handrail
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Two Disabled parking spaces, car parking adjacent to entrance
Local bus no 2 stops nearby, short walk
Note: Photography groups and Sociology meet in upstairs rooms

St Michael’s Church, Camberley

286 London Road (A30), Camberley GU15 3JP

Accessibility Information
Short, steep ramp to main entrance with small drop over threshold into building, double doors, handrail, facilities all on one level once inside.
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Parking limited at Hall, further parking up small rise from Hall
Local buses 1, 2 and 3 stop nearby, steep walk up to the entrance

St Paul’s Church, Camberley

Crawley Ridge, Camberley, GU15 2AD

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, ground floor rooms only
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor by main office.
Second toilet with fitted handrails, accessed through Church at rear of the building. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
2 Disabled parking spaces, by main entrance, extensive other parking on site.
Local buses 2, 3, 34 and 35 stop nearby

St Peter’s Church, Frimley

Parsonage Way, off Frimley Green Road, Frimley, GU16 8HZ

Accessibility Information
Level access to building and all areas inside
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
2 Allocated Disabled parking spaces, other parking available at venue
Local buses 2 and 3 stop nearby, short walk

St Tarcisus Church, Camberley

Southern Road, off London Road (A30) Camberley GU15 3EY

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors, facilities all on one level
Toilet facilities on ground floor not suitable for wheelchair users
No specific Disabled parking spaces, small car parks adjacent to building
Local buses 1, 2 and 3 stop nearby, short walk

Surrey Adult Learning Centre, Camberley

France Hill Drive, Camberley, GU15 3QB

Accessibility Information
Ramped entrance, double doors and handrails, we only use ground floor room
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities in main building only
Parking areas adjacent to room used at venue
Local buses 1, 2, 3 and 11 stop nearby, short walk

This group meets at various locations that will be announced by the Group Leader.

This group meets at a private venue, usually one of the group members houses.

Archaeological Centre, Bagshot

4-10 London Road, Bagshot GU19 5HN

Accessibility Information
Old building
Door width suitable for wheelchair user, no lifts to upper floors.
Handrail on the stairs
Fully accessible Disabled Toilet facilities on ground floor
Parking is available directly outside the front entrance and to the rear of the building
Local bus 500 stops close to venue