ARCHAEOLOGY  

3rd Friday am
We meet in the mornings once a month and have speakers, both local and national, who give presentations with slides/images and often artifacts. We also have forum sessions where members talk about their own trips and experiences. Visits to local sites are arranged, as are some hands-on sessions, through the County Archaeologist.

BADMINTON – I

Mondays am
We meet at Hindolveston every Monday morning and play for two hours. Although a very sociable group we do attempt to play seriously.

BALLET - ARMCHAIR

BIOGRAPHIES – I

3rd Thursday – am
We meet in the home of one of our members in Mundesley at 10:00 every month except for August and December. At each meeting one member chooses a biography of an artist, writer, politician, reformer or entertainer to share with the group. This is followed by discussion and coffee.

BIOGRAPHIES – II

2nd Tuesday pm
We are a friendly group meeting in members’ homes during the afternoon. One member of this flourishing interactive group gives a monthly presentation on the lives, works and deeds of a famous person, living or dead, whom they have chosen to research. This is followed by a lively discussion.

Currently the group is full, and a waiting list has been raised

BIRDWATCHING

Monthly (Times Vary)
The regular Glandford Walk meets at 10:00 at the ford. We follow a set route into the Bayfield Estate combined with refreshments at Natural Surroundings. This is a very informal walk which is a popular way for new members to meet some of the group and improve their skills. Although a large group we rarely have more than ten members attending any event. The main trip is to a specific site to target individual or groups of birds. The timing and date of these visits aims to maximise the chances of seeing the target species so is not fixed. Local visits tend to take a couple of hours but more distant sites are all day events.

BOWLS

Saturdays pm (May to end of August)
We are a small group of players who enjoy a friendly game of outdoor bowls on a summer Saturday afternoon. We play on about twelve occasions between May and end of August) at Hempton Club Green. Come and enjoy a game, a cup of tea and a biscuit.

BRIDGE CIRCLE

Alt. Mondays pm
The group plays from 2:00 – 5:00 at High Kelling. Unfortunately we cannot accept complete beginners but those with only a basic knowledge of bridge will always be welcome. Players do not have to bring a partner as one will always be provided.

CALLIGRAPHY

Fridays pm
The group meets in the afternoon at a local hall from 2:00 – 4:00. Various types of decorative handwriting and lettering, such as Foundation Hand, Italic, etc are taught and practised. Members then work on their own projects.

CHESS

Wednesdays am
We meet in the mornings at members’ houses which restricts our numbers to a maximum of 11. We are a very sociable group and look forward to our weekly encounters which include refreshments. As our group is at present full, any prospective new players are advised to contact the Secretary or the Group Contact.

COMPUTER FORUM – I

1st Monday am
The group meets in Fakenham from 10:00 to noon. Although no formal agenda is followed, each meeting starts with a general discussion of members’ current problems and likely solutions. This is followed by a topic session as suggested by the members and agreed at the previous meeting. The group has access to a projector and screen and several members bring their own laptops which can also be plugged into the system.

COMPUTER FORUM – II

1st and 3rd Mondays am
We meet from 10:00 to noon and cover technology news and developments, deals and purchases, and problem sharing and solving. A key facet of meetings is the regular sharing of individuals’ knowledge mainly on an informal basis, but also with occasional structured presentations. The aid of a projector and screen, together with internet access, ensure that discussions are both practical and interactive. It doesn’t matter what level of expertise individuals have, just an ability to fit in and learn something new.

CREATIVE WRITING

 (SCRIBBLERS AND SCRIBES)

2nd Friday am
The group meets from 10:30 – 12:30 during which time each member shares a story they have written. A suggested title is offered and it is interesting to see how this results in many different plots and styles of writing. However, anyone wishing to choose their own theme is welcome to do so. Our aim is to share a common interest in the written word, as well as having access to constructive criticism if required. When time allows, (and this isn't often), we end with word games or exercises in order to flex our 'word-craft' muscles.

FIBRECRAFT – I

1st Tuesday am
We meet in the mornings and our members enjoy a wide range of craft subjects: knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork and quilting to name but a few. We also have talks and workshops four or five times a year.

FIBRECRAFT – II

2nd Monday am
We meet in the morning once a month and try any form of craft that members are able to demonstrate. This includes card making techniques, needle-crafts, silk painting and any other forms of art. We do not claim to be experts but enjoy learning new skills together.

FOODIE GROUP

2nd Monday
Approximately 20 members meet over the lunch hour at a member’s home. Visits to local producers are arranged together with talks, tastings and discussions about local food producers, recipes and practitioners. We are all very enthusiastic about widening our knowledge of food, cooking and tasting.

FRENCH CONVERSATION

Alt. Mondays
We are a small group of ten who meet from 10:00 to noon at members’ houses. We discuss topics for one hour taken from the magazine La Vie Outre-Manche, and converse in French for the remainder of the class. We also listen to C.Ds. and read from the magazine to improve our understanding and pronunciation.

FRENCH CONVERSATION

Alt. Fridays am
The group meets from 10:15 to noon. We talk strictly in French for part of the time and then read and listen to the tape of La Vie Outre-Manche. The group receives great support from one of its members who has worked in international schools in French-speaking Europe.

FRENCH CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

Alt. Wednesdays pm
We meet on a Wednesday afternoon once a fortnight in the Fakenham area. There is general conversation in French and we read and discuss articles from the magazine La Vie Outre-Manche. We also watch news and items of interest on French television and discuss them.

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE

Alt Wednesday pm
We meet in the afternoons from 2:30 – 4:00. We begin by talking in French about our quinze jours – or as much as we can. Then put in a page of our course book Colloquial French which is very up-to-date and helpful. A very lively but serious group.

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE AND CONVERSATION

Every Tuesday am

This small Intermediate group, tutored by a fluent French speaker, meets for a session lasting from 10:00 to 11:00. Beginning with an oral warm-up members move on, in a relaxed but progressive way, to a particular theme or, occasionally, work from Breakthrough French. The weekly grammar session usually lasts no more than ten minutes. At 11:00 members then have coffee, during which time they are joined by those from French Conversation prior to their own meeting.

Although Conversation begins at 11:30, some may wish, first, to join members of French Intermediate for coffee at 11:00. Afterwards the tutor, a fluent French speaker, begins with a comprehensive conjugation warm-up. Then each session, always relaxed but progressive, moves on to focus on a particular theme – often related to the Sheringham/Muzillac Twinning Association. All members participate fully and are often expected to prepare something to share with the rest of the group. The Standard is between 'O' and 'A' Level.

FRENCH LITERATURE

Alt. Fridays am
The group meets fortnightly in the mornings to read and discuss French literary texts.

GARDENING GROUP – I

3rd Thursday am
We meet monthly in the mornings, all year round, usually in members’ houses. After coffee, biscuits and cake we look around the garden, get planting and planning tips and seeing new plants. Sometime we have a quiz, a problem solving session or a discussion on a topical theme or group of plants. We have several coach visits to famous gardens.  

GARDENING GROUP – II (DIGGERS AND PLANTERS)

GENEALOGY – Beginners and Forum Group

4th Friday – am

Depending upon demand, it may be possible to begin another series of talks aimed at absolute beginners.  However, a minimum of ten people is needed to make this viable.  High Kelling venue, 10:00 - noon.

The FORUM group meets at the same place and time as above.  Members, who already have some knowledge and experience, discuss their family history in a helpful and interactive environment.

GENEALOGY – Advanced Group:

Variable

This group, limited to eight people, is for those who are experienced in the more unusual avenues of investigation.  Members explore these through discussion of their respective research portfolios, together with the results of any recent visits they have made to Record Offices.  Days, times and venues are variable.

GERMAN CONVERSATION AND LITERATURE (Various Levels)

Mondays am

Intermediate Group using an excellent book Colloquial German - Routlege

GERMAN LITERATURE

Alt. Wednesdays am
We meet from 10:15 to noon and begin with recounting, in German, what we have been doing. We then tackle a book from modern German literature.

GERMAN (Language and Literature)

Alt. Thursdays  am
Our meetings take place in the mornings in the friendly environment of members' homes. We have all been learning German for several years and our aim now is to improve our use of the language, read some good German literature and learn more about the German culture, social history and current affairs.

HISTORY

4th Wednesday am
We meet once a month at 10:00 at the home of the group contact. The format is that a subject is chosen, all members read it up and at the next meeting discuss what they have found.

ITALIAN – I (Intermediate/Advanced)

Alt. Tuesdays am

Members of this group meet in the morning in Sheringham. We have an Italian and another fluent speaker of the language who both lead us in reading books and short stories, and also in conversation. We sometime listen to cassette tapes and also write in Italian

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ITALIAN – II (Intermediate)

Fortnightly

We are a small, but hopefully expanding, group meeting in members’ homes in the Fakenham district.  At present, due to our small numbers, we are very flexible on actual days and times.  Our intention is to further our conversational skills and our understanding of the grammar.  Although not experts, members are expected to have a few years’ experience of the language.

JAZZ – I

3rd Tuesday pm
Members share a love of jazz and meet in members’ homes at 2:30 to listen to, and discuss, a programme of music/musicians chosen by the host. Occasionally we watch recordings of concerts or events. With the membership having grown to 14, a second jazz group has been formed.

JAZZ – II

3rd Thursday -pm

We meet in members' homes to play and discuss recordings representing Jazz from its early roots to the present day.

LOOKING AT CHURCHES

Friday after 2nd Thursday am (April to Sept)'.
We meet in the morning once a month from April to September, to visit usually two Norfolk churches. The visits are normally informal though occasionally, where possible, a guided tour may be arranged. For the last one in September, we would plan to visit some particularly interesting building in the County, with a guided tour included.

LUNCHEON GROUP

Alt. Wednesdays and Sundays
We meet twice a month, alternating between Wednesdays and Sundays to enjoy not only good food and wine but also animated conversation in interesting company. There is no pressure to have a large meal if your appetite only requires a snack. Arranged in advance to cover a period of 3-4 months, venues range from hotels and country clubs to any hostelry that serves good food in the North Norfolk area. From a total membership of around 40, we average approximately 15 persons per function.

MAH-JONG

Every Friday am
The group, which can support a maximum of 12 members, plays at Erpingham from 9:30 until about 12:30. Our aim, as stated in the group handbook, is "to play Mah-jong and to enjoy the game in a friendly and sociable atmosphere". Not being a partnership game no one will complain if mistakes are made and this often adds to the element of fun which may be regarded as the main object of our group. Beginners are welcome and will receive individual tuition. A booklet is issued for members covering the basics, our ’house’ rules and other useful

information.

3rd Wednesday –pm
Meetings are held on Wednesday afternoons in members’ houses. The host plays a programme of music (usually classical) of their own choice for about two hours.

OPERA

3rd Monday pm
The group meets in the afternoon in the home of one of our members. Some sessions are arranged and led individually, others are joint efforts. We cover all aspects of Opera, early and modern, and Opera-Film. We use DVDs, CDs, and any other facilities that we can access.

PAINTING FOR PLEASURE

Mondays pm
We are a self-help group, meeting weekly and covering all abilities from beginners to very competent. All mediums acceptable. A tutor is arranged for several sessions over the year. During July/August we meet at outside locations locally, painting, drawing or sketching, with a picnic/local hostelry lunch. Come and join us.

PHOTOGRAPHY – BASIC

PLAYREADING – I

4th Wednesday pm
We meet at 2:00 in each others’ homes in the Briston area. We read through a play which one of the members will have cast. This is followed by a short discussion of the play. We sometimes go out for a meal and to the theatre.

PLAYREADING – II

1st Wednesday am
We are a group of nine people and meet on the first Wednesday of the month in different people's houses from 9:45 – 12:30. We read a variety of plays, the casting of which is done by the leader of the group.

POETRY READING

3rd Thursday am
There are eight members in the group meeting at a member’s home in High Kelling on the third Thursday of the month from 10:00 – 12:30. Each member is given a ‘Theme Title’ for the month and everyone produces five or more poems to be read and discussed.

READING CIRCLE – I

3rd Friday pm
Members meet in the afternoon from September to July. Each member chooses a book and the month in which they would like to present it for discussion in their own home. Books are obtained by the group leader from the library service.

READING CIRCLE – II

3rd Monday pm
We meet in the afternoons and discuss a book which has been suggested by one of the group. They then give an introduction to the author and the book after which a discussion involving all the other members follows.

RHYMES & LINES

SCRABBLE

4th Thursday pm
We meet in the afternoons once a month in the Holt/Fakenham area at the home of one of our members. At present we are a small group and more players are always welcome.

SINGING FOR FUN

Alt. Thursdays pm
We meet in the afternoon in Sheringham. A session may last seven weeks where we sing about eight songs. It is purely for fun and our own enjoyment, Although we do sing about twice a year at retirement venues. There are no auditions, if you can hold a tune you are in. We take it in turns to choose the music.

SOCIAL HISTORY AND DISCUSSION – I

1st Wednesday am
We are a very informal group meeting once a month in members’ homes in the West area of North Norfolk. Social History is a wide and varied umbrella and every member presents their own interests: be it personal reminiscences, biographies, travel, exhibitions etc.

SOCIAL HISTORY AND DISCUSSION – II 

2nd Wednesday pm
Meetings take place from 2:00 - 4:00 with the subject-leader hosting the meeting. Topics cover people, developments, events and inventions over the past 300 years with particular focus on North Norfolk. Past topics have included immigration, ladies’ lingerie, and printing. We also make one or two visits.

TABLE TENNIS

Wednesdays am
We meet at Weyboume on a Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 and play doubles and singles on three tables. We are a group of eighteen members who meet for nine months of the year from September to June for friendship, fun and fitness!

THEATRE VISITS / OUTINGS       

Occasionally tickets are booked for shows, mostly at the Norwich Theatre Royal, coupled with a return coach from our area. Details are published in our monthly newsletter. Coach trips farther afield are arranged in conjunction with a local travel club, usually for a two-night stay. This allows us to take advantage of visiting areas and towns too far away for a day’s travel. These breaks usually take place in June with details published in our monthly newsletter.

THINKERS THROUGH THE AGES

4th Friday pm
Originally named ‘Philosophers’ this was set up by Tony Cox, a founder member of U3A North Norfolk. We still discuss philosophers but also famous people; artists, inventors, poets, theologians or statesmen. Subjects such as friendship, love and Christmas have also been looked at. The group currently has eight members who meet at 2:00 in each others’ homes.

WALKING GROUPS – GENTLE WALKING

2nd Thursday am
Walks are spread throughout North Norfolk and start at 10:15. Numbers vary between 30 and 55 each month, and we gather at a venue (public house) where most stay to lunch. We offer two circular walks (either around 6 or 7 miles or 3 to 4 miles). Sometimes we organise a gentle stroll for those who are not able to walk as far or as fast as the majority and who wish to join them for lunch.

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