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Interest Groups

Minster in Spring photo above courtesy of our Photography Group
Page updated 30-7-2023-RL

Click here to view the Interest Group Directory

Southwell u3a members share their skills and experience in a variety of different ways. Some join just for the monthly meeting, which allows time for social chat, a visiting speaker, plus a short "business" slot. Many enjoy the monthly coffee mornings (details in Newsline Magazine). Our occasional workshops and short courses are popular, as are our concert trips and other social outings and events. Again, Newsline gives information about all of these.

Most members enjoy sharing and learning skills by becoming members of our more than 70 different  "Interest groups". There is no pressure to join any group but, if you do decide to join one, you will be assured of a great welcome and all support you need to get the most out of it.  All of the groups are informal and friendly and the social element is very important. Programmes are worked out by mutual agreement amongst the group members. All groups have a named Group Leader but in some groups the role can be shared between several of the members.

The time and location of Group Meetings are published in the monthly Newsline, and here on the website. (Click here for latest timetable update).  Prospective new members should contact the Group Leader for further information and  to join. Even if a Group is currently full it is important to register your interest so your name can be added to the waiting-list.
The venues for group meetings depend on the aims and objectives of the group. The majority of groups meet either in venues within Southwell, or in members’ homes.  There is a small charge for all Group Meetings. This may simply cover the cost of tea or coffee and incidental expenses, or, where necessary, the cost of hiring the room.

Numbers in groups are necessarily limited by space and other constraints. This means that there may be a waiting list of people wanting to join some groups. When this happens, a new group can be formed if there is someone prepared to lead it.

​Click here to view the Interest Group Directory
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    • AGM 2023
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  • About Us
    • About Us
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      • How to Join us
      • Application Form
    • Information for New Members
    • Insurance
    • Our Constitution
    • Our Policies
    • Committee
    • A Guide to Ageing Well
  • Contact us
  • Activities & Interest Groups
    • Monthly Meetings >
      • Guidance for welcomers
      • Location of Monthly Meetings
      • Speakers at Past Meetings
    • Interest Groups >
      • Newly proposed groups & Starting a New Group
      • List of Groups
      • How to join a Group
      • Group Activities Timetables
    • Concert Trips
    • Events & Social Activities >
      • Events & Social Activities
      • Trips Committee
    • Workshops >
      • IT Support Group
  • Members' Area
    • Social Committee
    • Newsline for Members
    • Contacts: Committee and other postholders
    • Interest Groups, Leaders and Monthly Calendar
    • Venues
  • Guidance Notes & Forms
    • Group Leaders' Handbook (Web version)
    • Equipment available for Group use
    • Guidance: Group Expenditure
    • Risk Assessments
    • Guidance for trip organisers
    • Guidelines for Trippers doc
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