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Art | Monday, fortnightly 10a.m-12 |
St.Peter's School |
This group enables you to spend two hours in convivial company painting or drawing using any medium. Although there is no tuition we like to think we help each other. We meet fortnightly at St.Peter's School 10-12 a.m. You do need to supply your own equipment. Contact Brian Whitehead, email Brian.Whitehead@talktalk.net |
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Astronomy | . | . | Group temporarily suspended. back to list |
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Badminton | Monday 5.00 -6.30p.m |
St.Peter's School |
This group meets in the Sports Hall at St.Peter's School on Monday afternoon at 5.00 p.m.until 6.30 p.m. Few of the members had actually played before, while for others it had been 20 years or more. Although it is a pleasure to win we are not aggressively competitive, just thoroughly enjoying the fun and exercise. Racquets are kindly supplied by the school. You just need a pair of suitable shoes and your energy. We have about 10 members at present but would welcome more . |
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Bird Group | Second Wednesday 10.30 a.m. |
Wick Farm |
We meet at Wick Farm
but also go birdwatching at R.S.P.B and Wildlife Trust Reserves. New members are always welcome. |
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Bookworms | Third Thursday | . | A small friendly group reading a variety of books chosen by members, followed by a cup of tea and lively discussion. It is held at 2- 4.30p.m.on the third Thursday of each month at the group leader's home |
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Bridge | Thursday weekly at 8p.m. |
Group leader's house |
With the vagaries of holidays, weather and illness we usually have a maximum of two tables playing at our Thursday evening meetings. We have members who depart for the winter and return in the spring. Because we play in a home we only have room for three tables anyway. We do not play advanced Bridge. We teach beginners up to the point where they can now beat us and we treat it as more of a social evening with many of us still members from the inception of the group. |
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Chess | weekly Friday. |
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group is informal. Members do not profess to be high grade
players but nevertheless achieve enjoyable sessions. We are too
informal to record games, nor do we play with clocks. We have
never played a formal match. We meet at my house and could accept
two new players. We could teach the game to any prospective
learner. The game can be enjoyed at all levels of players'
abilities. Contact Peter Finch email
peter.j.finch@hotmail.com
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| . | Classic Film Discussion |
3rd. Wednesday 7.30p.m. |
Group Leader's house |
Viewing
members choice of film, followed by refreshments and ad hoc discussion.. |
| . | Collectables | Friday. | . | This group is temporarilySuspended until further notice. Potential new members should leave their names with the webmasters. |
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Computing | Group temporarily suspended. |
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Digital Photography |
Tuesday fortnightly |
Member's house |
The "Photography Group" started in the middle of 2003, when
digital was relatively new. In fact I was using the traditional
film Nikon SLR but as various members came along with their
new shiny digital cameras, it wasn't long before I and others
joined them. We of course required computers, photo software and
printers, and it didn't seem long before all members had the necessary equipment. We have been taking pictures,
manipulating and enhancing ever since. After a short period we decided
to call our group, "The Digital Photo Group" and we happily
continue with some of the original members. Any new members
would be most welcome. Contact Alan Saywood on 782457 back to list |
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Discussion | First Monday 8p.m. |
. | The U3A Discussion Group meets on the first Monday of the month at a members house at 8pm. We are usually about eight in number . Over a glass of wine and nibbles we discuss a topic which we hope will be controversial and stimulate thought and an exchange of views. We should welcome one or two new members. Should we get enough people interested we may even initiate a rather more formal debate type of event but to date there insufficient numbers for that format. Contact Peter Davidson on email petadavidson@btinternet.com |
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Family History |
Second Thursday | . | We
research in all parts of the country, looking for the building blocks
that make us and our families very special. It is a fascinating hobby
that takes us on a journey, to all sorts of places, and also enables us
to make many friends. It is great fun being a detective, and piecing
all the information together. TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED MAY 2009 |
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Foodies | Monday morning monthly |
. | The Foody group is aimed at members who really enjoy cooking and sharing culinary hints and experience. We meet in members' houses once a month and the host/hostess usually provides coffee and biscuits but we do not cook at our meetings. We've shared our kitchen disasters, produced gadgets we really use, had a soup tasting and quiz and planned a fantasy dinner party. At one of our meetings we had a bitter chocolate tasting which proved unsurprisingly very popular! Our Saturday outing to the foody's paradise at Borough Market was much enjoyed . Contact Beth Greaves email greavesbeth@hotmail.com |
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French | . | . | Meeting
weekly in each others houses, we read French articles & books
together and translate them, sing French songs & listen to
tapes. Usually one or two people read out pieces they have written about recent holidays or other events. This often leads to discussions. At present our group is fully subscribed. back to list |
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Gardening | . | . |
This Group is mainly a
discussion group. We learn from each other and I organise
different Gardening topics and occasionally a competition
(just for fun - no prizes) .
Members are encouraged to
bring cuttings of flowers and shrubs from their gardens to discuss.
We meet once a month,
usually on the 3rd Wednesday, at 10.30am for about one and a half hours
at each others houses.
My group is full as at
July 2007 with 13 members and there
is a waiting list - sorry.
HAPPY GARDENING
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| Gardening Too |
usually 2nd Tuesday 2.p.m. |
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This group plays away, in
that, apart from meeting at members houses to admire their weeds we do
go out and about to visit proper gardens & garden centres.
eg In July we went to
East Bergholt Suffolk, a walk round the garden followed by a
pub lunch & then a meander round the garden centre. We share
cars to keep the expense to a minimum.
We visit Hyde Hall RHS
garden sometimes & have
lunch there. Members can take their own if they wish. One can go
there 4 times a year & see four different seaons display.
In February we are due to
carry out the second stage of pruning the Group Leaders Wisteria !!
And of course we have
coffee, tea & biscuits at our home venues.
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History | Third Friday 2p.m. |
Museum | The History Group is now about four years old and we've covered a really wide range of topics from the real story of Christmas celebrations, William Harris who was a local 'Jack the Lad' in Tudor times, Henry Mayhew and his work on the Victorian underclass, the real Humpty Dumpty aka Cardinal Wolsey, been asked to sign the 'Official Secrets Act' during a talk on secret aircraft production, and seen a fascinating demonstration of bow-making and archery with an opportunity to fire a longbow at a target. I try to vary the programme with occasional films and we have an outing in the summer to finish the 'term'. Last year we visited Hylands House and in June of this year we went to Bletchley Park. As we meet in the Museum there is no limit on numbers so any member is welcome to come along. Contact Beth Greaves email greavesbeth@hotmail.com |
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Italian | weekly Tuesday 10.30a.m. |
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suspended. Can anyone lead this
group in future? |
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Latin | Monday fortnightly 8 p.m |
Group leader's house |
The Latin Group started in 2005 with a 'mixed ability group', with some of us having learned no Latin at all, and some with 'O' levels etc. which had become very rusty. We therefore began with a light-hearted attitude and 'Minimus' ( a mouse living with a family in Vindolanda, a Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall). I should also confess that this was written for 7-11 year olds!!.. These amusing text books served us proud and we have progressed to higher things. We are serious about learning, fortified by a glass of wine (in true Roman fashion), and later in the evening relax with coffee. Contact Theresa Davidson on 01621 772453 or email petadavidson@btinternet.com |
| Lectors | Monthly | Members houses | Limited to 6 meetings, ending in April 2010. This group translates medieval manuscripts into modern day writing. Contact Ann Pennington-Legh, or via webmaster email. | |
| . | Line Dancing |
weekly Tuesday 6.30-7.30p.m |
StPeter's School |
At
our meeting, two of our ladies teach the dances and it is very light
hearted, so whether you are a complete beginner or have danced before you will enjoy it. The cost is £1 and we would welcome some new members. Just come along or see Sandra at the monthly meeting. |
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Literature | Second Tuesday. | . | The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to discuss a book chosen the previous month. The discussion is analytical and animated. Members pool their ideas of which books to read resulting in the enjoyment of a wide range of reading matter, which proves to be both stimulating and challenging to all. Members are also enthusiastic in supporting the Essex Book Festival annually. As the group prefer to meet in members' homes numbers are restricted but vacancies occur from time to time. back to list |
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Luncheon Explorers |
Second Friday 12.30 p.m. |
Various | . The group is now full with the maximum number of 12 members. There is no Group Leader, members take it in turns each month to organise the venue. |
| Luncheon Homebirds |
Third Friday 12 noon |
. | The "Homebirds" meet monthly on the third Friday at 12 noon
at different hostelries in Burnham itself. Lifts can be arranged if any member needs transport. We have room for new members. |
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| a³+b³=c³ | Maths | . | . | This group is specifically, and only for people who have a fear of Maths and have never been able to understand even the simplest aspects of the subject. A group has always consisted of up to three persons. If you are interested in joining a group contact David Greaves email greavesbeth@hotmail.com |
| . | Mah Jong | Weekly Monday 2p.m |
. | This weekly group runs two tables, and is flexible regarding day and venue according to members wishes. It currently meets on Monday afternoons. More members may mean hiring premises. |
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Music Appreciation |
. | . | This group meets monthly and is very informal. Each meeting has a previously decided theme e.g. American music, film music, musical shows etc. Members also play music of their own choice which can, perhaps recall a holiday or other occasion. Members take turn in hosting the evening meetings which are accompanied by a glass of wine and nibbles. The group could accept up to three new members. email burnhillp@hotmail.com back to list |
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Modern Technology |
Alternate Tuesday 10.30a.m. |
Leader's house |
We
look at all the latest gadgets and examine how they work. Sometimes we
have a gadget to handle, but usually we have a slide presentation and
perhaps video. Gadgets have included flat screeen TVs, satellite navigation systems and vacuum cleaners. Contact Peter Finch email peter.j.finch@hotmail.com |
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Philosophy | Fourth Wednesday 3p.m |
The Victoria Inn Burnham |
We
meet in
the Victoria Inn at the bottom of Burnham High Street at 3p.m.on the
4th Wednesday of the month. Because it is a pub, restriction on numbers
is rarely a problem. We decide on a topic or philosopher to be
discussed at the next meeting and find out from books or the internet
the relevant details. In Philosophy there are no right or wrong answers
so new members can either speak or listen. It sounds like an academic
subject but is really about opinions. back to list |
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Play Reading |
Second Friday 2p.m. |
. | Play Reading was one of the first groups to be formed in the Burnham U3A. Meetings are held one afternoon per month. The Group Leader chooses either a two-act or three-act play and each group member reads one or more parts. The plays cover comedy, melodrama, historical, classical and thrillers ranging from well known playwrights to the lesser known. |
| Poetry Reading |
Third Wednesday 2.00p.m |
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Poetry group meets once a month. The subject for poems to be read
is chosen at the previous meeting. Members, therefore have one
month to explore and choose their particular poems and poets. Members
have three or four prepared ready to read. Each poem and poet is
then discussed following the reading. This is a very informative
way to learn more about poetry and poets and so stimulates interest in
a subject which is not so "fashionable" at this time. back to list |
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Scrabble | Alternate Thursday afternoons |
. | We meet alternate Thursday afternoons at our group leader's home where she can seat two tables of four. Would be members must register in September.. Priority is given to those of longest standing. Often a member is absent and a place can be offered to a 'reserve'. We play for enjoyment and are not competitive. Contact Patricia Meades on 01621 783299 or email burnhillp@hotmail.com |
| . | Science |
Monthly
on third Wednesday. |
. | .Contact Jill Taylor, or via webmaster email. |
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Short walk | . | . | This group meets each Monday and Friday at 12noon outside
the Co-op store in Burnham. The walk lasts about 1 hour, goes around the town and the immediate vicinity. If it is actually raining/snowing at midday, the walk is cancelled. There is no charge and no obligation to notify anyone if not attending. The pace is designed to allow walkers to chat to each other in comfort, but still achieve the benefits (& calorie loss) of the exercise. back to list |
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Table Tennis | Wednesday 3.15p.m |
St.Peter's School. |
We meet every week. The normal starting time is 3.15.p.m. for 2 hours. A fee is payable at the beginning of each term. The group, although competitive, is friendly competitive. We like to win but the main criteria are meeting like- minded friends, enjoying the exercise and the camaraderie. All abilities are welcome in this group and we do have several very good players that keep the rest of us striving to beat them(in the nicest possible way!).Contact Yvonne Charge on 01621 784574 |
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Twiggy | . | . | The weight-loss, or "Twiggy" group as we are commonly called, aims to help each other reach or maintain our own weight goals through mutual support. We do not provide individual diet programmes but share what we find helpful. |
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Walking | Monthly | . | The programme will be one walk a month of approximately 5 miles of easy walking, each walk finishing at a pub that will offer lunch and refreshment. The walks will be fairly local to our area and it is hoped that those without transport can be offered lifts by other members taking part. Please contact website or committee member if interested in joining our group. |
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