Group Category: General

  • Flower Arranging

    Members bring their own own flowers to each meeting. For further details, please contact . Read more

  • Climate and Environmental Discussion

    The group discusses the latest climate news on a global, European, UK and local level and its effects on the natural and human world. The topics for future meetings are agreed by the members as we go along. Meetings to date have covered: Presentations from past meetings can be found here: Climate and Environmental Discussion… Read more

  • Family History

    The group has a range of interests, mainly researching personal family histories, sharing our experiences, sources of information and helping each other get the most out of family history research. Our plan is that each meeting will devote some time to helping new members get started, as well as discussing topics that members have discovered… Read more

  • Church Crawlers

    AIMS: To encourage appreciation of, and familiarity with our interesting local churches. ACTIVITIES: Visit two churches each month and learn about the history and main architectural features. CHARGES: Donation to churches visited. A list of churches visited may be viewed via this link: Reports of Churches Visited RISK ASSESSMENTVisits are at members' own risk. Possible hazards may include:… Read more

  • Discussion

    AIMS: Group members take turns to lead the discussion and make suggestions for future meetings. Most members are contacted by email, but some by telephone. Do join us, you will be most welcome. FUTURE TOPICS IN 2025: Members choose topics of interest in advance. We also allow time to discuss very current events nationally and… Read more

  • Handicraft

    WHERE: At member’s home in Wissett. AIMS: Our aim is to learn new skills, keep heritage crafts alive and create beautiful heirloom items. We crochet, do Cathedral Window Patchwork and some ladies are mastering the ancient art of Tatting (knotted lace). We also make seasonal items, 3D cards, table favours and so much more. Everything we use… Read more

  • Members' Coffee Hour

    An opportunity to meet some committee members and learn more about our u3a. New members, longstanding members and anyone considering joining the u3a will all be very welcome. Do come. Photo: Courtesy of The Cut. List of Interest Groups Read more

  • Photography

    WHERE: Normally at the Group Leader's home in Halesworth though the venue may vary. CHARGES: None. AIMS: Development of members photographic knowledge and skills. Details to be added. For further information please contact the . Photograph of the Month List of Interest Groups Read more

  • Reading for Pleasure

    AIMS: To read for pleasure, to be introduced to new authors and titles and discuss the books in the company of others. ACTIVITIES: Read the chosen book during the month, and discuss it at the meeting with like minded people while enjoying a cuppa.CHARGES: None. For further information, please contact the . List of Interest… Read more

  • Philosophy

    INTRODUCTION: Everybody has a philosophical outlook whether they are aware of this or not. This is most often a mixed bag of wisdoms of varying degrees of truthfulness and reliability. When people meet the term philosophy they think of hermetic old men with long white beards vainly searching for illusive wisdom as they sweat in… Read more