u3a

Swanley and District

Group Category: General

  • Art Appreciation

    Each month, a member researches and presents a short talk on an artist. We use materials from books and the internet to illustrate the talks. A recent theme was British artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. Most recently the topic has been the Pre-Raphaelites, their medieval- style paintings and the art critic, John Ruskin.… Read more

  • MOTO ( Members On Their Own)

    This is for all members who are living on their own and would like to meet up and have a coffee/tea and chat. Please come and join us at our new venue: Swanley Bowls Club Garrolds Close Swanley BR8 7BF. Please bring some ideas for activities. The group is intended to be a way for… Read more

  • Bird Watching

    Next meeting will be at Cliffe Pools RSPB on Wednesday 17th June . Group Meetings: Normally at a park, a nature or wildlife reserve, usually in Kent or Essex This group is open to all U3A members, old and new. Members of the group agree: • Car sharing and giving lifts would be a great… Read more

  • Music Making

    Bring your musical instrument and join with others to make music. Read more

  • Board & Card Games

    The next meeting will be on ?? A new leader is required is required If you would be interested in taking over running this event, as there are still members that would like to continue playing board and card games please contact to Sandra Evans (our Group Co-Ordinator) via link above or speak to her… Read more

  • Petanque

    We play at the Princes Park Dartford (home of Dartford FC). No experience is necessary and all equipment is supplied. Hats and drinks are recommended.  There is no charge for this, but I do ask for a (voluntary) donation of 50 p for charity.  You can buy refreshments in the bar. Read more

  • Book Group

    The library have been very supportive, providing us with suggested reading matter and supplying us with books. At our meetings we discuss which books to read in the future and welcome suggestions from all participants. We pick a new book to read each month and discuss it at the next meeting. We try to mix… Read more

  • Photography

    This is a digital photography group with members having a variety of cameras - Compact to DSLR (Dx & Fx) and Smartphones. Our aim is to learn more about our cameras by understanding their various functions such as the different modes of operation, moving away from “Auto Setting”, to looking at depth of field, focal… Read more

  • Bowls (Indoors)

    Dress code is white top and grey trousers and flat shoes or bowling shores. There is a cost involved for the hire of the lane(s) Read more

  • Bridge

    Open to all Bridge players and members who’d like to improve their game or learn from scratch (some whist experience is helpful). Bridge is a social, challenging game which certainly keeps the grey cells active. If you know how to play and fancy a game with friends, please come along. If you are new to… Read more