Please bear in mind that the following interest groups are automatically created by date. The government lockdown is not allowing meetings of any kind consequently most of these events will not be taking place. However, it is hoped that after the relaxing of lockdown legislation most interest groups will be able to recommence their meetings.
Events
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General Quiz
Oddfellows Hall Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, United KingdomThis is a very sociable group which meets every month. Ordinarily, you work in a small team. No prizes. No losers. Just light-hearted sociable fun with 10 rounds of quickfire questions and answers. 98% of all questions are answered by … Continue reading
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Spanish Conversation
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetWe are a Spanish conversation group, with the aim of discussing a wide range of topics, rather than formal structured learning, so the ability to converse in Spanish is desirable, with experience of actually speaking the language, as well as … Continue reading
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Bowls (Indoor Bowls)
Risbygate Sports Club Westley Road, Bury St Edmundsu3a members can bowl indoors on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The sessions need to be pre-booked and will cost £5/player. The use of club bowls is included in the fee. The indoor bowling season is mainly from September to March. Lawn … Continue reading
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Canasta
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomCanasta originated in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1939. Initially, you make melds of 3 cards of the same value which you build on to make a Canasta (7 cards). Cards have different values according to their face value. The purpose of … Continue reading
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Recorder Consort
Culford Village Hall Culford, Bury St EdmundsUsually, a recorder consort features playing pieces in four parts – descant/soprano; treble/alto; tenor; bass – but more or fewer instruments are often used and the most fun is to be gained by being able to play all of the … Continue reading
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Badminton
Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Beetons Way, Bury Saint EdmundsMaybe you used to play badminton many moons ago and feel you would like the chance to take it up again. You do not need to be county standard as the emphasis is on enjoyable social sport. We meet at … Continue reading
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Pickleball
Skyliner Sports Centre Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWe are a small and friendly group aged between 50 -80 years who enjoy playing pickleball. We play pickleball indoors at The Skyliner Sports Centre on badminton courts. Players hit a light plastic ball across a net which is similar … Continue reading
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Theatre Group
14 March 2026 - Hamlet RSC Touring production at Theatre Royal Norwich
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Members On Their Own (MOTO 1)
Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe MOTO groups are for all u3a in Bury St Edmunds members who don’t live with a partner, single, widowed or divorced, to get together to make new friends and enjoy a variety of activities in company with others. How … Continue reading
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Chess
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThe chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to Russian 12 year olds! We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take chess too seriously. Instruction/guidance provided if required. Boards and pieces provided. No fees. Why not come … Continue reading
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Monday Walking
The exercise of a walk on Monday mornings in friendly company is a great way to start your week! The walks vary in length, approx 4 to 6 miles and start at 10 am, typically finishing around 12.15 Members of … Continue reading
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French for Beginners
Abbeygate Cinema Hatter StreetA group for absolute beginners or those with very rusty, school-level French that started at the end of June 2025. We use our own combination of resources (online apps such as Duolingo, and books) to self learn, along with group … Continue reading
