The walks vary in length and start usually at 9:45 am, typically finishing before 4:00pm in time for tea and cake. Our walks can take us over county borders, making for an early start from Bury. Where possible we car share. We take a packed lunch so that we can get further afield. Each member plans and leads walks, usually walking between 9 and 15 miles. We occasionally have spaces for new members so please contact the group leader if…
The exercise of a walk on Monday mornings in friendly company is a great way to start your week! Our walks are 4 to 6 miles in length. The walks vary in length and start at 10 am, typically finishing around 12.15. Members of the group volunteer to lead walks and mention points of interest in the countryside, historic buildings, etc. We occasionally have spaces for new members so please contact the group leader if you would like to hear…
We go to places in East Anglia where we expect (or hope) to see and watch interesting birds and increase our ability to identify and appreciate them. Outings usually last half to three-quarters of a day. Members travel by car and lift sharing is encouraged. Appropriate clothing for the weather is needed, and a pair of binoculars are helpful. At times conditions underfoot are uneven/slippery/boggy and we do some walking and a fair bit of standing around but are glad…
Enjoy a visit to Peter Beales in Attleborough, Norfolk. More than just a garden centre, but a destination for garden lovers and rose enthusiasts to enjoy throughout the year. Open to all u3a members - click on the header above and log in for more details and booking information Leaving from Ram Meadow car park at 11 am Returning from Attleborough 4.30pm
The Garden Group offers a programme of monthly winter lectures or activities and summer garden visits. All winter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month in the Thomas Clarkson Centre from 2pm-4pm Summer garden visits are generally all day leave and return from Ram Meadow car park. The group is run by a committee of four members. We charge a fee for membership to cover the hire of the Thomas Clarkson Centre, the visiting speaker fee and…
We visit a wide variety of locations to study the birds, flora and fauna of this area of East Anglia. Most visits are within a 20-mile radius of Bury but we occasionally travel as far as the Suffolk coast. We generally meet two Tuesday mornings each month, usually 2nd and fourth, although if we are venturing further afield we enjoy a day trip, generally with a pub lunch. We are open to new members.
Our Group members take it in turns to plan and lead walks which are approx 6 miles in length starting at 10.00. Lunch follows each walk (arranged by the walk leader), generally at a local pub. Our walks are usually circular – starting and ending at or near the pub designated for lunch – however, members are welcome to plan linear walks when possession of a bus pass might come in handy! Driving is necessary so we encourage car sharing.…