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SUMMARY:Longer Walks
DESCRIPTION:The walks vary in length and start usually at 9:45 am\, typically finishing before 4:00pm in time for tea and cake. \nOur walks can take us over county borders\, making for an early start from Bury. Where possible we car share.\nWe take a packed lunch so that we can get further afield. Each member plans and leads walks\, usually walking between 9 and 15 miles.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/longer-walks/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosalind Round":MAILTO:ros.round@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20230424T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T142143Z
UID:10007651-1778148000-1778153400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Italian Conversation 2
DESCRIPTION:Small group of Italy-lovers who meet to improve their Italian. \nAs a life-time Italian resident and teacher I am willing to instruct and guide others to achieve a working knowledge of Italian in a spirit of light-heartedness. \nMembers must have basic Italian – it’s not a beginners class. \nGroup meets at the Group Leader’s house with the option for members to take turns at hosting.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/italian-conversation-2/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ros Sennitt":MAILTO:rsennitt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220325T160132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T100139Z
UID:10005747-1778148000-1778155200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bridge
DESCRIPTION:We are a friendly mixed ability group with about 40 people attending each week. We can accommodate a few more people and you do not need to bring a partner as you will always get a game. We meet upstairs at The Apex. \nThere is no charge but members are encouraged to buy a drink from The Apex Coffee Shop.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/bridge/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Apex\, Charter Square\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3FD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Park":MAILTO:chrisandamandap@sky.com
GEO:52.2458045;0.7099607
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20180731T132057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T143835Z
UID:10004266-1778149800-1778160600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Suffolk Churches and Villages
DESCRIPTION:We normally meet on the first Thursday of each month (except January) in the morning mostly at 10.30am – but occasionally this has to be changed due to availability of venues or clashes of events. \nMembers make their own way to the selected Church or village when a talk and tour with a local guide is organised. \nCoffee is usually arranged and a venue for lunch is suggested for those who wish to stay on.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/suffolk-churches-and-villages/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:History,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Rush":MAILTO:sheila_rush@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220322T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151341Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema Group 2
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy movies. Meeting once a month\, over a cup of coffee\, we have the opportunity to share what movies we have seen and what is coming up. \nWe have expanded our viewing to include streaming platforms such as Netflix. \nTime is also given for individuals to make a presentation to the group on aspects of the world of movies that are of particular interest such as favourite directors\, actors\, music etc.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Rogerson":MAILTO:peter.j.rogerson@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbeygate Cinema Hatter Street IP33 1LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hatter Street:geo:0.7142624,52.2440642
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T141000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220322T172028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T144320Z
UID:10004986-1778163000-1778167800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Racketball
DESCRIPTION:A great way to exercise with like-minded people\, Racketball is played indoors\, on a squash court\, so the weather need not keep you away.\nYou do not need to have your own equipment as English Squash and Racketball have supported us in the development of this Group and provided all we need. All you need is your own sportswear! \nThere is a limit to the number of possible players per session and our numbers can vary. Unfortunately\, we cannot take new members as we have access to only one court at this time \nCost-£3.00/session
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/racketball/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Moreton Hall Health Club
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Hood":MAILTO:michael94rw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20250807T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T141318Z
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SUMMARY:Petanque
DESCRIPTION:We are now going to be playing at Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, IP32 7EE. All players must join Moreton Hall at a cost of £10 per year. Membership entitles you to use the club any time you like and you get a discounted rate on drinks. \nThere is a big car park at the hall which is free.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/petanque/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Hawthorn":MAILTO:suehawthorn65@gmail.com
GEO:52.2438503;0.7365108
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220726T143642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T093328Z
UID:10006927-1778234400-1778241600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:General Quiz
DESCRIPTION:This is a very sociable group which meets every month. \nOrdinarily\, you work in a small team. No prizes. No losers. Just light-hearted sociable fun with 10 rounds of quickfire questions and answers. \n98% of all questions are answered by someone so don’t be shy; come and check us out.\nIf you’ve got the answers to most of the questions and you’ve had fun then I’ve done my job. \nThe quiz format has been changed somewhat\, so you should see some improvements\, it’s still all fairly light-hearted fun! \nPlease be sure to allow time to buy a drink before we start at 10am. \nWe meet at the Oddfellows Hall\, on Whiting Street\, Refreshments available. Admission is free although we do ask for a voluntary donation to Parkinsons UK.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/general-quiz/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Oddfellows Hall\, Whiting Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Recaldin":MAILTO:sterec@mac.com
GEO:52.244087;0.7127425
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oddfellows Hall Whiting Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1NX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Whiting Street:geo:0.7127425,52.244087
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220903T095109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T105343Z
UID:10007099-1778239800-1778243400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation
DESCRIPTION:We 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 enthusiasm to participate in discussions\, and so unfortunately it would not be appropriate for beginners. \nWe meet every Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Abbeygate Cinema. We sit in a niche at the far end of the restaurant.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/spanish-conversation/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stuart Lee":MAILTO:stuartleespain@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbeygate Cinema Hatter Street IP33 1LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hatter Street:geo:0.7142624,52.2440642
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20221010T092240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T144723Z
UID:10007196-1778247900-1778257800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Canasta originated in Montevideo\, Uruguay in 1939. \nInitially\, 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 the game is to reach 5\,000 points. The more points you score\, the more card values you need to put in an initial meld – in other words\, you are handicapped. This is what makes the game interesting. \nI have a copy of the Canasta card game that we would follow because I know that there are several different ways to play.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/canasta/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:The Apex\, Charter Square\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3FD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trudy Roberts":MAILTO:troberts485@gmail.com
GEO:52.2458045;0.7099607
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Apex Charter Square Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3FD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Charter Square:geo:0.7099607,52.2458045
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220329T070057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T144642Z
UID:10006011-1778248800-1778256000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:Usually\, 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 instruments. Learning to handle recorders is not usually a problem for adults and it is a matter of learning where the notes are from fingering charts and practising how to co-ordinate breathing\, tongueing and fingering. In this group a few members play more than one instrument. \nMusic can be supplied and can be taken away for practise between sessions. Your own recorder and music stand would be needed. Plastic instruments can be purchased inexpensively. \nRecorder consort playing demands fairly good sight reading skills so a familiarity with music notation is necessary before you consider joining this group but you don’t need to be an expert to join in!
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/recorder-consort/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Culford Village Hall\, Culford\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP28 6DN
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Sewell":MAILTO:jennysewell@cooptel.net
GEO:52.3021408;0.6945522
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Culford Village Hall Culford Bury St Edmunds IP28 6DN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Culford:geo:0.6945522,52.3021408
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T154500
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220325T093909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T164510Z
UID:10005703-1778249700-1778255100@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Badminton
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you used to play badminton many moons ago and feel you would like the chance to take it up again. \nYou do not need to be county standard as the emphasis is on enjoyable social sport. \nWe meet at the Abbeycroft Leisure Centre on Friday afternoons where four courts are available to us. In a typical session\, we have 16-20 players.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/badminton/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Abbeycroft Leisure Centre\, Beetons Way\, Bury Saint Edmunds\, IP33 3TT
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Hewson":MAILTO:alanthewson@gmail.com
GEO:52.2518118;0.6976973
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Beetons Way Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3TT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beetons Way:geo:0.6976973,52.2518118
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20240830T172054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T144539Z
UID:10008039-1778256000-1778263200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:We are a small and friendly group aged between 50 -80 years who enjoy playing pickleball.\nWe play pickleball indoors at The Skyliner Sports Centre on badminton courts. Players hit a light plastic ball across a net which is similar in height to a tennis net using light weight paddles roughly double the size of table tennis bats. We play doubles and try to ensure that we always change partners for the next game.\nBats and balls are provided but you are welcome to bring your own bat.\nA one hour session currently costs £3.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/pickleball/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Skyliner Sports Centre\, Rougham Tower Avenue\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Colebourne":MAILTO:pamcolebourn66@gmail.com
GEO:52.2424674;0.7649567
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Skyliner Sports Centre Rougham Tower Avenue Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rougham Tower Avenue:geo:0.7649567,52.2424674
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20241002T154238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T135608Z
UID:10008063-1778322600-1778328000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Members On Their Own (MOTO 1)
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nHow the group works: All group members will be encouraged to arrange activities for the group – these could be meeting for coffee and a chat\, walks\, lunches or other activities.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/members-on-their-own-moto/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Oakes Barn\, St Andrew's St South\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Interests,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marsha Hemingway":MAILTO:marshahemingway@googlemail.com
GEO:52.2428;0.710281
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3PH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Andrew's St South:geo:0.710281,52.2428
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20180801T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152030Z
UID:10004472-1778493600-1778500800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 2
DESCRIPTION:Our Group members decide on a range of books that they would like to read and discuss over the coming months. This results in a wide and enjoyable selection. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-ii/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:JD Wetherspoons\, The Corn Exchange\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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GEO:52.2469041;0.7112514
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220322T101856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152432Z
UID:10004652-1778493600-1778500800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of art lovers who discuss and study all aspects of the history and appreciation of art. Our meetings vary from talks by group members\, studio visits to local artists\, trips to art exhibitions\, and occasionally an outside speaker. Our trips can usually include lunch or coffee\, so we are able to meet socially outside the meetings. \nThe atmosphere is very informal\, so people who are keen to learn are as welcome as those who have some background knowledge. \nWe meet at The Moreton Hall Community Centre where there is plenty of parking.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/art-appreciation/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Taylor":MAILTO:taylor1938@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2438503;0.7365108
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moreton Hall Community Centre Symonds Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Symonds Road:geo:0.7365108,52.2438503
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220404T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T180334Z
UID:10006752-1778493600-1778500800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chess
DESCRIPTION:The chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to Russian 12 year olds! \nWe’re a friendly bunch who don’t take chess too seriously. Instruction/guidance provided if required. \nBoards and pieces provided. No fees. \nWhy not come along and check us out? Just turn up if that suits you
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/chess/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:The Apex\, Charter Square\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3FD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Goodwin":MAILTO:susangoodwin2169@gmail.com
GEO:52.2458045;0.7099607
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20251103T103207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T143615Z
UID:10008220-1778497200-1778500800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:French for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:A group for absolute beginners or those with very rusty\, school-level French that started at the end of June 2025. \nWe use our own combination of resources (online apps such as Duolingo\, and books) to self learn\, along with group learning at our regular meetings.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/french-for-beginners/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Baker":MAILTO:jen.baker2046@gmail.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbeygate Cinema Hatter Street IP33 1LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hatter Street:geo:0.7142624,52.2440642
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20250107T215832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T145926Z
UID:10008132-1778507100-1778517000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canasta Group 2
DESCRIPTION:Canasta originated in Montevideo\, Uruguay in 1939. \nInitially\, 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 the game is to reach 5\,000 points. The more points you score\, the more card values you need to put in an initial meld – in other words\, you are handicapped. This is what makes the game interesting. \nI have a copy of the Canasta card game that we would follow because I know that there are several different ways to play.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/canasta-group-2/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:The Apex\, Charter Square\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3FD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
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GEO:52.2458045;0.7099607
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Apex Charter Square Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3FD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Charter Square:geo:0.7099607,52.2458045
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20260126T155537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155537Z
UID:10008250-1778508000-1778515200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Elderberries (The u3a Singers)
DESCRIPTION:The u3a Singers are a friendly\, informal group with over 50 members\, we sing a wide variety of music\, usually in four parts (soprano\, alto\, tenor\, bass). \nNo Audition is necessary\, and you don’t need to read music\, as we will help you.  \nNew members are very welcome\, why not join us and enjoy the health benefits of singing.  \nFor further information please email the group organiser (log in to get their details) \nConcerts are held twice each year at All Saints Church. \nLast rehearsal of term – Monday 22nd June. \nFees are £15 per term\, which covers the hire of the hall and music.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/the-elderberries-the-u3a-singers-2/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Thomas Clarkson Centre\, Hospital Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 3JT
CATEGORIES:Music,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Norris":MAILTO:karennorris907@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2409283;0.7106738
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hospital Road:geo:0.7106738,52.2409283
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20250807T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T141318Z
UID:10005220-1778509800-1778520600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Petanque
DESCRIPTION:We are now going to be playing at Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, IP32 7EE. All players must join Moreton Hall at a cost of £10 per year. Membership entitles you to use the club any time you like and you get a discounted rate on drinks. \nThere is a big car park at the hall which is free.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/petanque/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Hawthorn":MAILTO:suehawthorn65@gmail.com
GEO:52.2438503;0.7365108
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moreton Hall Community Centre Symonds Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Symonds Road:geo:0.7365108,52.2438503
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220331T081321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T150231Z
UID:10006365-1778580000-1778587200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/wildlife/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wildlife-group-e1645119895210.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lin Davey":MAILTO:lindaveyflempton@googlemail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20260305T172524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172524Z
UID:10004220-1778580000-1778587200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Craft Group
DESCRIPTION:We are a friendly group\, interested in trying new crafts as well as sharing ideas and skills to create solo and joint projects. \nWe are a friendly group\, interested in trying new crafts as well as sharing ideas and skills to create solo and joint projects. \nWe have enjoyed sessions doing tie-dying\, polymer clay modelling\, lino-cutting\, glass and pottery painting\, needle-felting\, wet felting\, beadwork\, and card making. \nWe used a range of yarn techniques and fabric printing to make a banner to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the u3a in Bury St Edmunds during 2018. \nThe charge is £15 a term
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/craft-group/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:New Green Community Centre\, New Green Avenue\, Thurston\, IP31 3TG
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Holden":MAILTO:janetholden13@gmail.com
GEO:52.2516143;0.8116983
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Green Community Centre New Green Avenue Thurston IP31 3TG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=New Green Avenue:geo:0.8116983,52.2516143
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20260419T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162012Z
UID:10013061-1778580000-1778587200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bowls (Lawn Bowling)
DESCRIPTION:u3a members can join in a friendly lawn bowling session at Risbygate Bowling Club (IP33 3RR) from April to September. \nThe first session needs to be pre-booked and all equipment including club bowls are available to use. Members do not need any experience. Flat shoes are essential. \nSome experienced bowlers will be on hand to offer advice and assistance. Free parking\, café and bar facilities are available at the club. \nThe first couple of sessions are free and thereafter the cost is £5 per session. \nAlternatively it will also be possible to join the Risbygate Bowling club for the outdoor season (annual cost £80) and attendance at these and various other outdoor bowling sessions at the club will then be available and included in the membership. \nThere is also indoor bowling available at Risbygate all year round with the main season starting in mid-September. \nPlease contact group leaders\, Christina & Michael\, for more information.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/bowls-lawn-bowling/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Risbygate Sports Club\, Westley Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 3RR
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Stubbs":MAILTO:stubbs17@sky.com
GEO:52.2462587;0.6949568
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Risbygate Sports Club Westley Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Westley Road:geo:0.6949568,52.2462587
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20250122T175633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T110456Z
UID:10008166-1778580000-1778590800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dementia Carers
DESCRIPTION:We are a recently formed mutual support group for family carers who are looking after someone living with dementia. \nWe meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am \, upstairs in the Bay Tree cafe at 11\, St John Street. Our meetings provide information with short talks from experts and providers\, as well as providing an opportunity to exchange information and provide mutual support. \n 
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/dementia-carers-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Bay Tree Cafe\, 11 St Johns Road\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Interests,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Hinchley":MAILTO:ahinchley@yahoo.co.uk
GEO:52.2496044;0.7117031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bay Tree Cafe 11 St Johns Road Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1SQ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 St Johns Road:geo:0.7117031,52.2496044
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20180801T151505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T115456Z
UID:10004422-1778581800-1778587200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 1
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-club-i/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:St John’s Centre\, The Centre\, St John’s Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1SN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Tuffs":MAILTO:janjet98@googlemail.com
GEO:52.2488955;0.7123436
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John’s Centre The Centre St John’s Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1SN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Centre\, St John’s Street:geo:0.7123436,52.2488955
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20220324T090153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T110753Z
UID:10005465-1778583600-1778589000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Government and Politics
DESCRIPTION:We are a lively and participative group with members offering to lead discussions on a range of issues. \n**NOTE** Start time of 10.30 for February & March meetings.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/government-and-politics/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Thomas Clarkson Centre\, Hospital Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 3JT
CATEGORIES:Social Sciences,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dawson":MAILTO:daviddawson440@hotmail.com
GEO:52.2409283;0.7106738
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Clarkson Centre Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hospital Road:geo:0.7106738,52.2409283
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20240228T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T113805Z
UID:10007760-1778587200-1778601600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cribbage Tuesday Group
DESCRIPTION:An oversubscription of the popular Cribbage group triggered the creation of this new Cribbage: Tuesday group \nAlthough now at a different venue\, we follow a similar format.  organising into groups of 2\,3 or 4 to play rounds of cribbage over good food with friendly people.  Boards are provided.  All are welcome whether novice or veteran.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cribbage-tuesday-group/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:The Fox Inn\, 1\, Eastgate Street\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cribbage-Tuesday.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Sabatini":MAILTO:r2sabatini@icloud.com
GEO:52.2474277;0.7224278
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Fox Inn 1 Eastgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1\, Eastgate Street:geo:0.7224278,52.2474277
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20230111T141927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T150409Z
UID:10007413-1778594400-1778599800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Italian Conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy studying and speaking Italian and learning about Italian culture\, and we meet in each other’s houses most Tuesday afternoons in term time\, from 2 – 3.30 pm. \nOur language skills are roughly Intermediate level\, although some of us have more experience than others. Since none of us is either an Italian teacher or a native speaker\, we help each other and learn from each other\, taking it in turns to host the meeting and prepare a topic for the week. We generally start the meeting with a general conversation in Italian\, before moving onto a more structured activity. This could be a more advanced grammatical point\, a short text to read and discuss\, or a listening comprehension.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/italian-conversation/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/italian-Screenshot-2023-01-11-141719.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Byrne":MAILTO:carolinecbyrne@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T150142
CREATED:20240507T163143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T142001Z
UID:10007785-1778594400-1778599800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Italian Beginners Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A beginners Italian conversation group hoping to develop our verbal language skills by discussing\, in Italian\, various topics and scenarios in an informal and fun way. As we will learn both with and from each other\, this group is suitable for the absolute beginner as well as those with a smattering of Italian.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/italian-beginners-conversation/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Oakes Barn\, St Andrew's St South\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_1330504484-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynda Cornish":MAILTO:lycorn75@gmail.com
GEO:52.2428;0.710281
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakes Barn St Andrew's St South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3PH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Andrew's St South:geo:0.710281,52.2428
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