Book Group 1
St John’s Centre The Centre, St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomOur aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
Our aim is to promote friendship by reading a wide range of books from the classics to contemporary fiction.
We are a lively and participative group with members offering to lead discussions on a range of issues. From our pre-Referendum start in 2016, our lively and participative group has discussed a wide range of policy issues and the current … Continue reading
The course will cover English Medieval History from the reign of Henry 11 ( 1154- 1189) to Edward 11 ( 1307-27). This covers events & developments of key importance right up to the present – the foundation of the English … Continue reading
Western theatre has its roots in the theatre of Ancient Greece. Written over 2,000 years ago, the Tragedies deal with the big themes of love, loss, pride, power, and the relationship between man and the gods. We read and discuss … Continue reading
u3a 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
Due to ongoing popular demand, a third Wine Appreciation Interest Group has started. This group is capped at 10 due to it being hosted at a member’s home and to allow everyone to be involved and participate in the discussions … Continue reading
The MOTO group is 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
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. Group is currently full.
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, … Continue reading
The 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
A 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
Canasta 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
