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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151513Z
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UID:10008280-1785751200-1785758400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Writing Your Memoirs
DESCRIPTION:This self-help group aims to give support to its members by sharing memories thus prompting recollections of our own past. Each month everyone reads something they have written and the Group discusses each piece and makes (helpful) comments. Some hope to publish\, others just want to compile their life story for family and friends.\nThere is the occasional lunch or visit.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/writing-your-memoirs/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Group Organiser’s Home\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jayne Gilbert":MAILTO:babyjudge1@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2228408;0.673249
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112217Z
CREATED:20220404T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T112217Z
UID:10009793-1785751200-1785758400@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chess
DESCRIPTION:The chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to more experienced players. \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/2026-08-03/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T092344Z
CREATED:20260612T092344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T092344Z
UID:10013489-1785754800-1785762000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cinema Group 1
DESCRIPTION:We choose one or two films to see independently and then we discuss them at the following meeting. Normally one person gives a short presentation on each film.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cinema-group-1/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Wotherspoon":MAILTO:maggiewoth@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:20260803T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T163000
DTSTAMP:20251216T145926Z
CREATED:20250107T215832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T145926Z
UID:10013307-1785764700-1785774600@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-2/2026-08-03/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T184425Z
CREATED:20260509T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T184425Z
UID:10013230-1785767400-1785778200@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 £12.50 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-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Moreton Hall Community Centre\, Symonds Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/petanque.png
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:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162012Z
CREATED:20260419T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162012Z
UID:10013073-1785837600-1785844800@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/2026-08-04/
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:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T153000
DTSTAMP:20251216T150409Z
CREATED:20230111T141927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T150409Z
UID:10011025-1785852000-1785857400@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/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Suffolk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151827Z
CREATED:20220330T072617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151827Z
UID:10009620-1785924000-1785931200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Music Matters
DESCRIPTION:Our group takes a light hearted look at music appreciation. We have started to look at basic musical structures with the intent of seeing how music has developed and diverged over the centuries.\nIndividuals take a lead\, if they wish\, on presenting a composer or musical topic.\nExamples are played of either the ‘form’ or of the composer on a Bluetooth enabled CD player.\nEnjoying music and each other’s company is a priority!
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/music-matters/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Thomas Clarkson Centre\, Spaul Room\, Hospital Road\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 3JT
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham Fitchett":MAILTO:grahamfitchett@hotmail.com
GEO:52.2409283;0.7106738
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Clarkson Centre Spaul Room 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:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T181846Z
CREATED:20260512T181523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181846Z
UID:10013277-1785924000-1785931200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Group 3
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to promote friendship amongst u3a members through reading.\nThe group does not have a formal leader\, but functions as an informal co-operative. Each monthly meeting is led by the member who suggested the book for that month. \nA quarterly reading list is assembled from suggestions submitted by members of the group. Over time a wide range of different genres is covered. This includes old and new classics\, historical novels\, biographies and autobiographies\, thriller and crime novels\, factual and fiction. Current best sellers are included once they are available in paperback or on Kindle.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/book-group-3/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Siklos":MAILTO:a.murray255@btinternet.com
GEO:52.2440642;0.7142624
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260121T102219Z
CREATED:20220617T082345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T102219Z
UID:10013559-1785927600-1785933000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:French Culture et Société
DESCRIPTION:We are an advanced level French group for reading\, writing and discussions.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/french-culture-et-societe/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:The Bushell\, St Johns Street\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1SN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran%C3%A7oise Wyatt":MAILTO:f9w@hotmail.co.uk
GEO:52.2487085;0.7121151
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bushell St Johns Street Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1SN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Johns Street:geo:0.7121151,52.2487085
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20251216T142747Z
CREATED:20220324T083757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T142747Z
UID:10009074-1785931200-1785942000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cribbage
DESCRIPTION:Meet up\, have a coffee\, play several hands of crib (cards and boards provided)\, have lunch and then go home.\nGames can comprise of 2\, 3 or 4 players. \nWe are a convivial group of people who enjoy playing Crib\, with life stories to tell/ exchange.\nThe morning starts with coffee before playing groups sort themselves out\, arranging in tables of 3 or 4 players.\nPlay is much fun and very lively\, interrupted only by ample lunch served in quality and quantity.\nNever had a dull session yet. \nWhen we meet: 12 noon on Wednesdays\, fortnightly. (Please contact me for actual dates)
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cribbage/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:The Manger\, The Street\, Bradfield Combust\, IP30 0LW
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/group-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Keen":MAILTO:pjkeen1@btinternet.com
GEO:52.1809024;0.7666245
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T153000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151957Z
CREATED:20220319T124408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151957Z
UID:10013505-1785936600-1785943800@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Angel Book Group
DESCRIPTION:With a shared obsession and love of reading\, we are a small group who thoroughly enjoy discussing a diverse range of books. We have no set genre. \nOne of the joys we find of being in a book group is reading books we wouldn’t necessarily choose.
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/angel-book-club/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Oakes Barn\, St Andrew's St South\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature, Theatre and Film,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/B7444174-744B-41EA-B730-ABF2A206670E.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Desme Smith":MAILTO:desmelsmith@hotmail.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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T160000
DTSTAMP:20251216T151113Z
CREATED:20220330T091638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151113Z
UID:10009677-1786009500-1786032000@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
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/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Suffolk
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/longerwalk.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosalind Round":MAILTO:ros.round@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20251216T142143Z
CREATED:20230424T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T142143Z
UID:10011824-1786010400-1786015800@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-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Suffolk
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_1330504484-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ros Sennitt":MAILTO:rsennitt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20250813T100139Z
CREATED:20220325T160132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T100139Z
UID:10013519-1786010400-1786017600@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/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:The Apex\, Charter Square\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 3FD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leisure,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bridge-2.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Park":MAILTO:chrisandamandap@sky.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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T165251Z
CREATED:20260724T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T165251Z
UID:10013888-1786010400-1786021200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cycling Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet weekly\, Thursdays at 10:00am\, the starting point is Skyliner Sports Centre\, IP32 7QB. This is subject to alteration on occasion by prior agreement\, precise details should be confirmed with the organiser (Login required).
URL:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/event/cycling-group/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Skyliner Sports Centre\, Rougham Tower Avenue\, Bury St. Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cycling-clubs1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Myhill":MAILTO:remyhill2@outlook.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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T133000
DTSTAMP:20251216T143835Z
CREATED:20180731T132057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T143835Z
UID:10009734-1786012200-1786023000@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/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Suffolk
CATEGORIES:History,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/suffolk-church-and-village2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Rush":MAILTO:sheila_rush@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T141000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T153000
DTSTAMP:20251216T144320Z
CREATED:20220322T172028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T144320Z
UID:10008521-1786025400-1786030200@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/2026-08-06/
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:20260806T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T184425Z
CREATED:20260509T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T184425Z
UID:10013231-1786026600-1786037400@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 £12.50 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-2/2026-08-06/
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:20260807T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260714T080834Z
CREATED:20220903T095109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T080834Z
UID:10011332-1786102200-1786105800@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 necessary\, 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/2026-08-07/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T154500
DTSTAMP:20260416T164510Z
CREATED:20220325T093909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T164510Z
UID:10008769-1786112100-1786117500@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/2026-08-07/
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:20260807T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T093248Z
CREATED:20240830T172054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T093248Z
UID:10013196-1786118400-1786125600@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pickleball 1
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/2026-08-07/
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:20260808T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260107T135608Z
CREATED:20241002T154238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T135608Z
UID:10013267-1786185000-1786190400@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/2026-08-08/
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:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152030Z
CREATED:20180801T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152030Z
UID:10010035-1786356000-1786363200@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/2026-08-10/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JD Wetherspoons The Corn Exchange Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1LG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Corn Exchange:geo:0.7112514,52.2469041
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T152432Z
CREATED:20220322T101856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152432Z
UID:10008401-1786356000-1786363200@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/2026-08-10/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112217Z
CREATED:20220404T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T112217Z
UID:10009794-1786356000-1786363200@www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chess
DESCRIPTION:The chess group is for people of all abilities; from absolute beginners to more experienced players. \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/2026-08-10/
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
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:20260810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T143615Z
CREATED:20251103T103207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T143615Z
UID:10013705-1786359600-1786363200@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/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Abbeygate Cinema\, Hatter Street\, IP33 1LZ
CATEGORIES:Languages,Study Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pocket-French-Dictionary.jpg
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:20260810T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T184425Z
CREATED:20260509T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T184425Z
UID:10013232-1786372200-1786383000@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 £12.50 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-2/2026-08-10/
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:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20251216T150231Z
CREATED:20220331T081321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T150231Z
UID:10010092-1786442400-1786449600@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/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Suffolk
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lin Davey":MAILTO:lindaveyflempton@googlemail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162012Z
CREATED:20260419T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162012Z
UID:10013074-1786442400-1786449600@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/2026-08-11/
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
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