Outdoor Groups
Peter Rose
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When do we meet?
Second and fourth Wednesdays every month
What do we do?
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 to use hides where available.
Browse through a selection of our Birds seen here
New members with any level of experience are welcome, however, although our numbers are high, in practice we continue to admit new members, as attendance is variable. If numbers start to be a problem, we will need to split into 2 groups.
If you would like to join please contact the Group Leader in the first instance so that we can confirm there is space for you to join us on an outing.
Alternatively, you could start a new Group – Peter would gladly advise if help were needed. See here for more information: https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/running-a-group/.
Caroline Robinson
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When do we meet?
The group will not be meeting over the winter 24/25, hopefully a limited program of visits will take place during the summer of 2025.
What do we do?
We do plan to offer some garden visits this summer, Summer garden visits are generally all day, leaving from and returning to Ram Meadow car park.
Garden Group is a popular group but needs a small team to run it. Without help, unfortunately, we will only be able to offer a scaled back programme.
We need help from u3a members with an interest in gardens to assist in organising/planning trips and associated admin tasks. If you would like to help, please email Caroline, thecarolinerobinson@gmail.com or the Interest Group co-ordinator interestgroups@u3aburystedmunds.co.uk.
The group is usually 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 our affiliation to the RHS.
Browse through some of the lovely gardens we’ve visited here
We are open to new members and anyone interested in joining us please contact the group leader : Caroline Robinson
Click here to read about our trip to RHS Hyde Hall on May 11th 2022
Rosalind Round
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When do we meet?
First Thursday of the month at 9.45am
What do we do?
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 you would like to hear more about the group or to be put on a waiting list. You can also email interestgroups@u3aburystedmunds.co.uk to be put on a list for a second group.
Geoff Hayward
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When do we meet?
First and third Monday mornings of the month (not July and August).
The walks vary in length and start at 10 am, typically finishing around 12.15
What do we do?
Our walks are from September to June on the first and third Mondays of the month at locations within a 15 mile radius of Bury St Edmunds and we walk about four or five miles.
Members of the group are expected from time to time to volunteer to lead the walks.
It is a very friendly group and if you are interested in the possibility of walking regularly with us please get in touch with the group leader Geoff Hayward (Login required)
Elizabeth Mann
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When do we meet?
Fourth Thursday of month
What do we do?
Our Group members take it in turns to plan and lead walks which are approx 6 miles long.
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!
We generally travel 20-25 miles to our start point (and sometimes further), so Group members must have their own cars, although we do encourage car sharing.
This Group is currently full, but please contact Group Leader to be put on a waiting list.
Lin Davey
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When do we 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.
What do we do?
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.
Click here for a picture of our group on a recent fungus foray
We are open to new members.
