Sport & Leisure

What do we do?

Does Dum di dum, Di dum di dum get your pulse racing as you recognise the theme tune to  Radio 4’s The Archers?  If so we are starting The Archers Appreciation Group.

A social and friendly group to meet monthly in a coffee morning format at members homes to discuss recent episodes, likely plot developments and our favourite characters and moments that have touched our lives.

Arlene requires at least one other person to help her run the group.
We are aiming for a maximum of 12 members with a waiting list to be kept.

What do we do?

Maybe you used to play badminton many moons ago and feel you would like the chance to take it up again.

You do not need to be county standard as the emphasis is on enjoyable social sport.

We meet at the Leisure Centre on Friday afternoons where four courts are available to us. In a typical session, we have 16-20 players.

What do we do?

The group is only suitable for those people who have some experience of the game. There is no formal teaching but the sessions take the form of Duplicate Bridge and are supported by Chris Park as our tutor.

We are a friendly mixed ability group with about 24 people attending each week. We can accommodate a few more people and there is no need to bring a partner as everyone will get a game. Hand sanitiser is available on entry and face masks are optional.

There is no charge but members are encouraged to buy a drink from The Apex Coffee Shop.

The Group is currently full, if you would like to go on the waiting list please contact the Group Leader.
Alternatively, waiting list members could start a second Bridge Group – please fill in the form, section 1  https://www.u3aburystedmunds.co.uk/joining-a-group/

What do we do?

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 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.

I have a copy of the Canasta card game that we would follow because I know that there are several different ways to play.

Beginners and new members are always welcome.

What do we do?

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 along and check us out? Just turn up if that suits you.

What do we do?

Meet up, have a coffee, play several hands of crib (cards and boards provided), have lunch and then go home.
Games can comprise of 2, 3 or 4 players.

We are a convivial group of people who enjoy playing Crib, with life stories to tell/ exchange.
The morning starts with coffee before playing groups sort themselves out, arranging in tables of 3 or 4 players.
Play is much fun and very lively, interrupted only by ample lunch served in quality and quantity.
Never had a dull session yet.

This group is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email the Group Leader.

What do we do?

Note – December’s Quiz: we are not able to meet at our usual venue due to circumstances beyond our control. Therefore December’s quiz will be held in Studio-2 at the Apex

This is a very sociable group which meets every month.

Ordinarily, you work in a small team. No prizes. No losers. Just light-hearted sociable fun with 10 rounds of quickfire questions and answers.

98% of all questions are answered by someone so don’t be shy; come and check us out.

If you’ve got the answers to most of the questions and you’ve had fun then I’ve done my job.

The quiz format has been changed somewhat, so you should see some improvements, it’s still all fairly light-hearted fun!

Please be sure to allow time to buy a drink before we start at 10am.

What do we do?

A five-week introductory course followed by play and further instruction.

Preferred minimum number four players and maximum number eight players.

Any member of the u3a is welcome to attend subject to the above restrictions. I currently have four members on the waiting list for the start of the next season.

What do we do?

Members do not need any experience and are not required to buy their own boules sets as the club (see note below) have a supply of these, although some members do bring their own sets with them.  We do have some members who do play and are kindly helping those who are novices.

All the members of the group have joined the Risbygate Sports Club in order to play as it is  more cost effective to do so. The cost to join Risbygate Sports club is £24 for the year. This will enable you to use some of the other facilities and to attend their social functions. Coffee facilities are available and a bar that opens at 6pm.

New members welcome. Please contact group leader, Sue for more information.

What do we do?

Open to all levels of experience. The desire to improve your photography skills could range from the desire to capture memories through to learning more artistic or creative techniques.

Are you interested to learn along side each other or have an interest in a particular form of photography, whether it be for your holiday snaps, or landscape, portrait, family occasions, animals, pets, wildlife, insects, buildings, objects, flowers, street, sport, black & white, macro, or just to feel more confident taking photos?

Come along regardless of the type of camera you have whether it is on your mobile phone, instant, bridge or SLR camera.

There is no expectation that anyone is an expert who has to teach the others, the philosophy behind u3a is that we learn from each other – and preferably have fun too.

Each month a photo theme and technical topic selection will be based as far as possible on members’ suggestions. For example: Shutter speed as technical topic and photo theme ‘fill the frame with colour’

Our aim is to be an inclusive group and encourage shared learning.
New members with any level of experience are welcome and should contact Mary Proctor.

Browse through a selection of our member’s photos here member’s photos

What do we do?

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.
You 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!

There is a limit to the number of possible players per session and our numbers can vary. Please send an email to the group leader if you would like to join us.

What do we do?

Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble?  Are you looking to learn a bit more about the game, wanting to stretch your vocabulary, improve your word power?

Do you want to stop annoying friends and family with arguments over whether AARRGHH is actually a word? Do you yearn to play ZYZZYVAS across two triple-word squares?

Join us and meet new people and enjoy a  fun game or two in a relaxed environment.

Calling for new and experienced players – all welcome!  Please contact the Group Leader