u3a

Weston-super-Mare

Group Category: General

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    Most of us have heard of Meditation and Mindfulness, but many do not know quite what they are, or what the difference is between them. Well, Mindfulness and Meditation come as a pair really. Meditation is a beneficial pause, intended to calm and control the mind. Mindfulness brings things like calm, alertness, concentration and acceptance Read more

  • Walking Group

    'The walking group is flourishing with almost 50 members but we are always open to new members, we would especially like people who could offer there own walks, who wouldn't want to be out and about in the beautiful scenery around north somerset and meeting all kind of different characters.' We meet at the start Read more

  • Monthly lecture

    Weston-super-Mare u3a holds a monthly lecture on various topics given by local speakers or members or professional speakers. Each lecture starts at 2.15pm, after doors open at 1.50pm, with a £3 to cover hall hire, which includes tea/coffee/biscuits after the talk.   The talk normally lasts 45 minutes with some time for questions at the end. This Read more

  • Yoga

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  • Out & About

    Our group used to be called Somerset Villages but after speaking to a lady who runs a similar group at Wells u3a, I changed the title to Out and About as it gives more scope to where we go.   Our usual plan is to meet at a venue, be it village cafe or similar for Read more

  • Philosophy

    The group is continuing to read extracts from a book by Jonny Thomson, Mini Philosophy: A small book of big ideas, (2021, Wildfire). These are short ‘chapters’ arranged in sections with headings including Ethics, The Arts, Knowledge and the Mind, Society and Relationships, Literature and Language. These readingsafford jumping-off points for discussion. Also, we find Read more

  • Photography

    We get out as often as possible to take photographs and later share them with the group so that we learn from one another and explore different techniques. What makes a good photograph is different for each person so is subjective, like all art forms. Our outings start by meeting at group leaders home by Read more

  • Play reading

    Potentially open to new members, though space is limited round the table! Read more

  • Art Group

    This art group has about 25 members and meets on Wednesday mornings at Worle Community Centre. The group is led by Brenda Pope who is a retired art teacher and provides the group members with guidance and inspiration based on her many years experience. A small weekly fee is paid to cover the hall hire Read more

  • Astronomy

    Our meetings are held monthly, we aim for the 3rd Tuesday each month depending on other commitments. Each meeting consists of two presentations with a break for tea and coffee and a chat. Our future programme is available by clicking on the buttons below. For any enquiries, click on the relevant group leaders link to Read more