u3a

Glenfield

Group Category: Hobbies & Interests

  • Knit Stitch and Share

    A group for anyone who either loves to, or wants to, learn to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider or tapestry. In fact anything that can be done with a needle that can be done by hand. Members should be willing to share their skills and help beginners. The first half hour will be for learning… Read more

  • Writers

    The writers group meets at 2.00pm on the 2nd Friday of the month at Kirby Muxloe Community Library and covers a wide range of interests: poetry, short stories, novels, writing for children, memoir and autobiography. Members lead sessions on points that interest them, or they have knowledge of, but the focus is to listen to… Read more

  • Poetry

    This group, for those with an interest in poetry, meets once a month at the home of one of our members, usually at 2.00 pm on the third Wednesday, to read and discuss poems of the members' choosing. Sessions can be “round robins”, where everyone contributes one or more of their favourite poems, or may… Read more

  • Reading 1

    Reading Group 1 is a small but enthusiastic group that meets on the first Tuesday of the month in each others' homes. We take it in turn to chose books for the coming months, these are usually but not always novels. The person who chose the book under discussion does an informal introduction and everyone… Read more

  • Reading 2

    We meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3.30 pm in each other’s homes to share views on that month’s book, drink tea & coffee and eat biscuits in a relaxed atmosphere. None of us are experts, we just like trying something new and having our reading matter extended. We select… Read more

  • Scrabble

    The Scrabble group meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 7pm in members houses. If you are interested in joining this friendly group or wish further details, please contact Anne Fenton, the Group Coordinator, via the Email link above. page Read more

  • Gourmet Diners

    The group meets monthly on the first Sunday with the aim being to stay local, trying out various local hostelries and therefore varying the cost. If you are interested in joining please contact Mary Robb via the message link above or co-leader Read more

  • Technology Support

    The Technology Support Group is an ad hoc arrangement for rendering technical assistance to members. We do not hold regular meetings but respond to individual requests as appropriate. So, if you need a bit of help getting to grips with a new laptop, a tablet or a smart phone please send your enquiries for support… Read more

  • The u3a Weekenders

    The group started in Autumn 2023 and currently has 24 members. We are a "free form" group where members organise and invite others to join them in interesting and varied social activities, any time or any day. Events to date include Halloween night fancy dress and supper, Christmas craft afternoons, games and supper evenings, Pie… Read more

  • Ukulele

    Glenfield u3a Ukulele group are amateur players who meet regularly on Tuesday mornings to socialise and have fun playing ukuleles. We meet at the Ex-Serviceman's Club, Groby. LE6 ODJ 10-00am to 11-30am. All are welcome including beginners as help and support to get started will be offered. If you are interested please contact Carol Knill,… Read more