We usually have between 45 and 50 groups and they vary considerably in both type and size. Smaller groups generally meet in members' homes, whilst larger ones use a suitable hall. Many meet on a regular fortnightly or monthly basis. Others, by their nature, meet on an ad-hoc basis. Information about all current groups, including contact details, is available by clicking on the links below.
To join a group you must be a member of a u3a, priority being given to Woodspring u3a members. Please contact the relevant group leader to see if there is space available in the group, and to obtain details of meetings.
If you'd like to enquire about a specific group, please click on the link for that group and you'll be taken to a page with more detail and an email option. Please click on the email link on that page if you wish to send a message to the Group Leader.
If you have any general enquiries about our groups please contact the Group Coordinator via the Contact link above.
Groups listed alphabetically
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    Architecture
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am
 3rd Tuesday of the month
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    Art Studies
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
 2nd Thursday of the month
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    Association Croquet
 Status: Active
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    Astronomy
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
 4th Wednesday of the month
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    Astronomy 2
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
 On the Thursday after the 4th Wednesday of the month
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    Birdwatching
 Status: Active
 Monthly, day of the week will vary
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    Book Bugs
 Status: Full
 Monthly on Mondays
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    Boules - Nailsea
 Status: Full
 Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
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    Boules - Portishead
 Status: Full
 On Tuesday afternoons
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    Bridge (Nailsea)
 Status: Active
 On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
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    Bridge for Improvers
 Status: Active
 Weekly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
 Twice a month for teaching and twice a month for social and practice sessions
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    Canasta
 Status: Waiting list
 Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm
 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
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    Creative Writing - Salthouse
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:15 am
 1st Tuesday of the month
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    Current Affairs
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
 4th Friday of the month
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    Current Affairs 2
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm
 1st Tuesday of the month
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    Curzon Cinema Visits
 Status: Active
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    Cycling
 Status: Active
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    Discovering Interesting Women
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am
 4th Tuesday of the month
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    Discovering Villages
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Thursdays
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    Exploring Humanism
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Sunday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
 Last Sunday of the month
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    Family History
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
 1st Wednesday of the month
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    French
 Status: Waiting list
 On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
 Every 2nd and 4th Thursday
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    Garden Visits
 Status: Active
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    Greek for Holidaymakers
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
 2nd Monday of the month
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    Historical Reading 1
 Status: Full
 Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
 2nd Wednesday of the month
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    Italian - revise and speak
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm
 2nd Wednesday of the month
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    Jazz Appreciation
 Status: Active
 On Tuesdays
 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoons
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    Knitting for Charity
 Status: Waiting list
 Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
 Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
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    Literature
 Status: Waiting list
 On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
 1st Thursday of the month
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    Lunch Group 1
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Sunday afternoons 12:30 pm
 3rd Sunday of the month
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    Lunch Group 2
 Status: Waiting list
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    Lunch Group 3
 Status: Full
 Monthly
 Usually on a Friday
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    Music - Opera 2
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
 3rd Monday of every month
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    Music - Opera 3
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 1:45 pm
 2nd Wednesday of every month
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    Music for fun
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
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    Pickleball
 Status: Active
 Weekly
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    Poetry Appreciation
 Status: Full
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:15 pm
 3rd Wednesday of the month
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    Portishead Book Group
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Monday mornings 10:30 am
 3rd Monday of the month
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    Quiz
 Status: Full
 Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
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    Recorder Group
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
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    Rummikub
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
 Most 2nd and 4th Mondays
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    Science & Technology
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
 4th Monday of the month
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    Sea Shanties
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
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    Spanish
 Status: Waiting list
 Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
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    Table Tennis
 Status: Active
 On Tuesday mornings 10:00 am
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    Ukulele Monday Group
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
 Every 2nd and 4th Monday
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    Ukulele Thursday Group
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
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    Walking Group
 Status: Active
 Monthly
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    World Literature Book Group
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
 4th Friday of the month