There are over 25 Salford u3a groups to attend. Due to the pandemic restrictions, many of these are now meeting by zoom – please click on the links below for further information on any groups you may be interested in joining.
For general information please contact John Newton, our Salford u3a Group Co-ordinator.
To contact John or any group convenor/zoom host, please email salfordu3a@gmail.com marking the subject line of your email ‘FAO: name/job title’. Or call/text on 07375 779023.
Lockdown easing
As the country cautiously moves forward and pandemic restrictions are eased, many of our groups will turn their attention to how and when our members can safely resume face-to-face meetings.
The following must be borne in mind:
Any dates for face-to-face meetings, events and trips are provisional and based on our understanding of the UK Government’s plan to gradually ease pandemic restrictions. As such they are subject to change. Please ensure you have the latest information from your convenor or organiser.
Any member who is feeling ill, displaying COVID-19 symptoms or has received a positive test result in the past 10 days must NOT participate.
| Subject | Convenor | Venue | Day/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Appreciation | Beverley Robinson | Various | 4th Wednesday of the month |
| Backgammon | John Lambert | Eccles Gateway | 2-4pm, alternate Thursdays |
| Bird Watching | Gwyn Davies | St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 10.15am, alternate Mondays |
| Book Clubs | Marjorie Gee (1) Diana Battersby (2) Lynda Pearson (3) | Zoom | 4-5pm (Club 1), 12-1pm (Club 2) and 11-12noon (Club 3), 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Bridge Beginners | James Howell | St. Paul’s Community Centre, Walkden | 2-4pm, Thursday |
| Exploring Greater Manchester | Judith Gibson | Zoom | 2nd Tuesday of the month, usually 10.30am |
| Family History | Frances Healey | Eccles Library | 10.15-12.15pm, second Wednesday each month |
| French | Mary McBride | Zoom | 2-4pm alternate Wednesdays |
| Gardening | Sheila Thomas | Zoom | 11-12 noon, last Tuesday of the month |
| Italian Beginners | Mary McBride | Zoom | 4-5pm Thursdays, starting 25 Feb until 15 Apr 2021 |
| Handicraft | Sylvia Young | Walkden Gateway | 10.30-12.30pm, on 2nd Thursday of every month. |
| Local History | Christine Whitefoot | Zoom | 11am-12.30pm, alternate Wednesdays |
| Luncheon Group | Judith Gibson | Zoom | 11-12 noon, 4th Thursday each month |
| Mah Jong | Martin Maynard & Merlyn Reid | St. Paul’s Community Centre, Walkden | 2-4pm, Thursday |
| Paint and Sketch | Susan Jones | Walkden Gateway (room 1) | 1-3pm, alternate Mondays |
| Photography | Guy Besley | Swinton Gateway or out and about | 11am-1pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Play Reading | Ann Teale | Winton Library | 2-3.30pm, alternate Fridays |
| Poetry | Bill Newham | Zoom | 10-12noon, 2nd Friday of the month |
| Quilting | Florence McCarthy (1) Irene Waterhouse (Grp2) | contact convenor | 10am, alternate Tuesdays |
| Quiz | Carole Bowler (1) Alan Corbett (2) | Walkden Gateway Eccles Gateway | 10.30am-12.30pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm – 4pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| Science | Geoff Anthony | St Paul’s community centre, Walkden | 2pm, 4th Tuesday of the month |
| Scrabble | Jean Addy | Eccles Gateway | 2-4pm, alternate Tuesdays |
| Table Tennis | Pam McMahon | Beesley Green Community Centre, M28 2QW | 3-4.30pm alternate Tuesdays |
| Theatre | Linda Weir | Walkden Gateway | 11.15-12noon, 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Walks | |||
| Long Walks | Hazel Walker/Joy Strangeways (gentle) | St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 10am, alternate Mondays |
| Short Walks | Brian Pearson | St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 1pm, alternate Mondays |
| Local Walks | Brian Briggs | At the start of the chosen walk | Alternate Monday afternoons |
