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There are over 45 Salford u3a groups to attend. Please click on the links below for further information on any that you may be interested in.
To contact a group convenor, please email salfordu3a@gmail.com marking the subject line of your email ‘FAO: name/job title’. Or call/text on 07375 779023.
Have you got a great idea for a new u3a interest group? We are always keen to hear from members about any new u3a groups they would like to see on offer. Please share your ideas with us here.
Weekly calendar view of our groups
List of groups
| Group | Convenor | Venue | Day/Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Culture | Beverley Robinson | Various | 4th Wednesday of the month |  |
| Bird Watching | Hugh Jones | Meet at St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 10 am, alternate Thursdays |  |
| Book Club 1 | Marjorie Gee | Walkden Congregational Church | 10-11 am, 1st Wednesday of the month | |
| Book Club 2 | Diana Battersby | Walkden Congregational Church | 12-1 pm, 1st Wednesday of the month | |
| Book Club 3 | Lynda Pearson | Walkden Gateway | 11 am-12 noon, 1st Wednesday of the month | |
| Book Club 4 | Rita Lewin | Eccles Library | 7-8 pm, 2nd Monday of the month (starting Jan 2024) | |
| Bowling | Betty Trueman & Chris Clare | St Mary’s Park, Walkden | 1-3 pm, alternate Fridays (April to September) | |
| Bridge | Andy Scutt | St. Paul’s Community Centre, Walkden | 2-4 pm, every Thursday | |
| Concerts | Mary McBride | Various | Various dates, see Concerts page for more info | |
| Croquet | Viv Seaman & Carol Sparrow | Ellesmere Sports Club | Alternate Fridays either 10:30 am or 1:30 pm. See Croquet page for more info | |
| Curry Club 1 | Jan York | Various | Last Tuesday of the month, usually 6pm | |
| Curry Club 2 | James Rattenbury | Various | Fourth Wednesday of the month | |
| European City Breaks | Mary McBride | No regular meetings | | |
| Exploring Greater Manchester | Judith Gibson | Various | 2nd Tuesday of the month, usually 10:30 am | |
| Family History | Debra Charnley | Eccles Gateway | 10:30 am-12:30 pm on third Tuesday of the month | |
| French | Mary McBride | Walkden Gateway | 2-4 pm alternate Wednesdays | |
| Games and puzzles | Beverley Robinson | Morrisons Community Room, Eccles | 10:30-12:00, 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month | |
| German | Linda Page | Eccles Gateway | 2-3 pm on alternate Thursdays | |
| Local History | Andy Scutt | Monton Unitarian Church | 1:30pm-3pm, alternate Wednesdays | |
| Luncheon | Judith Gibson | Various | 11-12 noon, 4th Thursday alternate months | |
| Mah Jong | Martin Maynard | St. Paul’s Community Centre, Walkden | 2-4 pm, every Thursday | |
| Paint and Sketch | Susan Jones | St John (Ellesmere) Community Centre, Walkden | 1-3 pm, alternate Mondays | |
| Photography | Brian Pearson | Walkden Congregational Church or out and about | 11 am-1 pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month | |
| Plants and gardens | Sheila Thomas | Eccles Gateway | 10-11:30 am, last Tuesday of the month | |
| Play Reading | Ann Teale | Winton Library | 1:30-3 pm, alternate Fridays | |
| Poetry | Alan Corbett | Boothstown Community Centre | 10-12 noon, 2nd Friday of the month | |
| Quilting 1 | Irene Waterhouse | contact convenor | 10-12 noon, every Tuesday | |
| Quilting 2 | Irene Waterhouse | contact convenor | 10-12 noon, alternate Thursdays | |
| Quiz 1 | Carole Bowler | Walkden Gateway | 10:30 am-12:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month | |
| Quiz 2 | Alan Corbett | Worsley Road United Reformed Church, Swinton | 2-4 pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month | |
| Rock and Pop | Alan Siddall | Various | Fortnightly – please contact convenor for details | |
| Science & Technology | Geoff Anthony | Walkden Gateway | 2 pm, 4th Tuesday of the month | |
| Scrabble | Jean Addy | Eccles Gateway | 1:30-3 pm, alternate Tuesdays | |
| Spanish | Gill Skurok | Eccles Gateway | 2 – 3 pm, alternate Thursdays | |
| Sunday Lunch | Sue Ralph and Lynn Taylor | Various | 2nd Sunday of the month | |
| Table Tennis | Pam McMahon | Beesley Green Community Centre | 3-4:30 pm alternate Tuesdays | |
| Tai Chi | George Waterhouse | Holy Angels Community Centre | 10-11 am Thursdays | |
| Theatre | Linda Weir | Walkden Congregational Church | 11-12 noon, 1st Wednesday of the month (planning meeting) | |
| Ukulele | Brian Shorten | Beesley Green Community Centre | 2-3 pm, Fridays | |
| Walks | ||||
| ¬ Easier Walks | Brian Briggs | Various | 1 pm, alternate Mondays | |
| ¬ Long Walks | John and Chris Ashton | Meet at St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 10 am, alternate Mondays | |
| ¬ Pace makers | George Waterhouse | Meet at Park and Ride, Wardley on the A580 | 1st Tuesday of the month Third weekend of the month | |
| ¬ Short Walks | Sylvia Moore and John Newton | Meet at St. Mark’s Church Car Park, Worsley | 1 pm, alternate Mondays (12:30 pm during November, December and January) | |
| ¬ Strollers | Denise Dickens | Various | 10:30 am, alternate Saturdays | |
| ¬ Walking with dogs | Beverley Robinson | Various | 10:30-11:30 am, 1st Tuesday of the month | |
| Wine Appreciation | Estelle Louw | The Wandering Palate, Monton | 2-3.30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month | |
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