u3a

Scunthorpe & District

Group Category: General

  • Quizzes

    Do you enjoy those quiz programmes on TV? The Chase, Eggheads, Pointless, University Challenge, Mastermind and so on. If so the quiz group could be for you! We meet for a couple of hours on the 1st Thursday of each month and enjoy a quiz, with rounds set by group members. In a recent quiz… Read more

  • Science and Technology

    This group is open to anyone interested in learning more about Science & Technology and everyone is welcome to attend, whether they have a background in Science or not. Meetings usually involve discussions and problem solving following members’ presentations of a topic of interest. There will be a small cost to pay for the room… Read more

  • Spanish

    The current U3A Spanish is a group that started as complete beginners in October 2019.  The group now meets every fortnight for 1 1/2 hours to continue learning the Spanish language practising the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and specially Speaking, a skill that we are putting a lot of effort  in at the moment.… Read more

  • Theatre Visits

    There is no Theatre Group as such with regular meetings. Information about local shows is circulated to any member who expresses an interest and, subject to the individual members' agreement, individual contact details are shared. Those involved can then contact each other to book tickets & share cars etc. Where there are offers to save… Read more

  • WhatsApp Social Group

    WhatsApp A WhatsApp Group has been created for anyone who is a member of Scunthorpe u3a. It has been set up so members can share with others any occasion/event you would like to attend, eg cinema, drinks,meals, theatre, walks or any other interests. The group’s aim is to socialise with other people of similar interests… Read more

  • Gardening

    The gardening group’s season is from April through to September. We usually visit private gardens in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire up to about thirty miles away. It is an advantage to have your own transport, but it is possible to have a lift if you don’t.The group doesn’t always meet on the fourth Tuesday of the… Read more

  • History

    We have agreed to work our way through the British Monarchs starting with William the Conqueror. Each month, group members would be given a topic to research relating to the specific monarch’s reign. Topics would include the monarch’s own life & family as well as historic events that took place within the reign being researched.… Read more

  • Book Club

    'The Book Group is a gathering of like-minded people who have one thing in common - a love of all things literary. The meetings are a combination of critiquing the chosen book of the month and a discussion of recommendations (or otherwise) of books the members have read since the last meeting. Fiction, non-fiction, fantasy… Read more

  • Card and Board Games

    A sociable group with 8-10 members attending each meeting, although there is no requirement to attend every week. Currently we play Canasta, Chinese Rummy, Crown Five, Rummikub, Mexican Train and Word Rummikub. However, we are always open to new games. New members always welcome. If you would like further information please contact Rosemary or someone… Read more

  • French for Fun

    We could accept one more member, but meeting in member’s homes restricts us You are welcome to join us and for further information please contact Liz or someone on the Group Interest table at a monthly meeting Although this group is full, your name can be added to a waiting list. Please email the with… Read more