Who are we?
Christchurch University of the Third Age (U3A) offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for those not in full-time employment, and is part of a worldwide movement. Members with similar interests meet during the day in small groups, usually weekly or fortnightly and at various venues. The main aim is to advance the education of retired & semi-retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment.
Around and about - walking group Thursday am
Around and about - badminton - thursday
Third Age Films - On location in Boscombe 1
Gardening Group - Making Christmas decorations4
Around and about - bridge group 4 Tue
Gardening Group - Making Christmas decorations Wreath
Third Age Films - Discussing the next shot
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - dance practice
International Folk Dancing Group - Quay day of dance 2
Longer Walks - IMG_20200206_121756
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - Chris, our Webmaster, answering questions
International Folk Dancing Group - Christchurch Day of Dance
Around and about - indoor bowls on Wednesday
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - welcoming group
International Folk Dancing Group - Wimborne Folk Festival
Around and about - table tennis - group
Around and about - singing thursday 1
Around and about - Tuesday evening snooker
Updates for 2018 - u3a at shake and stir
Gardening Group - Making Christmas decorations7
International Folk Dancing Group - Thursday morning action
Vintage Brass - Baritones and Horns
Around and about - MOTOR BIKE CLUB
U3A Singers - U3A Singers
Plaform Performances - platform group
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - Eric giving some tuition
LATEST GROUP STATUS (dated 9th May 2021)
FROM 17TH MAY MANY OF OUR SPORTS AND EXERCISE GROUPS WILL BE RESTARTING.Badminton Groups 1 and 2
Table Tennis groups 2, 3, 4 and 5
Short Tennis
Gentle Mobilisation
Kee-eep Dancing
International Folk Dancing
Short Mat Bowls Groups 2 and 3
Monthly Longer Walks
Gardening Group 1
SOME OF INDOOR CLASS GROUPS WILL ALSO BE RESTARTING in COVID-SAFE VENUES. CURRENTLY CONFIRMED ARE:
Craft, Creative Card Making, Blues Appreciation, Enjoying Shakespeare, Indoor Board and Card Games 1, Drawing and Mixed Media, Third Age Films, Reading Group 1, Naval and Military History.
More to be confirmed shortly we hope.
Outdoor Groups which have been operating with effect from 29th March 2021 include: Tennis, Golfing, Allotments, Birdwatching, Photography, Motorcycling, Gardening Group 2, Cycling, Reading Group 2.
Click on 'Our Groups' in left hand menu for status and more details of all groups