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The University of the Third Age operates through the existence of a range of Interest Groups, where people with like-minded interests can meet to share their expertise and pursue their common interests.

During its first three years of existence, the Matlock Area U3A has established over 25 such interest groups, although a small number of these have subsequently closed down for various reasons. At present there are 23 active groups, while several more have been suggested and are currently under consideration. Anyone interested in setting up a new group should follow the procedure described on the New Groups page on this web-site.

The following list shows those groups that are currently operational, together with the times when they normally meet. To find out more about any group either click on its name in this list, or select it from the Interest Groups menu on the left of every page.

Group

Regular Meeting Day(s)

Meeting Time

Co-ordinator

Art

Every Tuesday

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Ruth Gordon

Art Appreciation

2nd Tuesday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

John Oldfield

Art Appreciation 2

3rd Wednesday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Rosemary Hodgson

Beginner's French

Irregular

Brian Smith

Book Club

2nd Friday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Marilyn Clark

Bowls

Every Monday
(April-September)

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Margaret Farnsworth
Elvee Hall

Bridge

Every Wednesday

9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Frank Hemming

Creative Writing

1st Wednesday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Marcus Gray

Current Afffairs

4th Wednesday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Jeremy Taylor

Family History

3rd Wednesday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Trevor Boam

French

Irregular

Pat Gillson

Gardening

1st Monday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Diane Frosdick

History

3rd Thursday of the month

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Janet Pidgeon

International Folk Dancing

Most Fridays

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Janet King

Jazz Appreciation

3rd Thursday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Mike Reuss

Local History

Last Monday of the month

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Maudie Behrens

Mah Jong

Every Friday

7.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Ruth Rees

Painting

Every Wednesday

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Elizabeth Chisnall

Philosophy

Every Wednesday

10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Maggie Shields

Play Reading / Drama

2nd Monday of the month

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Margaret Seymour

Russian Language

Fortnightly on Tuesdays

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

David Porter

Scrabble

Every Tuesday

10.00 a.m.

Anne Brawn

Theatre Visits

3rd Tuesday of the month

2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

Pauline Spencer

Walking

Weekly

varies, see programme

Derek Mitchell

Wine Appreciation

2nd or last Tuesday of the month

7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.

Derek Mitchell

Last updated on 17th March 2012
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