Once you are a member of the Spilsby U3A, you are welcome to join any of the Special Interest Groups. These are listed below, with a short description of what they involve.
For contact details, please speak to Ruth Ward on 01790 752477 or email by clicking **here**
Ballet Appreciation: co-ordinator Sue West.
No, you do not have to practise a 'plie' or 'jete' in the kitchen or a 'pas de deux' down the hall! The Ballet Appreciation Group meet on the second Thursday of each month to enjoy DVDs of a wide variety of classical and modern dance in comfort. Sometimes we watch in companionable silence, at other times we may discuss dance styles, for example those of Darcy Bussell or Margot Fontaine.
The group will recommence on Thursday 14th October at 4.00pm at 81 Boston Road.
Bob Dylan and Wine - Co-ordinator David Middlehurst
The group is considering the development of popular culture 1960-2010 focusing on the words, music and career of Bob Dylan. The group meets at the Coordinator’s house on the first Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm. Members take turns to provide a bottle of red or white wine to enhance our discussions. For details of the 2011 programme dates please click **here**
Book Club - Co-ordinator Jennifer Leadbetter
A monthly meeting, discussing a book previously handed out, supplied by the Lincolnshire Library Service. The meeting is held on the third Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm at a member’s house.
Bridge Improvers - Co-ordinator Enid Bailey
The group is being taught the fundamentals of Bridge by an experienced player, on a regular basis. No prior knowledge is assumed.
Church Visiting - Co-ordinator Denise Wheatley
Lincolnshire has an abundance of marvellous parish churches. The aim of this group is to visit churches within the county – usually with a guide – and to acquaint ourselves more closely with the architecture and ambience of these fine buildings. Visits are made between April and October. All are welcome – you do not need to be at all knowledgeable about things architectural, sometimes it is enough to simply gaze and reflect.
Classical Music Appreciation - - Co-ordinator David Middlehurst
The group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2.30pm at one of the member’s house. The group members take turns to choose about an hour of music on a CD which we settle down and listen to. This is followed by a short informed discussion about the music and the composer.
Croquet: Co-ordinator Janet Harwood.
The Croquet Group meets on the third Wednesday each month, at Jubilee Park, Woodhall Spa. We play from 2.00 - 4.00 pm. The cost is ÂŁ3.00 per session and includes coaching. New members welcome.
Current Affairs (1) - Co-ordinator Veronica Stonehouse
This group meets at the co-ordinator’s house on the first Thursday of the month to discuss and debate topical issues Please see meetings dates by clicking **Here**
Current Affairs (2) - Contact Dave Middlehurst.
Digital Photography- Co-ordinator John Crowhurst
Beginners and improvers meet about every three weeks to discuss their work and show their results, with the aim of improving their technique and learning from each other. A topic is given each meeting for members to concentrate on for the next time
Family History - Co-ordinator Janet Gordon This group meets at the Co-ordinators house on the 2nd Thursday each month at 2pm. Some members will have fairly extensive knowledge. Guidance can be gained by newcomers as to how to go about researching this interesting and fascinating subject. It is intended to be an informal discussion group where members give ideas for accessing information and tell of their own experiences.
French beginners - Co-ordinator Jenny Woodgate
Tuition is given in the basics of French, mainly spoken. Meetings are held fortnightly on a Thursday at the co-ordinator’s house
French Conversation Intermediate- Co-ordinator Chris Morgan
A chance to practice your French in an informal atmosphere, whether for holidays or other purposes. Members meet fortnightly on Fridays at each other’s houses to chat over topics of interest, and to brush up on points of grammar
French Conversation Advanced - Coordinator Stephanie Round, New Members Welcome. A chance to polish your conversational French in an informal atmosphere, whether for holidays or other purposes.
Gardening and Gardens Appreciation - Co-ordinator Julia Brocklehurst
Members alternate between external visits and visits to their own gardens, to learn a bit more and gather inspiration. Meetings are held monthly by arrangement and are likely to be indoors in the winter. Click **here** for programme details
Geology Group - Coordinator Trish Taylor New members welcome. If you did not sign up originally but are interested, please ring Ruth on 01790 752477.
German Conversation - Contact Ruth Ward. Currently dormant, co-ordinator needed. New members welcome
History of Spilsby 1939-1964 - Co-ordinator Stephanie Round
Hoping to ultimately produce a book on the history of Spilsby for this period, members are undertaking research, either by chatting to long-term residents, or by undertaking documentary research – the choice is yours. Meetings are held approximately monthly to discuss progress.
Italian Conversation- Co-ordinator Stephanie Round
This group is for beginners with weekly meetings at members’ houses. The group learns to construct simple sentences using vocabulary, some grammar and verbs. Nothing too complicated and with plenty of encouragement and laughter. They have recently progressed to the past tense and so can now discus what they had for breakfast yesterday as well as today.
Laptop Computers - Co-ordinator Colin Gray
This is a group for anyone who wants to know how to do anything on a Laptop computer, for beginners onwards. Meetings are held at the co-ordinator’s house as and when they can be arranged.
Luncheon Club - Co-ordinator Marion Gray
The Luncheon Club meets monthly at a chosen venue, for lunch, a drink and a chat, on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Advance booking, payment and choice of menu is required, details of which are available at the monthly general meeting. For programme details click
Music Appreciation -(Classical Group) - Co-ordinator Jane Hawkes
The group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2.30pm at one of the member’s house. The members will take it in turn to introduce examples of classical music, which they enjoy to the other members, and use each others knowledge to widen their horizons in appreciating a broader range of composers and their works..
Ornithology - Coordinator Frances Steltner During the summer months the group goes on field trips to different sites to watch birds. During the winter months the group meets at a members house to discuss ornithological issues of interest.
Play Reading - Co-ordinator Ve Beamis
A group that meets at 10am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at a member’s house, to read parts from a selection of plays, provided by the Drama Service of Lincolnshire County Council
Poetry/Literature - Co-ordinator Ruth Ward
Members meet on the fourth Monday at 3.30 at a member's house to share enjoyment of the written word. We are just starting to look at short stories. No special literary knowledge is required.
Spanish Improvers Group: Co-ordinator Mick Coates
Members meet every Wednesday at each others' houses at 2.pm (10 am if there is a U3A meeting the same day). We study Spanish language, literature and music plus attempt some conversation. We also complete some homework each week. A basic knowledge of the language is needed as we are not a beginners group.
Theatre Group - Co-ordinator Margo Saunders
We meet about every two months, usually at Ruth Ward's, The Old Rectory East Keal to discuss what shows we should like to visit, aiming to see four each year.
For programme details click **HERE**
Walking - Co-ordinator Stephanie Round
A two hour ramble on the first Tuesday of the month, generally meeting at the Boston Road car park in Spilsby at 10am, taken at a suitable pace, and introducing members to local footpaths. For 2012 programme click **Here**
Writers Group - Co-ordinator Jenny Williams
A group that meets every two months on an irregular basis to talk about the writing members have done, what they have achieved, and what they would like to achieve. Members range from fully published authors to the hopefuls.
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