Human Physiology - Are you interested in how the body works, and why it sometimes doesn’t? This group will explore how the body functions using an accessible, evidence-based approach. Each 2 hour session will include input from an expert speaker followed by group discussion, with members also invited to suggest future topics. Our first topic will be “What is Sleep?”, looking at the fascinating physiology behind this essential, yet sometimes troubling, part of life. Other topics will include: memory, learning, pain, emotion, movement, brain and nerve structure and many more!
Our first meeting will be in mid-September; date and venue to be confirmed.
If you are interested please contact the group leader.
18/05/2026
Cricket Spectators Group- There are a good number of people who are interested but the group needs a leader with a passion for cricket. We will aim to meet up to see how this group can move forward. There was a very successful group in the past so it would be good to get another group up and running.
If you are interested, please contact Heather, the Groups Coordinator South of the River.
27/04/2026
Textile and Things - Do you need help with a current project? Or inspiration for a new project? This group currently has a small number of members who have met at the Redcatch Community Garden in Knowle. We are looking for a venue between Knowle and Stockwood. Until we start to meet regularly, we aim to visit local exhibitions that focus on textile crafts, with an emphasis on sustainability.
If you are interested contact Heather, the Groups Coordinator South of the River.
27/04/2026
These are new groups which are in the pipeline but have not started to meet regularly yet.
They are just waiting for more members or perhaps some help in running them.
If you are interested and would like more information or to join one of these groups, use the links to message the relevant group leader .
If you have an idea for a new group, speak to your Groups Coordinator. There may be many other u3a members with a similar interest. Lots of help is available to help you set up, advertise and run a group. Take a look at the Group Leaders page.
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