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Games & Physical Activities
- Bridge for Pleasure
- Bridge - Teams Bridge
Friendly games of Teams Bridge are played each month in members’ homes, on days that suit the people playing in each game. We are happy to hold introductory sessions if you have not played teams bridge before. However you do need a bridge partner who is also a member of the U3A and an email address so games can easily be organised.
Contact : Pat & David Wells
Meetings : Open Group arranged month by month depending on members’ availability
# - Chess
This group meets monthly to play on conventional full size boards and with matching Staunton pieces. We draw partners at random, and most pairs will play one or two games in the session. We sometimes discuss strategy together. The group meets throughout the year. New members welcome. Open to other U3A’s.
Contact : Magda Sweetland
Meetings : Monday, 3rd, 4.30 - 6.00
# - Circle Dancing
If you like dancing and a wide range of music from all over the world then circle dancing is for you. The dances can be lively or gentle, meditative or exciting. The moods and styles vary enormously and there is something for everyone in the repertoire. You don't need a partner or experience. Dance bare-foot or in soft-soled shoes. Group is open to other U3A’s.
Cost : £4 (or £18 for 6 sessions).
Venue : Christchurch URC Hall, Littlecourt Rd.
Contact : Sandie Wade
Meetings : Friday, 2nd & 4th, 2.00 - 4.00
# - Crosswords
- Cycling
This group meets weekly on a published timetable. It is open to members of any U3A. We are covered by the U3A insurance for third party liability.
We usually cycle between 20 and 30 miles at an average speed of 8 to 10 mph and often stop for a pub or picnic lunch. We try to stick to minor country roads and cycle tracks. We are often in the Sevenoaks and surrounding area but from time to time we are more ambitious and drive or take the train further afield. We also organise cycling holidays both in the UK and abroad. Each member of the group is expected to take their turn planning and leading rides. There are very few rules and we like to keep our cycling relaxed and informal.
Contact : Patrick Pascall
Meetings : Weekly on a published timetablet
# - Folk Dancing
- Scrabble
- Snooker
The U3A Snooker Group is now up and running at the Olympic Centre in Swanley. where there are 6 tables available for play. We have reserved 2 tables from 2pm till 4pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The Centre is an easy drive from Sevenoaks and plentiful free parking is available. Charges are an initial annual joining fee of £11 and then a table charge of £3.40 per hour. We play snooker in pairs, threesomes and foursomes, depending on table availability. The standard is somewhat lower than the World Championship right now but most members still have high hopes of making a 100 break! Or even a 30 break. Well, we can but dream and keep trying.
Contact : David Gardener or Brian Alleeson
Meetings : Thursday, 2nd and 4th, 2.00 - 4.00
# - Table Tennis 1,2 & 3
We play at the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre with various levels of skill. Equipment supplied. Modest charges.
We play at the Leisure Centre with various levels of skill. Equipment supplied. Modest charges.
We play at the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre with various levels of skill. Equipment supplied. Modest charges.
New members welcome and membership may be shared between the three groups.
Contact : Gill Clayton
Margaret Thorpe (Knole)
Meetings : Wednesdays 2nd & 4th, 10.00 - 12.00Contact : Diana Esler
Meetings : Wednesday, 1st and 3rd, 10.00 - 12.00Contact : Margaret Thorpe (Knole Group) or Gill Clayton (Sevenoaks)
Meetings : Thursday Afternoons, 2.00 - 4.00 pm
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# # - Tai Chi Advanced
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise using the whole body to achieve various different form. It helps to achieve better concentration, muscle control, a sense of balance and general well being for all age groups. We practice the 24 form and is not suited to beginners.
Meetings are held in St Ediths Hall, KemsingContact : Madeleine Kit Fong Fry
Meetings : Wednesdays, 9.30 - 10.30 am.
# - Walking - Ambling
A two and a half hour walk of about four miles followed by an optional pub lunch. Members are encouraged to lead walks of their choice. This is an open group to all Sevenoaks Members, and details of the walks are normally provided in the monthly newsletter, or in the Calendar and Open Groups sections of this website.
Contact : Nick White
Meetings : Wednesday, 3rd, 10:15 a.m
# - Walking- Nordic
This new group is walking for exercise with poles. A training walk of about 3 miles with exercises will be undertaken followed by an optional pub lunch
This group is shared with Knole U3A and is seeking new members. If you are interested in joining contact Nick White (Sevenoaks Members) or Ian Galletti (Knole Members)
Contact : Nick White
Meetings : Wednesday, 1st, 10:30 a.m # - Walking -The Strollers
A gentle walk of about one and a half hours, starting at 11 am, followed by a pub lunch, if desired. Members are encouraged to take turns in leading the strolls. Sensible walking shoes are required (not wellingtons). We frequently pass through fields with animals, thus we are unable to take dogs. An email contact is needed in case of alteration/cancellation due to adverse weather. Details are normally posted in the Calendar section of this website.
Contact : Anne Gutteridge
Meetings : Tuesday, 3rd, 11.00.
- Walking 1
For members who enjoy a 10 mile walk with a pub lunch. Walks planned and led by members on the 3rd Friday in every month.
The Group is open to other U3A’s
Note: National U3A has published 2 walking guides to Bodmin Moor and Settle.
Group 1B
Contact : Jim Purves
Meetings : Friday, 3rd, am & pm
# - Walking 2
Walks start about 9.30 am, are usually around 10 miles with a half-way lunch break at a suitably located pub, and finish at around 3.30 pm. Members take it in turn to plan and lead walks. We meet at the start point of the walk; some informal car share arrangements are an advantage.
National U3A has published 2 walking guides to Bodmin Moor and Settle.
Contact : John Mitchell
Meetings : Friday, 2nd 9.45 - 3.30
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