Special Interest Groups
The grass roots of the u3a is its Special Interest Groups. Convened by the members for the members, anyone can form a group that reflects their special interest. Covering a vast range of subjects, most groups welcome people of all abilities.
If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the convenor via the bird on the specific group webpage for more information.
To find a Beccles u3a group go to the Group Pages.
A special message to group convenors.
Until the necessary training begins, which will enable you to update your group pages, any changes you may want to be made can be requested by Clicking on the link Request to update page content, and completing the form, the web team will then update your page on your behalf and send confirmation to you.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
SiteWorks training dates have been arranged for convenors to attend and learn how to manage their own group pages.
To book a place on a session, please complete the attached form: Online Booking Form For SiteWorks Training
There are over 60 special interest groups available to all Beccles u3a members, they range from Arts and Crafts, Languages, Music and other activities.
If you are interested in joining a particular group, you may attend 2 sessions without charge before attending any further sessions. However, the group convenor may, at their discretion, ask for a contribution if the meeting incurs significant expense.
NB. If you are not a registered Beccles u3a member you will be required to join Beccles u3a before you can attend any further sessions.
To find out what is available go to the Group Pages and have a look.
If you can't find the group you had in mind, and would be interested in running something of special interest to yourself, why not contact the Committee Chair and propose your new group. There are always groups that are proposed and listed below, all they need is a convenor and a couple of members.
Proposed New Groups
If you can help convene or would like to join any of the following new groups, please contact Pippa at Committee Chair.
Walking Group 1 is still looking for a new convenor.
This is a very friendly group of about 25 walkers who enjoy each other's company. Many of their members have been walking regularly with the group since its formation in 2015 and are very welcoming to newcomers to the group.
Willow Weaving - what a great addition to our selection of Special Interest groups, make baskets, mats, planters and more using the age old skill of weaving willow
Metal Detecting - enjoy foraging for history in fields and on beaches. You never know, you might find treasure.
Chess - believed to have been invented in China, this is the ultimate strategy game where every move counts
Online Groups
in addition to the groups organised and convened by members of Beccles u3a, there are also many online groups available some of which are not available through our branch.
To find out more click on Interest Groups Online
Beccles u3a Group Pages
Groups listed alphabetically
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A Cappella SATB
Status: Active -
A Cappella SSA
Status: Active -
Art Appreciation
Status: Active -
Badminton
Status: Wait list only -
Beccles History pre 1900
Status: Active -
Beginners DIY
Status: Active -
Bridge
Status: Active -
Busy Beads
Status: Active -
Canasta
Status: Active -
Classical Music Appreciation
Status: Active -
Climate Change
Status: Active -
Coffee Morning
Status: Active -
Creative Writing
Status: Wait list only -
Cribbage
Status: Active -
Current Affairs
Status: Active -
Cycling Group 1
Status: Wait list only -
Cycling Group 2
Status: Wait list only -
Digital Photography
Status: Wait list only -
Dog Walking
Status: Active -
Drawing and Painting 1
Status: Active -
Drawing and Painting 2
Status: Active -
Family History
Status: Active -
French Advanced Conversation
Status: Active -
French Conversation
Status: Active -
French En Avance
Status: Active -
French For Improvers
Status: Wait list only -
French For Tourists Group 1
Status: Wait list only -
French For Tourists Group 2
Status: Active -
French Intermediate
Status: Active -
French On y va
Status: Active -
Fun Rowing
Status: Active -
Gardening
Status: Active -
Growing Together
Status: Active -
Historic Walks 1
Status: Wait list only -
Historic Walks 2
Status: Active -
Historic Walks 3
Status: Active -
Italian Conversation 1
Status: Active -
Italian Conversation 2
Status: Active -
Jazz Appreciation
Status: Active -
Keeping Fit
Status: Active -
Mah Jong
Status: Active -
Members on their Own
Status: Active -
Nimble Fingers
Status: Wait list only -
Petanque
Status: Active -
Pickleball
Status: Active -
Quiz Group
Status: Active -
Recorder Playing
Status: Active -
Rummikub
Status: Active -
Scottish Country Dancing
Status: Active -
Scrabble
Status: Active -
Short Tennis
Status: Wait list only -
Singing for Fun
Status: Active -
Snow Boarding
Status: Active -
Spanish for Beginners
Status: Active -
Table Tennis 1
Status: Wait list only -
Table Tennis 2
Status: Full -
Training Science in the News
Status: Active -
Tree Group
Status: Active -
Walking 2
Status: Active -
Walking 3
Status: Active -
Wine Appreciation
Status: Wait list only