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See the bottom of the page for individual group information.

Within Cheddar Valley U3A there are approximately 50 special-interest groups. These groups give members the opportunity to participate in their favourite activities and hobbies, or new activities and hobbies, alongside other members with the same interests. Some of these groups meet in the homes of their members. These groups are limited in size due to the available space, and so they are not always able to accommodate new members. Larger groups meet in hired rooms, such as church premises or scout premises, and may charge their members a fee to cover the costs of rooms and refreshments. The leader will have current information about the venue, how to get there, and the fee where there is one. Please contact the leader in order to check if there is space for an extra member and to let them know, out of courtesy, that you would like to join in. Members can find the name and email address or phone number of the leader of an existing group on the News Bulletin. 

New Group

GENEALOGY / FAMILY HISTORY / ANCESTRY

The Genealogy / Family History / Ancestry Group held its first meeting on Friday 2nd May. It will now meet at 10:00am on the first Friday of every month thereafter, upstairs in Cheddar Library. Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are an expert or a curious beginner. Contact Mike Belch if you have any questions.

Featured groups this month

Beginners T'ai Chi

Message from Sandi Male, the Group Leader of Beginners Tai Chi.

The Beginners Tai Chi group started in September of last year following a lot of work to find a teacher and a waiting list from the Original (now Social) Tai Chi group. Bob Chadderton who heard about the initiative and offered his services for a few months was unwell and unfortunately died at the beginning of February. He had run a Tai Chi group for many years in Axbridge. One of his students who stepped in after Christmas to keep us going continues to do so. Another has done the same since March. We continue to practise together.

Tai Chi is one of those things that people see and want to try: It looks so graceful! That only comes from practise. It is exercise for the rest of your life. It improves balance. 

So why have I put this in now? 
We are looking for a permanent teacher. We would settle for an additional occasional one.
We are open to new members, if you have done any Tai Chi before, and if not we are opening a waiting list.  We don’t bite.

Get in touch if you can help or want to join - send your enquiries from our Contact page.

Hula Hooping

A fun group which is based on basic exercise and not just “hooping”. Come along just to watch and then join in!.

Singing for pleasure

A friendly group singing songs that are classic & contemporary but above all for pleasure. No auditions necessary!

If you have an idea for a new group, or would like to start one please contact Linda or Lesley, our Group Liaison officers, on the phone number in your news bulletin, or email u3acvgroupliaison@outlook.com Your ideas can then be published in the next edition.