u3a

Penzance

Group Category: Outdoor

  • Pétanque Group

    Pétanque is a game of boules which is very popular in France, and is now gaining popularity in Britain. This is a new group in Penzance u3a - if you are interested in joining please contact the Group Facilitator. Read more

  • Sketching Group

    Sketching around Penzance This is a newly formed group so new members are welcome. The aim is to take advantage of the wonderful views and spaces within the Penzance area.   Sketching is an individual activity but can be rather lonely and may even seem attention seeking. This can be mitigated if we are near to… Read more

  • Metal Detectorists Group

    The group are making our fortnightly digs interesting, though there hasn’t been much in the way of finds so far.  There are lots of local beaches we can detect on, but so far we haven’t found many undetected inland areas where we can go.  Farmers are wary, and much of the moorland is managed by… Read more

  • Gardens Group

    Do you like visiting other people’s gardens and getting growing ideas? Do you like inviting other people into your own garden?  The purpose of this group is to visit each other’s gardens and talk about gardening in general. The group meets monthly in the winter and every two weeks in the summer. At each meeting… Read more

  • Wildflower Identification and Recording Group

    This group has just started and is a great way to either improve one’s knowledge about the wild plants in the area or to learn about them from scratch; also to play a part in recording them and sending in the records to find out how they are faring year by year. The meeting times… Read more

  • Kite Flying Group

    The kite-flying group is at Rosudgeon Playing Fields every Thursday afternoon 2.00 to 4.00pm weather permitting. Other members of Penzance u3a are welcome to come along and join us with or without kites.  We look forward to seeing you there. Any member wishing to find out more should contact the group facilitator. Read more

  • Walking Group

    All you need is a good pair of boots! We walk all year on alternate Thursdays. All our walks are accessible by public transport although you are also welcome to join us by car. The walks are typically 4 to 6 miles with some longer routes for enthusiasts. We try to vary the terrain, coastal… Read more

  • Digital Photography Group

    Photographs courtesy of group member, Bernd Weinberg. We are a small, friendly and inclusive group, united by an interest in photography. Members are welcome to use any digital device of their choice – cameras or smartphones. In keeping with the ethos of the u3a, learning from each other and socialising are central tenets. Compared to… Read more