u3a

Penzance

Group Category: Social

  • Wine Tasting Group

    An informal wine tasting group, meeting once a month. Each meeting will taste 6 wines to a theme and members can vote for their favourite wine of the tasting. Costs for the tasting are divided equally between those attending. Read more

  • Poetry Writers Group

    This new group is for anyone writing their own poetry. We will be exploring how we find inspiration, be it a sudden flash of a memory or something in our every day.The size of this group will be limited to 10 people. This makes it easier to run and also to organise days out e.g.:… Read more

  • Philosophy Group

    Discussions will be in a relaxed and friendly setting with coffee and tea available. There will be ample time for all group members to contribute their thoughts on each topic, but we will insist on a structured approach to the discussion with a moderator to hold the ring. Some reading material will be circulated and… 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

  • Table Tennis Group

    Please note: Group membership varies so prospective new members interested in joining this group should contact the group facilitator first to check on the group status before joining. The Table Tennis Group – meets every Friday morning from 10 to 12 noon at the facilitator's studio in Penzance. Our objective is to play to keep… Read more

  • Poetry Group

    We are quite a mixture of lovers of particular poets, writers of their own pieces and those that just enjoy an afternoon of sharing and discovering poems and poets of any period. We certainly vary in our academic and poetry knowledge and we aim for a relaxed atmosphere. The group size varies from about 4 to 12, depending… 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