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20th & 21st Century Fiction YMondayMonthly07 Sep 202605 Jul 20271114:0015:30AGroup Leader Home (GLH)Books are chosen by group members (all available in paperback/Kindle formats). We read in advance and discuss at our meetings. Meetings on the first Monday of each month.10Language and Literature4366YMaryFyfe07740 70184607740 701846maryfyfe2008@gmail.comYV000
Allotment - Year Round ActivityYAnyAll year activity14 Sep 202614 Aug 202709:00ARoeshot Hill (RHA)Members grow fruit and vegetables of their choice all year round. 6Hose pipe, water butt providedRecreation1458YAprilWeal01202 37610507504 326117April.h.willis@gmail.com2096YJohnWeal01202 37610507834 673596john.d.weal@gmail.comDV000
Anyone For TennisYWednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202616 Dec 20261403 Mar 202724 Mar 2027407 Apr 202721 Jul 20271610:0012:003Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Tennis CourtsFriendly mixed ability group including returning players but not total beginners. Own racquet required. 16Sport4770YHelenBirkhead01202 41796107947 048580helenandchrisbirkhead@yahoo.co.uk5222TMargaret Fitzhenry07706 04027807706 040278mrgaretfitzhenry@me.comDV000
AutobiographyYTuesdayFortnightly22 Sep 202601 Dec 2026626 Jan 202706 Apr 2027610:3012:002The Runway (RUN)Room 1A small group exploring various ways to help remember the past, organise your material and bring your writing to life.10Language and Literature4123YJackieSherman07732 598090jsherman8@gmail.comTV000
Badminton - Group 1TuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271210:0011:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)GymEnthusiastic and friendly intermediate badminton group. No tuition and own racket required. 16Sport1453YHeatherGraham01425 27737207766 960315hgraham487@gmail.com5570YPeterWilkinson01202 48004107799 116696pwwilkinson@tiscali.co.ukDV000
Badminton - Group 3ThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271210:0011:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)GymFriendly group for players at Intermediate level12Sport1460YJohnFairbairn01202 424466jfairbairn2017@gmail.com1004YJennetLambert01202 47663107770 773320Jennet.lambert99@gmail.comDV000
Badminton - Group 4 YThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202619 Nov 20261014 Jan 202718 Mar 20271008 Apr 202701 Jul 20271316:0017:303Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main HallBadminton Group for Enthusiastic Beginners (who have some experience) and Intermediates. Need own racket. 10Sport5658YIanPeterkin07810 558298ianpac90@outlook.comYV000
Board and Card GamesWednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 20261320 Jan 202717 Mar 2027914 Apr 202730 Jun 20271214:0016:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4Friendly non-competitive afternoon of table games/cards, e.g. 5 Crowns, Rummikub or Up-Words. Alternatively bring your own game to share. Help to keep those little grey cells working!24Games4816YDeePage07729 403889deegpage@virginmedia.com5098TDorothyFree01425 29159407963 612537dorothyfree@live.comDV000
Bridge for BeginnersMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271210:0012:003Tuckton Social Club (TSC)Main hallThis Bridge course is for complete beginners, starting from scratch and assuming no knowledge of the game. You will learn by playing hands at the table and there will be accompanying notes and tuition12White board and card tablesGames4773EGeraldineSweeney07851 66651307851 666513rotamusic@yahoo.com5704EBethPerry07754 80597807754 805978bethperry54@yahoo.co.ukDV000
Brunch & Co. YTuesday4-Weekly22 Sep 202627 Jul 20271210:3012:30AOutdoors (OUT)Welcoming, friendly group who meet at 10.30am on the 4th Tuesday of each month for brunch at various local eateries. The latter are chosen for their food, ambience and budget. We meet all year round.25Social4807YJillSmith-Buckland01202 08503107973 382862romanijill@hotmail.co.uk4798YGerryBannister01425 27965307737 571183gerry.bannister33@gmail.comDV000
CalligraphyFridayWeekly18 Sep 202611 Dec 20261322 Jan 202719 Mar 2027916 Apr 202702 Jul 20271213:4515:453The Runway (RUN)Room 1Much more than learning the art of beautiful writing 24Note for The Runway staff, we will require a flip chart stand for the Autumn and Spring TermsArts and Crafts1553YKeithBillington 01425 629956keith.b44@aol.com1531YRosemaryPhillips01202 359141romeyphillips@hotmail.comDV000
ChessMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271214:3016:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4Chess for everyone from absolute beginner to advanced. Tuition and advice given as needed. For quicker reply call or text please.20Games5221THosseinGivi07546 93987707546 939877hosseingivi20@gmail.comYV000
Christchurch u3a SingersYMondayWeekly28 Sep 202614 Dec 20261218 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202714 Jun 20271010:0012:153Immanuel Church (ICH)HallA 60 strong, four-part choir, singing music from a range of genres aiming towards two concerts each year. No auditions, ability to read music is helpful, finding joy in singing essential. 60Music4366YMaryFyfe07740 70184607740 701846maryfyfe2008@gmail.com4079EVirginiaBoakes07778 85627207778 856272virginiaboakes@btinternet.comJV000
Craft GroupMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271210:0012:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4Do you like making cards? Would you like company? We share ideas, & learn new ones. But we do share specialist equipment. You will need your own craft kit, come & join a friendly group.16Sink with water available, also electrical points.Arts and Crafts1260YLydiaBloom01202 43155607969 884585lydiaebloom@gmail.comYV000
Creative WritingThursdayFortnightly17 Sep 202610 Dec 2026721 Jan 202718 Mar 2027515 Apr 202724 Jun 2027614:0016:003Greyfriars (GCC)Sitting Room For those who enjoy writing and have some experience, a warm welcome is on offer from a relaxed and friendly group where we write prose and poetry and experiment with all kinds of writing activities.10Please could you ensure email addresses are not shown in the programme. Thank you DawnLanguage and Literature1535TDawnD'Arcy01425 476849dawndarcy.uk@gmail.com1455TColinSeager01425 27983807973 291372seagerfreespirit@googlemail.comDV000
Creative Writing For FunYYMondayMonthly07 Sep 202609 Aug 20271214:0016:00AIFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (IUR)VestryMonthly first Monday of month, members write 500-600 words in advance on an agreed topic which they then read at the monthly meeting. Meeting also includes a fun exercise designed to spark creativity.122026 7th Sept / 5th Oct / 2nd Nov / 7th Dec 2027 8th Jan / 5th Feb / 5th Mar / 2nd Apr / 14th May / 4th June / 2nd July / 13th Aug Language and Literature1454YLollySeager01425 27983807854 714337lollycott@googlemail.com2554YBarrieSutton01202 43225607724 890089nottus1971@icloud.comDV000
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners ThursdayFortnightly24 Sep 202603 Dec 2026628 Jan 202711 Mar 2027422 Apr 202701 Jul 2027614:0016:003Stanpit Village Hall (SVH)Ground floor roomJoin us to unlock the clues of cryptic crosswords in a relaxed manner. Just bring paper and pen. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. 122nd and 4th ThursdayGames3536YAverilSimmons01202 61930807708 022751averils@live.co.uk6194YThelmaPrice01425 501587thelmajprice@talktalk.netJV000
Current AffairsTuesdayFortnightly15 Sep 202608 Dec 2026719 Jan 202716 Mar 2027510:3012:002The Runway (RUN)Room 1A look at events in the news, local, national and international.Where possible we try to keep things light hearted.Aim is to have enjoyable and lively discussions.24Philosophy and Society1229YJaniceHarris01202 42752307505 323253janharris16@hotmail.co.uk1116YBernardCrowell01202 989642mcrowell@hotmail.co.ukDV000
Cycling GroupYThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202601 Jul 20274210:0012:30AOutdoors (OUT)Social ride, Thursdays all yea, except Xmas week - weather permitting. Meet at Kings Park end Gloucester Rd, BH. for 10am start. Ride for 60 mins, then refreshments. All levels & electric bikes accept12Sport1311YArchieHoggan07905 86445507905 864455Archie.hoggan@gmail.comYV000
Drawing & Mixed MediaTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271210:3012:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4Drawing and painting with mixed media. Not suitable for beginners - like to try new things14sinkArts and Crafts1268YCarolOwen01202 483829glynxch@gmail.com1584YAngelaCaunter01202 25388107789 918277angela.caunter@yahoo.co.ukDV000
Drawing and Painting TuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271210:3012:303St Katharine's Hall (SKH)HallArt for beginners and more experienced 28 NONEArts and Crafts1303TBruceThomson01202 423877jenandbruce3@yahoo.co.uk2631YRichardTitcumb01202 42758107926 166670myrandrichard@btinternet.comJV000
Duplicate Bridge with HelpTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271209:4512:153Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen's (PSX)Friendly group, played in a club format and help if wanted32Games1520YJeanRoe01202 41654407920 321937Jeanroe52@gmail.com2074YMicheleSmyth01202 421269michele.smyth@hotmail.co.ukDV000
Enjoying ArtMondayFortnightly21 Sep 202630 Nov 2026618 Jan 202715 Mar 2027510:3012:152Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 1/ now room 13An informal look at artistic movements, individual artists and their influences and the historical context in which art was created.15Projector, screen, window blinds.Arts and Crafts3340EHeatherWilliams01202 484609heather.williams@talk21.comYV000
Fish n Chips FrydayYFriday2nd Friday of the month11 Sep 202613 Aug 20271212:0014:00AOutdoors (OUT)Monthly, 2nd Friday at 12pm. Meet at a local Fish and Chips restaurant, numbers restricted to venue capacity. Please use dedicated email u3afish.n.chipsfryday@gmail.com to contact Group Leader20We try and meet within the Christchurch area but occasionally venture a little further away. Many venues have a two-for-one offer so we take advantage when possible. Late withdrawals may incur a charge with some restaurants where food has to be pre-ordered. email: u3afish.n.chipsfryday@gmail.comSocial2295TPaulFarndon01425 61042207850 597799paulfarndon19@gmail.comYV000Fishnchips---Group_maint.php
French ConversationTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027914:0016:002Group Leader Home (GLH)French Conversation for people wanting to maintain/improve their language skill through discussion and mutual support. Not aimed at beginners.8Language and Literature5098YDorothyFree01425 29159407963 612537dorothyfree@live.comYV000
GardenYThursdayMonthly17 Sep 202619 Aug 202714:0016:00AThe group meets on the third Thursday of every month. We meet either in group members homes or at garden venues. Each month there will be a topical discussion/demonstration. 2Social5583YAprilBurkies07708 42467007708 424670aburkies@hotmail.comYV000
Gardening YThursdayMonthly17 Sep 202619 Aug 202714:0016:00A Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. Meeting either in group members homes or at garden venues. Each month there will be a topical discussion/demonstration. 2Social5583EAprilBurkies07708 42467007708 424670aburkies@hotmail.comYV000
Gardening ClubGardening YThursdayMonthly17 Sep 202619 Aug 20271214:0016:00A Group meets third Thursday of the month throughout the year. Meeting either at the homes/gardens of a member or at garden venues. Each month there will be a topical discussion/demonstration. 2Social5583EAprilBurkies07708 42467007708 424670aburkies@hotmail.com5757EHazelHand01425 89427507753 988160hazelhand1@googlemail.comJV000
German (Intermediate)TuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027911:1512:452Homelands Community Centre (HCH)Suitable for students who have already taken a beginner's course.12Language and Literature5500YMarkGardiner01202 46245207818 485365mail.mark.gardiner@icloud.com6275YBrigitteSmith01202 245609mail@schobert-ferienwohnungen.deDV000
German For BeginnersTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027909:3011:002Homelands Community Centre (HCH)Suitable for beginners, or revisiting the basics.12Language and Literature5500YMarkGardiner01202 46245207818 485365mail.mark.gardiner@icloud.com6275YBrigitteSmith01202 245609mail@schobert-ferienwohnungen.deDV000
Get Heart Into Your ArtFridayWeekly18 Sep 202630 Oct 2026716 Apr 202728 May 2027711:0013:302The Runway (RUN)Room 1This art class is different. We will explore what inspires you and free your creativity to help you paint with individuality, confidence, and real feeling.12Desks for all and a sinkArts and Crafts6317YAlanBrain07941 56216207941 562162alanbrain@aol.comYV000
Golfing GroupYWednesday3rd Wednesday of month16 Sep 202618 Aug 20279 11:0014:30AOutdoors (OUT)Friendly mixed non competitive golf group open to all levels of ability. We play 9 holes in fair to good weather only, and meet from March to November inclusive avoiding the Winter months. NoWe aim to start at 11.00 a.m. but isn't always possible as we play on different courses. Tee-off times are variable dependent upon availability. Sometimes during Summer months we might take advantage of "twilight" rates" enabling us to pay a lower green fee and therefore may tee-off after lunchtimeSport2295YPaulFarndon01425 61042207850 597799paulfarndon19@gmail.comTV000Golfing---Group_maint.php
Great Conductors and their OrchestrasLondon Music and Great conductorsYTuesdayFortnightly15 Sep 202608 Dec 2026719 Jan 202716 Mar 2027513 Apr 202722 Jun 2027610:0012:003St Katharine's Hall (SKH)Meeting RoomCome and see, hear and enjoy examples of the work of well known conductors, including opera. No need to be an expert, all welcome. 30Need setting up and clearing down time Music5227YRosemaryMcCulloch07729 738571ramccull@gmail.comYV000
Improving Your Artistic TechniquesMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271210:3012:303Homelands Community Centre (HCH)This class is a social painting group. An opportunity to improve your artistic abilities with like-minded people and practice art in whatever medium you prefer- all abilities welcome14Water and SinkArts and Crafts1539YJeanetteLaw01202 42941707845 882195jeanette.law777@btinternet.com1211TMichaelGardner01202 496429mikesally.gardner@gmail.comDV000
Indoor Bowls - Group 2TuesdayWeekly29 Sep 202608 Dec 20261119 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913:3015:302East Dorset Bowls Club (EDB)Bowls HallIndoor bowls for improvers and those with some experience of playing. 18Sport4125YJanBarnetson01202 426027janbarnetson@gmail.com1761TMargaretRutterford07562 149777margaret.rutterford@uwclub.netDV000
Indoor Bowls for Improvers - Group 1 TuesdayWeekly29 Sep 202608 Dec 20261119 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913:3015:302East Dorset Bowls Club (EDB)Bowls HallIndoor bowls for improvers20none required Sport1064YTerryHuxtable01425 27907107850 210282terry.huxtable655@btinternet.com6684YRolandDennison07867 338229rdenni@hotmail.comJV000
Intermediate Watercolours Painting for PleasureTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271213:3015:303Homelands Community Centre (HCH)Come along and paint with friendly, creative people and learn from each other, enjoy a creative afternoon. Tuition and guidance is available for watercolours. 20SinkArts and Crafts1539YJeanetteLaw01202 42941707845 882195jeanette.law777@btinternet.com3003YMikeMorris07910 47707907910 4770749morrismnb@aol.comJV000
International Folk Dancing - AdvancedYThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271211:0012:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallAdvanced course for those ready for more complicated dances. Dances from Europe, including England, Israel, Russia, etc. No partner needed. Soft shoes essential. noRecreation1229YJaniceHarris01202 42752307505 323253janharris16@hotmail.co.ukYV000
International Folk Dancing - Beginners and ImproversYThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271210:0011:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallA class for Beginners and Improvers. Dances from Europe, Israel, Russia,etc. English folk dances are included. Soft shoes are necessary. No partner needed.noRecreation1229YJaniceHarris01202 42752307505 323253janharris16@hotmail.co.ukYJV000
International Lunch Group 3YWednesdayMonthly30 Sep 202630 Jun 20271012:3014:30AOutdoors (OUT)Tasting the culinary delights of other nations cuisines. A social group meeting for lunch on the last Wednesday of the month.24Social6239YJanHartley07913 75438407913 754384janicehartley44@gmail.comTV000
International Luncheon GroupYThursdayMonthly10 Sep 202608 Jul 20271112:4514:30AOutdoors (OUT)Social group meeting to sample various international cuisines in local restaurants. 2nd Thursday of each month September to July inclusive. Please aim to attend as many lunches as possible.12Social4165YMaryAshworth01202 41876407946 332085maryashworth19@gmail.com1205YElizabethBrown01425 62347707793 919265browndog12.com@gmail.comJV000
International Luncheon Group 2YWednesdayMonthly16 Sep 202616 Jun 202712:3014:30AOutdoors (OUT)This is an exceptionally friendly Group, interested in the food of different countries. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month. 24Dates 16/9, 21/10, 18/11, 16/12Social5227YRosemaryMcCulloch07729 738571ramccull@gmail.comYV000
Introduction to psychology FridayWeekly22 Jan 202719 Mar 2027910:4512:301Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 9Develop an understanding of major theories, to explore how the theories might help us to understand ourselves and others. Mini lectures, activities, discussions, 14Flip chart Philosophy and Society5681YRebecca Soden 07999 56574407999 565744rebeccasoden234@gmail.comYV000
Learn a little LatinThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261314:0015:301Epicentre (EPI)Using simple Latin we shall follow a Pompeian family in its day to day life. Covering topics including the Roman house, Theatre, Forum, Education and Beliefs, utilizing photographs and English text. Blackboard or whiteboard.Language and Literature6062YRogerPerry01202 93345807487 637005rogdibath@aol.comYV000
Lets DanceWednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 20261320 Jan 202717 Mar 2027914 Apr 202730 Jun 20271214:0016:003High Cross Church (HCC)Hall, KitchenTo learn and practice the basics of Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing in a friendly and supportive group. 30Equipment-The U3A Busker 12 speaker Need room 1.45 - 4.30 pm Recreation1876YBobMiller01425 24014607785 556755bob_and_vikki@yahoo.co.ukTV000
Lets MoveMondayWeekly21 Sep 202607 Dec 20261218 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271210:0011:003High Cross Church (HCC)Hall, KitchenAn exercise class using stretching, strength and stamina routines to help maintain flexibility, mobility and fitness in everyday life.No floor exercises involved. 20NEW EMAIL ADDRESS cfp.letsmove@gmail.com ONLY THIS EMAIL ADDRESS TO BE USED PLEASE IN BROCHURERecreation4747YChrisFitzpatrick01425 54718207731 999864chrisfitzp500@gmail.comYV000
Magic Memories of the 1950s and 1960sTuesday4-Weekly22 Sep 202617 Nov 2026319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027320 Apr 202715 Jun 2027314:0016:003Priory House (PHO)Hewitt Room The music of the '50s and '60s and the Best Selling British records from 1953 to 1969 We will also include all the news from each of those years and remind members of life was in the 50's and 60's2424 chairs room 8 Priory House Dates 16/9; 14/10; 11/11 20/1; 17/2; 17/3; 21/4; 19/5; 16/6 Music2578YMartinAxton01425 27697107522 108454martinaxton@hotmail.comYV000
MeteorologyWednesdayWeekly07 Oct 202611 Nov 2026610 Feb 202717 Mar 2027610:0012:002Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 1/ now room 136-week courses on local (Meteorology) and global (Climatology) weather10Science and Technology2648TErnieBall01202 471485Ernest.ball1@ntlworld.comYV000
More Enjoying ArtTuesdayFortnightly22 Sep 202601 Dec 2026619 Jan 202716 Mar 2027514:0015:452Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 1/ now room 13An informal look at artistic movements, individual artists & their influences, and the historical context in which art was created.15Projector, screen, window blindsArts and Crafts3340EHeatherWilliams01202 484609heather.williams@talk21.comYV000
MotorbikingYWednesdayMonthly09 Sep 202611 Aug 202710:0014:00AStewarts Garden Centre (SGL)cafeA relaxed ride of about 45miles/90 minutes to a selected eatery. Ride home in the group or on your own. We try to ride all year but it is weather dependent! Main ride is 2nd Wednesday of each monthRecreation5613YDickTurpin07903 90532507903 905325dickt75@btinternet.comYV000
Music ShowcaseThursday17 Sep 202610 Dec 2026621 Jan 202718 Mar 2027415 Apr 202710 Jun 2027610:0012:002The Runway (RUN)Room 1Performance support for singers and musicians from all music genres. Members preferably experienced/comfortable performing in public, or wishing to do so. Targeting public concerts 2-3 times a year.12Music1461YJohnFletcher07488 38441407488 384414jfletchertwyford@gmail.comYV000
My Kind Of Music-the music of our lifetimesFriday4 weekly18 Sep 202611 Dec 2026422 Jan 202719 Mar 2027316 Apr 202711 Jun 2027310:3012:303Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Meeting Room/ room 1The music - including advertising jingles and radio and television themes - which has been the soundtrack to our lives.25Dates 18/9; 16/10; 13/11; 11/12; 22/1; 19/2; 19/3; 16/4; 14/5; 11/6; Music1012YMikeWedge01202 471382mwedge285@gmail.com4799YTimGoodchild07854 81039007854 810390Timothygoodchild050655@gmail.comDV000
Naval & Military HistoryYWednesday4-Weekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 2026420 Jan 202717 Mar 2027314 Apr 202709 Jun 2027310:0012:003St Katharine's Hall (SKH)HallPresentations by group members and speakers covering diverse military subjects from early times to WW2 and beyond.36Will require Optoma projector for some sessions Actual dates - 16 Sept, 14 Oct, 11 Nov,9 Dec 2026, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun 2027History1515YJillFearn01202 43214607788 107065jillfearn50@gmail.com6069YDavidHearn07923 34224707923 342247david.hearn60@hotmail.comDV000
Out of HoursYAnyEvenings and Weekends03 Sep 202601 Aug 2027AOutdoors (OUT)Social activities indoors and outdoors - evenings and weekends. Programme of events available by emailing the group leader. Anoutofhours@christchurchu3a.org.ukSocial3513EKathleenSmith07804 255494outofhours@christchurchu3a.org.ukEV000Outofhours_maint.php
Photography GroupYFridayWeekly18 Sep 202630 Jul 20274610:3012:30AMudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Meeting Room/ room 1Enjoy learning to improve your photography in a very sociable group. First Friday of month hall meeting for discussions and review. Photo shoot on other Fridays/days, various locations and times.30Good wi-fi; tv and projection screen. Monthly meetings at MWCC 2026/27 - 2/10; 6/11; 4/12; 8/1; 5/2; 5/3; 2/4; 7/5; 4/6; 2/7. PLUS MWCC (Rm 1) on Thursday evenings 2 weekly (7.00 pm - 9.00 pm), for camera and software/workshop training - two weekly from 15th October 2026.Science and Technology1802YTrevorGoodman01425 27338407557 383482tgwg79@yahoo.co.uk4807YJillSmith-Buckland01202 08503107973 382862romanijill@hotmail.co.ukDV000
PickleballYThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202619 Nov 20261014 Jan 202718 Mar 20271008 Apr 202724 Jun 20271211:0012:303PicklePad (PIC)PickleBall CourtPickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Our Group meets at the dedicated facility, PicklePad, Mudeford. Ideally members will have played before. 14Sport5658YIanPeterkin07810 558298ianpac90@outlook.comYV000
Pies & PicturesYSundayFortnightly27 Sep 202606 Dec 2026624 Jan 202721 Mar 2027512:0015:302Druitt Hall (DTH)HallJoin a friendly social group every 2nd Sunday at Druitt Hall. Starting with a light lunch and coffee, the afternoon entertainment will finish with a classic film from the 50/60/70s, all for £5.30Social5227YRosemaryMcCulloch07729 738571ramccull@gmail.comYV000
Play ReadingWednesdayFortnightly23 Sep 202602 Dec 2026627 Jan 202710 Mar 2027421 Apr 202719 May 2027314:0015:303Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 9Relaxed and friendly group where members read and discuss plays of all kinds.12Language and Literature1136YJillDale01202 432357dale1@homeuser.netYV000
Play Tennis for Fun in SouthbourneYWednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202625 Aug 20275210:0012:00ASwanmore Tennis Courts (SWT)A friendly non-competitive tennis group that plays for pleasure/exercise/fun. All players please bring a racquet and a set of tennis balls. Email: mcrowell@hotmail.co.uk20Sport1116EBernardCrowell01202 989642mcrowell@hotmail.co.ukYV000
Poetry AppreciationWednesdayFortnightly16 Sep 202609 Dec 2026720 Jan 202717 Mar 2027514 Apr 202723 Jun 2027614:0015:303Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 1/ now room 13Finding poems on given themes and reading them out loud. 10Language and Literature1840YDavidNicholls01202 42698307783 406001badgersden@btinternet.comYV000
Poetry Writing FridayFortnightly18 Sep 202611 Dec 2026722 Jan 202719 Mar 2027516 Apr 202725 Jun 2027614:0016:003Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 9Poetry writing workshop for all levels. Members are encouraged to publish and take part in local Open Mic events. Supportive feedback given and information on poetic techniques12Small whiteboard would be useful Language and Literature4002YJillBarr01202 48096107827 734634jill.barr51@hotmail.com2554YBarrieSutton01202 43225607724 890089nottus1971@icloud.comJV000
Practical Creative WritingYMondayMonthly21 Sep 202616 Nov 2026318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027319 Apr 202721 Jun 2027314:0016:002Group Leader Home (GLH)Writing prose and poetry, reviewing and practising exercises to extend your writing skills. Suitable for those able to write 'on the spot' as well as complete a written piece each month. 8Language and Literature1980YDavidWilliams07720 56169407720 561694dwquayside@gmail.comTV000
Raiding the BBC ArchivesMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271212:3014:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)The treasures of BBC Sound Archive from 1922-1999 bringing history to life through voices/music/comedy & news that defined an era We visit the radio broadcasts of the same week in different decades3090 minute sessionsRecreation6522EBillLonnen01202 518433wlonnen@hotmail.comYV000
Reading - Group 1YMondayFortnightly14 Sep 202607 Dec 2026718 Jan 202715 Mar 2027512 Apr 202721 Jun 2027610:1511:453Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 9Discussions alternate between those on the sets of books provided by the BCP Libraries' Service and those on books of members'own choice on any subject that are brought in by members of the group.15None required.Language and Literature1177YKenBasham01202 42601007756 457950bashamken@gmail.com1649TLizHatch01425 674077liz@tigwas.co.ukDV000
Reading Group 2YThursdayMonthly17 Sep 202617 Jun 20271014:0015:30AThe Runway (RUN)Room 1A sociable Reading Group meeting in Christchurch Library on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Discussing a wide range of books to be sourced through the Library. 12Language and Literature5135YIainMcLay01202 72048507857 837430Iainmclay14@gmail.comYV000
Science and ScientistsYThursdayWeekly24 Sep 202603 Dec 20261121 Jan 202718 Mar 2027922 Apr 202701 Jul 20271114:1515:453Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4By looking at the lives and research of scientists and their individual discoveries over centuries to show how we got to our understanding of the world today Topic based rather than completely chronological More GCSE lev30Science and Technology6522TBillLonnen01202 518433wlonnen@hotmail.com6564TWilliamBatchelor07581 487225willybatchelor@gmail.comDV000
ScrabbleMondayWeekly14 Sep 202607 Dec 20261318 Jan 202715 Mar 2027912 Apr 202728 Jun 20271214:0016:003The Runway (RUN)Room 1For those who enjoy a good standard of playing Scrabble without being competitive16Games3363YPaulineGarland01202 47449307546 569050pauline108@hotmail.comYV000
Sewing BeeTuesdayFortnightly15 Sep 202608 Dec 2026719 Jan 202716 Mar 2027513 Apr 202722 Jun 2027610:0012:003Stanpit Village Hall (SVH)Upstairs roomBring your own project to this friendly group who do tapestry, cross-stitch, patchwork, quilting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, peg-board weaving or any other needlecraft you care to bring.12Sept 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8 Jan 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16 Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, Jun 8 & 22Arts and Crafts2819YDebbieStephens01425 27833507592 014207debbie.stephens2@ntlworld.com4841YJaneCox07985 04977907985 049779cjanecox@gmail.comDV000
ShakespeareFridayWeekly18 Sep 202611 Dec 20261322 Jan 202719 Mar 2027916 Apr 202702 Jul 20271210:1512:003Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen's (PSX)Enjoy watching, reading and analysing three or four plays per year60Language and Literature2039YDamianHeywood01202 47699207598 246372damianheywood@btinternet.com1127YJacquelineGriffiths01202 481698jgriffiths2@outlook.comDV000
Short Mat Bowls - Group 2ThursdayFortnightly24 Sep 202603 Dec 2026621 Jan 202718 Mar 2027515 Apr 202724 Jun 2027614:0016:003Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main HallEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Equipment provided. 16Sport1761YMargaretRutterford07562 149777margaret.rutterford@uwclub.netYV000
Short Mat Bowls - Group 3TuesdayFortnightly22 Sep 202601 Dec 2026619 Jan 202716 Mar 2027513 Apr 202722 Jun 2027614:0016:003Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main HallEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Some woods available 20Sport1059TKeithLetchford01425 277270lynneletchford45@googlemail.comYV000
Short Mat Bowls - Group 4TuesdayFortnightly15 Sep 202608 Dec 2026719 Jan 202716 Mar 2027513 Apr 202722 Jun 2027614:0016:003Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main HallEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Equipment provided.22Sport1467YPatriciaBlythman01202 47825007902 593976Patpaul65@gmail.com4107YJoanne Sturgeon07979 96078807979 960788jsturgeon3101@gmail.comDV000
Short tennisFridayWeekly18 Sep 202611 Dec 20261322 Jan 202719 Mar 2027916 Apr 202702 Jul 20271214:0015:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)GymShort tennis a doubles game using short racquets & soft foam balls on a badminton size court. Mobility on court essential as NOT a beginners group. No tuition given. 2 spare racquet available for use12Net posts.Sport3533YPaulaPakeman01202 42661207773 044556paulapakeman@icloud.com4725YFrancescoLuiken07580 44634507580 446345ilmondo47@gmail.comJV000
Short Tennis - Group 2Badminton/Short Tennis - Group 2TuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261319 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271211:3013:303Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main HallShort Tennis is a doubles game using short racquets and soft foam balls. Mobility on the court is essential. This group is best suited to intermediate and experienced players.12Sport1463YJohnBell01425 24860107849 020436johnandgerrybell@gmail.comTV000
Shorter WalksYFridayMonthly18 Sep 202616 Jul 20271110:3012:00AOutdoors (OUT)Shorter Walks 2 to 3 miles long, generally at starting points accessible to local bus services. We meet normally 3rd Friday of the month. Moderate and slower walkers will be catered for.Recreation4725YFrancescoLuiken07580 44634507580 446345ilmondo47@gmail.com5538YAlanLeese01202 52958407709 099567althesax@gmail.comDV000Shorter-Walks_maint.php
Singing For FunThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271214:0016:003Immanuel Church (ICH)HallFriendly group singing songs people love. Non performance70 Please do not show Val Neesham's telephone no in the programme.Music1278YAnnJones 01202 809374ann.j.home4@gmail.com2518EValerieNeesham01202 481767valneesh@hotmail.comDV000
Social/Events GroupYAnymonthly14 Sep 202602 Jul 2027AOutdoors (OUT)The group aims to incorporate holidays and local social events during Monday to Friday. Everyone welcome but please register your email address to join the group.Social1019YDeeCollins01425 272378eventsu3a.dee@gmail.comYV000
Spanish ConversationTuesdayWeekly15 Sep 202608 Dec 20261219 Jan 202716 Mar 2027913 Apr 202729 Jun 20271210:3012:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 7A chance to improve your language skills through a Spanish conversation group.12Venue not required on Tuesday 22nd SeptLanguage and Literature5066EJanetJohnstone07730 76208907730 762089janetjohnstone659@gmail.comTV000
Stage ShowsYAnyAny01 Sep 202631 Aug 2027AOutdoors (OUT)Musicals, plays, shows and more. A NEW all embracing theatre group for all members and all budgets. Details of forthcoming theatre visits will be emailed to everyone.Social1111EPeggy Shaw / Eileen Lancaster / Kathleen Smithstageshows@christchurchu3a.org.ukYV000
Table Tennis - Group 2WednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 20261320 Jan 202717 Mar 2027914 Apr 202730 Jun 20271209:3011:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallFriendly & sociable table tennis group with a very good mix of technique, enjoyment and fun. 24Sport1470YDavidDiamond01202 421365david.mightyatom@gmail.com1261YJeffreyBloom07957 92998801202 431556jeffreyabloom2@gmail.comDV000
Table Tennis - Group 3WednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 20261320 Jan 202717 Mar 2027914 Apr 202730 Jun 20271211:3013:303Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallFriendly table tennis group with a range of skill levels. Play for fun and enjoy good company.28Sport3445YDerekOrmesher01202 43230607483 219591dirkorm@hotmail.com1495YJoyWall01202 416940thewallies@hotmail.co.ukDV000
Table Tennis - Group 4FridayWeekly18 Sep 202611 Dec 20261322 Jan 202719 Mar 2027916 Apr 202702 Jul 20271213:0015:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallFriendly table tennis group for improvers and intermediate standard 24Sport4799YTimGoodchild07854 81039007854 810390Timothygoodchild050655@gmail.com1732TStevePelletier01202 42936307928 278737steve_p1947@yahoo.co.ukDV000
Table Tennis - Group 5ThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271212:1514:153Beaufort Centre (BCC)HallFriendly group for improvers. Own bat required. 28Jeanne Butcher only wants her email address in the magazine. Sport2507EJeanneButcher07761 758936mamaberguk@yahoo.co.ukYV000
The Great ComposersThursdayFortnightly17 Sep 202610 Dec 2026721 Jan 202718 Mar 2027510:0012:002St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Upstairs/BritanniaListening to music and learning about the great composers. Enjoying the company of like minded music lovers in a convivial atmosphere. Providing valuable social fellowship25Kitchen area; TV screen internet remote device. DVD Player. James Robertson has agreed to be my deputy group leaderMusic3366YBrian Clarke01202 48507207811 480447mrblclarke@gmail.com3877YJamesRobertson07749 227015revjr51@gmail.comDV000
Third Age FilmsWednesdayWeekly16 Sep 202609 Dec 20261320 Jan 202717 Mar 2027914 Apr 202730 Jun 20271214:1516:153Stanpit Village Hall (SVH)hallWe write and produce feature films and shorts, hold regular discussions and talks on filming techniques and provide instruction in using film and audio equipment. See group's website for full detail.15GL will confirm usage of upper room on the few dates in each term when the hall is not available due to long-term advanced bookings.Arts and Crafts1566ERogerWilliams01425 67354207740 531097thirdagefilms.uk@gmail.com2053YDuncanCrossland07415 34257707415 342577duncancrossland@hotmail.comDV000http://www.christchurchu3a.org.uk/thirdagefilms/
Travel GroupFridayFortnightly18 Sep 202627 Nov 2026422 Jan 202719 Mar 2027416 Apr 202725 Jun 2027414:0015:303St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Jubilee HallMembers study a town or area followed by a coach visit. Group meets every two weeks. Two meetings in St Catherine's Hill hall to plan trips and then a trip out. 65hall bookings needed for:- 18 Sept, 2 October, 30 Oct. 13 November. 22 January, 5 Feb, 5 and 19 March. 16, 30 April, 28 May, 11 June. Travel1146YMargaretThomas01202 433556m.thomas44@btinternet.com1136YJillDale01202 432357dale1@homeuser.netJV000
Vinyl for you: 60s, 70s, 80s or 90sYTuesdayMonthly15 Sep 202608 Dec 202619 Jan 202716 Mar 202713 Apr 202715 Jun 202710:3012:300Epicentre (EPI)Playing Vinyl from 60's,70's,80s & 90's, either 45's/LP's. 2nd TUESDAY of the Month. Bring 1-3 records, choose 1 track to play & explain your choice. Warm welcome. Music4799YTimGoodchild07854 81039007854 810390Timothygoodchild050655@gmail.comYV000
Whist for FunThursdayWeekly17 Sep 202610 Dec 20261321 Jan 202718 Mar 2027915 Apr 202701 Jul 20271210:0012:003Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 4Progressive Whist or Rainbow Whist, come and enjoy with our lively and friendly group. Beginners welcome - guidance given16Games1390YRuthDunn01202 431153YV000
Wine Appreciation 1YTuesdayMonthly10 Nov 202608 Dec 2026212 Jan 202709 Mar 2027314:0015:302St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Upstairs/BritanniaLearning more about, sampling and enjoying wines once a month from November - March. Run as two separate groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.14The Britannia room has all the facilities I need. The dates proposed are: Tue 10 Nov; 8 Dec 2026 & Tue Tue 12 Jan; 9 Feb & 9 Mar 27. The hall is needed until 4.00pm for clearing up. THIS COURSE WILL ONLY BE RUN SUBJECT TO NUMBERS Recreation5639YJohnMaddox01425 27897007901 740984maddox127@virginmedia.comTV000
Wine Appreciation 2YWednesdayMonthly11 Nov 202609 Dec 2026213 Jan 202710 Mar 2027314:0015:302St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Upstairs/BritanniaLearning more about, sampling and enjoying wines once a month from November - March. Run as two separate groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.14The Britannia room has all the facilities I need. The dates proposed are: Wed 11 Nov & 9 Dec 2026 & Wed 13 Jan; 10 Feb & 10 Mar 2027. The hall is needed until 4.00pm for clearing up. THIS COURSE WILL ONLY BE RUN SUBJECT TO NUMBERS Recreation5639YJohnMaddox01425 27897007901 740984maddox127@virginmedia.comTV000