u3a

Stafford

Group Category: General

  • Tai Chi style Seated Exercise

    Leader - Jasmine Administrator - Jasmine, our qualified Tai Chi teacher, leads a thorough workout which certainly makes everyone feel that they have raised their heart rate and used their muscles. As the entire session is carried out while seated it is safe for those with balance or mobility difficulties. All are welcome, but please Read more

  • Nurturing Nature

    We are living through a crisis in nature. With a few exceptions, both numbers and types of wildlife are plummeting. There are many reasons - global warming, use of pesticides and farming practices among them - but also the impact of so many houses and vehicles. There are many organisations both nationally and locally trying Read more

  • Tai Chi

    We don't now have a teacher but are continuing to practice what he taught us, including Qi Gong, the 10 Step form, the Yang Style 24 Step Form and the Wu Dang Short Form. New members are made very welcome. If you feel that you could follow along without formal teaching, please get in touch. Read more

  • Theatre & Concert group

    The Theatre & Concert Group organises trips to a variety of productions at theatres around the region, mostly to Birmingham, Stafford, Stone, and Stoke-on-Trent, but sometimes further afield for something special. We try to offer a variety of genres, including concerts, comedies, plays, musicals and ballet. Current Theatre Group trips on offer are listed below. Read more

  • Monthly Meeting

    For £2 you can enjoy interesting talks on a variety of topics, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. There are also displays of information about activity groups and outings. There is time to ask questions and to chat to other members. The attractive display boards in the hall will give you information about all our group Read more

  • Political Thought

    We are a friendly discussion group with no political bias so we look forward to welcoming new members even if it is for only one week where you see a topic that you are interested in. Read more

  • Lively Lunches

    This group is for members who live alone. It is an opportunity to meet and have a chat with new people - good food and good company. We occasionally meet for Lively Lunches in and around Stafford, pub meals and meals at canal side eateries. Please email group leader if you wish to join or Read more

  • Evening Dining Out

    As a group we meet, usually, on the first Monday of the month at various restaurants in and around Stafford. We are a friendly group and enjoy our outings. The group is for members who live alone. Read more

  • Handbell Ringing

    Stafford u3a Handbell Group was formed out of the Coppenlea Handbell Ringers, which started in 1964. That group assembled the bells, devised its own music, acquired new bells and played at several bell rallies and cathedral ‘mass rings’. After a long-term loan, the family that owned the bells, some of which, anecdotally, are over 100 Read more