This is a friendly self-help group of mixed ability and media which will give ample opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
We believe that this environment will help members to improve their existing techniques and perhaps experiment with new ideas.
Please note that there will be no formal instruction.
To enquire about joining this group, or for more information, tap or click the Group Leader link below.
Below are some examples of our recent work. Pictures by Ann, Bob, Ian, John and Marie-Jose.
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Latest News and Updates
At the end of April we invited local artist Mini de Kersaint to spend an afternoon with us – working on colour mixing and working with acrylic paints. Mini works from her studio in Pewsey producing pictures not just of the area but many other places too.
Each time we work with visiting artists we gain new ideas, ways of working and we hope it helps us to improve what we do!
During the month of July pieces of work by members of the group were be exhibited at Woodborough Social Club in Smithy Lane, Woodborough. The Preview was be held on Saturday 6th July from 11am -1pm.
(All profits from the morning were be donated to a charity chosen by the group.)
We hope to promote not just the Art group but our local u3a - it is still amazing that many people don’t
know about our u3a and all we have to offer!
The group continues to meet in Manningford hall twice each month
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: | |
| When: | On Thursday afternoons 2nd & 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 |
| Venue: | Manningford Village Hall |
Groups listed alphabetically
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60s/70s/80s Music and Disco
Status: Active
Ad hoc, roughly quarterly as and when advised by the group organisers -
Art
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
2nd & 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Badminton
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday afternoons
From 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm -
Birdwatching
Status: Active
On Tuesdays -
Board Games
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
Second in the month from 2.30 - 4.00 -
Book Circle 1
Status: Full
On Tuesday mornings
Second in the month from 10.00 - 12.00 -
Book Circle 2
Status: Full
On Wednesday mornings
1st in the month from 10:15 -
Book Circle 3
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd Tuesday of the month -
Bridge
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
1st and 3rd in the month 10.00 - 1.00 -
Bridge Intermediate
Status: Active
On Thursdays
2nd and 4th in the month from 2.00 - 4.00 -
Card Making
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1st in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
CHINES
Status: Active
On Fridays
1st in month from April - September -
Country Dance Music
Status: Active
Fortnightly
1st Friday of the month and 3rd Thursday -
Country Dancing
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd and 4th in the month from 2.00 -
Creative Writing 1
Status: Full
On Wednesday afternoons
2nd and 4th in the month from 2.00 -
Creative Writing 2
Status: Waiting list
On Wednesday afternoons
3rd in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Darts
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
1st and 3rd Monday each month -
Dog Walking Group
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1st and 3rd in month 2.00-3.00pm variable -
French Conversation 1
Status: Waiting list
On Thursday mornings
3rd in the month 10.00 - 12.00 -
French Conversation 2
Status: Waiting list
On Tuesday mornings
2nd in the month 10.00 - 12.00 -
Gardening
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
2nd in the month 10.00 - 12.00 -
German Conversation
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesdays
3rd Wednesday 10.30 - 12.30 -
Jigsaw Swap Group
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd and 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Knitting and Crochet
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
2nd in the month 10.00 - 12.00 -
Local History
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
3rd in the month 10:00 - 12.00 -
Mahjong
Status: Active
On Thursdays
1st and 3rd in the month -
Military History
Status: Active
On Monday mornings
1st in the month from 10.00 -
Music Appreciation
Status: Waiting list
On Wednesday mornings
1st in the month 10.00 - 12.00 -
Needlework
Status: Full
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd and 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Patchwork
Status: Active
On Tuesday afternoons
2nd & 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Photography 2
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
4th in the month 10.00 onwards -
Practical Photography
Status: Waiting list
On Friday mornings
2nd in the month 10:00 - 12:00 -
Quilting
Status: Full
On Wednesdays
Dates and times vary -
Quiz
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
2nd in the month 4.30 - 6.00 -
Rock and Pop Play List
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Second Wednesday of each month -
Short Mat Bowls Pewsey
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
See group info -
Short Mat Bowls Upavon
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
Most Fridays 10.00 - 12.00 when outside bowling is not running -
Short Mat Bowls Upavon 2
Status: Active
On Thursday afternoons
Most Thursdays 1.00 - 3.00 when outside bowling is not running -
Singing for Pleasure
Status: Active
On Friday mornings
2nd and 4th in the month 10.30 - 12.00 -
Table Tennis
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday afternoons
From 2.15 - 3.15 -
Travellers Tales
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
First in the month 10:15 - 10.30 -
U3A Travel Group
Status: Active
As and when publicised -
Walking - 4 Exercise
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
1st and 3rd in the month - 2.00 start -
Walking - 5 6 7 miles
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
3rd and 5th in the month - start 10.00 -
Walking - 7 8 9 miles
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings
4th Thursday of the month -
Walking - 7 plus to 12 Miles
Status: Active
On Thursday mornings
1st in the month starting at 10.00 sharp -
Walking - Strollers
Status: Active
On Tuesday mornings
1st & 3rd in month at 10:45 -
Whist
Status: Active
On Monday afternoons
2nd and 4th in the month 2.00 - 4.00 -
Wine Tasting & Appreciation
Status: Active
On Thursday evenings
3rd in the month 6.00-7.25 and 7.35-9.00 -
Wordsmiths
Status: Active
On Wednesday mornings
3rd in the month 10.00 - 12.00
