CHINES stands for CHurches, INns, and EStates
We love to visit and then enjoy a pleasant lunch at a nearby pub.
Visits are selected and researched by individual group members.
Numbers may be limited by the venue, the guide or the pub, which means that bookings are on a first come first served basis.
The main things you need to know about our visits:-
Transport is not provided. You need to get there under your own steam.
We do recommend car sharing and will help facilitate this if need be.

We are on our feet for much of the time, walking and/or standing.
There are costs involved for entry into the venue and/or a guide, as well as for refreshments and lunch.
Latest News and Updates
Thank you to all of you who have participated and especially those who have organised our visits.
As you know, u3a is by members for members, so it’s really important that everyone plays their part.
This year we have been to:
April – Calne with guide Nick Baxter
May – Malmesbury: Wendy and Gerald with guide Andrew Butterworth
June – Salthrop: Di and David
July – Wilton: Wendy Lawrence with Wilton House guide
August – Winchester with city guide Pauline Shier and cathedral guide
September – The Vyne: Michael and Cathy
Photos of some of our excursions in 2023 can be seen in our picture albums:-
Malmesbury May 2023 , Wilton July 2023, Winchester August 2023, The Vyne October 2023.
To enquire about joining this group, or for more information, tap or click the Group Leader link below.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Fridays 1st in month from April - September |
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