u3a

Wem & District

Groups

Interest groups are the lifeblood of our u3a, and cover anything from keeping physically active through to crafts, music, card games or social activities (and everything in-between). Here you will quickly find new interests with like-minded people, maybe re-kindle old ones, perhaps teach us something different and definitely find many new friends.

Your membership entitles you to join as many groups as you have time for, generally at no extra cost unless the group incurs fees for hiring halls or going on outings. Find out more by clicking/selecting the blue underlined text below.

Although most groups meet monthly, it is up to the members to decide on frequency, so some will meet weekly and others fortnightly. If the group you would like isn't there, then think about forming a new one! The Groups Coordinator can help, and you might be surprised at just how many others are also interested.

All groups are run for the members by the members, and can be organised by one person, by a group of friends, or by a team. Members are generally encouraged to take an active part in the running of their respective groups where possible - you don't have to be an expert, just an enthusiastic member! If you wish to join a group, you can either talk to the Group Leader at one of the monthly meetings, or email them by clicking/selecting the blue text in the groups list below. Note that groups can be arranged in different formats by clicking/selecting the blue tabs just above the group list.

Groups listed by venue

Castle Hotel

Harmer Hill Village Hall

  • Family history
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    Meets second Tuesday of the month
  • Stitchers
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Fourth Tuesday of the month

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  • Art and Literature
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    First Thursday of the month
  • Crafts
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Last Thursday of the month
  • Mah Jong
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Second Thursday of the month
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    third Thursday of the month
  • Singing for Fun
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Second Monday of the month

Wem Tennis Club

Wem Town Hall

  • Discussion/Current Affairs
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am
    Third Tuesday of the month
  • Easy Strolling
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings 10:00 am
    1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 10.30am start in winter
  • Film Group
    Status: Active
    on Tuesday afternoons
    Date varies

Wem Youth Centre

  • Ukulele
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursdays 2:00 pm

Unspecified venue

  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    Varied dates
  • Fifth Friday Yompers
    Status: Active
    on Fridays
    Meets fifth Friday of the month
  • Gardening
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Second Friday of the month
  • Geocaching
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
    First Thursday of the month
  • Local History 1
    Status: Active
    Monthly
    First Wednesday or third Monday of the month
  • Local History 2
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings
    Third Thursday of the month
  • Paddle Boarding
    Status: Active
    Meetings in warmer months
  • Photography
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings 10:30 am
    Some photoshoots may not be on Mondays
  • Pub Lunch Group
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 12:30 pm
    Second Wednesday of the month
  • Railway
    Status: Active
    Varied dates and venues
  • Social Group
    Status: Active
    Date varies with location
  • Strollers & Dog Walkers
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings
    Second and fourth Friday of the month
  • Walking
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings
    First and third Fridays of the month