u3a

Redbridge & District

Groups

All currently active groups are listed on this page. For a quick overview, please download the Group Timetable from this page but note that due to privacy issues we do not publish contact information for the individual groups on the website. Note that even if a group is marked on the timetable in italics as full, it’s worth phoning the Group Leader and putting yourself on the waiting list.  This is because if a regular member of the group advises the Group Leader that they are not attending that month, the Group Leader can call you.  Additionally, even if a group is noted as full one month, there could be places available the next.

Remember:  Without Group Leaders there is no u3a – so please play your part.  If the Group you want to join is full do start your own.  Groups are held either in members’ homes or at OLRS Oaks Lane.

INTRODUCTION FOR GROUP LEADERS - Click here

MOTO (Members On Their Own)
Great News!! Susan has very kindly offered to take over the MOTO group.  They meet at The Old Maypole in Barkingside on the fourth Tuesday of every month between 11.00-1.00 (depending on if you would like to stay for lunch).  The aim of the group is to share ideas about what you would like to do or visit and have someone to go with.  Members can join this group if they are on their own or can now join if they have a partner who is not a member of our u3a.  To join or get more information please contact Susan Troyna

LANGUAGE AND MEMORY GROUP
This group will give a brief introduction to the brain, particularly relating to the areas for communication.  It will include language games, discussions on general everyday activities - indoor and outdoor activities, health and diet and having a positive outlook.  Also looking at relevant research.   This will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Oaks Lane starting 12th February. If you are interested in finding out more or joining this group, please contact Margaret Millar.

CHAPS THAT CHAT (Grumpy Old Men) We would really like to introduce a new group for chaps.  We suggest pub visits, sports activities, cheese and wine and beer tastings and coffee shop visits, to name but a few.  If you would like to discuss starting such a group, please contact Marilyn Hendleman

GAMES GROUP  1st Wednesday of the month 1.00-4.00pm at Oaks Lane
Julio Rozenburg has a new Games Group. He can offer an introduction to Bridge and Mahjong, which is a Chinese rummy game that can be played with tiles or cards. Other games can be made available. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Julio.

KALOOKI GROUP  2-4 on the second Wednesday of each month at Oaks Lane
Lindsay Wilner has started this new group. At the inaugural meeting, members can decide on such vital issues as refreshments and prizes.  For those unfamiliar with Kalooki, it is a 13-card version of rummy which can be mastered in just a few minutes.  Those interested should contact Lindsay.

NEW SINGING FOR PLEASURE 3rd Thursday of the month 2.00pm Oaks Lane
We all read how singing can improve both mental and physical health.  If you enjoy singing pop or show tunes in or out of the shower, then this group is for you, regardless of whether you think you can sing or not.  Betty Sterling-Hart has offered to be our brave pianist and Evelyn Russell has the music and the words.  The songs will be very familiar. Please contact Evelyn to join the group, preferably by email.

WHATSAPP GROUP MEMBERS
Please can we request that members of our WhatsApp groups ONLY respond to the Organiser to ACCEPT an offer already on the site.  This keeps messages to a minimum and makes it easier for organisational purposes. This is much appreciated.
If anyone has WhatsApp and is not sure how to add yourself to the Discover Together group, call Marilyn and she will guide you.

Please contact Group CoordinatorMarilyn Hendleman, groups@u3aredbridge.org.uk, to discuss further.

* Group Timetable June 2026

Groups listed alphabetically

  • 60s Pop Music
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Wednesday of the month
  • Armchair Travel
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Last Thursday of the month
  • Art - Practical
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:30 pm
    3rd Monday of the month
  • Arthouse Cinema
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Last Tuesday in the month
  • Backgammon
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Book Circle
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Monday in month
  • Books & Banter
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
    2nd Thursday of the month
  • Bring Your Own Lunch
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday in the month
  • Canasta A
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Canasta B
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
    1st Tuesday of the month
  • Cardmaking and more...
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Thursday of the month
  • Chair Exercises
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Friday mornings 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Chess
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Last Friday in the month
  • Coach Outings
    Status: Active
    As Arranged
  • Coffee Mornings Barkingside
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 11:00 am-12:30 pm
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Coffee Mornings Wanstead
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 11:00 am-12:30 pm
    2nd Wednesday of the month
  • Creative Writing A
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Monday mornings 11:30 am-1:00 pm
  • Discover Together
    Status: Active
    As arranged
  • Discussion B - General
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    4th Tuesday of the month
  • Discussion C - General
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:45 pm-3:45 pm
    2nd Thursday of the month
  • Ethical Issues
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Monday in the month
  • Fitness to Music
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
  • Games (Various)
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Wednesday of the Month
  • Gardening & Flower Arranging
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday in the month (March-December)
  • Green London Walks
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Sunday mornings 10:30 am
    1st Sunday in the month
  • History A
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    Last Thursday in the month
  • History B
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    Last Thursday in the month
  • Indian Cookery
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Monday in the month
  • IT help (Windows and Android)
    Status: Active
    Individually arranged
  • Jazz Songbook on Disc
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    4th Thursday in the month
  • Kalooki
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday in the Month
  • Knit & Natter
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    1st Monday in the month
  • Language and Memory
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Thursday in the month
  • Linda's Quirky Fun Quiz
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm
    4th Tuesday in the month
  • Mainstream Films
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Thursday in the month
  • Marquetry
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • MOTO (Members on Their Own)
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
    Last Tuesday of the Month
  • Music Appreciation and Quiz
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Tuesday in the month
  • Patchwork & Embroidery
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    1st Wednesday of the month
  • Play Reading A
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday in the month
  • Play Reading B
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    3rd Thursday in the month
  • Politics and Current Affairs
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Thursday in the month
  • Psychology
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Tuesday in the month
  • Quiz Afternoons
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Wednesday in the month
  • Rummikub A
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    1st Thursday in the month
  • Rummikub B
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Thursday in the month
  • Rummikub D
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm
    3rd Tuesday in the month
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Singing for Pleasure
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    3rd Thursday of the Month
  • Sports Discussion
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    4th Wednesday in the month
  • Sunday Pub Lunches
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
    Last Sunday in the month
  • Supper Club
    Status: Full
    Evenings
    As arranged
  • Taste of the Musicals
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Tuesday in the month
  • Ten Pin Bowling
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 11:00 am-1:00 pm
    Last Friday in the month
  • Theatre (London)
    Status: Active
    Afternoons
    As arranged