Interest Groups
Update - please note that some interest groups have been suspended for the present, until the Coronavirus situation is resolved. Please see descriptions below for what each group is able to do.
Grantown on Spey u3a currently has 11 interest groups. If you would like to join any of these groups, please email the group leader who can give you more information on when and where the next meeting is for their group.
We always welcome new ideas - if you would like to set up a group of your own, or if you have an unfulfilled longing for more information on a topic not currently covered, please email Sue - chair@grantownu3a.org
Art Club
Contact: Suzi Wilson
suzi@grantownu3a.org
We are happy to welcome people who are complete beginners or experienced artists. We have members interested in botanical drawing, still life, landscape, graphic design, Celtic art.....If you want a new challenge and have paints standing idle, dust them off and join us. We are non-judgemental and very supportive of each others efforts. During the summer we meet outdoors and in autumn & winter indoors at the Grant Arms.
Contact: Suzi Wilson
suzi@grantownu3a.org
We are happy to welcome people who are complete beginners or experienced artists. We have members interested in botanical drawing, still life, landscape, graphic design, Celtic art.....If you want a new challenge and have paints standing idle, dust them off and join us. We are non-judgemental and very supportive of each others efforts. During the summer we meet outdoors and in autumn & winter indoors at the Grant Arms.
Cinema & Theatre
Contact: Janet Gould
cinema@grantownu3a.org
This an informal group who get together for visits to a wide range of events, mainly at Eden Court. We aim as far as possible to attend daytime events travelling by bus (using our Saltire cards), but sometimes will share cars. If you see something you would like to attend, contact Janet using the email link above, who will circulate details. This group does not depend on numbers: if two people have company for an event, that's a success.
Contact: Janet Gould 01479 258205
cinema@grantownu3a.org
Cinema and theatre enthusiasts are currently unable to visit theatres – but are able to share news of performances worth watching at home on YouTube.
Contact: Janet Gould
cinema@grantownu3a.org
This an informal group who get together for visits to a wide range of events, mainly at Eden Court. We aim as far as possible to attend daytime events travelling by bus (using our Saltire cards), but sometimes will share cars. If you see something you would like to attend, contact Janet using the email link above, who will circulate details. This group does not depend on numbers: if two people have company for an event, that's a success.
Contact: Janet Gould 01479 258205
cinema@grantownu3a.org
Cinema and theatre enthusiasts are currently unable to visit theatres – but are able to share news of performances worth watching at home on YouTube.
Film Club
Contact: Elspeth Sage
film@grantownu3a.org
Meetings to be held monthly on Wednesdays, at 2.00 pm at the Grant Arms Hotel. Films will be decided by the membership and will be announced nearer the time.
May be able to meet socially distanced when Covid restrictions are lifted
Contact: Elspeth Sage
film@grantownu3a.org
Meetings to be held monthly on Wednesdays, at 2.00 pm at the Grant Arms Hotel. Films will be decided by the membership and will be announced nearer the time.
May be able to meet socially distanced when Covid restrictions are lifted
The French Speakers Group
Contact: Ann Hadley
french@grantownu3a.org
The French Group will be meeting on alternate Mondays at 2.00 pm at various venues - primarily for conversation. Contact Ann for further details.
Contact: Ann Hadley
french@grantownu3a.org
The French Group will be meeting on alternate Mondays at 2.00 pm at various venues - primarily for conversation. Contact Ann for further details.
Natural History
Contact: Sue Sykes
nathistory@grantownu3a.org
A friendly group of like-minded enthusiasts and beginners, who may have some particular interest or simply want to know more about the natural history of the area, and enjoy our stunning scenery. We always welcome newcomers.
Currently unable to meet, group members continue to go out alone and contribute their experiences to a monthly newsletter.
Contact: Sue Sykes
nathistory@grantownu3a.org
A friendly group of like-minded enthusiasts and beginners, who may have some particular interest or simply want to know more about the natural history of the area, and enjoy our stunning scenery. We always welcome newcomers.
Currently unable to meet, group members continue to go out alone and contribute their experiences to a monthly newsletter.
Poetry Reading
Contact: Elspeth Sage
poetry@grantownu3a.org
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30 am in members’ homes, to read poems and have a chat.
Poetry continues to be read by all members with internet connection at a monthly Zoom meeting.
Contact: Elspeth Sage
poetry@grantownu3a.org
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30 am in members’ homes, to read poems and have a chat.
Poetry continues to be read by all members with internet connection at a monthly Zoom meeting.
Singing for Fun
Contact: Jill Teear
singing@grantownu3a.org
The Group meets fortnightly at St Columba's Church Hall, Grantown-on-Spey - 2.30pm in the Wheatley Hall. There is a charge of £2 per session which includes tea/coffee.
New members are very welcome, whether as regular or occasional attendees. No previous singing experience is required. - the aim is solely to enjoy ourselves with a wide variety of enjoyably singable tunes, in relaxed company.
Sadly this group is totally unable to meet whilst Covid restrictons are in place but will start again when it is safe to do so.
Contact: Jill Teear
singing@grantownu3a.org
The Group meets fortnightly at St Columba's Church Hall, Grantown-on-Spey - 2.30pm in the Wheatley Hall. There is a charge of £2 per session which includes tea/coffee.
New members are very welcome, whether as regular or occasional attendees. No previous singing experience is required. - the aim is solely to enjoy ourselves with a wide variety of enjoyably singable tunes, in relaxed company.
Sadly this group is totally unable to meet whilst Covid restrictons are in place but will start again when it is safe to do so.
Gardens
Contact: Sue Sykes
gardens@grantownu3a.org
Contact: Sue Sykes
gardens@grantownu3a.org
- In the summer months, when there is sufficient interest, group visits are arranged to members gardens and to those in the Scottish Gardens Scheme.
For obvious Covid reasons visits will not be possible until gardens reopen.
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Book Group
Contact: Mary-Ann Connolly books@grantownu3a.org Life Stories A book group for readers who are interested in other peoples lives. Inspirational, tragic, funny, bizarre or just a plain good read. We get together every six weeks or so via Zoom or hopefully soon in the garden! The first book went down well and we are reading our second choice now. Each chosen by a different member so plenty of variety. If you want to join just email. This new group is meeting on Zoom |
The German Speakers Group
Contact: Jackie Wilson
german@grantownu3a.org
This new group will hold its first meeting as soon as the current Covid restrictions are lifted and members can meet face to face.
Contact: Jackie Wilson
german@grantownu3a.org
This new group will hold its first meeting as soon as the current Covid restrictions are lifted and members can meet face to face.
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PhotographyContact: Mike Hems or Eileen Sutherland
photography@grantownu3a.org This new group will hold its first meeting as soon as the current Covid restrictions are lifted and members can meet face to face. |
