Melbourn and District u3a

Group Type: active

includes: walks sports yoga

  • cycle group

    A mostly easy bike ride, twice a month An opportunity to keep fit, meet new folk and ride with confidence around our beautiful countryside. Dust off your bike or invest in one (old or new, electric or pedal powered) and join us. We ride safely as groups of 5 or 6 riders on quiet roads… Read more

  • badminton

    Badminton is played throughout the world, at all levels from beginners to international, for a variety of reasons. It is relatively easy to get started. You make rapid progress in a short time. Badminton is a superb game for men, women and senior citizens. It is an outstanding game. There will be no worry about… Read more

  • croquet (April onwards)

    Ever thought you could learn a new skill and really enjoy it? The u3a Croquet regulars meet on Wednesday mornings on the Meldreth Croquet Club’s lawn which is behind the British Queen pub in Meldreth. This is a fantastic lawn, maintained by the club, and is situated in the most pleasant of surroundings. All equipment… Read more

  • long walks (5-6 miles)

    Join our monthly walk of around 5.5 miles often starting and ending near a country pub. Over time you will see and walk through many villages, woods and landscapes following the footpaths that often hide between them. Walk details appear in the Melbourn & District u3a Newsletter and are sent in advance to members on our… Read more

  • short walks (3-4 miles)

    This popular group typically starts from a convenient parking spot and we make a leisurely walk of around 90 minutes or 3 - 4 miles. This group aims to avoid stiles, tricky terrain and weather such as snow. One of us will have tried the walk beforehand. Just sometimes, when the weather is troublesome a… Read more

  • table tennis

    Table Tennis is the most popular sport in the world. It can be enjoyed by men, women and all ages and abilities. It is relaxing and healthy recreation. It is a simple game based on a smaller number of ‘key rules’. People play Table Tennis for various reasons – for fun, as a social occasion,… Read more

  • yoga 1

    ‘Healthy living is the birth right of every human being’. Yoga has been increasing in popularity for several years. It is an extremely effective, beneficial form of exercise, both for body and mind. One of the great things about yoga is that anyone can take it up and benefit from it. Do contact Rama the… Read more

  • yoga 2

    ‘Healthy living is the birth right of every human being’. Yoga has been increasing in popularity for several years. It is an extremely effective, beneficial form of exercise, both for body and mind. One of the great things about yoga is that anyone can take it up and benefit from it. Do contact Rama the… Read more

  • clay shooting

    bolting rabbits, right crossers, incoming birds, down the line ... Clay shooting is the sport of shooting flying clay targets with a shotgun - and it is safe, exciting, challenging and fun. Hitting the target requires skill and timing and there's quite a feeling to be had when you pull the trigger and see the… Read more