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U3A Dumfries Interest Groups Available for
2011-2012 |
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Please use the Contact Us link to
make enquiries about individual groups. |
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Art - Practical Art - Painting and drawing
with watercolour, pastels, pen and ink and other media - not oils (too
messy!). Help and encouragement from the group leader and other
members. |
Group 1 meets every Monday
Oct to April - 2-4pm Lockerbie Library.
Group 2 meets weekly on Fridays Sept to April - 10am-12 noon
at Gracefield. |
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Book Group 1 - A book is chosen by the group each month for discussion at the next
meeting.
Intended to cover a wide range from classical works to modern
fiction. There are facilities to share books or obtain
multiple copies from the library.
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Third Wednesday every month
2pm-4pm |
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Book Group 2 - The Alternative Book
Group - This group brings together like-minded
people who enjoy reading. Members can share their individual book
choices with a view to introducing each other to new authors and genre. |
Last Thursday in each month
2pm-4pm. Held at members homes. |
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Camera Club -
The group is aimed
at people with a basic knowledge of photography who wish to improve the
quality of their photographs and who wish to gain a better understanding
of the principles involved in digital photography.
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2nd Fridays in each month
10am - on location and in members
homes |
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Cinema/Film Appreciation Group
- Meets
to discuss all aspects of film and cinema, based on a particular film or
group of films which will be agreed at the meetings, depending on local
availability. |
Third Friday of each month - Sept -
April
2pm - 4pm. Held
at members homes. |
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Dancing
for Fun
- All levels of dancing experience welcomed - we learn from each other.
Partners not necessary. |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Oct to end March - 2pm-4pm at St Teresa's Hall |
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Discussion
Group
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Meets in Dumfries for a discussion on
topical issues.
A sociable, friendly group.
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2nd
Tues monthly
Sept to April - 10.30am-12.30pm. |
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French - Conversational French -
Learning and practicing French -
suitable for a range of abilities but some knowledge of the language
essential. Friendly group meetings. |
Weekly on Thursdays except U3A
monthly meeting days
2pm-4pm - St Teresa's Hall, Dumfries |
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French 2 - NEW GROUP -
Mixed attainment group welcoming any member who wishes to
improve their French irrespective of their standard, including
beginners. |
2nd & 4th Mondays - 2pm - 4pm in
members' homes |
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Gardening
Group 1
- Visits to gardens, both private and public, involving either a
half-day or full day out depending on location, sometimes with guided
tour.
Meetings always incorporate a relaxed lunch giving time for a
discussion.
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Last Friday each month
April to October - various venues |
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Gardening Group 2 - A
warm welcome for garden-lovers to enjoy Dumfries & Galloway’s garden
gems, both public and private. Either full or half day visits which
include an informal lunch in a friendly atmosphere. Good gardens, good
company, good food. |
1st Friday each month
April to December - various venues |
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Gardening - Practical Gardening -
Members will share their gardening knowledge and experience with
others. Experienced and inexperienced alike can learn more about
all aspects of gardening and horticulture, sharing their interests. |
2nd Thursday of each month - 1pm -
3pm in Dumfries
October to March with occasional
summer meetings |
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History - Slices of History -
Group
exploring various aspects of history for a chosen time range, eg art,
music, engineering, sciences.
Members take it in turns to be leader. |
First Thursday each month
Sept to April - 10.30am-12.30pm at Gracefield. |
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Music
Appreciation - Listening to and discussing wide
diversity of music selected by a group member each month, meeting in
that person's home. |
First Friday each month -
Sept to April - 2pm-4pm -
in members' homes |
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Music - Desert Island Music -
this group explores a wide variety of
music genres.
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Third Monday of every month
Sept to May – 10.30am-12.30pm - meeting
in members’ homes. |
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Philosophy
For Fun
- Light-hearted discussion of ethical issues with reference to
philosophers ancient and modern. No prior knowledge of philosophy
required.
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1st and 3rd Monday every month - Sept to May
- 2pm-4pm - Dumfries |
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Poetry Lovers - Reading and
discussion of poetry for pleasure. No experience required, just
enthusiasm. Each member selects and reads poems on a topic
selected by the group at the previous meeting. Members welcome. |
2nd
and 4th Tuesdays - 2pm - 4pm - Dumfries - September to May |
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SingAlong
- Singing purely for pleasure – no
experience necessary. Sessions include a mix of traditional songs
and old favourites as well as pop, country and western and popular songs
from films and shows. |
2nd Monday of each month
October to March - 2pm-4pm in Dumfries
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Theatre-going
Group - The aim of this group is to organise group outings to
theatrical events in Dumfries and Galloway, and further afield.
Whenever possible, we will hire a coach, or share transport. |
Throughout the year. |
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Walking - Ambling - For those interested in less strenuous walking.
Easy walks of about 3 miles in length. |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month, usually 10.30am at various local venues. |
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Walking
(Nature Lovers) - Walking with the emphasis on
scenery and wildlife. Generally not strenuous, averaging around
5 miles. Full walking gear required. |
1st and 3rd Tuesday every month - assembling
at Dock Park car park, Dumfries |
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Walking
('Over the Hill Mob') - Hill walking of
various grades, around 7-9 miles. Walks are chosen and led by
experienced members on an ad hoc basis. |
4th Wednesday every month - meeting at
various locations - shared transport leaving from Dumfries |
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Writing
Together - Members seek to improve their skills in creative writing,
both prose and poetry. Topics are chosen by the group
in advance and members' work is read and discussed in a spirit of mutual
help and support. |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Oct to April - 10.30am-12.30pm - Dumfries Area
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