Groups List

We play relaxed games of mixed doubles for an hour, rotating players so all get a chance to play and rest. New members will find us to be a friendly, welcoming group and all we ask is for players to have the ability to keep a rally going.

This group meets at the group leader’s home to enjoy an extensive collection of DVDs and recordings of leading dance companies, viewed on a large TV screen with enhanced BOSE sound system.

The group engages in activities of interest primarily to men, but ladies are welcome too. There are no regular meeting dates or times and individual members will organise visits of interest and details will appear on the website.

The group comprises experienced players (playing ACOL Bridge) who want to play social Bridge in a friendly environment. Tuition and advice is available and we’re happy to discuss hands.

This group meets to play and then study hands to help improve members’ ability.

By popular demand John convenes this second group to play and then study hands to boost members’ skills.

New Bridge Club for those that know the basics and want to play regularly.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) meetings give opportunities to get to know new or well-established members who, for various reasons, can only take part in u3a activities in a limited way. CAMEOs are for the convenience of members who live in a particular locality, but other members are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to contact the group leader to book a seat, just turn up on the day.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) meetings, previously known as Local Coffee Mornings, are proving useful for sharing ideas for future outings and events. They also give opportunities to get to know new members or well-established members who, for various reasons, can only take part in u3a activities in a limited way. While Local Coffee Mornings are for the convenience of members who live in a particular locality, other members are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to contact the group leader to book a seat, just turn up on the day.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) meetings give opportunities to get to know new members or well-established members who, for various reasons, can only take part in u3a activities in a limited way. CAMEOs are for the convenience of members who live in a particular locality, but other members are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to contact the convenor to book a seat, just turn up on the day.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) meetings, previously known as Local Coffee Mornings, are proving useful for sharing ideas for future outings and events. They also give opportunities to get to know new members or well-established members who, for various reasons, can only take part in u3a activities in a limited way. While Local Coffee Mornings are for the convenience of members who live in a particular locality, other members are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to contact the convenor to book a seat, just turn up on the day.

This small group meets weekly at a local café and would welcome more u3a chess players to join the group.

The group meets at the group leader’s home to listen to music where the lesser known is mixed with the more popular. With an enormous collection comprising thousands of works on DVDs and USBs, the aim is to create a concert of three or more works, and all are shown on a large TV screen with an enhanced BOSE sounds system. Newcomers will be very welcome.

Our workshops run from 10.00 to noon and cover different aspects of craft. Places will be limited and it will operate on a first come, first served basis.

We meet for a variety of crafts, learn from each other and enjoy a chat while we work. Activities include patchwork, knitting, crochet, tapestry and cross stitch.

We meet to have fun playing with words, undertaking some spontaneous writing and writing a monthly short story. We are a welcoming group of fun-loving people, who want a good laugh while improving our communication skills.

This group largely comprises discussion of topics that arise in the press during the previous month.

Each member of the group introduces a topic that has caught their attention and then it is discussed.

This third group meets to discuss mainly topics that have arisen in the previous month.

Discusses current issues in the news.

The group members have varying levels of experience and cycles away from road traffic.

We meet to see the live streaming for Event Cinema from the National Theatre, Covent Garden and other leading theatre companies, both in the UK and abroad.

This group meets frequently. Members are expected to take it in turn to organise walks and visits to places of interest to learn their history, architecture and former famous residents.

We aim to arrange an outing once a month using local train services or the bus.

This online group was set up in early 2020 so members on FaceBook could keep in touch and share activities during lock down. It still remains active and some members use it to share photos taken during their own or group activities.

Each active month; a theme is announced and members bring their materials and create their (usually table) flower arrangements together, in a friendly and supportive environment.

The group is open to all musicians of all standards who play instruments sympathetic to traditional folk music; recorder, whistle, flute, guitar, mandolin, squeeze-box, violin/fiddle etc. We will play traditional folk tunes together and members are encouraged to share tunes they know and learn new tunes too.

The main objective is to provide an opportunity for members to practise speaking, although we also read and discuss articles. The group is around A-level standard.

We each prepare two short talks, one on what we have done the previous month and another on an agreed topic.

The group is for people with some knowledge of French who wish to improve their speaking skills and learn more in a fun environment without following a set course.

Members visit various garden locations, with National Trust gardens topping the list. Local private gardens that take part in the National Garden Scheme are also popular. Participating gardens raise money for nursing charities and promote the mental and physical benefits of gardens. Outings usually end with tea and cake.

Because of the friendly group’s success in finding 910 caches in the local area, members are starting to travel a little further afield than Windsor environs. They lift-share and may have lunch/coffee afterwards. Caching usually involves walking 3-5 miles and you must have the Geocaching App.

This friendly group walks an average of two miles, discovering 5-6 geocaches as we go, while exploring the local area. We use GPS to find and share locations. You do NOT need to have the Geocaching App to join us. If you like walking, maps and puzzles it could be for you.

We are a friendly group with a keen interest to keep up our language skills in German through active and lively conversations on various subjects suggested by the group.

A group for those who have already learned some German, but cannot speak fluently.

This small group has a wide variety of interest in brain-teasers, logic and other types of puzzles. As a result they can bring a lot of material to share at the group’s meetings.

This group meets for two hours and members take it in turns to host meetings and present topics.

Our focus is on the 20th Century, looking at various aspects of design, both through discussion and visits to places of interest.

No experience is needed, tuition given. Exercise whilst having fun!

We are interested in cookery, swapping recipes, trying new dishes and discovering the culture of food and cookery around the world. We learn from each other, organise tastings and occasionally visit restaurants.

This friendly and cheerful group brings together members who want to practise and/or improve speaking Italian.

The group meets in a Windsor coffee bar to practise basic conversation by preparing short talks or ‘role play’. If you have learned some Italian in the past, this group may be suitable.

This group has moved from Beginners status because members have been working together for a few years. We read and work on short story graded text books.

We listen to popular jazz over a coffee/tea, usually on a video. There is no charge except when we have the occasional live performances.

We have booked top professional bands throughout 2025 and have continued this in 2026. No need to book, just turn up. We charge just £10 cash to cover the cost of the band and hire of the hall. Tea and cakes are provided free of charge.

We meet in each other’s kitchens, gardens or at restaurants, or take occasional trips to cookery schools. We experience a variety of cuisines, cultures and styles of cooking appropriate to the seasons. The aim is to share our knowledge of recipes, tips and tricks and to eat, drink and be merry!

Knit and Natter is a group for anyone who can knit or crochet, or who would like to learn these skills. It’s also a lovely opportunity to socialise and meet others with similar interests. All are welcome – whether an expert, a beginner or anywhere in between. Please bring your own materials.

We established this group with the help of a local Bowling Club & welcome our members to its clubhouse and green. All were new to Lawn Bowls but have progressed from a simple game devised by the sport’s governing body (Big Bowls Bash) to bowls proper with the active help of the club captain and members.

This large group meets when guest speakers entertain and inform by speaking on their area of historical expertise. Talks are about 45 mins with time for questions at the end, followed by a chat over tea/coffee & biscuits. The £3 entry covers room hire & refreshments.

Mah-jong is a game that originated in China and is played like card games only using pretty ivory tiles instead of playing cards. It is a game of both chance and skill. New members are welcome. Previous knowledge of the game is not necessary.

The aim of the group is to assist each other on aspects of dressmaking including: Pattern drafting, fitting advice, sewing tips and tricks, sharing fabric and pattern surplus and ‘show and tell’. Anyone keen to make their own clothes whether new, but enthusiastic, or experienced and would like to offer expert advice or just enhance your skills, you’d be most welcome.

Every group member is required to prepare an introductory paper on a dilemma or topical question which our society is facing. This requires looking at the history and philosophy pertaining to the subject. It also means that the person presenting needs to find about five questions to ensure a focus in the discussion. These can become deep explorations into today’s problems.

The meetings are open to all, even prospective members (except December), you can usually join while attending. The normal format is: projected slideshow of near future and recent past events, at 14:00 the master of ceremonies makes a few announcements, then introduces our guest speaker. At approx. 15:00, tea and biscuits are served and members catch up with each other and we like to involve new members in this.

This group is mainly social and meets for lunch before attending Windsor u3a’s monthly meeting at Gardeners’ Hall.

This second group for members on their own meets for lunch for companionship and to recommend u3a interest groups.

Our third MOTO group meets for Sunday lunch.

Fish ’n’ Chip Fridays are an informal monthly friendly get-together for Members On Their Own who would enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and a relaxed lunch out. We meet at The Fifield Inn, a welcoming country pub with a comfortable atmosphere. It is a lovely chance to enjoy a Friday treat of fish and chips, meet other members and spend time together in an easy, sociable setting.

We are a small group of musicians who meet twice a month to play our chosen instruments together. Members who play any instrument at any level, or enjoy singing, are very welcome to come along and have a try with us.

Members of the group take it in turn to organise visits to National Trust properties. Coaches are used to get to properties that are too far away for members to drive in a day. Transport to National Trust properties that are closer to home will be by car-share or public transport.

The agenda for this Group is set by the members about any aspect of personal finance or UK tax matters. No advice will be given, members will be invited to research the chosen topic and come prepared to share what they have discovered with other Groups members.

This group combines visiting venues to view and/or take photographs (one month), critiquing them in a following month. Plus the odd themed ‘workshop’ session, as can be seen in the related posts linked from the group’s main page. We also have an associated WhatsApp group for sharing photos.

This group meets in central Windsor and complete one play at each meeting. Members hope to choose their plays several months in advance and are testing the comparatively new online ordering service from Reading Library to hire their playsets.

The group is for anyone who wants to share the pleasure of reading poetry and discussing responses and interpretations. Discuss new poems and celebrate familiar ones as you select and read your choices.

We choose topics and discuss UK and world politics.

We play in teams so your strengths can be complemented by others. There is a £3 to cover Hall Hire and refreshments. The first round is on recent events. All welcome!

Book titles are democratically chosen, and we tackle a wide range of literature. Stimulating and wide-ranging discussion is enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of tea. Books are ordered from the library or purchased by each individual.

Any member who is Interested or wants further details should contact the convenor.

We meet in each other’s homes and obtain a book list from the library, for which there is a small fee; this is split between members. Although an established group, we would welcome new members.

Book titles are chosen by the group and we look forward to wide-ranging discussions in a relaxed atmosphere.

A wide variety of books, both modern and classics are chosen by members and discussed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Group meet to discuss gardening – share successes, queries and information. we meet in each other’s houses/gardens.

An afternoon of playing Rummikub open to players of all abilities, whether an expert or complete beginner. There is a charge of £3 per person to cover refreshments and there is plenty of free parking available at the venue.

Rummikub is a tile-based game similar to the card based Rummy: you try to get rid of your tiles by forming numbers into runs or forming three to four of a kind. Your game may start uneventfully, but when players start putting more tiles in play, the options become complex, challenging and exciting.

The Scrabble group averages about 10-12 members per meeting. All levels of ability are welcome. The format is two games with a break for tea/coffee, where players move between boards for the 2nd game.

We are seeking a new Group Leader for the Shorter Walks group. The Group enjoys regular, gentle walks of around 2 miles, taking turns to organise the walks.

The group watches DVDs or listens to music from a wide selection of CDs and tapes. Shows are mix of popular and the less well-known, using a large TV with enhanced BOSE sounds system. The intent is to introduce some less well known but excellent musicals, as well as the more popular ones. Newcomers will be very welcome.

Come along and sing from song sheets with the Ukulele group. This is a popular fun group for singers and players. Members don’t have to play the ukulele nor be in Singing for Fun. Admission is £1 to cover hall hire and refreshment.

We use song-sheets with words (not sheet music) and members choose what they want to sing. We have a mix of keyboard and backing tracks to accompany us. There are no auditions and we don’t give concerts! We have many members who thought they couldn’t sing and have found their voice just by using it! We are a friendly, supportive group with both male and female singers. A charge of £1 per session per head covers the hire of hall and tea/coffee after the session.

If you speak Spanish but want to improve your fluency, please join us. Meetings are in various venues in the Windsor area.

For people with a basic knowledge who wish to improve conversation and knowledge. We each prepare short talk and then discuss by asking each other questions.

A 25-strong team makes up the Stargazers group, several members are experienced and share their knowledge. Visits to night-sky events are planned as well as a programme of outings to established institutions and locations.

The table tennis group meets each week in the Sports Hall of Windsor Leisure Centre for 1.5 hours. Everyone gets plenty of games, mostly doubles, with some singles as well, in a friendly and sociable atmosphere.

Fancy spending an afternoon listening to 60’s and 70’s music and taking a trip down memory lane by watching T.V. and video footage of the time and afterwards, join like-minded friends and share stories, memories and experiences of yesteryear?

Amble places are allocated to the first replies to the group leader’s ‘invitation’ email, which contains a location to start from. Where possible, every amble takes in, or ends with, a stop for coffee/tea or other refreshment. Typical distance is 2.5 miles (4 km), which takes about an hour.

We are a thriving ukulele band who meet to play together and perform occasional gigs.

This group is for beginners who have no experience of playing the instrument. The meetings are weekly and it is hoped players will want to go on to join our main ukulele band, UKE3A.

We paint our cards from ideas we have gathered from elsewhere, be it magazines, photos, Pinterest etc. We give each other advice and feedback but there is no tuition. We bring our own materials and pay £3 to include a drink.

This large friendly group meets for two hours… in winter; at an indoor venue and in the summer; gathering to paint outside, weather permitting. Members provide their own materials.

This group was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to combat the risk of isolation and loneliness of the lockdowns and social restrictions. Members still enjoy the contact and would welcome others.

These 4-5 mile walks are monthly, usually with a stop for coffee. These walks are open to all, so just turn up and enjoy.