The Crouch End & District u3a is a co-operative venture: its members are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience by participating in and offering to lead or facilitate interest groups
Every group has a page on the CEDu3a website : this informs members of the pattern of meetings and the practices and procedures of the group. These may be clarified and confirmed over time through discussion and agreement.There are no hard and fast rules.
How often do groups meet?
Many meet regularly, say monthly, at the same place and time, although some groups are project based and run for only a fixed period
Where do groups meet?
Many meet in members’ homes, others in a variety of local venues where specialist facilities are required or where space, ease of access limit the use of members’ homes
How to join a group
If you would like to partake in the activities of any group, you must be a fully paid-up member of CEDu3a
To join a group complete the online application form on the page of the group in which you are interested. The group page provides a description of aims and objectives, location and frequency of meetings or events
The application form requires your name, email address, and membership number, and a message. Your application will be send to the convener of the group, who will reply to your request with more specific details about the group and its programme, as well as the availability of places. Some of the groups are very popular and may well be full. If that is the case your name will be added to the group’s waiting list
Attending a group meeting
You will be required to show proof of membership when you attend a group activity for the first time
Where a group meeting is held in someone’s home and the host provides refreshment, it is u3a convention to offer the host a small contribution to the cost. The current u3a recommendation is 50p
New groups
We are always keen to offer new groups. Any member who has a particular interest and feels they would like to share that interest or experience with others might like to consider starting a group. Contact groups@cedu3a.org.uk for help and further advice
▷ Further advice for group members
▷ Handbook for conveners
Our Groups
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▷ Architecture and Built Environment
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C
Craft Groups
▷ Crochet
▷ Felt Making
▷ Knit and Chat
▷ Mosaic
▷ Quilting/Patchwork
▷ Textiles
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E
F
Food and Drink Groups
▷ Healthy Lunches
▷ Wine … and More
▷ Wine … and Much More
▷ Wine Appreciation
▷ French Conversation Advanced
▷ French Conversation Intermediate
G
Games Groups
▷ Backgammon
▷ Bridge
▷ Scrabble
H
History Groups
▷ The 1960s & 1970s
▷ History Worldwide
▷ Local and Family History
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K
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Language Groups
▷ French Book Groups
▷ French Conversation Advanced
▷ French Conversation Intermediate
▷ Italian Conversation 1
▷ Italian Conversation 2
▷ Italian Conversation 3
▷ Latin
▷ Spanish Conversation 1
▷ Spanish Conversation 2
Literary Groups
▷ Book Group 1
▷ Book Group 2
▷ Crime Fiction Book Club 1
▷ Crime Fiction Book Club 2
▷ Exploring Poetry Writing
▷ Historical Fiction
▷ Play Reading
▷ Poetry for Pleasure
▷ Reading Race
▷ World Literature
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Music Groups
▷ Americana
▷ Jazz and Improvised Music
▷ Music Appreciation
▷ Opera
▷ Recorder
▷ Singing for Fun
▷ Ukulele
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P
▷ Photographers and Photography
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R
S
Science Groups
▷ Geology
▷ Science & Technology
Sport Groups
▷ Badminton 1
▷ Badminton 2
▷ Lawn Bowls
▷ Pétanque
▷ Table Tennis
▷ Tennis 1
▷ Tennis 2
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W
Walking Groups
▷ Capital Ring Walkers
▷ Longer Walks
▷ Middle Way Walkers
▷ Short Walks
Writing Groups
▷ Exploring Poetry Writing
▷ Writing 1 & 2
▷ Writing 3
▷ Writing for Wellbeing
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