Latest Group News

There are currently over 100 active groups but there is always room for more. If you have an interest that you would like to pursue or knowledge to share with others please consider forming a group. The Q&A sheet should help but you would also get plenty of support from the group coordinators.

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New Groups

Sunday Lunch Club 3

Our members certainly seem to enjoy dining out! A third Sunday lunch club is starting up. Meeting the 2nd Sunday of the month. Visiting local pubs and restaurants chosen and booked by members in turn.

Italian Conversation

This proposed group is aimed at those fluent in speaking Italian. We are currently collecting names of members who are interested in joining such a group and the details will be worked out once we have sufficient people.

Italian for Fun 2

This group is just starting up and looking for additional members who should have experience of speaking Italian. Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Russian Language

One of our members is keen to set up a Russian language group aimed at relative beginners.

Music Group

Message from a new member interested in starting a new Music group:

"Greetings, fellow lovers of music,

Let’s start at the very beginning…’ as Ms. Andrews sang.

My name is Alan and I have recently joined the Redhill and Reigate division of the U3A.

My passion is music and I have decided that I want to spend the thirty or so years I have remaining, performing music and entertaining others. I have previously suggested beginning a jazz group, and so far I have recruited a bass player (I play guitar fairly well and sing badly… but then so did Chet Baker and that didn’t stop him!)

I would like now to extend the genres I am willing to work with. I realise that many of you youngsters grew up listening to blues, rock and roll, heavy and prog rock, doo-wop, soul, Tamla, Philly, funk, gospel, British and American pop of the sixties and seventies, country music, folk, folk-rock, bop and cool jazz, fusion, bossa nova, salsa and reggae.

Maybe, some of you even liked the music of the 80’s and 90’s… and Eurovision.

My tastes are totally eclectic and include all types of ‘classical’ and ‘world’ music too. Norwegian Death Metal and Cliff Richard are maybe a little too far beyond the pale, however! 😂

Please let one of the coordinators know if you are interested. I want us to perform as well as rehearse… the more combinations the merrier… the more music making the better.

Your friendly neighbourhood SpiderMusic Man,

Al."

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Spaces

Jazz & Swing Appreciation

Chill out on a Friday afternoon and join this group who meet the 2nd Friday of the month at the group leader's house.

Ukulele

All you need is a Ukulele and a sense of humour to join this group. They will be meeting in Earlswood Baptist Church from September and therefore have room for lots of new members.

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Group Activities

Walking

The second of the July walks led by the group leader, Andrew Mason, was on Headley Heath. Fabulous views over the valley made the uphill slog worthwhile and there wasn't a stile in sight!

Architecture 2

The latest visit to Speaker's House in August proved a big success with the group. Rebuilt by British architect Charles Barry after the great fire of 1834 it is one of the most stunning parts of the Palace of Westminster with amazing views over the Thames.

If you would like further information about any of our groups, would like to start a group or would like to join a group, please contact us by completing the form which can be found on the Groups’ page or emailing us: groups@rru3a.org.uk