u3a

Ellesmere Port and District

Group Category: General

  • Dining group

    Your convenors are  and  This group meets monthly at various venues. The venue will be published on this web site or you can contact a convenor by following the link. This is very popular so it is best to try and reserve a place at least two weeks before the event. This group offers an excellent… Read more

  • 10 Pin bowling

    All u3a members are welcome to join this group. We normally play a single game each, with up to 6 players on a lane. No previous experience is required as the rails on each of the lanes prevent the ball going into the side gutter so you are guaranteed to hit some pins. After the… Read more

  • Science

    The science group generally has a speaker who gives a talk on a science related subject. In addition, there are regular visits to scientific sites of interest.  assists in the group's activities. Our 2026 diary is: January 22nd 2026 - Tara Dumas - Recycling at Cheshire West and Chester February 26th - Keith Thompson - NASA… Read more

  • Walking group

    The Walking Group is temporarily suspended while we find a new convenor. The Walking Group enjoys a variety of short walks within a reasonable distance of Ellesmere Port. We typically walk 3 to 6 miles, and prefer to use public transport as far as practical to get to the starting point. When we do local… Read more

  • Scrabble

    Every is welcome, whether a new comer or an old hand. Read more

  • Family history

    It is best to make contact before going to this group as it is only possible to have a small number of participants at any one time. Read more

  • Local History

    The Local History group meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 11.30am . The group has been running for over 10 years and has covered a lot of topics in that time. Group members, who wish to, are encouraged to research local places, people or events from the past and share their research with the… Read more

  • Book group

    This month's book We choose a book each month and one of us presents the book, talking about the author and the story line and then a discussion opens up the plot, the characters the quality of the writing and anything else we think is important. Discussions are always lively interesting and informative. Over the… Read more

  • Bridge

    Bridge sessions are held every Thursday at 10.00 in the Whitby Sports and Social Club main lounge. New members are welcome. Even if you have never played before do come along and have a go. Read more

  • Craft

    The Craft Group try to meet every fortnight but they are currently looking for a new venue. At present, they are covering card making, patchwork and quilting. Depending on the level of interest it is also planning to branch out into beading and other forms of needlework. Read more