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Colchester u3a runs 35 groups around Colchester.

Colchester u3a provides opportunities for shared learning and social activities for people who are retired or semi retired, the time of life to develop interests or learn skills there was never enough time for while working. Members can take part in various groups, coffee mornings and outings, and receive a monthly newsletter.

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  • French Conversation (Col) On Friday afternoons First and third Friday each month Members at Colchester →
  • French Conversation (Wiv) On Friday mornings Wivenhoe Members
  • French Language Conversation On Tuesday afternoons Members at Colchester →
  • Greek Weekly on Monday afternoons Members at Colchester →
  • Intermediate Spanish On Wednesday mornings Members at Colchester →
  • Local Theatre Visits Status: Active, open to new members Coordinator: Theatre Visits enquiry When: Various dates Venue: Colchester The Group currently makes visits to local theatre… Members at Colchester →
  • London By Train (B) On Fridays Every 3rd Friday in the month Members at Colchester →
  • London By Train (C) On Fridays Every 4th Friday in the month Members at Colchester →
  • Munch Bunch On Tuesday mornings First Tuesday of the month Members at Colchester →
  • Opera Appreciation Fortnightly on Fridays 2:00 pm-4:30 pm Members
  • Pétanque Group Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm MembersWaiting list
  • Philosophy On Wednesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Members
  • Poetry Reading On Thursdays 2:30 pm First and third Thursday of the month Members
  • Pubs Appreciation Monthly on Wednesdays 4th Wednesday Members at Various locations in the Colchester area →
  • Science in Everyday Life On Monday afternoons 1st Monday of month Members at Colchester →
  • Scottish Country Dancing On Wednesday mornings Wivenoe Members
  • Sunday Lunch Group Sunday Lunch Group enquiry Members at Colchester →
  • Tech Group Monthly on Friday mornings 2nd Friday of each month MembersWaiting list at Colchester →
  • The Jammin’ Group On Tuesday mornings Orpen Memorial Hall Members
  • The Line Dancing class On Friday afternoons Highwoods area Members
  • The Music Folk Weekly on Tuesday mornings Colchester Members at Various locations in the Colchester area →
  • Travelling Theatre Group Monthly Members
  • U3A Film Group On Thursday afternoons 1st Thursday of every month Members at Colchester →
  • Walk and Talk On Wednesdays 4th Wednesday of the month, various locations. Members at Colchester →
  • Walking – Three Milers On Tuesday mornings 4th Tuesday, Leisurely Pace Members at Various locations in the Colchester area →
  • Wednesday Walks On Wednesday mornings First Wednesday of the month Members at Various locations in the Colchester area →
  • Wine and Cheese On Monday afternoons Central Colchester Members at Colchester →

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