Hartley Wintney & District

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Groups

Hartley Wintney & District u3a has 38 wide ranging interest groups. These are, by default, listed by category. Use any of the four buttons below to view them alphabetically, by day of the week or by venue.

Members on Their Own (MOTO)

Exciting news for those who enjoy making new friends and sharing experiences! We have recently been contacted by someone eager to launch a “Members On Their Own” (MOTO) group right here in Hartley Wintney u3a. Following in the footsteps of the thriving groups in Fleet and Camberley, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would relish occasional Sunday lunches, scenic walks, memorable outings, friendly coffee mornings, and perhaps a lively monthly get-together. If the idea of connecting with like-minded people and having fun together appeals to you, We'd love to hear from you. Let’s make this group a reality – just drop Mark Berrisford-Smith a line.

Frequently asked questions about groups are answered below the listing of groups.

Groups listed by category

Creative

  • Art
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursday mornings 10:00-12:00
    Thursday 16 April to 16 July 2026 - except 28 May half-term
  • Creative Writing
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    1st Thursday
  • Knit and Natter
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday mornings 10:15-11:45
    Last Monday of month
  • Music Appreciation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    Second Thursday, September to June
  • Photography
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    Third Wednesday

Food & Drink

  • Luncheon
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 12:30
    Usually last Monday, gather from 12:00 onwards.
  • Wine Appreciation 1
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 14:30-16:00
    4th Wednesday - September to June, with garden parties in July
  • Wine Appreciation 2
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 14:30-16:00
    2nd Monday, September to June, with garden parties in July

History

  • Family History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    First Friday
  • History
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 13:45-15:30
    2nd Wednesday of month

Indoor Games

  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Wednesday mornings 09:30-12:00
  • Mahjong
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Monday afternoons 14:00
    Second and Fourth Monday
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
    Second and fourth Wednesday
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00
    Alternate Wednesdays

Languages

  • French
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 14:00-15:00
    2nd and 4th Tuesday
  • French (2)
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Monday mornings 10:00-11:00
  • French Book Club
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Monday mornings 10:00-11:00
  • German
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00
    2nd and 4th Wednesday
  • Italian
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00-12:00
    Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
  • Spanish
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons 14:00-15:30
    First and Third Wednesdays
  • Welsh Conversation
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30-12:30
    Last Friday

Literature

  • Book Group
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:30
    Every 2nd Thursday
  • Play Reading
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:00
    Last Thursday
  • Theatregoers
    Status: Active
    Occasional

Natural History

  • Birdwatching
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 08:45
    3rd Thursday
  • Gardening
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 14:15-16:00
    Third Thursday

Other

Sport

  • Croquet
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
    Twice a month during the season
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 11:00
    Last Tuesday of the month
  • Lawn Green Bowls
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 14:00
    The Season is from April to September
  • Pétanque
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings 10:00-12:00
    Alternate Fridays
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursday afternoons 15:00-16:30
  • Sailing
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Thursday mornings 09:15-13:00
  • Swimming
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday afternoons 14:30
    2nd Friday

Walking

  • Ambling
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:15
    Second Tuesday meet 10:15 for a 10:30 start
  • Walking
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:00
    3rd Tuesday (also 4th Tuesday during the summer months if there is sufficient interest)

How to join a Group

If you’re a fully paid-up HW u3a member, or a member of another u3a, you’re warmly invited to join any of our groups. We do ask that your membership is up to date, as this is important for insurance reasons. If you’re not a member yet, you’re very welcome to come along and try one group meeting to see if it’s for you. Please note, some groups may have limits due to room size, sports facilities, or the nature of the activity. New members can easily join online or simply get in touch with our Membership Secretary – we’d love to have you onboard!

In most cases if you are interested in joining an already established group, contact the Group Leader for more information and arrange to come to a sample meeting. The contact details for all the Group Leaders are on each individual Group's Website page or email Group Support for more help.

Venues for Hartley Wintney u3a Groups

Meetings are held in various locations including the Victoria Hall complex, the Methodist Hall, the Cricket Club, and, where appropriate, at members' homes. A full list of venues can be found here.

Group Leaders

Each Group is headed by a Group Leader whose role it is to co-ordinate the activities of the Group. You can send an email to the Group Leader from the Group's page.

How much does it cost to join a Group?

There may be a small charge to cover the cost of venue hire, consumables, etc.

New u3a Groups

We are always keen to help develop new groups or, where groups are at capacity, to create additional groups run by members for members.

Do you have an idea for a new group or wish there was a group for an activity/area of interest that inspires you? It doesn't matter if you are new to HW u3a or a long-standing member.

If you would like to put yourself forward as Group Leader, suggest a new group or just find out if there are others that share the same passions as you, then please contact Group Support.

Waiting Lists

If a group is full, you can tell the Group Leader that you’d like to join when a place is available. All the leaders of full groups keep a waiting list. If the waiting list is long and you are keen, why not volunteer to lead a second group, perhaps on a different day?
Please note that only current Hartley Wintney u3a members can join a waiting list.

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