u3a

Blackwater

Group Category: General

  • Singing for pleasure

    This is a Joint Group with Maldon U3A Meetings are held during school term times I am pleased to report that we have now resumed our meetings at the Plantation Hall, Heybridge on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, between 10.00 am and midday. Further details are available from the Blackwater co-ordinator on… Read more

  • Support & Befriending

    After my appeal for a few more volunteers to join our befrienders group at the last meeting, I am pleased to say several more members have now joined. We are here to support or help any members experiencing difficulties. Many members are on their own, and if family are not nearby to help, do please… Read more

  • Play Reading

    Over the last 2 years we have read various types of plays usually consisting of two acts, and have tackled adaptations of old radio plays and indulged in potted pantomimes in rhyme. We usually meet on the second Thursday of each month at 10 am, from February we will meet in the Linton Room at… Read more

  • CHAI

    Churches of historical and architectural interest. All are welcome to join us on our visits to places of worship. Visits are usually arranged for the first Friday of each month. The locations vary greatly e.g. visits to places of worship sited locally are conducted in an afternoon, visits to locations some distance away may require… Read more

  • Local Theatres

    This group is open to all members. Theatre seats are reserved by the co-ordinator at Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatres in Southend, the Civic Theatre in Chelmsford, the Mercury in Colchester, or occasionally smaller local venues. Visits are usually once a month for an evening or sometimes matinee performance. Members can put their names down… Read more

  • Gardening

    For information about this group and to book on an event or outing please contact the co-ordinator. Read more

  • Flower Arranging Group

    The Group was formed in 2015 with some members being complete novices and others with some knowledge of flower arranging but all with a love of flowers, whether from a gardening aspect or from buying cut flowers. Each month we follow a theme (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Harvest/Halloween and Christmas) or we decide upon a particular… Read more

  • Card Makers

    One of our members demonstrates different methods and designs of hand made cards. She provides most of the materials and equipment needed and members pay for what they use. Meetings are held in the home of the demonstrator. We would welcome more members to our small group, either with or without experience. To find out… Read more

  • Community Garden

    A small group of volunteers maintain a garden near the town centre and have won awards in the Maldon in Bloom competition for their colourful results. Working parties are organised when appropriate and if you would like to be part of this group, please contact the co-ordinator, Dorreen Linton on 01621 853428 or click on… Read more

  • Art Group

    The Art Group meets every Wednesday, EXCEPT for the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Victory Hall in Mundon. We meet from 10am to noon; the cost of accommodation for 2025 is £30 for the year, pro rata for new members is £2.50 per month. We contribute as required for refreshments.… Read more