Contact the Group Leader if you would like to join any of these groups.
Group Coordinator: Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
If you drop out of a Group, please let the Group Leader know as there may be a waiting list for the Group. Please click on this link for full details of this issue.
Please be aware that all Members participate in activities entirely at their own risk.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the month
Venue: Various.
Leader: Celia Billau. Email: communications@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Tuesday. 14.30hrs to 16.00hrs.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Leader: Mike Norman groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 1st Tuesday. 10.00hrs to 12.00hrs (New Time)
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Leaders: Barbara and Nadya Email:groups@beestonu3a.org.uk Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Thursday. 2.00pm.Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, or visits.
Formerly Art History.
Leaders: Anne Pinnock , Frances Nugent, Janet Hunt. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 4th Tuesday. 10.30am and 1.30pm.
Venue: Guild Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Open for new Members.
Backgammon
Leader: Brendan Breen. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 2.00pm 4.00pm
Venue: The Star Inn, Beeston.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly on Wednesdays. 10.30am -11.30am.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Beeston Real Ale Group [BRAG] Group
Leader: Peter Lee. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 4th Wednesday.
Venue: Various
Leader & Telephone Number: Peter. 0781 386 7135. Emailgroups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly during the second week (the day is variable)
Venue: Various
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Tuesday. 10.30am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
New Members welcome.
‘Between The Covers Book Group’
Leader: Elaine. groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Monday. 1.30pm
Venue:The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
This Group is at full capacity at present.
Leader: Peter. 0115 928 8131. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: A 4 week course of tuition. Members may continue indepentently.
Venue: Nottingham Indoor Bowls Club
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly. Monday. 2.00pm- 4.00pm.
Venue: Guild Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Leader: Zena. Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly Last Friday. 10.30am.
Venue: The Corn Mill, Chilwell.
Calligraphy
Leader: Jenny. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Fortnightly. Tuesday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Venue: The Conservative Club, Station Road.
Leader: Paul. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th and 5th (if any) Thursday at 9.30am – 12.00.
Venue: Wesley Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Chess
Leader: Neil. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Thursday. 10.30am.
Venue: The Flour Brewer, Chilwell Road.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly, last Tuesday. 10.30am.
Venue: The Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston.
Cinema Visits Group
Leaders: Alice and Mike. Email groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Visits organised monthly to a Silver Screening.
Venue: The Broadway Cinema.
Leader & Telephone Number: Carole. 9253268 Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 4th Thursday. 1.30pm-4.00pm.
Venue: Guild Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 3rd Tuesday. 10.00am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road,Wesley Room.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Wednesday. 10.00am -12.00.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Fifth Chapter Book Group
Leader: Ginny. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd Wednesday. 10.00am – 12..00.
Venue: The Star Inn, Beeston.
Fresh Flowers
Leader: Maureen. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings: Various
Venue: Member’s Home.
Leader & Telephone Number: Sandra. 928 5031. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd Wednesday. 10.00am.
Venue: Guild Room Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road,and visits.
Beginners German Group and the German Conversation Group
The Beginners German Group is for members who are interested in learning German and have little or no knowledge of German. The Tutor is Sue Blackley.
The German Conversation Group is for members who are more advanced and will further enhance conversational abilities. The Tutor is Gerda Kuklik
The above groups will be run at the same time.
Contact: Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 10.00-11.00am
Venue: Beginners German Group: The Youth Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell RoadGerman Conversation: Epworth Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
The new contact person is Ron Jones ( groups@beestonu3a.org.uk) Other members of the organising team are Georgina Lyons (Treasurer) Judith Foxton and Margaret Jones
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Friday. 10.00am.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 10.30am till 11.30am.
Venue: Church hall behind the R.C. Church on Foster Ave. (Assumption Church Hall).
Italian
Leader & Telephone Number: Brendan. 925 2558 Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st and 3rd Fridays 9.30am till 11.30am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Jazz Appreciation
Leader: Sue. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd Wednesday. 1.30pm.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
The name of the Needles and Wool Group
(Knitting and Crocheting) is now Knit Crochet and Natter
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and the 3rd Thursday 2-4 p.m. Members can attend on either day or both.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Leaders: Ivan, Irene. 9815658. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Mondays:
9.30am – 11.00am French Conversation (not for total beginners)
11.00am – 12.30pm Spanish ( limited Spanish speakers welcome)
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Leader: Lindsay Litton. Telephone: 9259413. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk.
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Wednesday. 9.45am.
Venue: Main Church, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Latin 2
Leader & Telephone Number: Brendan. 925 2558 Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Fridays .
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Youth Room.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Venue: Various.
Meetings Held: We walk 8 – 12 miles once a month, in the middle of the month.
Leaders: Glenis Fisher 0115 875 2336 or Shirley Cooper. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk Dines Monthly during the last week of the month on varying days.
Venue: Various.
Leaders: Peter Lyons 0115 916 5802 or Pamela Bayley 0115 939 6828 Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk Dines Monthly during the third week of the month on varying days.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 2.00pm.
Venue: Wesley Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Leader & Telelphone Number: Alan 916 4574. Mobile: 0750 457 9484. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Venue: Various. Walks about 7 miles.
Second Medium Walks Group
Leader: Naomi Milner. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Venue: Various.
Third Medium Walks Group
Leader: Shirley Pyke. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk.
Meetings Held: 1st week of the month.
Venues: Various.
Leader: Helen. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st Wednesday. 1.30pm.
Venue: The Crown, Snug, Beeston.
This Group is at full capacity at present.
Leader Karin. Email groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 3rd Thursday. 10.00am -11.30am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Monday. 10.00am – 12.00noon
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 1st Monday. 10.30am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
This Group is led by a Team: Joan Shelton and Adrian Shipway.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 4th Wednesday at 10.00 am each month.
Venue: Indoor meetings at Beeston library. Various venues for photography. Contact Joan for details.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Friday. 2.00pm -4.00pm.
Venue Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 3rd Tuesday. 1.30pm
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Practical Art Group
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 1st and 3rd Thursday.
Venue: Conservative Club, Station Road, Beeston.
Leader: Jan. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 1st Tuesday. 10.00am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Psychology and Sociology Group
Leaders: Carol and Duncn. groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 4th Monday. 10.30am
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Leader: Contact groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 3rd Fridays. 10.30am.
Venue: The Blue Bell Inn, Attenborough.
Leader: Alison. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Thursday. 2.00pm – 3.00pm.
Venue: Beeston Library.
This Group is at full capacity at present
Recorders
Leader: Kathryn. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 14.00-16.00.
Venue: Epworth Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
Leader and Telephone Number: Pauline. 925 7836. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Monday, 13.45 and 4th Tuesday at 2.00pm.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Leader: Brian Tuck. Telephone: 0115 928 7302. Bill Pavlidis. Email groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st Wednesday Monthly 10.00 am except July and August.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Scottish Country Dancing.
Leaders and Telephone Number: Sue and Andrew Morrison. 9164691. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Thursdays of weeks 2, 3 and 5 (if there are 5 Thursdays in the month!).
We dance in the Beeston Methodist Church Hall (Chilwell Road) from 10:00 to 11:45.
This Group will open for new members in October. Contact Sue Morrison to put your name on a waiting list.
Leader & Email: Mark. groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Fortnightly. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 2.00pm
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Leader and Telephone Number: Elizabeth Le Marchant Brock Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 4th Monday of each Month.
Venue: Epworth Room Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road,Starting 1.30pm.
Leader: Stephen Horner. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Venue: Various.
Contact Margaret. Email: beestonu3a.funsinging@gmail.com
Meetings Held: Monthly. 4th Thursday. 10.00am -11.30am.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Main Church.
Group Leaders: Tony and Janet Truman- groups@beestonu3a.org.uk. 3rd Monday of each month. Please contact them for details.
Leader: Sheila Vellacott. Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly in term time. Monday 10.00am-11.00am.
Venue:The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Table Tennis Two
Leader: Kathryn. Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held:Weekly in term time. Monday 11.10am-12.10pm.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Table Tennis Three
Leaders: Kathryn and Ian. Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly in term time. Thursday 10.00am-11.00am.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Table Tennis Group Four
Leader: Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly in term time. Friday 10.30am-11.30am.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH.
Leader: Eve. 928 1983. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly 1st Tuesday. 2.00PM.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Guild Room.
Leaders: Gill Francis and Margaret Warburton. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Ukulele Group Intermediate
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.00
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Understanding the Landscape
Leader: Richard. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 4th Tuesday 10.00am – 11.30am.
Venue: Beeston Library.
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 3rd Friday. 2.00pm
Venue: Beeston Library.
Whist
Leader’s email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. 2nd Friday. 10.00am to 12 noon
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Wesley Room.
Leader & Telephone Number: John. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: From March 2019 Monthly. 1st Thursday. 2.00pm. This Group is at full capacity at present.
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Leader: Adrian. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. Monthly 2nd Tuesday. 2.0opm. The Group is at full capacity at present.
Venue: The Victory Club, Station Rd, Beeston.
Wine Appreciation Three
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. Monthly 3rd Thursday. 2.00pm
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Wine Appreciation Four
Contact: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Monthly. Monthly 1st Tuesday. 2.00pm
Venue: The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH .
Writing for Pleasure (Formerly Short Story Writing)
Leader: Helen. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: 1st and 2nd Wednesday. 10.00am 12.00pm.
Venue: Community Room, Tesco Swiney Way, Toton.
This Group is at full capacity at present.
Leaders: Kathryn Coupland and Janet Calvert. Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly. Friday. 9.30am. This Group is at full capacity at present.
Venue:Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Hall.
This Group is at full capacity at present. The waiting list is closed.
Yoga Self Help
Leaders: Kathy Email: groups@beestonu3a.org.uk
Meetings Held: Weekly. Wednesday mornings
Venue: Epworth Room, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road.
