Group Category: General
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U3A Other Local Groups
Thame & District U3A has links with other local U3As, on occasions they ask us to pass on details of trips they are planing. These will be set out below. Read more
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U3A Thames Valley Network
As a member of Thame and District u3a you are entitled to attend events organised by Thames Valley Network. You will need to book in advance with TVN via their web site. You can also sign up to their mailing list to receive notification of events. For more details, to apply for TVN Events or… Read more
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Wine Appreciation
The Wine Appreciation Group's members are an informal group interested in furthering our knowledge of wine through discussion and tasting. No in-depth prior knowledge required. This Group is full. For further information contact Edward Bray (Group Leader - Wine Appreciation). 2026 Meetings No meeting in January Monday 9th February Monday 9th March Monday 13th April… Read more
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Puzzle Ponderers Group
This group has been running for a couple of years now. It focuses on completing a cryptic crossword during each session. Some of us are very new to this type of puzzle, and some have some experience. We find it helps to work together to learn the vagaries of this tricky crossword. Inevitably, this is… Read more
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Quiz Group
For more information, please contact Lesley Charnock (Group Leader - Quiz Group) The Quiz group meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Windmill House, from 10.00 a,m until about 11.30. Very light-hearted quizzing with about 4 rounds then a break for coffee with a table quiz, followed by 3-4 more rounds. We have… Read more
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Any-Ology
In this group, members are invited to speak about anything of interest to them. It could be a subject of study; a branch of knowledge…..The talks are often humorous and very entertaining and certainly informative. Please contact Rita Fidler if you would like to contribute to the programme. You will receive any help you require… Read more
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Art Appreciation
The Art Appreciation group is a friendly, informed but not nerdy, group and all Thame u3a members are welcome to join us on the first Friday of the month. Group members are encouraged to give an illustrated talk on a subject related to the visual arts, and once a year we invite a guest speaker… Read more
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Board Games (Rummikub)
The Board Games Group (also known as the Rummikub Group) normally meets in the winter period (October to March) on the second Wednesday of the month from 2.00 pm, in members’ homes. Please let Beryl know in advance of each session, whether or not you will be attending to help her with getting the tables… Read more
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Bridge
Some basic bridge experience is needed but nothing too advanced. This Group would welcome new members. For more information contact our joint leaders David Bishop or Alison Wilkinson (Joint Group Leaders - Bridge). 2026 Meetings 9 January 23 January 13 February 27 February 13 March 27 March 10 April 24 April 8 May 22 May… Read more
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Current Affairs
The Current Affairs group normally meet from 2.00pm to 3.15 pm on the third Thursday of each month apart from December when it is the second Thursday. Meetings are in the Barns Centre, Thame. We have an hour and a quarter to discuss whatever news stories the members want to debate. Bring along any recent… Read more