Our groups are our u3a! They help us to Learn, Live and Laugh!
Norwich u3a has over 60 groups and we are always adding new ones. At our groups you can learn, be inspired, make friends, get active or chill and chat - the choice is yours.
Have a look at our list of groups below, click on the group name for more details. Contact the convenor (group leader) to join or to find out more.
Our members can join as many groups as they wish and even start one of their own!
Groups listed alphabetically
- 19th Century Classics Book Club
- Advanced Italian Conversation
- Advanced Latin
- Antiques & Collectables
- Art and Artists
- Art Group
- Book a Month 2
- Book a Month 4
- Bridge (Social)
- Chair Yoga
- Chapters
- Chess
- Cinematic Milestones - New Group
- Creative Writing
- Crime Books
- Cryptic Crosswords - Advanced
- Cryptic Crosswords - Beginners / Intermediate
- Cycling (Various Locations)
- Discussion group
- Eaton Art Group
- Elementary Latin
- English & American Literature
- Experiments in drama
- Exploring Art History: Painting in Europe to 1900
- Family History
- Film and Television
- Film Club
- French Revision
- French Workshop
- Gentle Readers
- German - Higher
- German - Intermediate
- Great British Inventions
- Have We Got News For You
- Higher Intermediate Latin
- Ideas and Issues
- Intermediate Latin
- Introduction to Spoken Arabic
- Issues in European Politics
- Jazz Appreciation
- Jewellery Making for Beginners
- Keep in Touch with Spirituality
- Marlpit Bridge Club
- Natural History Group
- Needlecraft
- Non-Fiction Book a Month Club
- Outdoor Bowls
- Pitch & Putt
- Poetry
- Poetry - Exploration & Discussion
- Poets & Poetry
- Politics. religion and related topics
- Popular Music Appreciation
- Pub Walks
- Recorders for pleasure
- Recreational Maths
- Social Dining
- Swim & Chat
- Table Tennis
- Ten Pin Bowling
- The Reel Things
- Travel Club
- U3A Singers
- Ukulele for fun
- Using Your French
- Walkers Reading Group
- Walking group 5-6 miles
- Walking Group 8-10 miles (Mondays)
- Walking group 8-10 miles (Tuesdays)
Here are some of our Groups' Events
How do I join a group?
The best way is to visit that group's web page (see above) and call or send a message to the Convenor (Group Leader) by clicking on their name.
New groups
If you cannot find the group you are looking for and would like to start a new one, you will find details on how to do this on our Convenors / Group Leaders page.
Safe learning
Norwich u3a takes the safety of its members seriously and all groups are required to take care to avoid risk-taking, and when accidents occur, to report these. Safety is a responsibility of all members.
All Norwich u3a members have the benefit of the nationally provided Public & Products Liability Insurance cover for 2026.