u3a

Chester

Group Category: Sport and Games

  • Walking Tennis

    This proposed group activity is not intended to be too competitive, just enjoyable. Walking Tennis follows most standard tennis rules but players must walk, not run, and keep one foot on the ground at all times. The ball can bounce twice. Serving can be underarm. It is free to play at the municipal courts in… Read more

  • Scrabble

    The Scrabble Group meets on 2nd Thursdays from 14.00 to 17.00. The group meets once a month in Hoole on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the afternoon. We can have up to 3 tables to practice our word power. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Nicola for further information. Read more

  • Table Tennis

    The Table Tennis 1 Group meets every Thursday at 13.00. Held every Thursday 1.00-2.00 at Northgate Arena If you are interested in joining us, please contact John for further information. Read more

  • Table Tennis 2

    The Table Tennis 2 Group meets every Monday at 12.00. Meets at the Northgate Arena's Fitness Suite. Previous experience of playing an advantage. We meet every Monday from 12.00 to 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Liz for further information. Read more

  • Pickleball

    We play at Northgate Arena on Tuesdays at 1pm and 2pm and also at Ellesmere Port Sports Village at 1pm and 2pm on Fridays The aim is to have fun, socialise and get fit in a way that is suitable for the age range of typical U3A members. Pickleball is a cross between table tennis… Read more

  • Racketball

    The Racketball Group meets on Tuesdays from 10.00. We meet Tuesday mornings 10:00 am, at the University of Chester, Parkgate Road. Come along and watch, to see whether it's for you. Beginners welcome, as are other racket sports players. Small charge to pay for the courts. It's weather-proof and fun, a great way to get… Read more

  • Canasta

    The Canasta Group meets on Mondays at 2pm, at Oaklands Hotel. This group meets on Mondays 2-4pm in the Oaklands Hotel on Hoole Road. Free parking. New Members welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Frederika for further information. Read more

  • Crown Green Bowling

    Crown Green Bowling Group meet on Wednesday mornings. The fundamental aim of the group is to provide an opportunity for the development of crown green bowling skills at all levels, and beginners and experienced bowlers are all welcome. The group meets at Upton Pavilion bowling green on a Wednesday morning from 10.00 until 13.00 hours,… Read more

  • Cryptic Crossword Puzzlers

    The Crossword Group meets on Fridays A group for all levels, beginners to experts. Not as difficult as you might think and excellent for keeping the little grey cells working. We now meet every Friday (unless I happen to be away or something) in a house in Guilden Sutton. New Members welcome. If you are… Read more

  • Cycling

    The Cycling Group meets four times a month, usually starting at Limewood Fields Kingsway, Newton. We meet at 10.00am on 1st Wednesday and 3rd Monday for shorter rides, 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday for longer rides. It is a social easy riding cycling group - no special clothing or bikes needed. Any type of bike… Read more