Interest Groups

Ilkeston u3a runs interest groups, chosen and led by the members, on a wide range of subjects. Groups are for both learning and to stay active. Groups are self-financing so there may be a small charge to cover the cost of each session. Each group is led by a member who has a particular interest or passion for the subject. Any member can become a Group Leader.

Marion joined an Art group.

Marion says, “Three years ago, I joined the u3a and then tried this group. I’ve not looked back ever since. It’s been quite wonderful. I’m now 84. It wasn’t bad starting in my 80s.”

Each group decides on its own programme and structure and all members are encouraged to contribute. A new group can be started at any time, all it needs is a few interested members.

Any member can join any group that has space, but does not have to do more than they want to. Non-members can only attend as part of our ‘Try Before You Buy’ offer.

For more details about any of our current Interest Groups please click on the link in the table below. Group Leaders can be contacted via this link where you will find a contact form.

GroupFrequencyDay of the monthTimeVenue
Book Group 2MonthlyLast Tuesday2 – 4Members’ homes
Bowls2 x Monthly (May to September)1st and 3rd Monday1 – 3Stanton Clubhouse
Bridge2 x monthly2nd and 4th Thursday2 – 4Rutland Cottage
Brush Strokes for BeginnersMonthly2nd Wednesday2 – 4Ilkeston fire station
Canasta2 x Monthly1st and 3rd Monday2 – 4Rutland Cottage
CluedoMonthlyFirst Wednesday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
Conversational FrenchMonthly4th Thursday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
Conversational GermanMonthly4th Thursday10 – 12The Project
CraftsMonthly4th Wednesday10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
Crafts 2Monthly1st Wednesday10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
DancingMonthly3rd Tuesday2 – 3Trefoil House
Dining Out MonthlyVariousFor LunchVarious
Discussion GroupMonthly4th Monday10.30 – 12.30Ilkeston Fire Station
Family HistoryMonthly2nd Thursday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
French Topic Studies2 x monthly2nd & 4th Monday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
GamesMonthly3rd Wednesday2 – 4.30Ilkeston Fire Station
GardeningMonthly (Feb to Nov)Last Friday10 – 12Various
German for Beginners2 x Monthly1st & 3rd Monday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
German2 x Monthly1st & 3rd Monday2 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
GolfMonthlyFirst Monday10.00 – 11.00Various courses
HandbellsMonthly4th Friday2.30 – 4.30 pmIlkeston Fire Station
History 1Monthly3rd Friday10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
History 2Monthly2nd Wednesday10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
Knit and StitchMonthly4th Tuesday2 – 4 pmIlkeston Fire Station
Maths for FunMonthly2nd Friday10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
MOTO PlusMonthly (minimum)2nd Friday10.30Hogarths
Patchwork & QuiltingMonthly3rd Tuesday1.30 – 4Ilkeston Fire Station
Play Reading Group2 x monthly1st & 3rd Fridays1.30 – 4.15Ilkeston Fire Station
Poetry for PleasureMonthly2nd and 4th Wednesday2 – 3.30Zoom
Quiz GroupMonthly3rd Thursday2 – 4.30Ilkeston Fire Station
RamblersMonthly3rd Wednesday9.30The Great Outdoors
DNRS Science (Definitely Not Rocket Science)Monthly4th Tuesday 10 – 12Ilkeston Fire Station
ScrabbleMonthly2nd Monday2 – 4Rutland Cottage
Scrabble-2Monthly4th Monday 2 – 4Rutland Cottage
Table TennisMonthly2nd Tuesday10.00 – 11.00Rutland Sports Centre
Ten Pin BowlingMonthly1st Friday12.15 Ilkeston AMF Bowling

Ilkeston fire station meetings take place in the Community Room