Activities mainly for Older people in the Rayleigh, Essex area. 
               Also, for people of ANY age, who are not in FULL employment.
Our activities are done in Groups, some small, some large, with one or more people being in charge as the Group Leader, to arrange dates and places of meetings, events, etc.
There is a large range of activities, some involving exercise, some involving discussions on a number of different subjects, some playing card games or board games.
We are always looking for more Group Leaders, either to run a New Group for an interest that we do not currently have. 
Or, to start an Additional Group, to ease the waiting lists for the Groups that are full. 
You will never be expected to do it single-handedly, there will always be someone there to give a guiding hand and support at all times. 
Interest groups normally meet in the home of the leader or a group member and a (suggested) 50p is payable for refreshments. 
Additional costs may be payable when groups meet in a hall or if other fees are required.
Also, if you are interested in joining a group, or have any questions about any Group, please email the  Groups Co-Ordinator , who will liaise with the Group Leader of your interest, who will then contact you. 
Things to Remember  for ALL Group members.
Groups listed alphabetically
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    Ad Hoc History
 Status: Active
 As and when arranged by Group Leader
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    All Things Crafty
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
 2nd Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
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    Art Appreciation
 Status: Full
 On Wednesday afternoons
 Third Weds 2pm
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    Badminton Thurs
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Thursday mornings
 Fortnightly 10-11
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    Badminton Wed
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings
 Fortnightly 10-12
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    Birdwatching
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Thursday mornings
 Fourth Thursday 10.00
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    Book Group
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Thursdays 15:00-17:00
 Last Thursday
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    Bridge
 Status: Active
 As and when
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    Bridge for Beginners
 Status: Active
 On Fridays
 1st and 3rd Fridays
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    Canasta 1
 Status: Full
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 2nd Monday 2:00 - 4:00
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    Canasta 2
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 3rd Mon 2.00-4.00
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    Canasta Beginners 1
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
 3rd Wednesday 2.00-4.00.
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    Canasta Beginners 2
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
 2nd Wed 2.30-4.30
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    Church Visits
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Wednesday mornings
 Third Wed 10:00 -13:30
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    Cinema
 Status: Active
 On Wednesday afternoons
 Various Wed
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    Coffee and Conversation
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:30-12:30
 4th Wednesday
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    Cribbage
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Thursday mornings
 4th Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
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    Digital Photography
 Status: Active
 On Monday afternoons
 Meets as and when agreed by members
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    Discussion
 Status: Full
 Monthly on Thursday mornings
 3rd Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
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    Family History 1
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 First Mon 2pm - 4pm
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    Family History 2
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
 First Tue 2pm - 4pm
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    Family History 3
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
 Second Wed 2pm - 4pm
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    Family History 4
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
 Fourth Wed 2pm - 4pm
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    Film Appreciation
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Mondays
 3rd Monday
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    Garden Visits
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Mondays
 Last Monday
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    Ipad/Tablet
 Status: Dormant
 Monthly on Friday afternoons
 2nd Friday 2pm - 4pm
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    Just Sew and Sew
 Status: Active
 On Friday afternoons 14:00-16:00
 1st & 3rd Friday
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    Knit and Natter
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Thursday mornings
 2nd Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
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    Lunch Sunday
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Sunday afternoons
 3rd Sunday
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    Lunch Weekday
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Wednesday afternoons
 2nd Wednesday pm
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    Mah Jong
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Tuesday mornings
 Fortnightly 10-12
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    Maritime History
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 First Mon 2.30 - 4.30
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    Mindfulness and Meditation
 Status: Dormant
 Monthly on Friday mornings
 10:00 - 12:00 2nd Friday
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    Mindfulness and Meditation 2
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons 14:00-16:00
 4th Monday 2pm - 4pm
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    Out and About
 Status: Active
 Various days
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    Out and About 2
 Status: Active
 Various days
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    Petanque 1
 Status: Active
 On Mondays 10:00-12:00
 1st & 3rd Monday
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    Petanque 2
 Status: Active
 On Fridays 14:00-16:00
 2nd & 4th Friday
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    Photography Friday
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Friday mornings
 3rd Friday 10am
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    Psychology
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons 13:30-15:30
 2nd Monday
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    Puddy Galore
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
 4th Tues. 16:30
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    Rummikub
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 First Mon 2pm - 4pm
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    Rummikub 2
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Thursday afternoons
 2pm - 4pm 2nd Thursday
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    Scrabble
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Monday afternoons
 3rd Mon 2-4pm May go on beyond 4 p.m........
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    Shakespeare Appreciation
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Friday mornings
 Third Friday 10.30 - 12.30
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    Short-Mat Bowls
 Status: Active
 On Tuesday afternoons
 Alternate Tue 2-4pm
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    Singing for Pleasure
 Status: Active
 On Tuesday mornings
 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10.30 - 12:00
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    Solo Whist
 Status: Active
 Monthly on Monday mornings
 2nd Mon. 10:00 - 12:00
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    Table-Tennis
 Status: Active
 On Friday afternoons 14:00-15:30
 2nd and 4th Friday
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    Ten-Pin Bowling
 Status: Active
 Fortnightly on Tuesday mornings
 Fortnightly Tue 11:00 - 15:00
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    Theatre
 Status: Active
 Various times & days
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    Trivial Pursuits
 Status: Waiting list
 Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 14:00-16:00
 Fourth Tues 2pm - 4pm
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    u3a Band
 Status: Active
 as agreed
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    Walking Midweek
 Status: Active
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    Walking Sunday
 Status: Active
 On Sunday mornings
 Last Sunday 10:30
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    Wine Friday
 Status: Active
 On Friday evenings
 Various
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    Wine Thursday
 Status: Active
 On Thursday evenings
 Third Thursday 19:30
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    Women in History
 Status: Full
 On Friday afternoons
 Last Friday 2:30pm - 4 pm