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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026
Check Out Our Most Recently Formed Groups.............
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Knitting - Startup
A new group being set up for knitters of all abilities including those who want to learn. Join our new friendly, relaxed group where we share our projects, show off our skills, learn from each other and make new like-minded friends. All abilities welcome — from beginners to seasoned knitters. Just bring your knitting! Special…
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Chess for Fun - Startup
Anyone interested in this? I would be happy to explore setting up a group in Stonehouse. Any level, including beginners, welcome. The group would meet in our local hostelry, the Woolpack in Stonehouse. They have the tables, a quiet room and hot and cold drinks on tap. Meeting day/time and frequency to be agreed between…
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Canasta - Startup
Canasta is a card game of the rummy family and can be played by 2, 3 or 4 people. It's a game which can be played at several levels and we can have fun together exploring different approaches if people would like. Anyone else interested in starting up a group for playing Canasta? Days, times,…
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Backgammon for fun
This is a new group. The classic game of Backgammon but played in a relaxed atmosphere, where moves can be queried and help sought but we do not play for money, there is no gambling involved. All abilities welcome! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 13.30 to 15.30.…
- Stroud u3a is a self-governing local charitable trust
- We facilitate a wide variety of group and social activities which help stimulate and sustain positive physical and mental health
- Come and meet with other enthusiasts for your existing interests, help one another learn and/or practice, try out and learn new things
- Stay younger for longer, by exploring and helping to create dozens of new ways to enhance yours and others' lives
- No upper or lower age limits - you just need to be no longer in full-time employment and have the time to take part
Established in 1989, Stroud u3a is one of hundreds of similar, local, self-governing groups operating under the national umbrella of "The Third Age Trust" (https://www.u3a.org.uk). We share a common philosophy, aims and objectives with the whole u3a movement.
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Stroud and District University of the Third Age (Registered Charity No. 1030673)
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