u3a

Stanway in Colchester

Group Sector: Sport

  • Putt in the Park

    This activity started in Oct/Nov 2019 at the new adventure golf course with clubhouse café in Castle Park. All-weather surface suitable for novices and experienced putters. It's competitive and FUN! This Group meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday. If you would like further information or would like to join this Group please email Read more

  • Pickleball Monday PM

    **This group is currently FUll, if you wish to be added to the waiting list please contact the Group Leader on the above link.** Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard pastime but has become one of America's most popular growing sports among all ages and now its popularity has come Read more

  • Bowls - Outdoor

    This group is seasonal - check the newsletter for dates and times when available. Come and join us, all equipment is provided by Arclight at Shrub End, but you must wear flat soled shoes. Never played, no problem Arclight provide two coaches. If you would like to play, please send a message to the Group Read more

  • Pétanque

    Please note that places are only available currently on the Wednesday 11.00am session, the other sessions are FULL. If you wish to join the open session or be added to the waiting list for the other sessions please contact the Group Leader using the above link, stating which day you are interested in playing. **If Read more

  • Golf

    According to Harry L. Wilson in 1904 “This new game of golf seems to have too much walking for a game and just enough game to spoil a good walk” something the group often ponder when the going gets tough. Rest assured the members always exude a calm demeanour under all conditions and are on-hand Read more

  • Badminton Mixed Ability Monday AM

    We play every Monday 9.30 to 11.30 in Colchester unless another booking takes priority. Players pay £5 per session. First visit is free to Stanway and Colchester u3a members to come and try the group. This group is currently open to new members. If you are interested in joining please contact the Group Leader on Read more

  • Badminton Mixed Ability Thursday AM

    We play every Thursday in Colchester from 9.30am to 11.30am unless another booking takes priority. Players pay £5 per session. We play with feather shuttles and have spare racquets to borrow if needed. There are currently places available. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the Group Leader on the link above. Read more

  • Croquet

    We meet in Colchester on every other Wednesday afternoon from April to October at 1.15pm. Play starts at 1.30pm, finishes at 3.30pm and we enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards. The venue plays on international standard croquet lawns and all equipment is provided, as is a brief introductory practical tutorial by a Club Member for those Read more