Here's a list of the different kinds of activity we organise. Click any activity to see the related groups. 'All members' is a list of groups that have no size restriction, so anyone can join their activities. A group can appear multiple times in the list. To see more information about any group, click the 'More' button to the right of its description.
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All members
| Group | Brief description |
| Ambling | Short, undemanding walks with an optional meal to finish. Second Thursday of each month. | More |
| Cycling | The cycling group arranges monthly rides of two to three hours' duration. Usually at 10.00am on the first Tuesday of each month. | More |
| Jigsaw exchange | We exchange jigsaws. Any member can join us. | More |
| Monthly meetings | We arrange presentations on a variety of topics at 2pm on the third Thursday of every month. It's a good opportunity to find out what's happening and to book one of our visits. | More |
| Visits | Hayling U3A organises visits to a variety of places. All members are welcome. | More |
| Walking | Walk in some of the best countryside in the South of England. Usually 9.00am on the fourth Monday of each month. Longer walks are usually on the first Friday with additional walks from time to time. | More |
Art
| Group | Brief description |
| Painting & drawing 1 | We are a group of mixed ability and, although we work to a different project each month, there is no compulsion to follow the set the pattern. 2pm on the third Tuesday of each month. | More |
| Painting & drawing 2 | We develop our skills through sharing our knowledge and ideas, no one is an expert and all levels of ability are welcome. Fourth Friday of the month, 10 to noon. | More |
| Painting & drawing 3 | We meet the first Thursday of each month to draw and paint, in your preferred medium. We share ideas, knowledge and inspire one another to expand our creativity and try new styles. | More |
Craft
| Group | Brief description |
| Card making & paper craft 1 | At each session we learn new techniques and ways to develop card making skills. 10am on the second Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Card making & paper craft 2 | At each session we learn new techniques and ways to develop card making skills. 2pm on the second Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Card making & paper craft 3 | At each session we learn new techniques and ways to develop card making skills. 2.30pm on the Tuesday before the second Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Card making & paper craft 4 | At each session we learn new techniques and ways to develop card making skills. 9.15am on the Tuesday before the second Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Card making & paper craft 5 | At each session we learn new techniques and ways to develop card making skills. 12 noon on the Tuesday before the second Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Embroidery and tapestry | An opportunity so sew and share expertise within a small group. | More |
| Knitting | We're a friendly self-help knitting group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month | More |
| Knitting and Crochet | Meet to Knit, Crochet and chat, | More |
Food and drink
| Group | Brief description |
| Wine appreciation | The group meets every 2 months, on the 3rd Monday of the month. Members will taste certain wines from selected regions as specified by the host for that particular meeting. | More |
Games
| Group | Brief description |
| Canasta | We meet to play Canasta in the Age Concern Hall in Webb Lane at 1.30 on alternate Saturdays. | More |
| Chess | Enjoy playing chess with others. | More |
| Fives and Three Dominoes | Have a social evening playing this popular game in the convivial surroundings of the Newtown House hotel at 7.00 pm every Tuesday. | More |
| Petanque 1 | We play at 2.30pm every Tuesday, and at 10.30am every Thursday and Sunday at Seacourt | More |
| Pickleball | We meet to play Pickleball weekly each Monday afternoon at the Hayling Community Centre between 4 and 5.30pm. | More |
| Rummikub 1 | We meet to play Rummikub on the 4th Friday of each month 10-12 at The Barley Mow | More |
| Rummikub 2 | We meet at the Barley Mow to play Rummikub every 1st Monday, 10am to 12pm. | More |
| Scrabble 1 | We meet at 2pm on the last Thursday of every month. | More |
| Scrabble 2 | We play scrabble every 2nd Tuesday of the month at a member's house. | More |
| Scrabble D | We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2.30-4.30 pm to play Scrabble. After playing, we have tea and biscuits and a chat together. | More |
| Social Bridge | We meet to play Contract Bridge between 9.30 and 11.30 on Tuesdays | More |
| Uckers | We are preparing for heats and, possibly, the finals of the Uckers World Championships 2020 | More |
History
| Group | Brief description |
| British history | We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm in members homes. The host does research on their chosen subject and gives a talk. | More |
| History 2 | We each take it in turn to choose a historical subject, research it and prepare a talk on it. Third Friday of each month, 10 till 12. | More |
| Local history 3 | We choose a subject to research and present to the rest of the group at a future date. 10.30 am on the first Monday of each month. | More |
| World history & archaeology | Members meet on the 1st Thursday of each month from 2-4 to hear talks presented by group members. | More |
Languages
| Group | Brief description |
| French conversation deux | We have fun whilst having French conversations. We meet every other Friday 14.00 - 16.00 at The West Town Inn. | More |
Music
| Group | Brief description |
| Island Shanty | We normally meet on the first and third Monday of each month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Hayling Island Community Centre. | More |
| Music appreciation 2 | We listen to, and discuss a wide range of music. 2.00pm on the 4th Friday of each month. | More |
| Music for fun | A very casual relaxed group who meet to make music on the fourth Wednesday of each month. | More |
| Ukes for U | A ukelele group that meets on first and third Wednesdays of each month, and performs as the 'Hayling Huggers' | More |
| Ukulele Thursday | For those relatively new to the Ukulele or wish to gain confidence and enjoy playing in a relaxed group for fun. We currently meet at The Barley Mow on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings each month. We also perform gigs at various venues in the community as 'The D'Ukes of Hayling ' | More |
| Windsong | This is a group for players with some knowledge of recorder playing up to those more familiar with the instrument. Meetings are arranged based on member availability. | More |
| Woodwind | We are a woodwind group trying to improve our playing by using music that we enjoy. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday afternoons of each month, at 2.00pm till 4.30pm adjustable by agreement. | More |
Outdoor/physical
| Group | Brief description |
| Ambling | Short, undemanding walks with an optional meal to finish. Second Thursday of each month. | More |
| Chair yoga and mindfulness | Individual work within a group under guidance of qualified instructor. The sessions are on a Wednesday morning at 10 am at HICCA. Costs are £10 a session or 6 for the price of 5. | More |
| Croquet | Meets at 10am on Wednesdays in good weather to play on a garden court and also on Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm. Also during the winter months, and days not suitable for croquet, we play Rumikub and Mexican trains | More |
| Cycling | The cycling group arranges monthly rides of two to three hours' duration. Usually at 10.00am on the first Tuesday of each month. | More |
| Lawn Bowls | Meets Thursday mornings at the Hayling Island Community Centre at 10am. | More |
| Petanque 1 | We play at 2.30pm every Tuesday, and at 10.30am every Thursday and Sunday at Seacourt | More |
| Petanque 2 | We play at Seacourt on Saturday mornings at 10.30 | More |
| Petanque 3 | We play at Seacourt every Wednesday at 2.15 for 2.30 start. | More |
| Walking | Walk in some of the best countryside in the South of England. Usually 9.00am on the fourth Monday of each month. Longer walks are usually on the first Friday with additional walks from time to time. | More |
| Walking Netball | We play at Park Community School in Havant and meet every Thursday afternoon for a one hour session from 5 to 6 pm. If you would like transport to the venue we meet at the Hayling Island Community Centre at 4.15 and car share. | More |
Philosophy
| Group | Brief description |
| Philosophy 1 | We meet to discuss topics of current interest chosen by the group members. We meet at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Currently, we pay £2 per session to cover the hall hire. | More |
| Philosophy 2 | We meet to discuss topics of interest chosen by group members. Meetings take place at 10am on the third Wednesday of each month. Currently we pay £2 per session to cover the hall hire. | More |
Photography
| Group | Brief description |
| Photography | We take photographs of mutually agreed subjects and present them at monthly meetings 10am - 12 midday on the last Wednesday of each month. | More |
Politics
| Group | Brief description |
| Current affairs | A monthly discussion group. | More |
Reading
| Group | Brief description |
| Blockbusters | A reading group that meets on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss chosen books. | More |
| Play reading 1 | We meet at the Station theatre at 1.00 pm on the last Thursday of the month. Play sets are provided and Group members participate by assuming a character role in the play and the readings range from well known plays to sit coms and pantomime and everything in between. | More |
| Play reading 2 | This Group is currently combined with Play Reading Group 1 and meets at the Station Theatre at 1.00 pm on the last Thursday of the month. | More |
| Reading 1 | We get 10 books, usually recommended by group members or from the library, and discuss at meetings. 10am on the third Monday of each month. | More |
| Reading 2 | We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 10.30 am to discuss the book we have been reading. | More |
| Reading 3 | We choose a book to read and discuss each month. We meet on the second Friday of each month. | More |
| Reading B | We meet to discuss a book we've read during the previous weeks and look at future selections over a cuppa, biscuits or cake. 2.30pm, 4th Tuesday of the month. | More |
| The Bookies | A small group of ladies. We meet in each other’s homes once a month, on the second Monday of each month to discuss the book we have just read. | More |
Science
| Group | Brief description |
| Science and technology | We promote an interest into the very broad field of Science and Technology through an open meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month. | More |
Social
| Group | Brief description |
| 4th Thursday lunch diners | This group is specifically for members who live alone and would like the opportunity meet up for lunch in local venues with others in a similar position. | More |
| Canasta | We meet to play Canasta in the Age Concern Hall in Webb Lane at 1.30 on alternate Saturdays. | More |
| Philosophy 1 | We meet to discuss topics of current interest chosen by the group members. We meet at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Currently, we pay £2 per session to cover the hall hire. | More |
| Scrabble 1 | We meet at 2pm on the last Thursday of every month. | More |
| Scrabble 2 | We play scrabble every 2nd Tuesday of the month at a member's house. | More |
| Social Bridge | We meet to play Contract Bridge between 9.30 and 11.30 on Tuesdays | More |
| Wine appreciation | The group meets every 2 months, on the 3rd Monday of the month. Members will taste certain wines from selected regions as specified by the host for that particular meeting. | More |
Writing
| Group | Brief description |
| Creative Writing | We meet, at 10.30 on the first Wednesday of each month, to produce a piece of original writing using a one of a number of different themes. | More |
| Creative writing 2 | We will be exploring and trying out the many different aspects of Creative Writing, and sharing our efforts with the group. | More |
