Below is our list ofInterest Groups. Groups are self help and self funding and rely entirely on member participation. All group members must also be members of Havant u3a or another u3a with which Havant u3a has a reciprocal arrangement. Click on the group name to find out more information about what the group does. If you would like to join a group please contact the Group Leader.
Groups listed alphabetically
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Advanced French Conversation
Status: Waiting list
Fortnightly on Thursdays 2:30 pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month -
Adventures in Literature
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
Every 2nd Monday - Duration 1.5-2hrs -
Antiques & Collectables
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesdays 2:00 pm
Second Tuesday of each month -
Artificial Intelligence for Beginners
Status: Active
On Wednesday afternoons 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
Four two hour sessions in August 2026 -
Books
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursdays 10:00 am
First Thursday of the month -
Bridge
Status: Active
See text on Bridge Page (below) for details -
British History
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Thursday mornings 9:30 am-12:00 pm
This group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month -
Calligraphy
Status: Full
Monthly on Tuesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Fourth Tuesday of the month -
Canasta (Two Groups)
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Group 1 on First Thursday of each month, Group 2 on the fourth Thursday of the month -
Creative Writing
Status: Active
Monthly on Mondays 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
2nd Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30 -
Day Trips
Status: Active
Several day trips, usually by coach, will be arranged to places on interest that can be reached within two hours. -
Environment & Technology
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm
2nd Wednesdays -
Faith Matters
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
1st Thursday of the month -
Family History
Status: Full
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
First Tuesday of each month -
Learning by Art 1
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Every third Tuesday of each month -
Learning by Art 2
Status: Waiting list
On Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Every first Tuesday of the month -
Line Dancing
Status: Active
Weekly on Fridays
Two hourly sessions at either 11:00 am until 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm. -
Local History
Status: Full
Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am
3rd Friday of each month -
Mah Jong
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm -
National ODBG Bridge
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Click onto the Bridgewebs link below to see the calendar -
Needlecraft (Two Groups)
Status: Active
Monthly 2:00 pm
Group 1: The first Monday of the month. Group 2: First Tuesday of the month. -
Philosophy
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
1st Tuesday -
Photography
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm
Weather and location dependent, check with Leader for details -
Pilates
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesdays 10:30 am-11:30 am -
Play Reading Group
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm
First Wednesday of the month -
Poetry (writing)
Status: Waiting list
Monthly on Monday afternoons 1:30 pm -
Scrabble
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd Friday -
Sociable Singles 1 & 4
Status: Active
Monthly -
Sociable Singles 2 & 3
Status: Active -
Sociable Singles 5
Status: Active
Monthly -
Spanish Intermediate/Advanced
Status: Active
Fortnightly on Tuesday mornings 9:45 am
1st & 3rd Tuesday -
Strollers
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am
Walk for a duration of about one hour. -
Theatre/Opera/Ballet
Status: Active
Date and time depend on what is being screened at local cinemas -
Use Your Bus Pass 1
Status: Active
Monthly
Alternates between 2nd Monday and 2nd Thursday -
Use Your Bus Pass 2
Status: Active
Monthly
3rd Wednesday & 3rd Friday of the month -
Walking
Status: Active
Weekly on Wednesday mornings 9:55 am

New Groups: We are always glad to help members form additional groups as their interests develop. If you think there should be a group covering a subject not catered for, or if an existing group is full, have you considered starting a new group? We can help you find like-minded individuals and help you set it up. Our Groups Coordinator Jean Munday who can help with details of how to do it.

- Group Convenor Guidance: Click on Guidelines for Group Convenors