Special Interest Groups

The grass roots of the u3a is its Special Interest Groups. Convened by the members for the members, anyone can form a group that reflects their special interest. Covering a vast range of subjects, most groups welcome people of all abilities.
If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the convenor via the bird on the specific group webpage for more information.
To find a Beccles u3a group go to the Group Pages.
Special Interest Group Events
Learn about Day Lilies with the Gardening Club
13th November 2025
      
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      
    
Hermerocallis (Day Lilies), exotic trumpet like blooms that flower in profusion for many weeks. Come and listen to Luci Skinner our gardening expert.
      Venue: Blyburgate Hall
      
Cost: £4.00 members and guests (includes refreshments)
      
    
There are over 60 special interest groups available to all Beccles u3a members, they range from Arts and Crafts, Languages, Music and other activities.
If you are interested in joining a particular group, you may attend 2 sessions without charge before attending any further sessions. However, the group convenor may, at their discretion, ask for a contribution if the meeting incurs significant expense.
NB. If you are not a registered Beccles u3a member you will be required to join Beccles u3a before you can attend any further sessions.
To find out what is available go to the Group Pages and have a look.
If you can't find the group you had in mind, and would be interested in running something of special interest to yourself, why not contact the Committee Chair and propose your new group. There are always groups that are proposed and listed below, all they need is a convenor and a couple of members.
Proposed New Groups
If you can help convene or would like to join any of the following new groups, please contact Pippa at Committee Chair.
Walking Group 1 is still looking for a new convenor.
This is a very friendly group of about 25 walkers who enjoy each other's company. Many of their members have been walking regularly with the group since its formation in 2015 and are very welcoming to newcomers to the group.
Online Groups
in addition to the groups organised and convened by members of Beccles u3a, there are also many online groups available some of which are not available through our branch. 
To find out more click on Interest Groups Online
Beccles u3a Group Pages
Groups listed alphabetically
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    A Cappella SSA
 Status: Active
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    Art Appreciation
 Status: Full
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    Badminton
 Status: Active
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    Beccles History pre 1900
 Status: Active
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    Beccles Twinning Association
 Status: Active
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    Bridge
 Status: Active
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    Busy Beads
 Status: Active
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    Canasta
 Status: Waiting list
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    Classical Music Appreciation
 Status: Active
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    Creative Writing
 Status: Waiting list
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    Cribbage
 Status: Active
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    Current Affairs
 Status: Active
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    Cycling Group 1
 Status: Active
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    Cycling Group 2
 Status: Waiting list
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    Digital Photography 1
 Status: Active
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    Digital Photography 2
 Status: Waiting list
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    Dog Walking
 Status: Active
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    Drawing and Painting 1
 Status: Waiting list
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    Drawing and Painting 2
 Status: Active
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    Family History
 Status: Active
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    Folk Band
 Status: Active
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    French Advanced Conversation
 Status: Active
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    French Conversation
 Status: Active
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    French En Avance
 Status: Active
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    French For Improvers
 Status: Waiting list
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    French For Tourists 1
 Status: Active
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    French For Tourists 2
 Status: Waiting list
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    French Intermediate
 Status: Active
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    French On y va
 Status: Active
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    Fun Rowing
 Status: Active
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    Gardening
 Status: Active
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    Growing Together
 Status: Active
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    Historic Walks 1
 Status: Waiting list
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    Historic Walks 2
 Status: Full
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    Historic Walks 3
 Status: Active
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    Italian Conversation 1
 Status: Active
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    Italian Conversation 2
 Status: Active
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    Jazz Appreciation
 Status: Active
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    Keeping Fit
 Status: Active
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    Mah Jong
 Status: Active
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    Members on their Own
 Status: Active
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    Nimble Fingers
 Status: Waiting list
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    Petanque
 Status: Active
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    Pickleball
 Status: Waiting list
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    Quiz Group
 Status: Active
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    Recorder Playing
 Status: Active
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    Rummikub and Scrabble
 Status: Active
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    Science in the News
 Status: Active
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    Scottish Country Dancing
 Status: Active
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    Short Tennis
 Status: Waiting list
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    Singing for Fun
 Status: Active
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    Table Tennis 1
 Status: Waiting list
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    Table Tennis 2
 Status: Full
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    Tree Group
 Status: Active
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    Walking 2
 Status: Active
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    Walking 3
 Status: Waiting list
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    Wine Appreciation
 Status: Waiting list

 
  