Group Category: General
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London Theatre Group
This is a brand new group for people interested in visiting plays or musicals in the West End. As a very small group at present, we travel to the West End by train and tube. However, if the group grows, we can look at arranging transport. The new programme for London Theatre is below. If… Read more
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Fine Dining
"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." Auguste Escoffier This group meets roughly every 6 weeks usually on a Thursday evening. The idea is to bring together a group of people interested in food and good company to explore and sample the diverse fine dining scene in and around Hitchin, its restaurants, chefs and… Read more
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Wine Tasting
“Wine is the only artwork you can drink.” – Luis Fernando Olaverri The wine tasting group meets monthly usually on the second Tuesday in the early evening, at The Wee Vinoteca, a friendly and informal wine bar tucked away in The Arcade, Hitchin. Each session will offer the chance to explore a variety of wines—from… Read more
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Local Theatre
This group is for everyone who would like to go to local theatres. We will be using Gordon Craig in Stevenage, Queen Mother in Hitchin and the Market Theatre also in Hitchin If you wish to join this group or would like more information, please contact Angela via the Group Coordinator link above. Read more
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Architecture and the Built Environment
Although the Architecture Group's main focus is on architecture, it may also range wider and have discussions on design and the environmental impact of buildings.This group started in January 2024Topics are very much chosen from the interests of members.Recent topics include - The Crystal Palace of the 1851 Exhibition,Gothic Architecture, Work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel,Tudor… Read more
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Current Affairs
The group supports the U3A motto of Learn, Laugh, Live. Each month a different member chooses the topic to be discussed and chairs the group. Topics are sent out one week before the meeting so that others can find out more before the meeting. No-one is an expert, we exchange ideas and respect each others… Read more
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Lunch Group
These gatherings are excellent for new members to make contact & find out about Hitchin u3a. Venues are chosen from the many eating establishments available in and around Hitchin. The attendance varies but is normally between 12 and 20 members. Please register your interest for each lunch by contacting Jan via the link above This… Read more
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MOOG (Members On Own Group)
Coffee & Brunch Meetings You don't have to be on your own, just want to do different things than your partner sometimes. This is a group with no particular agenda or meetings, just a list of friends happy to go somewhere, with two or more, to the theatre or cinema, a walk, a meal etc.… Read more
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Photography
Each month we decide between us on a project and either take photos or search our computers and then share each other's photographs. At the meeting we look at these and discuss all aspects of photography - artistic, technical and creative (using photo editing techniques) For more information please contact the Group's Coordinator via the… Read more
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Sunday Lunch Group
"Memories are made a meal at a time." Janet Ashton, author of 'The Sunday Lunch Club' novel We have a maximum of 12 members and meet up once a month for a tasty and sociable Sunday Lunch. For further details please contact Margaret, the Group Coordinator, via the link above. Read more