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HEALTH, FITNESS &
LEISURE
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Country
Dancing |
Code:
33
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A better title would be "Social Dancing" for our mix of Barn,
Country, Scottish, Old Time and Square Dancing. Instruction is given
for all dances; people joining on their own are welcome. We do not
learn the dances but enjoy the company of others, keeping fit but
with nothing too strenuous. N.B. 30th Sept. |
| Day: |
4th Wednesday of the month |
| Time: |
19.30
to 21.30 |
| Venue: |
St Joseph’s Church Hall |
| First
Aid |
Code: 45
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Information and practice in the skills that may be needed to treat
someone while waiting for medical help. Course is over 5 sessions
and is very informal with plenty of time to ask questions. |
| Day: |
Monday weekly for November only |
| Time: |
11.15
for 13.00 |
| Venue: |
St John Ambulance |
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Keep Fit
for Ladies |
Code: 34
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Class members say "We love the class - it starts the week really
well, the music is great and the movement is fun. We know it is
doing us good and we feel much better for coming.". The class suits
all ages and abilities and improves all-round fitness. Note:
supplementary cost of £2 per person per session. |
| Day: |
Monday weekly |
| Time: |
10.00
for 11.00 |
| Venue: |
Guildford Community Centre, Leapale Lane (Sports Hall) |
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Line Dancing |
Code:
35
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Do you want to keep fit and have fun? Then join our twice monthly
friendly class with lively music. Enjoy easy-to-learn dances
suitable for beginners. |
| Day: |
2nd
& 4th Tuesday of the month |
| Time: |
14.00 to 16.00 |
| Venue: |
St
John's Church Centre, Merrow (Main Hall) |
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T'ai
Chi Intermediate |
Code:
36
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T'ai Chi 'Lam'
Style Form, an ancient Chinese exercise for health and relaxation.
Anyone wishing to join this class should have at least 1 year of
experience of T'ai Chi.
Please note that the supplementary cost of £2.50 per person per
session is payable, in 5-week blocks in advance. |
| Day: |
Friday (weekly) |
| Time: |
09.30 to 10.30 |
| Venue: |
St
Catherine's Village Hall |
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Personal Gardens |
Code:
47
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This is a small group for those people with, and interested in,
gardens, who live in Guildford or in the Merrow/Clandon direction.
We meet monthly, often in each others' homes/gardens, but we also
make visits to gardens, eg Wisley. The dates given can be altered by
group agreement. |
| Day: |
3rd Monday of the month |
| Time: |
14.00 to 16.00 |
| Venue: |
Private |
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Travel |
Code:
108
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The Travel
Group has an ambitious programme of U3A visits to sites in Europe and
further afield. Listings will be circulated with the Newsletters. At
the October meeting options can be discussed and bookings taken.
Travel Programme |
| Day: |
Wednesday Oct 7th |
| Time: |
16.30 to 18.30 |
| Venue: |
Jefferies Hall |
Walking groups
Members of
each Walking Group are given a programme of walks by their individual Group
leaders. Anyone needing a lift to the start point should contact their Group
leader. Numbers of walkers are limited in the interests of safety and
manageability. Footwear with a good grip is essential, and waterproofs
should be carried.
| Walking
1 short |
Code:
37
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Walks at a leisurely pace with time to view and enjoy the history
and beauty of the local countryside. Distance approximately 4-5
miles. Most walks within 10 miles of Guildford. Pub arranged for end
of each walk. |
| Day: |
3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Time: |
09.45
for 10.00
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per
programme
issued. |
| Walking
2 short |
Code:
38
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Morning walks in West Surrey of about 2 hours' duration - noting the
local environment, places of local interest and history as
appropriate - planned to finish with a social lunchtime subject to
members' availability. |
| Day: |
1st Tuesday of the month |
| Time: |
10.00
for 10.15
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Walking
3 short |
Code:
39
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Easy rambles of 4-5 miles, mostly within ten miles of Guildford. Pub
(optional) arranged for the end of each walk. |
| Day: |
On
a Thursday of each month |
| Time: |
09.45 for 10.00
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Walking
4 short |
Code:
124
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Easy morning rambles of 4-5 miles or about 2 hours, within 10 miles
of Guildford. Pub lunch (optional) arranged for the end of each
walk. |
| Day: |
4th Thursday monthly |
| Time: |
10.15 for 10.30
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Walking
- long |
Code:
40
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This active walking group enjoys morning walks of between 5.5 and 7
miles over undulating country, within 15 miles of Guildford. At the
end, a nearby pub provides refreshment. |
| Day: |
3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Time: |
09.45
for 10.00
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Walking 1 all day |
Code: 41
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All-day walks of approximately 10 miles in distance,
usually within 15 miles of Guildford. Terrain is often undulating or
hilly. Time is taken for viewing, learning about and enjoying the
countryside. A pub lunch is arranged for each walk. |
| Day: |
1st Wednesday of the
month |
| Time: |
09.45
for 10.00
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Walking
2 all day |
Code: 42
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As for Walking 1 all day. Members may join only one of these two
groups. |
| Day:
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2nd
Wednesday of the month |
| Time: |
09.45
for 10.00
start |
| Venue: |
Varies
each month
as per programme
issued. |
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Wine Appreciation 1 |
Code: 104
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This will be a small group meeting in members' homes. We shall
normally taste three wines at each meeting with members sharing the
cost. This is usually between £3 and £5. |
| Day: |
2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Time: |
14.00 to 16.00 |
| Venue: |
Private |
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Wine
Appreciation 2 |
Code: 48
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This will be a
small group meeting in members' homes. We shall normally taste three
wines at each meeting with members sharing the cost. This is usually
between £3 and £5. |
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Day: |
4th Tuesday
of the month |
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Time: |
14.00 to 16.00 |
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Venue: |
Private |
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Yoga |
Code: 43
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Hatha yoga is
a tool for gaining control over the physical body and provides a
physical path to health and longevity. It relaxes the body, calms the
mind and brings greater awareness to your life. All abilities welcome.
Please note that the supplementary cost of £3.50 per person per
session is payable in a half term block. |
| Day: |
Friday weekly |
| Time: |
11.00 to 12.15 |
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Venue: |
St
Catherine's Village Hall |
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