Group Category: Outdoor Activities
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Agility Fun For Dogs
Meets weekly on Saturday mornings at the Group Organiser’s home Here is an article that Joan, the Group Organiser, wrote and which appeared in the September Exmouth & District u3a newsletter: I noticed there were no dog related activities in the Exmouth area and had the idea of starting an ‘Agility Fun Dogs’ group under… Read more
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Pickleball – information
– and pickleball life within our u3a Introduction Pickleball is probably the fastest-growing sport in the UK as of 2024. It’s been growing rapidly in the USA for over 20 years and is now set to gain the same level of popularity over here. Seen as a cross between tennis, table-tennis and badminton, it can… Read more
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Natural History
Meetings are held at a range of locations. The visits for the year are decided at an annual planning meeting in January. We visit nature reserves and other places of interest to explore habitats and learn about the needs of different species of plants and animals. There is very often a guided tour or talk… Read more
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Sailing – Dinghy & Watersports
Members are expected to bring their own sailing clothing (wet suit, sailing boots/shoes etc). Buoyancy Aids are available. Expect to get a little wet. Sessions usually last about 3 hours, and require at least a little hands-on from sailors. Guidance will be given. Sessions are sometimes arranged at short notice to take advantage of weather… Read more
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Cycling
This group meets at Mudbank at the end of Halsdon Avenue. All are welcome – please check for changes before coming for the first time. Read more
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Botany for Everybody
Beginners, improvers and experts are all welcome. The aim is to develop and extend plant identification skills during botany field meetings at a range of sites that reflect the different habitats found in Devon. Eye lenses will be available to help with identification or purely for the pleasure of seeing the detail in tiny flowers… Read more
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Transport
Welcome to the Exmouth & District u3a Transport Group. For our first two years we were called the Classic Transport Group, but in order to appeal to a wider audience we dropped the Classic from out title and now have a broader range of events and outings. We plan to have at least one event per… Read more
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Sailing – Dayboat
We are fortunate to be able to sail on a stable sailing boat (Hawk 20, with auxiliary engine). The boat is kept on a mooring at Exe Sailing Club. It is the same craft that is used for RYA Sailability sessions (for people with disabilities). Our session is usually 3+ hours, either out-to-sea or inside… Read more