We currently have around 120 active groups. As time passes groups come and go. Some seem to last forever, and a few drop by the wayside quite quickly.
We have a well used and documented process to add New Groups to our list. It might be just a suggestion from a member or a well thought out idea.
Our New Groups Facilitator will work with interested members to bring initial thoughts to an established group.
The more information that members can bring to the table, the better chance of success. Here is the current state of our new groups.
Page updated: 23 July 2026.
If you are interested in joining any of these new groups, please initially contact the New Groups Facilitator
Italian 2: additional group
This is intended for members that already have, or are working towards, a
reasonable understanding of the Italian language and are keen to improve
their knowledge of the language and culture of Italy. The aim is to cover
grammar and the main points of standard spoken and written Italian, to
deal with most everyday situations including describing experiences,
opinions, plans etc.
Set up meeting coming in September.
Adventurers: new group
Have you always been an ‘active’ type? This new Adventurers’ Groups aims include enjoying some of the more demanding physical and practical activities, challenging your comfort zone, and above all meeting and getting to know a bunch of like-minded u3a members in a lively and convivial series of experiences. There are rivers to paddle, mountains to climb (no head for heights? even better), wires to be zipped, tall things to abseil, even seas to be sailed, and always new things to be tried. Could this be you?"
Stitching 2: additional group
The aim of this additional group is to build on the success of the existing group by providing an opportunity for further Shrewsbury u3a members to join this creative activity and enable them to explore a wide range of textile and yarn-based craft activities including sewing, embroidery, quilting, weaving, knitting, and crochet. It is open to all abilities ranging from beginners to experts, indeed anyone who enjoys being creative with fabric and yarn and is eager to learn from fellow crafters. Members may choose to work on individual or group projects, and individual
member-led sessions could also provide tasters’ of further activities. There is also an opportunity to focus on different techniques such as dressmaking. The meeting format, frequency and timing, would be finalised by the members, however, experience with the existing
group suggest that to meet for 2 hours twice per month, probably at members’ homes should work well.
Sufficient numbers, Setup meeting scheduled for September.
Our Grouponometer
Suggestions and Ideas: An idea for a new group has been brought to the notice of the New Groups Facilitator.
Development: The New Groups Facilitator canvasses opinion, discusses the merits and aims of the group, advertises the new group and hosts the initial setup meeting. At the end of the Development period a Group Coord should already be identified
Setup Meeting: The initial Setup Meeting will select a Group Coordinator - if not already volunteered, and agree the aims of the group and when and where they will meet.
Launch: The New Group is launched. Added to our list of current groups both on the website and Newsletter list. If required, training is given to the new Group Coordinator on how to manage their group through the Beacon system.