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Aerobiking
2.15 pm Mondays at Congleton Leisure Centre
Mike Roche
Cycle in the dry and warmth and without the worry of traffic! The group isn't exclusively U3A because it takes advantage of the Leisure Centre’s "Aerobiking for the over 50s". But Mike who leads the group is a U3A member and many members attend. Beginners welcome. Cost £1.85 with a Leisure Club Card at £4 (for the over 60s).
Badminton
10.00 - 11.00 am Mondays at Congleton Leisure Centre
Janet Bartlett
A mixed sex and mixed ability group, playing at the Leisure Centre. Members usually provide their own racquets but other members sometimes have a spare or they can be hired. £1 per hour session.
Bowls (Indoors)
October to March at Congleton Leisure Centre
Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm Tuesdays – Brian Roberts,
Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00 pm – Pat Cox,
Friday 1.30 - 3.30 pm – Roy Duff
All three indoor bowls groups are the same – just choose your day. From October to March the 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm sessions are in the Leisure Centre. £1 per session. Beginners welcome. The centre has a few bowls to borrow but most members have or soon acquire, their own.
Bowls (Crown Green Outdoors)
March to September in Congleton Park
Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 am – Brian Roberts,
Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 am – Ray Angel
In the summer, bowls moves to Congleton Park with a choice of either Tuesday or Thursday morning.
Croquet
2.30 - 4.30 pm Thursdays Easter to September at Congleton Cricket Club
Mike Falla
A fascinating summer game of skill and tactics. As played by Congleton U3A it's also great fun and (contrary to reputation) a very friendly game.
If preferred play ‘golf croquet’ which is quick and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and our group includes several levels of ability. £1 per session.
Cycling
9.30 am Tuesdays
Paul Nadin
Around 20 miles or so, starting at 9.30 and usually back home by 12.30. The routes vary but normally around the local lanes, using back roads and cycling trails plus canals wherever as possible. Reasonable fitness is required - nothing excessive. The meeting place varies according to who is leading the run. Paul can be contacted on 01260 279443.
Exercise to Music
2.00 pm Tuesdays at Worral Street Scout Headquarters
Mike Roche
Each session will include a warm up, stretching, an aerobic workout, toning exercises, and a final stretch and relax session. Both the music and the level of activity will be appropriate to our membership and suitable for both men and ladies. Main aims are to contribute to our physical fitness and to have fun.
Golf Coaching
9.30 am Friday mornings at Congleton Leisure Centre
Roy Duff
The successful 'golf tuition' group will continue to run on Friday mornings from 9.30 am, in the Leisure Centre and, later, at a local driving range during Autumn and Winter Terms. The programme will be flexible, with group and individual tuition to accommodate both beginners and improvers, i.e. players with some experience but no handicap or high handicap.
Table Tennis
2.00 - 4.00 pm Thursdays at the Leisure Centre
Ian Bowker
You don't have to be an expert with a bat and ball, it’s for all abilities, and equipment is provided. Cost £1 per session payable to the Centre.
Tai Chi 1 - Beginners
10.30 - 11.30 am Mondays at the Masonic Hall starting Monday 6th October
Tai Chi 2 - Improvers
11.45 - 12.45 Mondays at the Masonic Hall starting Monday 6th October
Margaret Edwards
Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese form of rhythmical and co-ordinated body movements. It aims to harmonise the mind, body and spirit, promoting both mental and physical well being.
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