Wilmslow

u3a

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Science and Technology group
When: On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
Venue: Wilmslow Library/1st Floor Meeting Room
  • The Science Group arranges regular talks from speakers on various science, medical, and technology subjects.
  • Speakers have included u3a members from Wilmslow and other u3as. They have scientific and medical backgrounds as well as scientists from our regional universities.
  • The group may also organise visits to science and technology museums as well as centres for research.
  • Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm
  • Venue: Wilmslow Library, 1st floor Meeting Room.
  • How many member: tea; Maximum size: 50-60 (the room limit); Waiting list: No
  • Programme for 2026, see below.

Programme for Wilmslow U3A Science Group meetings 2026, January - August
January 20th 2:00 PMA Lake’s Live in Time, Ecology, and Pollution - Lake sediments analysis for water quality markers overtime.Dr. John Boyle and Dr. Maddy Moyle, University of Liverpool
February 17th 2:00 PMElectric FlightProf. Robert Bolam, University of Wrexham
March 17th 2:00 PMAir Traffic Control. Nick Patterson, Air Traffic Controller, Manchester Airport
April 21st 2:00 PMBiomarkers in Cancer Research. Dr. Kathryn Simpson, Cancer Research UK, Manchester institute, University of Manchester
May 19th 2:00 PMErrors in clinical publications contributing to the genetic medicine odyssey. Dr. Peter Freeman, University of Manchester
June 16th 2:00 PMMummies, medicine and healing practises. Prof. Rosalie David, University of Manchester
July 21st 2:00 PMPsychedelic assisted therapy: Psychedelics and mental health: hype, hope and healing? Prof. Sarah Tai, University of Manchester
AugustNo Meeting

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art and Crafts Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    At Oakmere; Contact Dena Glass, Group Leader for more information.
  • Book Group 1
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday mornings 11:00 am
    2nd Monday of the month, normally at the Group Leader's House.
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
  • Book Group online
    Status: Active
    Check times and online connection details with the Convenor
  • Bowling
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Meeting times vary according to the time of year, so does the venue - Alderley Edge Park (summer), Festival Hall, Alderley Edge (winter)
  • Bridge Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Bridge Improvers and Players
    Status: Active
    On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-11:30 am
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Croquet
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, two to three rides to choose from
  • French Conversation Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    Meet at the Group Leader's home in Wilmslow. Contact Convenor for further details.
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Meets on various days at various venues. Joint Group Leaders - Judy Van Langenberg, Jean McGregor and Tress Atwell
  • Have Your Say
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of every month. Meeting time 10am to 12Noon. Contact Group Leader
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays
  • Play Reading
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesdays
  • Rummikub (A new Group on)
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Science and Technology
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Monday of the month
  • Spanish intermediate
    Status: Dormant
  • Stitchers and Knitters
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of each month
  • Sunday lunch
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    Mondays and Fridays, 10am to 11.00am, for further detail contact Chris Foreman, Group Leader
  • Theatre visits and day outings
    Status: Active
    Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
  • Tuesday tea
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Except in July, August and December
  • Walking easy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    See Time table or contact Group Leader for time table. Walks in the localities of Wilmslow
  • Walking Intermediate
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Walks take place on the 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Group Leader for Time Table and other information. All walks are led by volunteers from the membership
  • Whist and Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month