u3a

Shipston-on-Stour Area

Group Category: Fitness

  • Walking Rugby Group

    This group hopes to restart soon and give members of either sex the chance to try non-contact rugby at a walking pace. No previous experience necessary. It will be led by Clive who has coaching qualifications and a love of the game which he looks to share with others. In fact, he is keen to encourage… Read more

  • Seated/Chair Pilates

    Chair-based Pilates can be done entirely seated or using the chair to assist in some standing exercises. Regular Pilates exercises can help improve posture, muscle strength, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve tension. So, if mat-based Pilates is not for you (due to difficulty getting up and down from the floor or other… Read more

  • Pilates 1 & 2

    Pilates helps build strength and mobility as well as helping with flexibility and balance. We have an external teacher and currently run two classes on Tuesday mornings. 10.00-11.00 and 11.15-12.15. Our exercises are targeted for our age group and work equally well for men and women. Our teacher adapts exercises for those with little/no experience… Read more

  • First Thursday Walking Group

    Our walks are usually between 6 to 8 miles long and take the morning to achieve.  We try to walk within 30 minutes drive of Shipston and members are encouraged to car share. Details of each walk are sent out beforehand to the group and members are asked to sign up in advance. We welcome… Read more

  • Table Tennis

    We welcome newcomers and allow potential new members to the group to come along and play for free for a maximum of 3 weeks, thereafter we require players to pay the weekly session fee and become U3A members if not a member already. Previous experience is not necessary and no equipment is needed. The group… Read more

  • Shipston Five Milers

    Our walks are around 5 miles long and take a couple hours, but enjoying our beautiful countryside whilst talking with each other is our main attraction. Each walk is planned in advance so members can be given details of the meeting point and about parking, whether there are hills and/or  stiles, arrangements for refreshments and… Read more