More members are joining us on our walks because we are out in the fresh air and not in a confined space. It’s good to get those muscles working again. Come and join us! See below for reports of our recent walks. The group is a long-established very relaxed group that meets on the last… Read more

News Flash At our first session of 2026 we made a light-hearted presentation to our most frequent attender during 2025. Andrew took home a certificate and the prize - an old pickleball ball, upcycled to a Christmas decoration!   The Pickleball 2 Group has been meeting on Friday afternoons since March 2024. Pickleball is a… Read more

The Strollers felt it was time to re-launch the Amblers Group to run alongside, giving u3a members the option of both short and longer walks. The aim of the group is to target those of you who only want to walk up to 2 miles at a more leisurely pace. As with the Strollers the walks will… Read more

An enthusiastic group playing a fun and relaxed outdoor activity. There will be assistance for those who have never played Pétanque, or who have forgotten the rules, and some boules are available to start you off. Last Updated on 14th November 2025 Read more

We are a group of more than fifty members who cycle “for fun”. We are a very friendly bunch and most of all we enjoy the social side of the sport. Each ride will always include a refreshment stop & often we will lunch at a suitable venue on the route. Rides are offered over… Read more

The Table Tennis group caters for all abilities and skill levels from beginners to fairly good, and although we always ‘play to win’ we aim to enjoy ourselves in a friendly atmosphere and keep ourselves a bit fitter. We always play doubles so as to maximise the amount of playing time for everyone. We meet… Read more

For this group, you need to be very familiar with the Yang Style Long Form of Tai Chi. This group is for those with at least three years experience, and who have learned the complete set of moves. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance. It has… Read more

This group meets by prior arrangement mostly in the sea. Welcome to Petersfield Dippers! We’re a friendly bunch who love sea swimming at Eastney and Hayling Island. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just curious, you’re very welcome to come along. Sea swimming is a brilliant way to lift your mood, boost circulation, and support… Read more

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court, with a slightly modified tennis net.Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. Even though Pickleball is like… Read more

The u3a Country Walking group started in October 2012 and has had one walk almost every month.The group has proved popular with generally 10 to 15 walkers each month. This group is intended for those who like countryside walks of about 8 miles. A pub or café stop is incorporated roughly halfway. Walks are generally… Read more