u3a

Ripon and District

Group Category: Sports and Exercise

  • Men's Keep Fit

    Our Keep Fit Class for men has now started. We meet on weekly on a Thursday morning, from 9am to 10am. The class is led by Stu Clark at his gym, Set The Tone, based at Unit 12 Sycamore Business Park, Dishforth Road, Ripon, HG4 5DF It is a low impact class featuring balance and… Read more

  • Pickleball

    Our great new group, PICKLEBALL, has now started. We meet on Tuesdays at 2.00pm, at Ripon Leisure Centre (Sports Hall). All equipment will be provided. There is a small cost to cover venue hire. This popular game, suitable for all ages, can be viewed on YouTube to give you more idea of what it’s all… Read more

  • Walk, Talk and Tails

    Our walking group welcomes dogs and their well-behaved owners, and meets on the first Monday of the month. Usually starting at 9.15am, the route is chosen by members and details are posted on our WhatsApp Group. Route choice for the day is based on the weather, plus the number of dogs, and whether they have… Read more

  • Cycling

    The cycling group has been going since May 2025, and we have 6-8 regular riders. We meet at the South Lodge at 10.00  on a Tuesday, fortnightly. Before we start our ride we decide between us where we will go. The ride is often between 20 and 30 miles, and we have a coffee stop… Read more

  • Walking Cricket

    We meet weekly, on Tuesday mornings starting at 10:00 am . In summer we meet from 10:00 until 11:30 am at the multi-use court on Kearsley Road, Ripon, HG4 2SG. In winter (until April), we play indoors until 11:00 am , in the new sports hall at Ripon Leisure Centre.Because of the cost, we only… Read more

  • Walking Netball

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  • Walking

    Details of all of our walks are in the monthly U3A newsletter. Members of the group receive a monthly email listing the walks, meeting place, whether a packed lunch is needed and leader’s contact details. New walk leaders are always appreciated. If you would like to join a walk, please contact the leader to let… Read more

  • Pétanque

    The Pétanque Group is currently inactive. Please contact Glenys Bailey via the link for more information. Read more

  • Table Tennis

    This very popular group meets on Wednesday mornings in North Stainley Village Hall. For more information, or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Hilary. Read more

  • Tennis

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