Group Category: Cards, Board Games & Quizzing

This group started in January 2020

This group is for all levels of play for both games, from beginners to experienced players. We play using the same standard Scrabble dictionary. We also use Scrabble official apps to check words. People can still use Scrabble dictionaries but apps are quicker and easier.

Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game, played with tiles instead of cards. We do 'pay' each other according to the scores we achieve, but we use 'tallies' (plastic sticks) NOT money!

It’s a game you can play at several levels. At its most basic, you could learn to play it in one or two sessions, especially if you take home and study the (National) u3a’s guide to the rules.

Before long, you’ll be ready to try the more complicated levels and even beat those of us who have been playing for years.

When you're actually playing, you can sometimes have a score higher than the person who calls Mahjong (who goes 'out' first). It's that sort of game!

We rent the small room, the cost of which is payable by all group members quarterly in advance. There is free car parking nearby and newcomers are very welcome to a "Taster" session.

Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game, played with tiles instead of cards. We do 'pay' each other according to the scores we achieve, but we use 'tallies' (plastic sticks) NOT money!

It’s a game you can play at several levels. At its most basic, you could learn to play it in one or two sessions, especially if you take home and study the (National) u3a’s guide to the rules.

Before long, you’ll be ready to try the more complicated levels and even beat those of us who have been playing for years.

When you're actually playing, you can sometimes have a score higher than the person who calls Mahjong (who goes 'out' first). It's that sort of game!

This group started in October, 2018.

We are a friendly group of like-minded quizzers enjoying a variety of table quizzes, general quizzes and some 'unusual' challenging quizzes. We take turns to host and sessions are enjoyable.

The format is that each member takes a turn to set the questions (about 50) and acts as Question Master. The group is split according to turnout and subjects include SPORT, HISTORY, SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY and GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

This group started in September, 2014

Cribbage is a card game played by two, three or four players. Players gain points for every 15 you can make in your hand and these points are pegged as you go on to a peg board.

This group started in July 2013.

Do you like to play cards? Would you like to have fun playing Contract Whist, Hearts, Nap, Lay Down Rummy, or many other fun games? If so please join us!
You do not need to know how to play as we will teach you.

Christmas 2021

Christmas 2017

This group started in January 2025

The card game Canasta is said to originate from South America and spread to the States and to Europe over 60 years ago which is why there are many variations to the play, but the basic rules remain similar.
The game (using two or three decks of cards) can be played by individual members but more usually and preferred as a team game of four in a partnership. This can be adapted to suit the number of players present on the day.
Canasta is an easy card game to learn and once mastered played with a dash of competitive spirit but in a friendly fashion.