| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Weekly on Thursday mornings 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Thursday afternoon |
| Venue: | Cowplain Activity Centre |
This group is ideal for anyone with little or no prior knowledge wanting to learn how to Line Dance. We have two other Line Dancing groups - For Fun and Improvers - which are aimed at those who have some previous experience of Line Dancing.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Weekly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Venue: | Bedhampton Bowling Club |
This group started in June, 2026
Pétanque, also called Boules, is an outdoor game where players toss boules (hollow steel balls the size of an orange) as close as possible to a little wooden target ball or jack. It can be played as Singles, Doubles or Triples. It is easy to play and benefits hand/eye co-ordination, general fitness and is a very sociable activity.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Fortnightly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 2nd & 4th Thursday morning |
| Venue: | Horizon Leisure Centre |
This group started in April 2026 and is suitable for beginners as well as players with some prior experience.
We meet twice a month for two hours of fun Badminton.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Weekly on Monday mornings 11:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Venue: | Springwood Community Centre, Waterlooville |
This group started in February, 2026.
Tai Chi is a series of movements and poses that originated in the Orient.
It is a system of self-development with relaxed, fluid movements and recognised as being good for stress, balance, blood pressure and general health.
It is a meditative form of exercise to which practitioners attribute physical and spiritual health benefits.
Some studies have found the practice to reduce stress and relieve certain ailments.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Fortnightly on Friday afternoons 1:45 pm-3:45 pm 2nd & 4th Friday |
| Venue: | Age Concern Borrow Centre |
This group started in November of 2025 and is suitable for all levels of play.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | On Friday mornings 10:15 am-1:00 pm Alternate Friday mornings |
| Venue: | Out 'n' About |
Striders Walking 3 is for people who like to stretch their legs on a lengthy/strenuous walk in the country with a chat in good company.
Walks are held on alternate Friday mornings, we meet at a pre-arranged parking place and manage about a two hour walk before going for an optional lunch.
Some of the walks are old favourites but we also include some exciting new ones. Our walks are around 4-5 miles long, enabling group members to experience the beauty of our local area. Some ground is more rugged than others when it can take a little longer to complete the walk.
It is very important that stout footwear is worn. Proper walking boots or strong trainers that you don’t mind getting muddy. We do not walk if the weather is really bad, but always check with the leader before the walk, usually Thursday evening.
All walks are led by members of the group and it is expected that everyone takes a turn (support is available if wanted).
Please note : from a safeguarding perspective, dogs are not allowed on our organised walks.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | On Friday mornings 10:30 am-1:00 pm Alternate Friday mornings |
| Venue: | Various places |
Strollers 3 is for people who want a steady walk. The distance is usually 2.5 to 3 miles on mainly flat terrain, but occasionally there may be an incline which each person tackles at a pace that suits them. We have a range of walks in different locations which include getting ourselves out into the countryside and the sea shore. There are often things of interest to look at - churches, old houses and even new interesting buildings.
Our walks would not be complete without our lunch breaks. This is optional as it is not always possible for people to stay but, for those who do, we have found some very enjoyable eating places - those who do not come up to standard are not visited again!
All the walks are decided in advanced with three programmes a year - Winter/Spring, Summer and Autumn. Group members are involved with the decision making with some volunteering to lead a walk if they feel able.
Please note : from a safeguarding perspective, dogs are not allowed on our organised walks.
We only stopped a moment - to pay our respects
Are you coming?
Deer near Stoughton
Just in case you want to exert more energy.
2018 - the bluebells at Clanfield
If it's your turn to buy the tea - then we will let you know.
Towards the end of a walk at Wickham packed with visual treasures.
If you have a favourite walk that you would like to share - then apply to become a walk leader.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 3rd Tuesday morning |
| Venue: | Various places |
This Strollers group was formed in August 2021 for those who like a more leisurely walk and easier terrain than those undertaken by the Striders but more strenuous than the Stragglers.
Walks are roughly 3-4½ miles and wherever possible on reasonable terrain with a minimum of obstacles such as stiles.
The group meet once a month with the walk taking approximately 1½-2 hours.
Details of the walk and where to meet are circulated in advance to group members. The walk usually finishes where there are facilities for refreshments.
We appreciate any group member volunteering to lead a walk and are open to suggestions for future walks.
Any member of Waterlooville u3a is welcome to join, non-members can join a walk as a “taster” session, thereafter they would need to join to be covered by u3a insurance.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | On Friday mornings 11:00 am-2:00 pm Alternate Friday mornings |
We meet on alternate Fridays, weather permitting. Walks are easy and generally about one and a half to two miles long, ending with an optional lunch in a nearby pub. The walks are varied, with members offering to plan and lead, and walks are planned in advance.
Our walks are usually in the Portsmouth area, but can be Fareham, Wicor, Havant, Emsworth, Bosham or Stansted.
The walks provide gentle exercise in fresh (sometimes bracing) air with good companionship, conversation, fun and food!
Please note - from a safeguarding perspective, we do not allow dogs on our organised walks.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 1st Friday morning |
| Venue: | Out 'n' About |
This group started in August, 2016.
The very first Waterlooville u3a Strollers were formed in August 2016 for those who like a more leisurely walk and easier terrain than those undertaken by the Strider group. Walks are between 3 and 4 miles and wherever possible on reasonably flat terrain with a minimum of obstacles such as stiles
The group meet on the 1st Friday of the month and details of the walk and where to meet are circulated in advance, the walk sometimes finishes where there are facilities for refreshments
Walks take place either around the Stansted estate, Portchester Castle area or around the foreshore at Emsworth.
Any member of Waterlooville u3a is welcome to join, non-members can join a walk as a “taster” session, thereafter they would need to join to be covered by U3A insurance.
