| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Twice-monthly 1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday |
| Venue: | Various places |
This group formed in July, 2015.
We meet for lunch on the first Saturday of each month and arrange a walk on the third Sunday every month.
The Potting Shed
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | We meet on variable dates and times |
| Venue: | Various places |
The Potting Shed was planted in February 2022.
The Potting Shed is a friendly group who have a common interest in gardening, and are equally welcoming to people who prefer to look rather than do.
We visit NGS gardens and others for seasonal highlights, not travelling too far, and sharing cars where possible. In the summer we visit each other’s gardens – which usually involves coffee and cake. We do an annual plant/seed swap.
April 2022 saw us enjoying some lovely spring sunshine at Tuppenny Barn at Southbourne.
Our inaugural group visit in February, 2022 was to West Dean Gardens near Chichester
Walking - Striders 1
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Twice-monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 2nd & 4th Friday morning |
| Venue: | Out 'n' About |
| Enquiries : Email groups@waterloovilleu3a.org.uk Visit the Groups Table at a Coffee Morning or General Meeting If the group is full, your name can be added to the Waiting List and you will be offered a space when you reach the top. |
This group started in Jan 2006.
The group currently has a total of around 50 members although not everyone attends every walk.
Our walks are about 5 miles long and 2 hours or so duration.
We like to have a good chat along the way and also to enjoy the scenery and points of interest.
October/November 2025 - Rogate and Lovedean
August 2025 - Hayling and Langstone
July 2025 - Chichester
February 2025 - Portchester
Collectables
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 1st Tuesday morning |
| Venue: | Members' Homes and Out'n'About |
This group started in July, 2012.
The Collectables group enables anyone with a collection of anything to share and enjoy whatever it is they collect. The term collectables covers practically any item of any material of any size and shape.
We meet once a month when group members bring along examples of collectables beginning with a choice of two letters.
A VISIT TO THE ALLEN GALLERY
At the Allen gallery in Alton we had a talk from one of the Hampshire museums curators. She showed us various collectable items including an agricultural workers smock, a child's embroidered dress, an antique pistol (all from the 18th century) and also a range of ceramics from different centuries and countries.
On completion we viewed their gallery which houses one of the South's most outstanding ceramics collection of English, continental and oriental pottery, porcelain and tiles from 1250 to the present day. We also witnessed some conservation work going on.
We had lunch at a local hostelry where we met up with some members of Alton u3a and swopped stories and ideas. After that we went on to visit the Curtis museum - also in Alton - where, amongst their extensive displays, we learned about the origin of "Sweet Fanny Adams". A good time was had by all and we came away much more knowledgeable about antiques and collectables.
Bus Trippers
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Our trips out take place on variable days and times - we like to live dangerously! |
| Venue: | Out 'n' About |
This group started in June, 2013.
Can you believe that some people associate a bus pass with being old and boring? Well, the people in our group know better. To us it is literally the ticket to new challenges and opportunities for having adventures and a good time. We are a diverse group. Some of us haven't been on a bus since childhood. Some have only used it for a trip into town. Others are experienced bus travellers. We share trip planning and are getting to grips with the world of timetables, bus routes, connections, and online live updates. Our aim is to see just how far we can go and we intend making the most of our wonderful, free bus passes - while we can. We may even crack open a ginger beer or two.
Birdwatchers
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12:00 pm Last Saturday morning |
| Venue: | Various places |
This group started in February 2019
The aim of this group is to go out and about together and do some bird watching!
Our average numbers for a meeting is around 20 and we have two bird experts who inform us.
We have an annual AGM in January at the Waterlooville Community Centre in the Asda car park.
Our outside expeditions take place once a month on a Saturday morning and we usually visit a café or pub for coffee at the end of each meeting.
Occasional midweek outings to Pulborough RSPB and other locations are publicised later.
Binoculars are essential and, as we often meet challenging conditions, being prepared for "weather" is important.
Occasional notes and photos of our visits appear below the events list.
| Date | Events for 2026 |
| Jan 31st | Farlington Marsh (9am) |
| Feb 28th | Medmerry RSPB |
| Mar 28th | Southmore/Langstone |
| Apr 25th | Emsworth Marina |
| May 30th | Prinsted |
| Jun 27th | Warsash/Bunny Meadow |
| Jul 25th | Old Winchester Hill |
| Aug 29th | Emsworth to Langstone |
| Sep 26th | New Alresford |
| Oct 31st | Tichfield Haven |
| Nov 28th | Pagham RSPB |
| Dec 12th | Hayling Oyster Beds (10am) |