Group Category: Hobbies & Indoor Games
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Music Appreciation
We meet on Zoom once a month, usually the second Wednesday of the month. Zoom gives us the scope to use different forms of music retrieval – vinyl, YouTube, mp3s etc. We cover the 1950s to the 1980s and all the forms of popular music between these years. We meet from 2.30 – 5pm and… Read more
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Family History
The group aims to assist members to research their own Family History by getting to know the various resources which are available to members of the public. For several years, we have met as a group approximately once a month to discuss problems with tracing our ancestors and to plan visits to local archives etc.… Read more
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Scrabble
Group re-started on 5th April 2023. Meeting first and third Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm at "The Haywards", The Lawns Drive, Broxbourne EN10 7BU. If you require more information please either contact Martin using the email link above, or the contact details that are in the Newsletter. Read more
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Needle Felting
Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. Anyone wishing to know more should contact the Gill using the email link above or by using the contact details in the Newsletter. Read more
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Mah-jong
The origins of the game of Mah-Jong seem to be based on a Chinese form of dominos and a card game similar to rummy. It is played with 144 tiles traditionally made of ivory or bone, backed with bamboo. Cheaper sets are available in plastic. A set comprises 3 suits: bamboos, characters, and circles numbered… Read more
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Knit and Natter
New group April 2023. Meet on Fridays, from 1pm to 3pm at Dobbs Weir Village Hall. At the moment it can be every Friday, but we will get feedback from members and go from there. Cost £3 per person to cover hall hire and refreshments. Knit, crochet, embroider etc, or just come along for refreshments,… Read more
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Jigsaw Swap Shop
This group was set up in June 2012, and is very popular with many of the members. Bring along an unwanted jigsaw and swap it for another for 50p - or just browse our stock and buy one for £1. All the proceeds go to LVUu3a All we ask is that the jigsaws you bring must be… Read more
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Exploring Photography
This group started in 2016 taking images at various locations, exploring different aspects of photography e.g. landscapes, natural history, architecture etc. All levels of ability welcome. For further information and details of forthcoming events either contact Stan, by email using the link above, or speaking to him at the main meetings where he usually has a… Read more
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Bridge 2
New group started in 2025, for beginners. We are a small group, and meet weekly on Wednesday afternoon at Liz's home, between 3pm and 5pm Please contact Liz by email using the link above or refer to the latest edition of the Newsletter. Read more
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Bridge 1
We are a friendly, sociable group who love the challenges and thrill of fulfilling a contract. We meet every Thursday morning from 10.00 am until 12.00 noon at Hoddesdon Methodist Church, Middlefield Road, Hoddesdon. If you require more information contact Richard by email using the link above, or refer to the latest Newsletter . Read more