u3a

Blandford & District u3a

Cycling

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Wednesday mornings 9:30 am
1st & 3rd Wednesday

Meet on the first & third Wednesday of every month at 09:30am - Meeting point to be advised by group leader. We also enjoy a bonus ride on the fifth Wednesday of the month, if there is one!

CYCLING - EXPLORATION, EXHILARATION AND EASY EXERCISE - Don't leave your bike rusting in the back of the garage or shed; join the cycling group!

Our aim is to explore our beautiful Dorset countryside on two wheels via lanes, bridleways & trailways. By bike you can feel empathy with the environment but still encompass a reasonable area. We achieve this by leisurely jaunts of about an hour out, half hour break, then return, covering between 12 & 20 miles. However, routes and duration are flexible, depending on the wishes and abilities of members. We also welcome e-bikes, which are becoming increasingly popular.

Safety is, of course, important, but enjoyment is paramount. An added advantage is exercise. 'Mens sana in corpore sano.' Not only that, but you have a perfect excuse for wearing Lycra (should you so wish)!

New members are always welcome, so come along and join in the fun! All we ask is that your bike is roadworthy and that you wear a helmet

Since inception in April 2016, with a membership of 18, (as of April 2026) we have ventured out on numerous occasions, covering almost 4200 miles in groups varying in size from 2 to 16. Besides regular rides along the North Dorset Trailway to Stourpaine, Shillingstone and Sturminster Newton, we have also visited Sturminster Marshall, Pamphill, Wimborne, Poole, Stoborough, Corfe Castle, Wool, Dorchester, Ringwood, Upton, Crossways, Moreton, West Stafford, Studland Beach (swim), Stour Valley Way at Northbourne, Mudeford Spit (swim) and Moors Valley Country Park.

Please remember that all activities are undertaken at your own risk.

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art Appreciation
    Status: Active
    On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Friday
  • Badminton
    Status: Waiting list
    On Friday mornings 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Bird Watching
    Status: Dormant
    On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
    2nd Wednesday
  • Blandford Breakfast Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Saturday mornings 10:30 am
    Various venues - check with the group
  • Book Club
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    3rd Thursday
  • Bridge
    Status: Waiting list
    On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
    1st & 3rd Friday
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:45 am-12:00 pm
    2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Craft
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons
    2nd & 4th Tuesday
  • Cryptic Crosswords
    Status: Active
    On Monday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
    Every Monday
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings 9:30 am
    1st & 3rd Wednesday
  • Dancing Feet - Dance Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
    2nd Monday
  • French
    Status: Dormant
    On Friday afternoons 2:30 pm
    1st & 3rd Friday
  • Garden Visits (Apr - Sept)
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings
    10:30 - 2nd Thursday
  • German
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings 10:00 am
    2nd & 4th Thursdays, Space limited so please contact Group Leader
  • Hieroglyphics
    Status: Dormant
    Fortnightly
  • History
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Monday
  • Italian
    Status: Active
    On Thursday mornings 10:00 am
    2nd & 4th Thursday
  • Just for Ourselves
    Status: Full
    On Sundays
    Meet periodically, usually on Sundays, for Lunch and/or refreshments at various venues
  • Life, The Universe & Everything
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd Thursday
  • Lunch Club - Mondays
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 12:30 pm
    2nd Monday
  • Lunch Club - Tuesdays
    Status: Waiting list
    On Tuesday afternoons 12:15 pm
    2nd Tuesday
  • Mahjong
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
    1st & 3rd Thursday
  • Music Appreciation
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
    1st Friday
  • Painting
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    4th Thursday
  • Petanque
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Thursdays 4:00 pm
    2nd & 4th Tuesday in the month.
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Poetry Reading / Listening
    Status: Waiting list
    On Wednesday afternoons -2:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday
  • Recorder Ensemble
    Status: Waiting list
    On Thursday mornings 10:30 am
    1st & 3rd Thursday
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm
    3rd Tuesday
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday afternoons 1:00 pm
    Last Thursday of the month
  • Skittles
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursday evenings 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
    1st Thursday of the month
  • Spanish
    Status: Waiting list
    On Friday afternoons 1:00 pm
    Alternate Fridays
  • Strollers
    Status: Closed
    Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am
    4th Friday
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    Every Tuesday
  • Walking
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am
    2nd & 4th Wednesday
  • Writing for Pleasure
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings 10:00 am
    Alternate Fridays
  • Writing for Pleasure 2
    Status: Waiting list
    Fortnightly on Friday mornings 10:00 am