Community Activities

University of the Third Age (U3A)

Each session focuses on certain events or a period in history using places in order to focus on the subject matter. Information is explored through illustrated talks. Must be a member to access these groups.

David Morling
Telephone: 01297 625045

Seaton and District Art Society is a local very friendly art/painting society encompassing Seaton and surrounding towns and villages. Each month we meet at The Gateway for a demonstration by a professional artist with a break for tea and a chat. All Welcome. Must be a member to access these groups.

Jackie Wheeler
Telephone: 07552 656 699

Friends in the Community, meets to provide companionship, social and leisure activities in a friendly relaxed environment. The group is formed to challenge isolation within the community, and aimed for people in their senior years finding themselves alone.

Carol Rowe
Telephone: 07812 567 243

Turn your Monday into a super fun day and join our Zumba happy hour!! With no booking required, this class is available for everyone to enjoy and experience a complete full-body workout in a friendly tmosphere. You will find this class to be high in energy with added motivation coming from a passion for dance, fitness and great music!

Johanna Morgan
Website: http://www.jmdancefit.co.uk/

University of the Third Age (U3A)

A Fun and gentle chair-based exercise class to music designed to improve co-ordination, flexibility and Health & Wellbeing. Suitable for men and women in a friendly and informal setting. Must be a member to access these groups.

Zoe Lloyd
Telephone: 07747 511 245

University of the Third Age (U3A)

Members on their own meet, chat over tea and coffee and make arrangement for events and social gatherings. Must be a member to access these groups.

Telephone: 01297 625045

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Taking subjects that have been examined throughout the history of philosophy, the group discuss this and try to discover more about how the ideas have been explored in the past. Must be a member to access these groups.

David Morling
Telephone: 01297 62504

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

General meeting for all U3A members with a ‘speaker’ to entertain all followed by time to socialise over tea and coffee. Anyone interested can come along to join U3A and see the variety of groups on offer. Must be a member to access these groups.

Helen Mitchell
Telephone: 01297 625478

University Of The Third Age (U3a)
A fun way to get together and socialise over a game. There is also a break for tea and coffee. Must be a member to access these groups.

Chrissy Stevens
Telephone: 01297 211

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

The U3A Craft Group meet on the second Tuesday of each month for 2 hours from 10 till 12. We pursue a variety of craft activities both individually and in small groups to learn a new skill. Must be a member to access these groups.

Lin Allison
Telephone: 01297 22384

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Monthly meetings for jazz lovers and for those for whom jazz forms part of their nostalgia. Recorded jazz, films, podcasts and discussion. Meet every second Tuesday of the month at 2.15 in the Gateway. Must be a member to access these groups.

Clive Wormleighton
Telephone: 07783925544

Meeting every Tuesday evening Al-Anon family group is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

Elaine Fyffe
Email: elainefyffe@btinternet.com
Telephone: 07890 151 294

May to October

A Performing Arts group for youth aged 11 to 18 years (Max 25 members). All aspects of stagecraft and production are covered for those that want to learn. runs from May to October on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. An Annual Talent Showcase plus another project such as Variety Show, a Musical or a Play are staged.

Mary Bowles
Telephone: 07875 907 034

Wiggle on Wednesday and join this motivating, energising and effectively rewarding dance fitness class designed for everyone to enjoy at their own pace. This class offers a great opportunity to make friends and have fun while exercising ‘in disguise’ and keeping fit!

Johanna Morgan
Website: http://www.jmdancefit.co.uk/

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Members gather with any crafts that they might be enjoying at the time, pursuing that joy with others in a sociable way whilst sharing and learning new skills. Must be a member to access these groups.

Fran Wilson
Telephone: 07814 364 564

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Each session focuses on an important figure in history, exploring the information through illustrated talks. Must be a member to access these groups.

Sandy Caple
Telephone: 01297 21034

Safely stretch and strengthen your body. Develop balance and inner focus. Improve your breathing and release stress. Enjoy all the benefits of Yoga from a chair! EveryBODY welcome, no need to book

Yvonne Waite
Email: waite@relaxatseaton.co.uk
Telephone: 01297 20326

Seaton Chess Club is a small and friendly group that meets in the Seaton Gateway on Wednesdays at 6.30pm from September to April. The club is always delighted to welcome new players, whether just for informal friendly games, or for more competitive play in the local leagues.

Elaine Fyffe
Website: http://www.seatonchessclub.co.uk/
Telephone: 07870 550 241

A friendly group of like-minded people who just love to sing. Under the direction of Ellie Walker all genres of music are covered. Have fun whilst producing lovely A Capella harmonies! No auditions, just turn up! Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm.

Mary Bowles
Telephone: 07875 907 034

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Members come together for a sociable quiz evening challenging each other to compete using their skills. Must be a member to access these groups.

Helen Mitchell
Telephone: 01297 625478

FitSteps is an energetic, up beat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances. It is designed to give real, measurable fitness results. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and you don’t need a partner. You will have so much fun you won’t even realise you are getting fit!

Johanna Morgan
Website: http://www.jmdancefit.co.uk/

Established in 2009. We meet monthly to read (aloud) a wide range of poetry, both classical and modern, on a variety of themes. Sorry, no vacancies for new members at present.

Janice Boothe
Telephone: 01297 625 354

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

A discussion group meeting where the members take matters that are currently in the news and discuss their attitudes to those events. Must be a member to access these groups.

Bob Spalding
Telephone: 01297 21634

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

Members share what they have achieved in their photography and share ideas and skills. This group have been working together for a long time and so are not organised to teach new members. Must be a member to access these groups.

Leslie Smith
Email: smithoninternet@hotmail.co.uk

If you’ve ever wanted to write, but lacked the time or confidence then this open and friendly group is for you – whatever your level of experience, you will be very welcome.

Dina Pavey
Telephone: 01297 23238

University Of The Third Age (U3a)

A group of members who enjoy tasting and discussing a variety of wines. This group starts quietly and ends with much laughter. Must be a member to access these groups.

Anne Jackson
Telephone: 01297 21900