u3a

Barnet

Group Category: Exercise

  • Bowls - Outdoors 2

    Oak Hill Bowls Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and would welcome you to join this new group. We would meet at the club at Oak Hill Park, East Barnet, on Fridays from 2-4pm during the summer season, with three free coaching sessions followed by £5 per session. The club provides everything you need Read more

  • Aerobics - Low Impact 2

    Our teacher has created a lovely programme of exercise routines to music followed by seated, stretching exercises using a small Pilates ball and resistance band. Coordination and strength will gradually improve Read more

  • Pilates 10 Beginners

    Pilates 10, our brand-new Bu3a Pilates group, is designed to introduce you gently and effectively to the basic Pilates moves in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.  ​The instructor, Maria Vasiliou, is an exceptionally qualified, extremely attentive, and caring Pilates instructor who will guide you safely through every exercise. The focus of the sessions will be on Read more

  • Ballroom Dancing

    Instead of just watching ‘Strictly’ why not take to the dance floor yourself?  Led by an excellent professional tutor, we enjoy ballroom favourites like the waltz, foxtrot and Cha Cha Cha. Whether you’ve never done these dances before or want to refresh your dance skills do join us. It’s fun and a good way to Read more

  • Walks - Capital Ring

    We’re a friendly group walking the Capital Ring in 14 stages, from September 2025 to October 2026. Each walk covers between 4.5 and 7.5 miles, taking us along a variety of paths and surfaces—so we recommend wearing walking boots for comfort and support. We meet at Finchley Central station and travel together to the start Read more

  • Pilates - Chair 2

    Chair Pilates is perfect for people who want to do pilates but who have difficulty standing without support and/or struggle to get down to and up from the floor. We use a firm and stable chair to support and aid you in your Pilates practice.  This class will improve your posture, joint mobility and balance, Read more

  • Pilates - Chair 1

    Group Description Chair Pilates (using a chair for support) is an excellent form of exercise if you have difficulty standing without support and/or struggle to get down to and up from the floor. It helps with posture, joint mobility, balance, strength, flexibility and coordination. It also teaches correct breathing techniques, promotes better sleep, and helps Read more

  • Walks - London Loop

    The London Outer Orbital Path weaves a circular 150-mile route through the varied and attractive countryside around the edge of London. It has many wonderful views and points of interest. We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month, making use of our Freedom Passes. Each walk is about 6-8 miles, and we finish where Read more

  • Cycling

    Group Description Get on your bike! We organise and take part in social, non-competitive rides twice a month, usually out into Hertfordshire lanes but sometimes on quieter roads into London (weather-permitting, of course). The rides are generally half a day, between 10 and 20 miles and at a pace to suit all riders, with a Read more

  • Tai Chi 1

    Tai Chi helps with physical balance and awareness of the body. It comprises a series of gentle exercises designed to strengthen the body, improve flexibility, mobility, balance, co-ordination, circulation and remove stress. We are guided by an excellent qualified practitioner. We do accept beginners; some previous experience of Tai Chi is useful but not essential. Read more