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Table Tennis Setup

u3a Table Tennis

Main Hall​

Second and fourth Monday of the month

1.30pm to 3pm

 

Suitable for all abilities; have a knock around or play more competitively.  Enjoy gentle exercise, in good company!

 If you would like to come along please contact the group facilitator first in case of any changes.

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For more info visit u3a's site

Wigtownshire u3a Table Tennis

Group Karate Practice

Karate Club

Main Hall

Weekly on a Monday

6.30pm to 8pm

 

Run by the Cree Valley Karate Club and Sensei Trevor Steed who is officially certified as an Accredited Coach with the Scottish Karate Council.

 

For more information contact Trevor at: creevalleykarate@gmail.com

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u3a Photography Group

Small Hall​

Second Tuesday of the month from 10am to 12noon

 

New members are most welcome. Each month the group sets a challenge and the results are displayed at the following meeting.

Suitable for all skill levels and areas of interest.

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For more info visit u3a's site

u3a Photography Group

Wigtown Toddlers Group

Main Hall

Wednesday mornings during term time

10am to 11am

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Friendly group for wee ones and their grown-ups.

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Contact Wigtown Toddlers Facebook Page for more details.​

Wigtown Toddlers Facebook

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Emily Black Dance School

Main Hall

Weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 4.30pm and Saturdays from 10am

 

Contact Emily directly for more information on availability of places and how to book:

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Emily Black Facebook

Emily Black Website

Starry Night Sky

u3a Astronomy Group

Small Hall​

Second Wednesday of the month 7pm to 9pm

 

Suitable whether you are a complete novice, have a general interest, or have been practising astronomy for years. Discussions, talks from local experts and occasional trips out for some practical observing, weather and time of year permitting.

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For more info visit u3a's site

u3a Astronomy Group

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Wigtown Short Mat Bowling Club

Main Hall​

Wednesday

6.30pm to 9.30pm

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Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. £3 per person. A friendly club, all welcome.​​

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For more info visit the facebook page

Wigtown Short Mat Bowling

Badminton Equipment Closeup

Badminton Club

Main Hall

Weekly on a Thursday

Adult's session | 7pm to 9pm

 

Running every Thursday until the middle of March.

£2 per head

Old and new members welcome. Equipment provided.

 

For any further information contact Dennis McGinn 07743 761316

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Unit 3 Poetry Group

Small Hall

First & third Thursday

7.30pm to 9.30pm

 

£2 contribution

Members bring along poems to read on a theme.

A sociable group that is passionate about poetry! The group is open to all, and you don’t need to write to take part.

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For more information visit the facebook page:

Unit 3 Poetry 

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Sing! SIng!

Small Hall

Second & fourth Thursday

7pm to 8.30pm

 

Sing! Sing! are a community choir based in Wigtown, singing for fun and to develop their natural voices and confidence.

 

Email Jan Winder for more information janwindermusic@icloud.com 

Reading a Book

u3a Play Reading Group

Small Hall​

Third Friday of the month

2pm to 4pm 

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New members are most welcome. A sociable group who enjoy exploring some of the great works of the theatre.

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For more info visit u3a's site

u3a Play Reading Group

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Darts Club

Main Hall​

Weekly on a Friday from April

4.30pm to 7.30pm

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A new group in 2026.

More details coming soon!

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