Scrabble is a social game which is fun to play but it can also be quite competitive. It's a great way of keeping the mind active. The Scrabble Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month from September to April inclusive. Each meeting is 2.00pm to 4.00pm and located at group members' houses as… Read more

Short Tennis can be played using the existing badminton markings in local halls. It is a good way for members to exercise during both the summer and winter months and can be played at all levels. Our Short Tennis Group Leader is Ali. BENEFITS OF SHORT TENNIS Short Tennis Equipment The U3A provides all necessary… Read more

Table Tennis is probably the most popular group in the Moray Coast u3a. We meet every Tuesday from 2:00p.m. and every Thursday from 10:00a.m. We have received Lottery funding for two table tennis tables, including bats and balls but regular players are encouraged to provide their own bats. We meet at the McBoyle Hall, Portknockie,… Read more

This was the first Moray Coast interest group up and running (sorry Walking). The group currently meets on the FOURTH WEDNESDAY of each month at 10.00am. The starting point and details for each walk will be conveyed to members via email. Group members are kept informed about planned walks, etc. via email. The chats we… Read more

The Science Interest Group is currently inactive but there are members of the Moray Coast u3a keen to restart this group. In its recent past the science group has benefitted from specialists in the field of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A wide range of scientific topics have been covered. We know that there are members… Read more

The Philosophy group is currently inactive and is looking for a new Group Leader. The Philosophy Group was one of the first groups formed by the Moray Coast u3a. Our then Group Leader, Bob S, was a Philosophy honours graduate who helped to hone the critical thinking skills of many group members. Sadly Bob moved… Read more

The Music Group is currently inactive and is looking for a new group leader to inspire us after our previous leader moved out of the area. In its active past the music group was a popular group catering for all tastes in music from Baroque to Heavy Metal.   Click on the link above in… Read more

In this photograph some Moray Coast u3a members are playing on the Portgordon Piste next to the harbour and in front of the Community Garden. We are playing in the bright, April, sunshine but a cool wind is still blowing off the sea.  Pétanque is a great social game Pétanque is a great social game… Read more

The Current Affairs group discusses Current Affairs. Important Notice This Group is currently meeting at the Portessie Public Hall at 10.00 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month. We used to meet on the third Friday of the month but this has changed to Thursday from April, 2026. Group Members are able to express… Read more

The Geology Group The Geology Group started in February 2014. Group sessions are usually held in the McBoyle Hall, Portknockie, on the second Thursday of the month. Geography is better-understood with a geological background, for example the ability to read maps is useful. Field Trips The Geology Group has organised a number of FIELD TRIPS… Read more