Most members join one or more of our activity groups, each of which covers a particular topic of interest. Each group has its own page on this website, giving details of where and when it meets, a description of what the group does, and in many cases reports on recent activities. You can access a group's page either through the “Find an activity” list of links on the left-hand side of each page or by clicking a link in the list below.
Please contact the appropriate group coordinator before going along to a meeting to make sure that there is a vacancy. Members can find coordinators' contact details in the Newsletter, while non members interested in joining can be put in touch with appropriate coordinators via the Contact Us page.
The following table lists all our activity groups, showing the day of the week and time when the group meets, and the meeting location. Clicking the group name will take you to the group's individual page which contains more information, including how often the group meets. Groups are shown in alphabetical order; alternatively you can see the list ordered by meeting day.
| Group Name | Day | Time | Location |
| AfternoonTeas | Monday/Thursday | 3.00 pm | Various |
| Antiques & Collectables | Tuesday | 7.00 pm | Member's home |
| Art | Friday | 10.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Badminton | Wednesday | 3.45 pm | Natland Village Hall |
| Book Club | Tuesday | 10.00 am | Castle Street Centre |
| Bridge | Friday | 1.00 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Bridge Beginners | Tuesday | 1.30 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Calligraphy | Tuesday | 10.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Chess | Tuesday | 10.00 am | Kendal Library |
| Computing | Wednesday | 2.45pm | Beck Community Centre |
| Country Dancing | Monday | 9.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Crafts | Tuesday | 2.00 pm | Member's home |
| Creative Writing | Thursday | 1.30 pm | Member's home |
| Cribbage | Monday | 2.00 pm | Cancer Care Centre |
| Crime and Justice | Monday | 10.00 am | Castle Street Centre |
| Cycling (Social) | Monday/Wednesday | Varies | Various |
| Digital Photography | Tuesday | 10.30 am | To be arranged |
| Discussion | Monday | 10.00 am | Kendal United Reform Church |
| Experiences! | Varies | Varies | Various |
| French Improvers | Monday | 1.30 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Gardens (Friday) | Friday | 10.00 am | Members' gardens |
| Gardens (Mondays) | Monday | 10.00 am | Members' gardens |
| Gardens (Thursdays) | Thursday | 2.00 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre/ Members' Gardens |
| Genealogy | Thursday | 10.00 am | Castle Street Centre |
| History (American) | Thursday | 2.00 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| History (European) | Friday | 10.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Humour | Wednesday | 9.45 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Instrumental Music | Monday | 1.30 pm | Members' homes |
| Italian Conversation | Wednesday | 10.00 am | Castle Street Centre |
| Italian Improvers | Tuesday | 1.30 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Jazz Appreciation | Tuesday | 2.00 pm | Member's home |
| Literary Studies | Friday | 1.45 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Local History | Wednesday | 10.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Luncheon Club | Saturday | 12.15 pm | Various |
| Moving to Music 1 | Monday | 11.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Moving to Music 2 | Wednesday | 12.20 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Music Appreciation | Tuesday | 10.30 am | Unitarian Chapel Hall |
| Mythology | Thursday | 2.00 pm | Cancer Care Centre |
| Natural History (Summer) | Wednesday | 2.00 pm | Various |
| Natural History (Winter) | Wednesday | 1.45 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Norwegian | Wednesday | 10.00 am | Member's home |
| Patchwork & Quilting | Tuesday | 1.30 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Philosophy | Wednesday | 9.45 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Play Reading | Tuesday | 1.30 pm | Unitarian Chapel Hall |
| Poetry & Prose Reading | Thursday | 1.30 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Postcard Interest | Monday | 7.00 pm | Member's home |
| Psychology | Friday | 10.00 am | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Recorders | Wednesday | 12.00 noon | Castle Street Centre |
| Ruth Gordon Singers | Tuesday | 10.30 am | Unitarian Chapel Hall |
| Science & Technology | Friday | 2.00 pm | Castle Street Centre |
| Scrabble 1 | Friday | 2.00 pm | United Reform Church |
| Scrabble 2 | Friday | 10.45 am | Member's home |
| Scrabble 3 | Tuesday | 2.00 pm | Member's home |
| Table Tennis (Doubles) | Tuesday | 1.45 pm | Natland Village Hall |
| Table Tennis (Singles) | Wednesday | 2.00 pm | Natland Village Hall |
| Tai Chi (advanced) | Friday | 10.30 am | Castle Street Centre |
| Tai Chi (beginners) | Friday | 9.15 am | Castle Street Centre |
| Theatre Trips | Varies | Varies | Various |
| Walking (7 groups) | Thursday | Varies | Various |
| Wine Appreciation 1 | Thursday | 2.00 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Wine Appreciation 2 | Thursday | 2.00 pm | Abbot Hall Social Centre |