At Hawkhurst U3A, beside our Interest Groups, we also have a full programme of other events.
Monthly Meetings Our monthly speaker programme includes a wide variety of speakers to entertain and stimulate the minds of our members. Meetings, which are always well attended, are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00, usually in the British Legion Hall in Hawkhurst. We also use this opportunity to address any U3A business and share Interest Group information over a cup of coffee. Details are listed below.
Outings There is also a series of outings which can last just a few hours or a whole day; these include Blue Badge tours, theatre trips, concerts, exhibitions and visits to historic buildings. Details are listed below.
Social Events Of equal importance is the Social side of Hawkhurst U3A. Coffee and Cake mornings and Pub Lunches are regular events, and gatherings such as a Winter Quiz or Summer Garden Party are planned. These social functions will also offer members the opportunity to meet and talk to other members from different Groups. Details are listed below.
As we are constantly evolving we welcome not only your support at these events, but also your suggestions as to how you would like your U3A to develop. Our current programme of events is shown below; this is regularly updated, so please check the website often. If you have any queries, please email the Social Secretary by visiting the Contacts page.
Monthly Meetings Our monthly speaker programme includes a wide variety of speakers to entertain and stimulate the minds of our members. Meetings, which are always well attended, are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00, usually in the British Legion Hall in Hawkhurst. We also use this opportunity to address any U3A business and share Interest Group information over a cup of coffee. Details are listed below.
Outings There is also a series of outings which can last just a few hours or a whole day; these include Blue Badge tours, theatre trips, concerts, exhibitions and visits to historic buildings. Details are listed below.
Social Events Of equal importance is the Social side of Hawkhurst U3A. Coffee and Cake mornings and Pub Lunches are regular events, and gatherings such as a Winter Quiz or Summer Garden Party are planned. These social functions will also offer members the opportunity to meet and talk to other members from different Groups. Details are listed below.
As we are constantly evolving we welcome not only your support at these events, but also your suggestions as to how you would like your U3A to develop. Our current programme of events is shown below; this is regularly updated, so please check the website often. If you have any queries, please email the Social Secretary by visiting the Contacts page.
Monthly Meetings
3rd October 2019 John Beecher - Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
John and Wendy’s experiences of walking one of the Camino routes, about 1000 miles across France and Spain. Some history, pilgrim life and unusual occurrences en route
7th November 2019 Tessa Boase - The Woman Who Saved the Birds
For half a century, from the 1870s to the 1920s, women were gripped by a fashion craze that decreed all hats should be heaped with plumage. Campaigning on behalf of the birds was a spirited Victorian woman who has not been remembered by history. Her name was Etta Lemon, her society was the RSPB, and her aim was simple. She was going to stamp out the fashion for feathers in hats. Join social historian Tessa Boase to hear the intriguing untold story of women, birds, hats – and votes.
3rd October 2019 John Beecher - Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
John and Wendy’s experiences of walking one of the Camino routes, about 1000 miles across France and Spain. Some history, pilgrim life and unusual occurrences en route
7th November 2019 Tessa Boase - The Woman Who Saved the Birds
For half a century, from the 1870s to the 1920s, women were gripped by a fashion craze that decreed all hats should be heaped with plumage. Campaigning on behalf of the birds was a spirited Victorian woman who has not been remembered by history. Her name was Etta Lemon, her society was the RSPB, and her aim was simple. She was going to stamp out the fashion for feathers in hats. Join social historian Tessa Boase to hear the intriguing untold story of women, birds, hats – and votes.
Outings
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September - The new Hawkhurst U3A Holiday Group has arranged a holiday in Devon. There are visits to National Trust properties and Dartmoor, a river trip at Dartford and a steam railway trip to Paignton, and much more. A full itinerary is opposite, and the costs include half board and all transport costs. There are only 17 places available, and we must close the list on 30 June, so if you would like more details of how to book please act quickly by contacting Barbara Dunn at b.b.dunn@btinternet.com or on 01580 852110
26th September 2019 BELMONT HOUSE & BROGDALE COLLECTION Twin Centre Tour Car Sharing. See flyer opposite Thursday October 3rd at 2.30 pm A TASTE OF HONEY Showing at the MARLOWE THEATRE CANTERBURY The U3A Theatre Group can offer our members seats for this performance at a cost of £48 each, including the cost of the coach, IF we are able to book 25+ seats. So, in order to be sure that this is a successful and viable outing for us all, could you please email Carol Ward (carol.f.ward@btinternet.com) or phone her on 01797 253899 to let her know that you would like to go to see this play. You will need to sign up officially later, if the level of interest is sufficient for the firm bookings to be made and we will advertise the production in the usual way. 23rd October - Guided tour of Canterbury City in the morning. after a lunch of your own choice a guided tour of the famous Cathedral. This outing is by coach, details on attached application form. If you are interested do send back to me by 10th October to confirm a place. |
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Social Events
Tuesday 10th September coffee morning at Tibbles - ex Beale's Barn
Tuesday 24th September pub lunch at The Woodcock, Iden Green
Tuesday 10th September coffee morning at Tibbles - ex Beale's Barn
Tuesday 24th September pub lunch at The Woodcock, Iden Green
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Study Days
The English at Home will be held in Tenterden, and replies should go to our own Judie Wycherley who has helped to organise the day. All the details are on two of the attached flyers. This will be an interesting and entertaining day lead by Imogen Corrigan who has given great talks at our Monthly Meetings. The Art Study Day looks at Western European Art, and replies should go to the person named on the flyer. |
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Citizens 800 Project
The South East Regional U3A is linking with the Royal Holloway University in the Citizens 800 Project. You might like to read through the details at this link.... http://www.citizens800.org
The South East Regional U3A is linking with the Royal Holloway University in the Citizens 800 Project. You might like to read through the details at this link.... http://www.citizens800.org
