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  • Sea Shanty Evening – Sold Out

    Sorry SOLD OUT The Motley Crew, from Brightlingsea25 Years Anniversary – Singing shanties and sea songsMcGrigor Hall, Frinton on SeaFriday 27 September 2024From 7.30pm – 10.00pm DOORS OPEN at 7.15pm Members: £18 – Non-Member (Partner/Friend) £23Fish and Chip Supper provided (let us know of dietary requirements)Bring your own drink (don’t forget the glasses) TICKET ONLY…

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  • FW&D u3a Summer Coach Trip

    Saturday 13 July 2024 Please join us on a trip to historic Lavenham. £35 members     £40 non-members Included in the ticket price:              Walking Tour (guide for slow walkers and guide for average walkers)              Cream Tea at Corncraft Tea Rooms, Monks EleighThere will also be free time for you to walk around the town at your…

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  • Rock ‘n Roll Evening – 23 March 2024

    Come and join us at McGrigor Hall on 23 March for another fantastic evening dancing or listening to ‘Reloaded’. Supper included. Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. £20 members £25 non-members. Contact Karen Riley on social@fwdu3a.org.uk.

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Upcoming Events

06 Dec

Christmas Entertainment

December 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:45 am
The McGrigor Hall
Christmas Entertainment - Sorry we are now full. Join us to listen to The Tendring Male Voice Choir - This is a ticketed event, please [...]
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03 Jan

January meeting

January 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The McGrigor Hall
Russell Webb. From London Firefighter to Author.
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07 Feb

February meeting

February 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The McGrigor Hall
Joanne Larner. The Wonder of Norway.
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07 Mar

March meeting

March 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The McGrigor Hall
Gary Jones CBE. The History and Developments in Emergency Nursing Care.
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15 Mar

Free Range Legs Barn Dance Band (with caller)

March 15, 2025    
7:15 pm - 10:30 pm
Free Range Legs Barn Dance Band (with caller) 15th March 2025 from 7.30pm Doors open 7.15pm BRING YOUR OWN NIBBLES! Please don’t forget your drink [...]
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04 Apr

April meeting - 2025 AGM

April 4, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:45 am
The McGrigor Hall
We have moved our AGM to April to align more closely with the reports.
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17 May

Summer Coach Trip

May 17, 2025    
All Day
Summer Coach Trip – 17 May 2025 The National Garden Show, Hylands House, Chelmsford £25 (members)   £30 (non-members) Tickets go on sale from 6 December [...]
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