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Latest News

  • Your u3a Needs you

    Dear Members It is hard to believe that it is nearly 3 years since our inauguration and we are delighted to now have such a vibrant, exciting and growing u3a. However, as with all things, we need dedicated people, working behind the scenes to oil the machinery and to make things happen! Our Constitution allows…

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  • Refreshments at our monthly meetings!

    Unfortunately our lovely tea lady Liz has been unwell and is no longer able to make the refreshments after the meetings. N.B. We now have someone who has volunteered to lead a refreshment team from September as long as she has sufficient people to support her on a rota basis. Currently we have 3 people…

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  • NATIONAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

    FWDu3a belongs to the National Third Age Trust – our regulating body and to Eastern of England Region u3a. Both of these send out regular Newsletters full of chat and opportunities to get involved, should you wish, in the wider movement. EofE region in particular arrange a huge variety of Zoom courses and one-offs –…

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Upcoming Events

05 Sep

September meeting - British Gardens

September 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Andrew Babicz will be giving a talk on Great British Gardens. Andrew is a keen plantsman and this year is celebrating 50 years in horticulture! [...]
06 Sep

u3a Quiz night

September 6, 2025    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
u3a Quiz Night September 6th 2025 at McGrigor Hall, tickets now on sale £5. Please contact the Social Co-ordinator if you are interested in attending.
03 Oct

October meeting - Thames Sailing Barges

October 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
John Rayment will be giving a talk on The history of Thames sailing barges. John is a member of the Thames Sailing Barge Trust and [...]
07 Nov

November meeting - Richard III

November 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Richard II, Saint or Sinner?
05 Dec

Christmas Meeting - “Competitions at Christmas 2025 – Talk and Quiz with Prizes.

December 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
MEMBERS ONLY – Entrance by ticket £5 from Karen on social@fwdu3a.org.uk Ian Davidson will be talking to us about the fun of entering competitions, especially [...]