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  • Hylands House Trip

    This was a great success (even though we lost about £40) and all that attended had a great time. There were lots of Flower stall selling numerous varieties of plants, with stalls selling garden ornaments and tools. There were also a number of food stalls selling Teas, coffees, soft drinks and food from foot long…

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  • Barn Dance

    Tickets now available – see Social Co-ordinator, Karen Riley. This will be held at McGrigor Hall on the 15th March 2025. Doors open at 7:15pm (1915hrs). Dance the night away or just tap your feet to the music of The Free Range Legs Band (with Caller). Bring your own Nibbles, Drink and Glasses. Tickets are…

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  • Events for 2025

    Barn Dance – McGrigor Hall – 15th March. Went well and those that attended had a great time but we lost £300. Summer coach trip to Hylands House Chelmsford for the National Garden Show – 17th May. This went well all had a great time with lots of plants and garden ornaments returning with us.…

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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 [...]