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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

05 Sep

September meeting - British Gardens

September 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The McGrigor Hall
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! [...]
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06 Sep

u3a Quiz night

September 6, 2025    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The McGrigor Hall
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.
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03 Oct

October meeting - Thames Sailing Barges

October 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The McGrigor Hall
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 [...]
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07 Nov

November meeting - Richard III

November 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Richard II, Saint or Sinner?
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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 [...]
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