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Latest News

  • Rummikubs

    If you know this game or are interested in learning from scratch then please see the entry under Groups for contact information.

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  • Strolling Bones Travel Group

    Following a packed inaugural meeting, this group is now going ahead. If you are interested in 1-4 nights away then please see the Group entry for contact information.

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  • Gadabouts

    There will be no meeting 21st December – The next meeting will be 18th January, 2024 as usual at the Oasis Café, 1015 – 1200hrs. New info; Frinton Jazz Club, at Frinton Lawn Tennis Club, Friday January 12th & Saturday 13th programme; The Wonder of Stevie (Stevie Wonder). Tickets available for Friday 12th, book online.…

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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 [...]