Study groups, social activities, meetings and fun - in ​Westerham, Biggin Hill, Limpsfield, Oxted, Brasted, Sundridge and beyond
 Why not join us! 
Are you no longer in full time work?  If so,  the U3A offers great opportunities to Learn, Laugh and Live!.   
We have a choice of nearly 50 different interest groups.  These include Architecture, Asian Food, Mahjong, London Explorer, Military History, Science, Walking, Yoga and there's also social events and outings - all for a modest annual membership fee. Come and see for yourself.  NB You will need to be a member to join an interest group.!
A Membership Application form can be found here.membership_application_form_updated11_2_22.pdf

Monthly Open Meetings
About U3A:
​1000+ groups!
The University of the Third Age (U3A) movement is a unique organisation which provides life-enhancing and life-changing opportunities. 
Retired and semi-retired people study together, not for qualifications but for its own reward - the sheer joy of discovery!

Where to meet us
Find out more about Westerham U3A at a Coffee Morning, or at an Open Meeting (non members are invited free of charge). These meetings are held at Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, London Road, Westerham TN16 1BG
Christmas Lunch
Our 2021 Christmas Lunch was held at Westerham Golf Club and was attended by 90 members. It was good to get together again and enjoy a lovely meal.There were quizzes placed on each table ,which caused a lot of bemusement and amusement. The raffle produced lots of prizes and afterwards there was plenty of time to chat with old friends.  Thanks to Jan for organising the lunch, Jean and Tina for the raffle and Colin for the quizzes and acting as compere.
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Keep in contact
New Day for our Coffee Mornings
​Due to Westerham Hall not being available on Monday mornings, from October 2021 our Coffee Mornings will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Westerham Hall at 10.30am.
​It is a good opportunity for potential members to come along and find out more about u3a.
4 MAY MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF HALL
Visit to Tollsworth Manor
​We have now arranged 3 group visits to Tollsworth Manor, Chaldon on 14 , 17 and 24 June 2022. These are now fully booked and a reserve list has been started.
Forthcoming Open Meeting Speakers 2022   
June         Michael Smith:                             
 Ernest Shackleton
July           Toni Mount:                                     -  The Medieval  Housewife
August          No talk
September 22nd   Open Day            Celebrating the best of u3a
October       Andy Thomas:                           Lewes and Bonfire Night
November   David Drury:                                 A Christmas Feast: the  origins of festive food 
December     Members Christmas Lunch

Recent Open Meeting
Thursday 14 April 2022  

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Biggin On The Bump by Bob Ogley
​Bob Ogley entertained us hugely with a highly informative and detailed remembrance of all those brave men and women who defended us during the summer of 1940 in the Battle of Britain from their base on Biggin Hill and its genesis and continuation today.  Bob has compiled and published a history of Biggin Hill aerodrome, affectionately known as The Bump by those who flew from it.  
Its prime function was its role in defending the South East of England during those early days of the Second World War. Bob regaled us with many stories, including that of the heroic lady servicewoman who became the first of the WAAF to receive the Military Medal for her bravery during and after bombing raids on the post by the Luftwaffe. Other stories of parties in various hostelries were highly amusing and particular reference was made to the White Hart at Brasted where the famous fighter pilots’ blackboard stood until it found its current resting place at The Battle of Britain museum in Shoreham.
Open Meeting, Thursday 12 May 2.00pm at Westerham Hall
 
From Passchendaele to Peace?  Did the war end in 1918?
by Melanie Gibson-Barton
An overview of the events of the final months of The Great War, the 1920s through to 1939.  From the Battle of Passchendaele, the Russian Revolution, the Germans' Spring Offensive, the arrival of the Americans, the Last Hundred Days, the Armistice in 1918, the rebuilding, the Treaty of Versailles and the aftermath.  Did the war end in 1918 or did it only pause?
From being an enjoyable part-time hobby, Melanie decided to give up a stressful job to become a full-time speaker.

 learn, laugh,  live! with Westerham U3A