All Open Meetings and Coffee Mornings are held at the Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, London Road, Westerham TN16 1BG
Coffee Mornings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 10.30am
The East India Company - 30th March in Westerham Front Hall at 2.30pm
Penny worked for 22 years at the British Library where she was responsible for 9 miles of archives generated by the East India Company! She was intrigued by references to the influences on British life, including architecture and style, and since retiring she has had the opportunity to delve deeper. The Architecture Group invite you to come and hear her talk on this fascinating subject, but numbers are limited so book your place at westerhamu3a@hotmail.co.uk.
Penny worked for 22 years at the British Library where she was responsible for 9 miles of archives generated by the East India Company! She was intrigued by references to the influences on British life, including architecture and style, and since retiring she has had the opportunity to delve deeper. The Architecture Group invite you to come and hear her talk on this fascinating subject, but numbers are limited so book your place at westerhamu3a@hotmail.co.uk.
Open Meeting Thursday 13th April 2023 2pm Gossip at the Royal Court 1660-1830 by Sarah Slater
Sarah, who is theatrically trained, works for Historic Royal Palaces, based at Hampton Court, where she acts as a guide - dressed in period costume. She is also a popular presenter and after dinner speaker. Sarah will talk about all the naughty bits of history you would probably not have learnt about at school! She will discuss royal mistresses, prostitution, sexual diseases of the time and the methods used to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancies!
Sarah, who is theatrically trained, works for Historic Royal Palaces, based at Hampton Court, where she acts as a guide - dressed in period costume. She is also a popular presenter and after dinner speaker. Sarah will talk about all the naughty bits of history you would probably not have learnt about at school! She will discuss royal mistresses, prostitution, sexual diseases of the time and the methods used to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancies!
Coolings Garden Centre ‘Behind the Scenes’ Tour – Additional date 24th April
Come and see how Coolings, Rushmore Hill, works! There will be a 1hr tour to see how 40,000 plants are produced each week throughout the spring. Watch the automatic potting machines and the robotic transplanter that does the pricking out. If only gardening was that easy! The tour will be followed by a cream tea at 3.15 in Arthur’s cafe. Total cost is £10.50. Contact Jan westerhamu3a@hotmail.co.uk.
Come and see how Coolings, Rushmore Hill, works! There will be a 1hr tour to see how 40,000 plants are produced each week throughout the spring. Watch the automatic potting machines and the robotic transplanter that does the pricking out. If only gardening was that easy! The tour will be followed by a cream tea at 3.15 in Arthur’s cafe. Total cost is £10.50. Contact Jan westerhamu3a@hotmail.co.uk.
Open Meeting Thursday 11th May 2023 2pm D.H.Lawrence - a talk providing insights into his life as a writer by Dudley Nichols
D.H. Lawrence travelled the world to gain inspiration for his novels, poems and essays. Dudley will highlight the major influences on his work and will also look at the relationship between Lawrence and The Burrows family and his depiction of them in “The Rainbow” and “Women in Love”. He will show that his aunt, Louie Burrows, maintained a strong spiritual relationship with Lawrence after their broken engagement and right up to the end of her life.
D.H. Lawrence travelled the world to gain inspiration for his novels, poems and essays. Dudley will highlight the major influences on his work and will also look at the relationship between Lawrence and The Burrows family and his depiction of them in “The Rainbow” and “Women in Love”. He will show that his aunt, Louie Burrows, maintained a strong spiritual relationship with Lawrence after their broken engagement and right up to the end of her life.
Sevenoak u3a Annual Science Seminar 7th June 2023 "The Future of Energy - Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
Full details to follow.
Full details to follow.
Open Day Thursday 8th June 2023 2pm
Part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations. Our Interest Groups will be at the heart of the event. Further details to follow.
Part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations. Our Interest Groups will be at the heart of the event. Further details to follow.
AGM Thursday 13th July 2023 2pm followed by Two Kinds of Teardrops by Michael Grillo
10th Anniversary Celebration - Afternoon Tea at Westerham Hall - Thursday 10th August 2023 2pm Further details to follow.
Quiz Afternoon Thursday 14th September 2023 2pm
Open Meeting Thursday 12th October 2023 2pm Henry V111 by Tony Harris
Open Meeting Thursday 9th November 2023 2pm Rich Legacy of the Great War by Ian Walker
Christmas Lunch Thursday 7th December 2023 Westerham Golf Club
