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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_updated_26_10_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!


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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
​Forthcoming Open Meetings
2023 Speakers                                              February 9     Jennifer Godfrey            
 Kent’s Suffragettes


March 9        Ann Lovelace    
The Orpheus Centre


Apr 13    Sarah Slater    
 Gossip at the Royal Court 1660-1830
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 May 11    Dudley Nichols  
​ D.H.Lawrence 

2022 Christmas Lunch
On the coldest day of the year so far, around 90 members were hardy enough to attend the Christmas lunch at Westerham Golf Club. The temperature outside was minus 3, the sky was blue and the sun shone brightly on the frosty greens and sparkling fountain.  Inside there was a warm welcome and in the beautifully decorated dining area a lovely 3-course festive meal was served with coffee and mince pies to follow.
In addition to the digestive treats there was also a raffle with heaps of prizes and the inevitable brain exercise in the form of 3 quizzes: Christmas songs/singers, Cryptic clues for UK towns and Old Kent words.
Tony thanked all those who had contributed to a most successful occasion.
A great opportunity to chat with friends old and new - roll on next year! 
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Keep in contact

 Coffee Mornings
 These are now held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Westerham Hall at 10.30am including August.
​It is a good opportunity for potential members to come along and find out more about u3a.
 
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Westerham Christmas Tree Festival
 24 November - 4 December,
​St Mary's Church, Westerham


Westerham u3a displayed three decorated trees at this year's festival. In addition to the normal one from the u3a, there were also trees provided by the Flower Arranging Group and the Wine Groups. Well done to those members involved!
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Recent Open Meeting

Thursday 8 November 2022
A Christmas Feast: the origins of festive food
by David Drury
 At the November open meeting of Westerham u3a members were given an insight into Christmas in medieval times by our speaker David Drury, a London Blue Badge Tour Guide and foodie. Boars Head and Swan Pie were served at banquets and we heard how Turkey became king of theChristmas table. Did you know that Mince Pies were traditionally oblong shaped to represent Jesus’ manger ?  Christmas Pudding dates from medieval times, with early recipes making use of dried fruit, suet, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spice, along with liquid such as milk or fortified wine. Like them or hate them, those small cabbages known as Brussels Sprouts contain more vitamin C than an orange.

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Next Open Meeting 
​Thursday 12 January 2023,
2.00pm at Westerham Hall

A Woman of a Certain Age by Pat Bryer
A light-hearted look at the ups and downs of life as we mature (physically, at least!), told through comic verses and songs. These include poems and a song by the wonderful Victoria Wood, as well as humorous verse by Pam Ayres, Roald Dahl, A A Milne and Jenny Joseph.

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 learn, laugh,  live! with Westerham U3A

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    • interest groups S-Z
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