Monthly Meetings
Open meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney. Doors open at 10:00 am when tea, coffee and biscuits are available. We kick off our meetings on time at 10:30, starting with the latest news and a few quick updates about the u3a in general. After that, we’ll hear what the various Groups are planning this month. There is then a short comfort break during which there is an opportunity to book an excursion, or speak to some of the Group Leaders and other members.
The guest speaker starts promptly at 11:00 and usually talks for about an hour (depending on how many questions are asked).
Please bring your new 2026-27 membership card to all meetings.
Next Meeting - Tuesday, 6 October 2026
| 10:00‑10:15 | Arrive for tea or coffee, biscuits and a chance to have a chat |
| 10:30 | Welcome & Team Leaders Announcements |
| 11:00 | The BBC from its early days to today - a talk by Paul Karensa A light-hearted look at the BBC from Marconi through Reith to today by award-winning writer, comedian and radio historian Paul Karensa. This entertaining hour will be packed with rare clips and pics, old radio props and insights into Paul’s present-day career. Tune in and enjoy! |
Recent Talks
Click here for a list of all talks in 2026. From that page you can go straight to any talk to read an account of it.
Coming soon ....
Details of meetings and events taking place in the next 30 days are shown below. Individual Group pages usually list all events for the Group.
We will visit Montacute House (NT), Rosemoor Gardens (RHS), Dartington Glass, Lynmouth, Arlington Court and carriage museum and the Honey farm, Wells City & Wells Cathedral. We will also have a ride on the West Somerset Railway ride from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. Click on the Event Name to see more details (including a map).
It is now very close to the date, so booking is closed, but if anyone is interested, we might possibly be able to fit in a couple more contact Tim Southern.
Click on Lunch at the Oat Sheaf (in blue) above for the menu.
Choices to Tony Woods by 21 September.
