Our monthly SPEAKER MEETINGS are held in the COMMEMORATION HALL, WADHURST on the 3rd THURSDAY of the month.
The meetings start at 2.30pm except for 15th October when it will start at 2.00pm as the first part of the meeting is set aside for the AGM.
Guests are always most welcome for a small admission fee which includes refreshments.
Forthcoming events
15 October 2026
2:00 PM - 2:25 PM
Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 15th October at 2.00pm to 2.25pm in the Wadhurst Commemoration Hall. Please attend to elect your new Committee and learn more […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: This meeting will be followed by our guest speaker
15 October 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
This light-hearted beautifully illustrated and informative talk takes you on a breathtaking journey around St Petersburg. It explores the treasures of the Hermitage Museum (with one of the largest and […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst u3a Members; small charge for visitors (includes tea & biscuits).
16 October 2026
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
Join us for a craft session in Paper Flower-Making. This is an afternoon workshop taster class which will be led by new u3a member, Pam Eaton. Places are limited so […]
Venue: The Hub - Wadhurst Institute
Cost: £3.50pp for materials. room hire and refreshments
Booking Required
22 October 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Workshop
We are delighted to welcome Tracey Firth from Age UK who will be talking to us on this very topical issue of scamming. It is a constant worry for everyone […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free to all. Everyone welcome
10 November 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Social
Come and join us for a traditional Film Matinee with Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a wonderful screening of a much-loved Musical - just what's needed when the days begin to close […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free to Wadhurst ^ District u3a members;. £3.50 for guests and visitors (pay on the door)
19 November 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
This fascinating talk explains how the charity evolved, and the people involved in its inception.
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst u3a Members; small charge for visitors (includes tea & biscuits).
10 December 2026
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Social
14 December 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Workshop
21 January 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
After a brief history of astronomy, Eddie will cover the various parts and sizes of the universe, from the Solar System to Galaxies He will do this in a way […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free to Wadhurst U3A members, small charge for non-members; includes tea and biscuits
18 February 2027
4:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Katherine will tell us about sloes and cocoa, and what she does with these ingredients to make Sloe Gin and chocolates. There will also be some samples of her products.
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
18 March 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
15 April 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Graham has lived part-time in Pas de Calais. His talk describes life and is illustrated with a wealth of pictures of local sites, the coast, WW1 and WW2 sites, and […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
17 April 2027
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Social
Further details to follow nearer the time
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: £6 per person; 6-8 per table
Booking Required
20 May 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
OPERATION MINCEMEAT was a World War Two deception plan designed to mask the planned allied attacks in Sicily. The Top Secret plan has been the subject of several books, two […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
17 June 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Vivienne will outline the foundation and work of the Celia Hammond trust with its headquarters and charity shop on Wadhurst High Street.
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
15 July 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Julius Bannister, a violinist, spent 40 years in London's music business, playing for West End shows (Les Miserables), opera, ballet, for the symphony, as a recording artist for blockbuster movies, […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea an biscuits included.
19 August 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
There are more than 30 bridges across the River Thames between Tower Bridge and Hampton Court, and most of these have been replaced at least once.This talk takes a meandering […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, a small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
16 September 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Social
21 October 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
The story of London’s life, landscape and social manners, explored through the work of artists down the centuries to the present day. The talk aims to show the continually changing […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
18 November 2027
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meeting
Accompanied by her own photographic images, Gillian's talk will take us through her photographic journey from a late start to the present day - from professional business consultant to a […]
Venue: Wadhurst Commemoration Hall
Cost: Free for Wadhurst U3A members, small charge for guests; tea and biscuits included.
9 December 2027
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Social