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Celebrating 25 Years of Orpington u3a
2nd November 2023
We celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a buffet lunch for members at Crofton Halls. There was hit music from 1998 to the present playing, with a presentation of facts from 1998 intermingled with photos of many of our groups. The happy sound of chatter and laughter filled the hall as we tucked...
Financial Policies and Procedures
13th October 2023
A document describing how we manage the finances of our u3a is now available in the members area or directly via the following link: Financial Policies and Procedures Our policy is to comply with Charity Commission guidelines whilst at the same time minimising bureaucracy. The procedures...
October Newsletter Now Available
3rd October 2023
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
August Newsletter Now Available
2nd August 2023
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
June Newsletter Now Available
1st June 2023
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
April Newsletter Now Available
1st May 2023
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
February Newsletter Now Available
30th January 2023
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
Birdwatching Group Welcomes New Members
21st January 2023
After a couple of years of uncertainty, the birdwatching group has this year got a plan in place for monthly outings. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the months February to November to visit an area known to offer interesting habitats for woodland and water birds. These include...
Message From Our New Chairman, Sue
16th January 2023
I am very pleased to be elected as the new Chairman of Orpington u3a and I’m excited at the prospect of meeting as many members as possible over the forthcoming months. My thanks go to our colleagues on the Committee who have ‘retired’ from their posts and of course, to those who have...
Membership Renewal For 2023 is Now Due
16th January 2023
Please complete your renewal by 1st March. Those of you who joined on or after 1st December 2022 already have 2023 membership and do not need to renew. Click HERE for further details. ...
