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Creative Writing - Stories inspired by a Photograph
5th February 2026
For their February meeting the group wrote stories which were inspired by a photograph. See the photograph and read their stories. Dantes Inferno by DavidLane of Memories by LindaMemory Lane by JeremySearching for Treasure by Madeleine ...
February Newsletter Now Available
29th January 2026
29th January 2026 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...
It's Time to Renew Your Membership
20th January 2026
Membership renewal for 2026 is now due. The committee has agreed that the fee for 2026 will be £12 per annum. Please complete your renewal by 1st March. Those of you who joined on or after 1st December 2025 already have 2026 membership and do not need to renew. Click on the link below...
New Beginnings - Stories by the Creative Writing Group
9th January 2026
January is often seen as an opportunity to make 'New Beginnings'. This was the theme for this month's Creative Writing Group. Read their 'New Beginnings' stories here. The New Beginning - 5 Precepts by JeremyA New Chapter by MadeleineNew Beginnings by LesleyTaking the List by DavidNew...
January Bulletin Now Available
21st December 2025
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 15 - January 2026 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins ...
Creative Writing Group - Christmas Stories
15th December 2025
For their December meeting the Creative Writing Group were inspired by the Festive Season. As always the Group Members rose to the task in their individual styles. Read their very different approaches here :- Special Gifts Before Christmas by MadeleineChristmas Bury the...
December Newsletter Now Available
1st December 2025
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...
November Bulletin Now Available
1st November 2025
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 14 - November 2025 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. ...
October Newsletter Now Available
24th September 2025
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...
September Bulletin Now Available
23rd August 2025
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 13 - September 2025 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. ...
