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Pop Music Interest Group Keep on Groovin'
10th May 2020
Not to be daunted by the lockdown, the Pop Music Interest Group has embraced technology to keep going. In late March we each submitted our favourite songs for the theme "What, Where, When, Why?" (Song title or Artist name). A list of the songs was published and we all played the songs at the same...
Update on Coronavirus - Monthly Meeting CANCELLED
14th March 2020
Dear U3A member On Thursday the government announced that the UK is moving out of the contain phase and into delay, in response to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. Although large meetings are not being specifically banned at present, the announcement stated that in the coming weeks, the...
Orpington U3A - Latest advice on Coronavirus
11th March 2020
From Third Age Trust Chief Executive Sam Mauger All U3A committees have been asked to keep fellow members up to date with advice about coronavirus and to make the following recommendations. In the situation that any U3A Orpington member thinks they may have been at risk of contracting the...
Gardening Jobs for March
10th March 2020
The storms continue, but signs of spring are all around us. Here's a few jobs to be getting on with in the garden this month: Apply a general granulated fertiliser to your beds. Mulch around plantsPrune Winter Jasmine and divide Snowdrops when in the greenStart to mow the lawn (on a high setting)...
Village Lunch Visit to Chislehurst Caves
20th February 2020
We were shown round by Geoff, an American from Texas who tried to scare us with stories of Ghosts and noises of bombs as we walked part of the twenty two mile cave system. We held lanterns and kept close together for fear of being left behind in the dark. During the war the caves sheltered...
London Region Summer School
16th February 2020
London Region Summer School will be held on 21st, 22nd and 23rd July 2020 Bookings have opened for the 2020 Summer School. Every year these summer schools become more popular and the programme this year should ensure that trend continues. This year the general theme is The 'Twenties' - A...
Gardening Jobs for February
10th February 2020
It doesn't feel much like Spring is coming with storm Ciara at our doors but there are signs that it is on the way. Here's a few jobs to betting on with in the garden this month: Lift perennials that need dividing whilst clearing beds of rotted plants etc. Divide using two forksCut...
Ambling London Visit to Islington, Wednesday 29th January
5th February 2020
It was a crisp, bright day when eighteen of our members went for a walk around Islington, led by Janet Curry. We started with a stroll through Chapel Market (c1820), which is adjacent to Regents Canal. Islington is an area of largely Georgian style five story properties with a basement and...
SE London Network Newsletter now available
29th January 2020
The January 2020 edition of the South East London Network Newsletter is now available with information about many topics including Summer School events. Click HERE to access the Newsletter or find it alongside our own Newsletters in the News section of the menu. Orpington U3A don't...
It's Time to Renew Your Membership
28th January 2020
Membership for the year starting 1 March 2020 is now due. This year we have introduced online renewal via PayPal. It's quick and easy and you don't need your own PayPal account. If you prefer you can still pay by cheque. Click HERE for more details or read all about it in the latest Newsletter. ...
