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  • April Newsletter Now Available

    23rd March 2024

    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...

  • March Bulletin Now Available

    25th February 2024

    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 4 - March 2024 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. ...

  • February Newsletter Now Available

    27th January 2024

    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...

  • January Bulletin Now Available

    22nd December 2023

    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 3 - January 2024 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. ...

  • Orpington u3a 2024 AGM to be held at 2pm on Monday 15th January at Crofton Halls

    18th December 2023

    The Orpington u3a 2024 AGM will be held at Crofton Halls on Monday 15th January. Doors open at 2pm with refreshments provided until the meeting commences around 2:30pm Orpington u3a AGM followed by Benefits of Exercise - Ann Wilbourn Click HERE to download the documents for this...

  • December Newsletter Now Available

    8th December 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...

  • Latest version of Asset Register Posted to Members' Area

    8th December 2023

    A document recording all the equipment our u3a owns is now available in the members’ area or directly via the following link: Orpington u3a Asset Register You need to Login to the website to access this information. For each item of equipment purchased in 2023, there is an 'Equipment...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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. ...

  • 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...

  • December Newsletter and Materials for January AGM Now Available

    5th December 2022

    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...

  • New Mahjong for Beginners Interest Group Starting in October

    29th September 2022

    Hot on the heels of the successful BOB Games morning, Irmgard Tonolo is looking to start a Mahjong Beginners on Monday 24th October, 2-4pm at her house Interest Group.  If you are interested in joining you can find Irmgards contact number on the Interest Group list under Mahjong 3. ...

  • Bromley, Orpington & Beckenham u3a Games Morning a Great Success

    28th September 2022

    The Bob u3a 40th Anniversary Games morning was held at Crofton Halls on Wed 21st September. Chair Pauline and Bromley Chair Sandy Boden agreed it was a roaring success and plan to run another on in the future.  Many of our card and board games were represented with attendees able to try...

  • Bromley, Orpington & Beckenham u3a Games Morning - Wed 21st September

    6th August 2022

    To celebrate the 40th anniversary of u3a, Bromley, Orpington & Beckenham (BOB) would like to invite you to a morning of fun and games at Crofton Halls on Wednesday 21st September from 10am to 1pm. Click HERE for further details. ...

  • Birdwatching Group events for 2022

    7th April 2022

    The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month to visit parks, rivers and reserves local to Orpington or farther afield, to look out for birds and other fauna. We have a gentle walk and try to finish with a welcome cup of coffee. Generally we meet at the venue at 10 a.m. or at the...

  • Have you tried joining our Coffee Mornings at BR6?

    23rd March 2022

    Many of our members join our coffee mornings at BR6, held at 10.30 am on the Tuesday directly after our monthly meetings at Crofton Halls.  £3.50 for coffee and a pastry.  All members are welcome, no need to book.  Just come along and say hi.  If you are new to Orpington u3a...

  • STOP PRESS - Late Change to Speaker at Monday's Monthly General Meeting at Crofton Halls

    15th March 2022

    There has been a late change to Monday's speaker as Gilly has Covid.  We are Grateful to Peter for stepping into the breach. We wish Gilly a speedy recovery and look forward to hearing her talk later in the year. Click HERE for details of Monday's meeting. ...

  • Membership Renewal for 2022 is NOW DUE

    27th January 2022

    Membership for 2022 will be £12 and is due by 1st March. Click HERE for further details. Those of you who joined after 1 December 2021 already have 2022 membership and do not need to renew. ...

  • Update From The AGM

    22nd January 2022

    Our AGM was held on Zoom on 17th January.  For those of you that weren't able to attend, the key points were: William Sear stood down as Chairman, as did Sybil Robinson (Newsletter Editor), Frank Rowe (Business Secretary) and John Robertson (Publicity). Incoming Vice-Chairman Sue Howe...

  • Book sale at Crofton Halls November General Meeting

    3rd October 2021

    It's a whole 2 years since we have had a book sale so gather together all those paperbacks you enjoyed during lockdown and wish to donate and buy some more "just in case", for Xmas presents or just because you have run out of reading material. We hope to see you at...

  • London Region Summer School - Tuesday August 17th

    6th August 2021

    Getting back into the swing! A special day of talks, live music and guided walks. Save the date. Now booking! Click links below for: 2021 Summer School Programme2021 Summer School Flyer2021 SS Online Application Form2021 SS Postal Application Form...

  • last chance for London Region Summer Talks

    1st August 2021

    London Region Summer talks Programme comes to an end this month with two more talks this month. Click on the flyer for more details including how to register. summertalks2021flyer.pdf ...

  • Hand bell presentation for 23 years of service

    22nd April 2021

    On 14th April, hand bell members presented Terry and Barbara Rayfield with a gift to say thank you for their 23 years of running the Hand bell group. The group will reconvene at St John's church on 10th September. Pictured with Terry and Barbara are Joan Fabb and Dorothy Weller, both founder...

  • A celebration of Hand bell ringing over 23 years

    2nd March 2021

    After 23 years, Terry Rayfield has decided to step down from leading the Hand bells Interest Group. Way back in 1998, when Orpington u3a was very new,  Terry set up the hand bell ringing group with seven members and two octaves of bells, ably supported by his wife Barbara. They now have...

  • Join us on Monday for our next monthly online meeting

    13th February 2021

    We have partnered with a company called Mirthy for our next few meetings.  They have an excellent selection of talks and we are sure you will enjoy our selections. The meetings are easy to join.  An email will be sent out in the week before each meeting with a link for you to...

  • Join us on Monday for the AGM

    13th January 2021

    We hope you enjoyed our December entertainment by Matthew Sear. We had over 100 members join the meeting again this month. Given that more than one person will have been watching in many of the households, we are getting back towards our Crofton Halls attendances of around 200 so it looks like...

  • Join us at our next monthly Zoom meetings

    7th December 2020

    We hope you enjoyed our November talk on Brecon's mountain rescue by Penny Brockman.  We had over 100 members join the meeting again this month. Given that more than one person will have been watching in many of the households, we are getting back towards our Crofton Halls attendances of...

  • London Region U3A Winter Learning Programme

    25th October 2020

    Lots to get involved in.  Details at the following LINK ...

  • London Region U3A Fortnightly talks

    28th August 2020

    below are the details of the next two fortnightly London Region U3A zoom meetings. Just click on the links to find more details of each meeting and register your interest: 7th September: Alistair Griffiths - 'Gardening in a Changing Climate' Click here21st September: Jo Livingston - 'Do you Want...

  • Next monthly Zoom meeting - Thursday 17th September

    26th August 2020

    We are pleased to announce our next monthly Zoom meeting will be held on Thursday17th September. Click HERE for further details or on the link under Upcoming events. ...

  • Monthly meetings restarting via ZOOM

    4th August 2020

    All We are pleased to announce that, whilst we can't return to Crofton Halls, we are starting to hold our monthly meetings via ZOOM.  This a simple to use video-conferencing technology that is being used by many of our Interest Groups to keep in touch and hold online meetings. Click on the...

  • Things to see or do online during lockdown

    9th June 2020

    Beckenham U3A shared this very useful information in their recent newsletter and we thought we would share it with you. Lots of things to see and do online, including a chance to see some great Theatre, Opera and Ballet.  Thanks to Beckenham U3A for putting this great list together. If you...

  • Advice for Older Drivers

    14th May 2020

    Back in January we had a very engaging talk from April French, Bromley Road Safety Officer.  She sent the following message to Vice-Chair Pauline which provide useful hints and tips for safe driving as we get older. Good morning Pauline I hope this email finds you well and that you had a...

  • 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...

  • A timely memory

    10th May 2020

    Here's a Recorder Interest Group photo from shortly before the lockdown. It was taken at the end of a recent concert that they did and is intending to replicate the colours of 'Over the Rainbow' which was one of the pieces they played. Was it just a coincidence that they chose this song or do...

  • Archive film of VE day celebrations in Orpington

    10th May 2020

    In case you missed the recent email, click on the following link to access archive film of VE day celebrations in Orpington and other archive film from Orpington Video and Film Makers: https://www.ovfm.org.uk/ve-day-celebrations-looking-back-with-ovfm/ ...

  • U3A National Newsletter

    10th May 2020

    In case you missed the email, here's a recent U3A national newsletter with details of some web sessions available in May. U3A Newsletter Express - May.pdf ...

  • 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. ...

  • Have You Seen Our Interest Groups Timetable?

    27th January 2020

    Hover the mouse over Interest Groups in the banner and you will see a list of categories.  The list also includes two special options you may not have noticed: Interest Groups Timetable - shows you what's on when.  If you're wondering what to do on Wednesday mornings take a look at this...

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