Forthcoming events
9th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Explore an exciting era of musical change, from the psychedelic sounds of the late 1960s to the rise and evolution of progressive rock. On the threshold […]
Booking Required
12th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite booking required Overview Explore the world of AI: what it is, where it’s found, how u3a members use it, and Scotland’s leading role in AI. Session Outline This talk […]
Booking Required
13th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Build confidence online and discover simple, safe ways to stay connected, make friends and communicate with others using technology. Feeling isolated or unsure about using technology? […]
Booking Required
14th October 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am
u3a Online Zoom Talks
u3a members only Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. "We don’t laugh because […]
Cost: u3a members only. No charge.
Booking Required
15th October 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
u3a Online Zoom Talks
For u3a Members Only Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Join us […]
Booking Required
15th October 2026
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Other
FREE EVENT - includes information bag and Lunch Informative talks from health and wellbeing advisors Interactive Theatre performance Blood pressure checks subject to availability BOOKING IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM YOUR […]
Venue: Waltham Abbey Town Hall
Booking Required
16th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Join us for the national u3a Essay Competition award ceremony. The u3a Essay Competition award ceremony 2026 - The most incredible journey Our online award ceremony […]
Booking Required
19th October 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Join us for this informal online session. We'll share more about u3a, benefits of becoming a member and answer your questions. If you have any questions, […]
Booking Required
21st October 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Other, u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview John of u3a Let's Talk Tech explores how supply chains, predictive algorithms, and boots-on-the-ground operations enable parcel delivery. Session outline u3a Let’s Talk Tech team member […]
Booking Required
21st October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Other, u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview This session provides practical, easy‑to‑understand advice on managing energy costs and staying warm at home This session provides practical, easy‑to‑understand advice on managing energy costs and […]
Booking Required
22nd October 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview The world of David Hockney, a bright star of British art - a talk by Peter Webb. I first met David Hockney when I invited him […]
Booking Required
22nd October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview How is presidential power reshaping US democracy? Explore Project 2025, executive authority and the 2026 midterm elections. The US constitution vs. unitary executive power This presentation […]
Booking Required
26th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview This talk explores the way that parts of the brain influence behaviour and thinking. Behaviour and Personility This talk starts by with describing how the ‘old’ […]
Cost: u3a members only. No charge.
Booking Required
27th October 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
u3a members only. Eventbrite booking required Overview Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. […]
Booking Required
29th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Discover the glamour and innovation of 1930s Scotland through its striking Art Deco architecture, design and culture. We shall embark upon on a tour of Scotland […]
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30th October 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Event Booking Required Nick Bailey, Bingham u3a member, will be giving an illustrated talk about his time on board the original pirate ship Radio Caroline. Pirate Radio in the 60s […]
Booking Required
2nd November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Discover what AI can do for you in this practical four-week course, from your first chatbot conversation to images, prompting and AI safety. A four week […]
Booking Required
3rd November 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
u3a Online Zoom Talks
Eventbrite Booking Required Overview Join Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords, for a six-session course on how to solve cryptic crosswords. Please note registration closes on Thursday 15 […]
Cost: u3a mmembers, No charge
Booking Required
Tenth Anniversary Events 2024
Barn Dance
The Tenth Anniversary Barn Dance was held on November 16th. Waltham Abbey u3a members enjoyed dancing to live music played on a melodeon and mandolin.
Afternoon Tea
The tenth anniversary afternoon tea was held in September 2024, over 100 members enjoyed the afternoon tea in the Town Hall.
Picnic in the Park
The picnic in the park was held on the grassed area behind the Community Centre. We had borrowed a number of games from the library and a u3a member and brought our own food and drink.
December Monthly Meeting
During our monthly meeting we celebrated our tenth anniversary by sharing a cake, made by Val; demonstrations from Line Dancing; Singing for Fun; Card Making; German and joining in with seated Country Dancing and Karaoke.
