learn, laugh, live

“Nobody needs to stop learning just because they have finished working.”

If you are no longer in full time employment and live in Sevenoaks or the surrounding area, we can offer you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enjoyable social, mental and physical activities.  Our membership has grown to over 750 since we were founded in 1994 and new members are always welcome.

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Why should I join?

Stop Press

Missed out on tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry?

Uncover the intrigue, rival claims and hidden messages behind the Norman Conquest of 1066 in just one of many free online u3a talks. How can the creative arts enhance our wellbeing? Want to understand AI better? Learn bridge? Click the link for a list of all upcoming talks on Zoom.

London Studies 3

On a damp October morning, a small group of London Studies 3 group members met up at Charing Cross Station. Undeterred by the prospect of a long trip up the Piccadilly Line and a 'shuttle' bus journey from Oakwood station, their plan was to visit Trent Park House near Enfield, with its recently opened 'Museum of Secrets.' (Click the link for a full report). LS3 is a recently formed group. New members are most welcome - you don’t have to come on every trip!

20 years of Circle Dancing

Last month the Circle Dancing group celebrated 20 years of joyful dancing together. We had a great time! After a bring-and-share lunch and a fair amount of chat we worked our way through a list of favourite dances sharing along the way memories of the many happy hours we have spent together. We are always pleased to welcome new members so if you would like to join us or find out about circle dancing do get in touch via our group page (click the link).

Interested in all things European?

Europe Today is small, friendly group of people who meet on the second Friday of each month to discuss a wide range of topics, usually starting with news and current affairs. They try to make their presentations interesting, but also with elements of humour and levity! Click the link to find out more.

MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS

The Monthly General Meeting is an open meeting, which all members of Sevenoaks u3a may attend.  It offers a chance to meet others, hear a speaker who is an expert in a subject of general interest, as well as enjoy refreshments.  There are other open meetings each month, details of which can be found on the Open Groups page. National u3a runs a regular programme of Online Events which are free to attend.
Note that to attend any of the events listed on this website you must be a member of the u3a.
Click on the links in the list below for more information.

Forthcoming events

11 November 2026
9:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting
THERE IS NO BRIDGE THIS DAY DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF THE HALL
25 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
Our Speaker this month is Andy Thomas, who is giving us a presentation entitled Christmas: A Festive History. Andy has spoken to us before about the Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations […]
11 January 2027
2:00pm
Meeting
A talk by Arran Ostridge, Kent Police, on cybercrime activity. scams, phishing and preventative measures.
Cost: £3.00
27 January 2027
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open Day
24 February 2027
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
Paul Whittle's talk will also include travel from  Banff to Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer. Both trips boast spectacular scenery; something to brighten up what may be a dull and […]
24 March 2027
2:00pm
Meeting
The many generations of the Levett family have been farming hops and fruit in Kent and Sussex for 250 years, and Chris Levett is no exception. After building up a […]
28 April 2027
2:00pm
Meeting
Imogen Corrigan has been to us on several occasions and has proved very popular with our audiences. This time she will be telling us about Medieval Brittany, which originally was […]
26 May 2027
2:00pm
Meeting
Geoff Piper tells the story of a WW2 New Zealand pilot who was shot down over the Weald near where Geoff lives. After doing some research Geoff discovered that the […]
23 June 2027
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
The meeting will be followed by a talk from Adrian and Jane Smith, "A musician's Life". Adrian and Jane are working musicians, playing the viola and violin respectively. They travel […]
27 October 2027
2:00pm
Meeting
Paul Barwick's talk is subtitled “The spy who solved his own murder”. Paul is a former police officer and national security specialist and will be telling us about the 2006 […]
24 November 2027
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
Peter Woodley will be taking us on a light-hearted meander through the trials and tribulations of making TV programmes.

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