“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.
Why should I join?
- You can make many new friends in a congenial and relaxed atmosphere;
- You can participate in a wide range of Interest Groups;
- You can attend all our open meetings;
- You will receive our regular Newsletter;
- You can enjoy the benefits of helping to run our u3a.
Stop Press
Online talks and events
Ever wondered what a deepfake is? Want to know more about AI? Explore the work of Frida Kahlo or George Watts? Find out how to get published? These and many more are the topics covered by u3a's free online talks over the summer months. Click to see a list of what's coming up.
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A Day Out at the Fair
Over 40 organisations, including our own, took part in the Health & Wellness Fair on the Vine in late May. On a fine day, we had a great time meeting friends, potential members and the Town Crier. A big thank you to all those who helped represent us on the day.
The Shetland Bus
Our speaker at May’s Monthly Meeting, Gilly Halcrow, brought to life the heroic and chilling story of this little-known secret WW II operation linking Shetland, Scotland and German-occupied Norway.
AI IN ACTION
The Sevenoaks u3a Science Group held this seminar at The Orchard Centre, East Malling on 4 June. The 100 attendees, from a number of u3as across Kent as well as Sevenoaks, engaged in a lively discussion of the opportunities, benefits and the potential dangers of AI both now and in the future.
Are there places in London you'd love to visit?
The new London Studies group had its first outing, to the Postal Museum, in May. Read about their fascinating trip into postal history - why not join the group?
Preventing fires!
At their May meeting the Science Open Group heard from the Kent Fire Investigation Service about the cause of fires in domestic environments and measures to reduce the risks.
Science at Sevenoaks u3a: a lively programme for curious minds
Science activities at Sevenoaks u3a continue to flourish, offering members an engaging mix of talks, visits, and hands‑on exploration.
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
Site last updated 30June 2026