“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.
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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.
London, here we come!
The new, third London Studies group is already planning its first outing, on 20 May to the Postal Museum. Click the link to find out more about where they'll be visiting over the coming months. Would you like to join them?
Pickleball
This new group is now meeting weekly on a Monday morning at the Weald Church Hall, and would welcome some more players.
Want to walk?
Walking Group 2 meets on the second Friday of the month and would be pleased to welcome more members. We usually walk 4-6 miles in the morning followed by lunch in a pub.
A bridge between the ages...
There is something unique about a student explaining tech to an older generation. In our recent Phones, Tablets & Computers workshops, the connection between our u3a members and Sevenoaks School sixth formers was almost instant.
London Studies group visit to Charlton
On a bright March day fourteen of us bravely ventured in to this lesser known part of South London. We had a guided tour of Charlton House, a Jacobean mansion built between 1607 and 1612...
We’re going to the Fair – could you join us ?
Could you help out on our u3a stand for an hour or two at the Sevenoaks Town Council Wellness Fair on May 30th? Click link for more information.
Save the date: 24 June is our AGM
The positions of Chairman and Vice Chair will be up for election, and official business will be followed by a talk on her life in the antiques trade by Janie Ramsay.
Technical Support to our u3a
If you feel competent about handling and connecting equipment for our meetings, or have expertise in maintaining electrical/electronic equipment, click the link for details of how you can volunteer to be part of this key team.
Eins, zwei, drei – LOS!
Interested in a beginners’ group which will give you a little bit of conversational German to use on holiday? Click the link to find out more.
The play's the thing...
Interested in joining a new Play Reading Group? Click 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
Site last updated 20 April 2026