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?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

24th June 2026
9:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting
Please arrive by 9:40. For more information, including how to contact the Group Organisers, visit the Bridge for Pleasure group page.
24th June 2026
2:00pm
Meeting
The thirty-second AGM of Sevenoaks u3a will be held at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Further details, including the agenda and papers, will be provided with the June […]
1st July 2026
11:00am
to 3rd July 2026
Meeting
u3a Festival 26 is taking place at the University of York and will be an opportunity for fun, learning and making new connections. There will be opportunities to share your […]
Cost: £50 for 3 days; £18 for a one day ticket
Booking Required
8th July 2026
9:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting
Please arrive by 9:40. For more information, including how to contact the Group Organisers, visit the Bridge for Pleasure group page.
22nd July 2026
9:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting
Please arrive by 9:40. For more information, including how to contact the Group Organisers, visit the Bridge for Pleasure group page.Note that this is the last meeting of the season. The group […]
7th September 2026
to 10th September 2026
Summer School
This will be held at the University of Chichester from 7-10 September. Full details, including the cost for residential and day attendance, are on the South East u3a Forum website. […]
Cost: £175-£390
Booking Required
23rd September 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
An informal afternoon to thank Group Organisers for their work leading our groups, and a chance to share experience of some of the challenges a GO might face.
12th October 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
Our next season of Science Open Meetings start on 12th October with a talk by Mike Thevethick on ‘Stomach Upsets’. We  have  a range of talks planned and we look […]
28th October 2026
2:00pm
Meeting
Peter Griffiths will be giving a talk entitled "Sextant to Sat Nav – 45 years in aviation". Peter is an experienced aviation speaker with 45 years in the industry,. His […]
25th November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting
Andy Thomas will be presenting a festive history of Christmas.
27th January 2027
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open Day

Site last updated 11 June 2026