Pembury U3A

We have a monthly meeting on the second Monday afternoon of each month at 2.30pm in the Catholic Hall, to which visitors are invited. Our speakers this year have included talks on Hypnotherapy, the Nature of the Universe, the West Kent Primary Care Trust, Wine, and a year in the life of a County Councillor.

Outings organised for everyone in the Pembury U3A have included a Lecture Lunch with a lively rendition of Rudyard Kipling by Geoff Hutchinson, a canal boat trip, a Barbeque and in the autumn we visit the Imperial War Museum and Buckingham Palace, The Sound of Music and a Christmas Lights trip around London and on the River Thames.

Members can also gather in smaller groups to enjoy learning new skills and interests. Groups meet generally in members’ homes and cover a variety of interests such as cake decorating, beadwork, book circle, crochet, pottery, French conversation, Scrabble, wine appreciation, digital cameras, poetry and play reading, and table tennis. Our rambling group enjoys easy rambles and pub lunches and our historic houses and gardens group visits lesser know houses and gardens, often with a private tour.

Whether you enjoy large group events or prefer smaller intimate groups, there is something for everyone and many new friendships have been formed since we began. There has been a lot of laughter and fun, and members are constantly learning new skills.

Our U3A year begins in September and our September monthly meeting on 10 September will see all of our Interest Group leaders persuading members to join up.

Our 15-strong committee has made a phenomenal effort to make this new group a success and their efforts are to be applauded. Our members also have shown enthusiasm and a willingness to try new things. We owe everyone a huge debt of gratitude for all they have done.

If you are interested in finding our more please ring our Membership Secretary, Andrew Richardson on 01892 824012 who will be pleased to let you have any information you need.