A recent UN international public poll showed 80% of people want their countries to strengthen their commitments to address climate change. This is a chance to get the facts straight in your mind and discuss what we can do. Maximum: 20 Minimum: 10 To book a place please contact the organiser.

Venue: St Mary Bredin Church

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

This is an opportunity for the photography group to take photos both indoor and out of the u3a Open Day, showcasing what Canterbury and District u3a has to offer. Photos taken, could be used (with permission) to help promote our u3a group.

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

You are invited to register for this day of immersion in China. We will not be focussing on current politics, rather China's rich history, language and culture. The event takes place at St Peter's Methodist Church (Church Hall) , 10a.m. for 10:30 start. The day will include amongst other things  Some items are still under discussion., a proper schedule will be issued to attendees as […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

Cost: £5-10 tbc

We'll sing some simple, heart-warming but not religious songs, mainly in English, maybe one or two in French, other languages or with made-up words, including rounds and part songs with simple harmonies, some familiar and some to discover, all in a spirit of togetherness. Just come with your smile and the intention to enjoy. You don't need to read music or to know campfire songs […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

Please feel free to drop in at our Friday monthly Joining Session. And bring a friend! Joining Sessions are an opportunity to meet other new members; meet Committee members; drink coffee; ask questions; and of course, become a U3A member. If you decide to join, membership costs £20 for the year (please bring cash or cheque). You can also renew your lapsed membership at a […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

Orchid Trail at Monkton Nature Reserve.. Guided tour starts at 10.45am.   There are 10 species of orchids, flowering in succession between mid May and Mid June at Monkton Reserve, depending on the weather.  Monkton was a chalk Quarry covering 16 acres. The footpath winds round to the top of the quarry so it could be difficult if you have serious physical disabilities, but there […]

Cost: £7.50 inc. refreshments

Political Correctness Mike Chisnall will talk about 'Political Correctness - A World Gone Mad' which should be a light hearted end to the year.

Venue: St Mary Bredin Church

The approximate 4 mile walk starts from the Chilham Lower Car Park, Taylors Hill, off the A252 (CT4 8BZ). The easy walk is varied, but includes some uphill at the start. We pass the Historic Castle in Chilham and, towards the end, the Chilham Mill. There are two possible cafes for refreshments afterwards, Badgers Hill Garden Centre or the Church Mouse Tearoom,

Priceless and lifechanging or overpriced and pointless? This taster session will consider different perceptions of UK universities, from the perspectives of different policymakers, students, employers and other stakeholders. What role could universities - compared, for example, with apprenticeships and workplace experience - play in 21st century society? Only curiosity required! Min & Max: 10 Access: Any bus to St Dunstan's or City Centre. Parking nearby […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

This is an introductory session for those interested in authentic Indian cuisine. It will consider the question, “What is curry?” and introduce participants to the range of spices used in Indian home cooking. The demonstration of blending spices and cooking a curry will enable participants to have a go at improving their own cooking skills at home.   Max number:       25

Venue: Zoom

This month's topic is to take close up photographs of every day things for others to ponder what they are. The goal is to submit three close up photographs, uploading to the WhatsApp group prior to the meeting. Please ensure that you have also taken a zoomed out view of the whole of each object to share with others on the day. If you are […]

Venue: Cosy Club, Canterbury

A number of us have enjoyed this event in the past. Barbara Rogers was a great enthusiast and introduced us to the fun and challenge of it. We would like to run this once more, in memory of Barbara and to support our local charity shops. This is also a great way of meeting people and make friends. Maximum number 10 - minimum number 6 […]

Venue: Friends Meeting House

Cost: £6 (see below)

Please feel free to drop in at our Friday monthly Joining Session. And bring a friend! Joining Sessions are an opportunity to meet other new members; meet Committee members; drink coffee; ask questions; and of course, become a U3A member. If you decide to join, membership costs £20 for the year (please bring cash or cheque). You can also renew your lapsed membership at a […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

As promised we will be returning to Maidstone, the county town of Kent, this year  on Thursday 9th July.  We will be going by coach  with some time browsing the county museum followed by a 3 hour river tour on the Medway with a fish and chip lunch included.  The cost is £55pp. The museum is based in an Elizabethan mansion on St Faith’s Street, […]

Cost: £55

Leaders: Claire Stirling, Julia Georgiou and Ursula Steiger. The Singing for Pleasure group (to be renamed Singing Together) will complete the current term at the Open Day on 21 May. However, a break of nearly four months would be too long for us, so we are having a morning of singing on Friday 10 July, 10.30 to 12.30, starting with coffee or tea. Please come […]

Venue: Friends Meeting House

Save the Date - Friday 10th July 10.30, mid-afternoon Samphire Hoe, Dover with Helen Nattrass. Following interest expressed at last year's Chalk and Flint Day, I've arranged for a slightly shorter day at Samphire Hoe where I can talk about the Channel Tunnel Construction as I did it. The day will start around 10.30 for 11.00 until about 3-ish in the education room at Samphire […]

Cost: £tbc

Please feel free to drop in at our Friday monthly Joining Session. And bring a friend! Joining Sessions are an opportunity to meet other new members; meet Committee members; drink coffee; ask questions; and of course, become a U3A member. If you decide to join, membership costs £20 for the year (please bring cash or cheque). You can also renew your lapsed membership at a […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles running through five counties – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. Each area has its own identity, and yet all contain those defining features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. Our tour takes us to iconic Cotswold towns and cities, a beautiful Norman abbey with history running through its walls, the site of […]

Cost: £712 pp

Do join us for a relaxed trip around historic Rochester

Cost: £40

Please feel free to drop in at our Friday monthly Joining Session. And bring a friend! Joining Sessions are an opportunity to meet other new members; meet Committee members; drink coffee; ask questions; and of course, become a U3A member. If you decide to join, membership costs £20 for the year (please bring cash or cheque). You can also renew your lapsed membership at a […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

Please feel free to drop in at our Friday monthly Joining Session. And bring a friend! Joining Sessions are an opportunity to meet other new members; meet Committee members; drink coffee; ask questions; and of course, become a U3A member. If you decide to join, membership costs £20 for the year (please bring cash or cheque). You can also renew your lapsed membership at a […]

Venue: St Peter's Methodist Church

For our Christmas outing this year we are going to Greenwich for an afternoon of Christmas shopping and/or self guided sight-seeing followed by a Thames pleasure boat hour cruise to Westminster and coach trip round this year's London's Lights and a fish a chip supper in a restaurant.  The Outing will be on the Friday 20th November and the cost will be £65 Greenwich has […]

Cost: £65