Events
Summer Tea Party
We are holding a Summer Tea Party at 'The Wherry' on Wednesday 12th June. This will be in the 'Brown Boat Suit and will start at 1:00 for 1:30 and finish around 5:00. The party is open to members, friends and family. Adults only. Entertainment will be provided by 'Chanters Jigge'. There will also be a raffle and a short table top quiz. Tickets, available from committee members, your group leader or at the Monthly meetings, cost £15:00. Please click on photo
Monthly Speakers Meetings
PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF VENUE
Our monthly speakers meetings are held at The London Road Baptist Church. The meetings are normally held on the last Wednesday of each month (Please check below for exact dates) with the exceptions of July, August, October and December. There is a £2.50 charge for entry to these meetings
The meetings begin at 10.30 a.m. Before the meetings start Coffee and Tea are available for £0.50. Biscuits are also available for £0.20. Do come along to meet up with old friends and enjoy the interesting topics brought to us by the speakers
The October meeting is our AGM, and July, August and December are holiday periods. Other meetings not shown will be filled in when the speaker is confirmed.
January 31st Rachel Chiarotti and Louise Gibbs-Kneller - Fosters Solicitors – Wills, LPAs, Inheritance Tax
Febuary 28th - Albert Cadmore, Hon Chairman and Chaplain of Great Yarmouth & Gorleston R.N.L.I.
History of the R.N.L.I., local R.N.L.I stations, lifeguards and water safety.
March 27th Norma Howell – Medical Detection Dogs
April 24th Brian Bridges - History of Framlingham Castle
May 29th Iestyn Edwards – Madame Gallina. Entertained troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
June 12th Summer Tea Party - Party at 'The Wherry'
June 26th Ivan Bunn - Lowestoft Porcelain
September 25th Dr Tim Pestell FSA - History of Norwich Castle and the current extensive renovations
October 30th A.G.M.
November 27th - Suffolk Fire and Rescue, Fire saftey
All enquires please contact the Social Secretary either at social@u3a-lowestoft. or at u3asocialsec@gmail.com
| Dates for your Diary | |
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| Rambling / Walking Group | |
| Thu Apr 25th | Mutford Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start outside Mutford Village Hall, Mill Road, Mutford NR34 7UR. Roadside parking available, otherwise on the green next to the hall. From there, we shall be following a circular trail through some of the surrounding countryside. Toilets and refreshments available a short drive away at Early Dawn Garden Centre, Rushmere Road, NR33 8HA, following our walk. Walk approx. 3 - 3.5 miles. |
| Thu May 9th | Kessingland Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start at the Beach Car Park, Church Road NR33 7SF. From there, we shall be following a circular route through countryside and along coastline and back through the village. Toilets available in the village. Refreshments following our walk at the Waterfront or Sailors Home Pub. Walk approx. 4 miles. |
| Thu May 23rd | Linear Path – Oulton Broad Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start on the corner of Lyndhurst Road, off North Parade, NR32 4PB. Plenty of street parking available along North Parade. From there, we shall be walking to Oulton Broad via the Linear Path cycle/walking route. Toilets and refreshments available in Oulton Broad on route. Walk approx. 4 - 4.5 miles. |
| Thu Jun 13th | Beccles Marshes Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start at the Beccles Quay car park, Fen Lane, NR34 9BH (Pay & Display, cash or Parking App). From there, we shall be following a circular route along one or more of the nature trails. Toilets and refreshments available at the Quay café on our return. Walk approx. 4 miles. |
| Thu Jun 27th | Bath Hills, Bungay Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start at Outney Common car park, which can be accessed via the driveway to the Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club, Outney Common, Bungay NR35 1DS. From there, we shall be following a circular walking route via Bath Hills. Expect stunning views on a clear day. Refreshments following our walk at the Earsham Street café in town, which is just a short walk away from the Common car park. Walk approx. 4 miles. |