Wandsworth

Events

If you would like details, please contact the group coordinator via the relevent group page.

Our monthly Members' meetings with a speaker are live, normally with an option to join via zoom.

Post Covid, many groups are meeting up physically again, and we hope to see you soon at one of our events.

We had been publishing a weekly Newsletter to members during Covid - click on the "Newsletters Archive" link on the top right of this screen to see some previous copies.

We'll continue to let you know what's happening in the u3a via a weekly email to members.


Dates for your Diary
April 2024
Mon Apr 22ndTooting LocalMeeting at Trafalgar Arms in Tooting High Street at 11am.
Everybody is welcome, whether or not they live in Tooting. We are a very friendly group do come along and join us for a coffee and chat.
Tue Apr 23rdPhotography This month's photoshoot will start from King's Cross station, then along the Regent's Canal, it will end at Camden Lock and Market. A distance of about half a mile, a relatively easy walk. We'll explore Granary Square, behind King's Cross first and then walk alongside the canal. We'll leave the canal at Camden Lock and explore Camden Market. A very photogenic walk with lots of history to witness along the way. As usual we'll stop for a snack and comfort breaks.

Meet Maggie at 11am at the Bird Cage (a large installation) at the rear of King's Cross station. The Bird Cage is opposite the German Gym.

We'll meet the following Tuesday in Wandsworth town centre to review each others photos.
Thu Apr 25thAmblesRichmond Park and the Isabella Plantation 4.5 miles
Start 10.25 from Norbiton Station.
The walk goes into Richmond Park at Kingston Gate and visits the Isabella Plantation with is spring flowers. Then on to Pen Ponds and Roehampton Gate where there is a cafe. Buses 170 and 430 in Danebury Avenue provide transport back to Putney.
Could still be muddy and the route has two small climbs.
Bring a drink and snack. Toilets at various points with a charge of 40p at some.
Train: Clapham Junction 10.06 platform 11, Earlsfield 10.09, Wimbledon 10.13 arrives Norbiton 10.22.
Fri Apr 26thBattersea Coffee MorningOur Battersea Coffee morning Group has its next meeting at Eden Court - 313, Battersea Park Road on 26th April at 11am.
Eden Court is an attractive modern building next to Battersea Park Library. Just come through the main doors and the receptionist will direct you to our meeting room.
May 2024
Tue May 7thPutney StrollersAn open opportunity for all members to enjoy a walk in Bishops Park, chat with others as we go and finish with coffee /tea at a charming cafe

Meeting point: Bus stop FH (north west side of Putney Bridge) at 10.45

Walk: A stroll in Bishops Park, Fulham, just over Putney Bridge

Coffee Stop: Fulham Palace cafe. Toilets available here

Turn up at the starting point - if you’re running late you can catch us up or join us later at the cafe

We will set out along the riverside towards Fulham Football ground then loop back finishing at the cafe.

Walk as much or as little in the park as you choose

There is also a lovely walled garden in the grounds of Fulham Palace
Mon May 13thPoetryDue to the Bank holiday, the next meeting of the Poetry group will take place at 11:30 on Mon 13th May upstairs at the Halfway House, Earlsfield (opposite the mainline station).
Why not come 50 metres along the road to our 2pm Members' meeting that afternoon ?

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