Events
Huntingdon u3a is all about meeting people and making friends. Joining one or more of our interest groups, attending our Open Meetings and social events, or going on one of our days out will help you do just that.
Our forthcoming events are listed below in date order. If you’d like to see them by category, just click on the “Display events by category” button.
Our Open Meetings are free to members and take place at 2:30 in the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon. We usually have a guest speaker, covering a wide range of topics, and afterwards you can mingle, chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.
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| May 2024 | ||
| Wed May 1st | Outing | Visit the Historic Tower of London Explore London’s iconic castle a Unesco World Heritage site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and of course the ravens. See the Tower like never before. Price: £55 Includes return coach, entry to the Tower and gratuities. To reserve a place, contact Allen Milne. Details in Upstream |
| Fri May 10th | Meeting | Group Leaders Meeting - 09.30 to 11.30 at The Coneygear Centre, Buttsgrove Way, Huntingdon, PE29 11PE. |
| Wed May 15th | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon Graham Short “My Life as a Micro-Artist”. A return visit (from 2019) from this extraordinarily talented artist. You won’t believe your eyes! |
| June 2024 | ||
| Wed Jun 19th | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon |
| Wed Jun 19th | Outing | BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL, Milton Keynes Theatre READY TO RAISE A LITTLE HELL? WINNER of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards 2023), the West End smash-hit BONNIE & CLYDE is set to hold-up Milton Keynes following two hell-raising seasons in London's West End. Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take your city by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £54 Non members £57 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 11am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Sat Jun 22nd | Outing | A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, at Tolethorpe Hall (Rutland Open Air Theatre), Stamford The woodland backdrop of the Tolethorpe stage provides the perfect setting for Shakespeare’s most spellbinding of plays. As twilight descends, the theatre transforms into a late Edwardian realm of magic and mischief, where love's spell weaves through tangled relationships. Enter an enchanted forest and witness the twisted romances of four young lovers and the hilarious escapades of a merry band of hopeless actors. Suddenly, amidst the moonlit chaos, fairies appear. The mischievous antics of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania, and their impish servant, Puck will delight audiences of all ages. As love potions go awry, the characters find themselves entangled in a maze of mistaken identities and fantastical transformations. This perennially popular comedy is enormous fun for the whole family. 19.45pm performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £35 Non members £38 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 5.00pm There are some places available - please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| July 2024 | ||
| Sat Jul 6th | Outing | SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, at Tolethorpe Hall (Rutland Open Air Theatre), Stamford The original romantic comedy from the master of the genre. When their family faces financial hardship and social upheaval, the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, must confront their contrasting approaches to life and love. Elinor embodies sense, displaying reason and restraint, while Marianne represents sensibility, exuding passion and impulsiveness. They encounter romantic entanglements with various suitors and grapple with gossip, heartache, societal pressures and the clash between head and heart. Laugh your cares away with a captivating production that celebrates the strength of sisterhood in a Regency-era rollercoaster of comedy and romance as the Dashwood sisters navigate society's expectations in the pursuit of true love. 11.30am performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £35 Non members £38 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 9.30am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Wed Jul 17th | Meeting | Groups Fayre 2.00 to 4.00 PM at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon. |
| Wed Jul 31st | Outing | Sandringham Flower Show |
| August 2024 | ||
| Thu Aug 8th | Outing | KISS ME, KATE, THE BARBICAN THEATRE, LONDON Cole Porter’s hit musical starring the multi-award-winning Adrian Dunbar (Ridley, Line of Duty) and Broadway musical superstar and Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, 9 to 5). From the Producer of Anything Goes, comes a new production of Kiss Me, Kate. With Cole Porter’s razor-sharp witted lyrics, it’s Broadway musical comedy meets Shakespeare meets Noises Off. Directed by Bartlett Sher (The King and I, South Pacific) and with a company of over 50 including a full-scale orchestra, Kiss Me, Kate features classic songs including Another Op'nin', Another Show, Brush Up Your Shakespeare and Tom, Dick or Harry. Adrian Dunbar stars as Fred Graham with Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block making her West End debut as Lilli Vanessi joined by Charlie Stemp as Bill Calhoun and Georgina Onuorah as Lois Lane. Kiss Me, Kate is the original farce and whisks you into a world of backstage chaos and romantic entanglements. It’s the perfect Summer musical for 2024. Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £62 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 10am PLACES AVAILABLE email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Wed Aug 21st | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon |
| September 2024 | ||
| Wed Sep 4th | Outing | HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL, Milton Keynes Theatre The musical phenomenon Hairspray returns! After breaking box office records and delighting audiences in the West End, Broadway and on the big screen since 1988, this smash hit musical-comedy is heading back out on tour around the UK and Ireland. Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. On her journey to become accepted, Tracy befriends Link Larkin the teen idol, Seaweed, Little Innez and Motormouth Maybelle who stand with her to fight intolerance, bigotry and racism as they strive to bring unity to the city of Baltimore. Can the new girl in town help win equality and Link Larkin's heart? This fun-filled, feel good show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines that you can’t help but shimmy too! Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and uplifting musical for all! Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £56 Non members £59 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 11am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Wed Sep 11th | Outing | Cromer and Summer Show at the Pavilion Theatre |
| Wed Sep 18th | Meeting | AGM - 2.30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon. |
| October 2024 | ||
| Thu Oct 10th | Outing | Here You Come Again - Norwich Theatre Royal Packed with the iconic songs ‘Jolene', ‘9 to 5', ‘Islands in the Stream', ‘I Will Always Love You', ‘Here You Come Again' and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm, Dolly teaches him a whole lot about life, love and how to pull yourself up by your bootstraps…even if your bootstraps don’t have rhinestones! This is one musical that is sure to make you smile. Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £50 Non members £53 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 10am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Wed Oct 23rd | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon |
| Wed Oct 23rd | Outing | AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL, Milton Keynes Theatre Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds. With every note, every step, and every heartfelt ballad, immerse yourself in this romantic masterpiece. Set to a smash-hit soundtrack featuring the songs of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and many more, the power of music will carry you through the highs and lows of their extraordinary love story, including the award-winning (Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong. An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical invites you into a world where dreams and destinies intertwine. Don't miss your chance to experience this captivating romance brought to life on stage. Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £51 Non members £54 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 11am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| November 2024 | ||
| Wed Nov 20th | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon |
| Wed Nov 27th | Meeting | Open Meeting 2:30 at the Methodist Church, 17 High Street, Huntingdon |
| December 2024 | ||
| Sun Dec 8th | Outing | THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at Thursford Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas Our Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year round favourites. With a cast of 130 this is the biggest Christmas show of its kind in Europe! Deluxe seats - 2.00pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £72 Non members £75 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 10am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| Wed Dec 11th | Meeting | Open Meeting - 2.30 at the Methodist Church 17 High Street, Huntingdon. A Christmas special!! - with entertainment by Melody Flyte - more information nearer the time. |
| March 2025 | ||
| Wed Mar 5th | Outing | The Devil Wears Prada - Dominion Theatre, London Gird your loins! The Devil Wears Prada is a new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel and features an original score by music legend Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction and choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Hairspray). Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda’s impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. How far will she go to succeed… and will it be worth selling her soul to get what she’s always wanted? Hilariously fun and fabulously stylish, The Devil Wears Prada tells an inspiring story about discovering what kind of person you truly want to be. Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £57 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 10am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |
| October 2025 | ||
| Wed Oct 1st | Outing | RIVERDANCE, Milton Keynes Theatre To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes ‘The New Generation’ of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago. Do not miss your chance to see the global cultural sensation and book your tickets now! Stalls seats - 2.30pm matinee performance Cost: Huntingdon U3A Members £65 This includes cost of coach and driver's gratuity Coach leaves Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester @ 11am Please note that this trip is already fully booked. If you wish to be added to a waiting list please email Roger Tacq - email address in Upstream |