Events
Monthly meetings
The meetings are held typically on the second Monday of each month between 10:00 and 12:00, although there may be an occasional change of date if there is a clash with another function. These changes do not happen at short notice. Members should just turn up at the Winston Churchill Hall, Bury Street, Ruislip before 10am on the day of the Meeting.
We have now made the Monthly Meeting a Hybrid meeting where we can now offer a Zoom connection into the meeting. So if you can't make it to the hall then you can still keep up to date with all the news and our guest speaker from you home. We will send out an email to all our members before the meeting with all the Zoom conncetion details on.
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| April 2024 | ||
| Tue Apr 30th | Outing | British Museum Montague Place WC1E 7JW Cost: £9 Make your own way to meet at the Montague Place entrance at 10:45am. Nearest Underground station is Russell Square (Piccadilly line). 18 places available, 14 by via TryBooking and 4 via paper. This famous institution is renowned globally for being the showcase of two million years of human history and culture from the dawn of human history to the present, across more than 50 galleries. We will have a one hour tour of the Enlightenment Gallery where we will discover the way the world was understood by Europeans in the 18th century, tracing the beginning of the British Museum and its collection. For more information contact Janet Perry The link to the TryBooking site is here ..... British Museum. The link to the paper form is here .......Booking Form Apr24 |
| Tue Apr 30th | Workshop | Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie Starting at 3:30pm to 4:30pm Bring more joy and laughter into your life through Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises and hand claps combined with deep yogic breathing These sessions will take place on the last Tuesday of every month, from 3.30pm-4.30pm. Tues 30th January at 3.30 Tues 27th February at 3.30 Tues 26th March at 3.30 Tues 30th April at 3.30 You only need to sign up via eventbrite once, and will receive reminders and communication about all of these 4 sessions We will start with an introduction, followed by a series of laughter exercises and the important grounding relaxation at the end. It's free for u3a members. To register click on the link here... Laughter Yoga Jan-Apr 2024 |
| May 2024 | ||
| Tue May 7th | Outing | China Town Tour and Lunch. China Exchange, 32a Gerard Street, London ** By popular demand, Pauline is running another of these visits to China Town.** Discover the stories and characters behind this iconic district. Did you know that this area used to be Henry VIII hunting ground? Chinatown Stories tours are led for the benefit of the community – all guides are trained volunteers and tickets include donations to three Chinatown charities supporting the neighbourhood. The 2.5 hour experience includes a family-style lunch. Tours are in-depth and thoroughly researched and you won’t hear these stories anywhere else! The tour lasts from 11.30 to 1.00pm and lunch is from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. The link to the TryBooking site is here..... China Town |
| Wed May 8th | Workshop | Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie Starting at 10am to 11am Online via Zoom Bring more joy and laughter into your life through Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises and hand claps combined with deep yogic breathing These sessions will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, from 10am to 11am. - Wed 10th January at 10am - Wed 14th February at 10am - Wed 13th March at 10am - Wed 10th April at 10am - Wed 8th May at 10am - Wed 12th June at 10am You only need to sign up via eventbrite once, and will receive reminders and communication about all of these 6 sessions We will start with an introduction, followed by a series of laughter exercises and the important grounding relaxation at the end. It's free for u3a members. To register click on the link here... Laughter Yoga Jan24 |
| Thu May 9th | Outing | The Covent Garden Harlots Tour, London WC2E 9JT. Cost £10. Make your own way to meet outside Covent garden underground Station at 10:30am. (Piccadilly line). 29 places available. In the early 1600s, the Earl of Bedford developed Covent Garden as upscale housing for wealthy Londoners. But after the Drury Lane theatre opened in 1663, it degenerated into a “red light” district. By the 18th-Century, Covent Garden offered a heady mix of taverns, brothels, playhouses and eateries where literary giants rubbed shoulders (and other parts) with the notorious “Covent Garden ladies.” From the elegant Piazza to tiny gas-lit alleyways, unknown even to many Londoners, you will visit sites associated with some of the area’s most fascinating characters. This visit is available to book via TryBooking. The link is here......Covent Garden Harlots Walk Contact Pauline Rees for more details. |
| Thu May 9th | London Walks | Chelsea Odyssey - London Walk Meet at: 10.45am at Sloane Square Underground Station (Circle & District Lines). Cost: £10 (plus the normal booking fee). This Chelsea Odyssey walk will cover the riverside village, legends & landmarks, art, architecture & anecdotes. Chelsea is the home of the famous pensioners, Whistler’s Thames, Sir Laurence Olivier’s house, Oscar Wilde’s “Tower of Ivory” and Mick Jagger’s & Thomas Carlyle’s houses. Yes, these gnarled old village lanes and byways are as clamorous with great names as rooks in a wood. The pageantry of the place continues to unfurl – because Chelsea is also artists’ studios and the old Apothecary Garden that changed the course of American history. It's also Sir Thomas More’s church and Crosby Hall that was built nearly 20 years before Columbus discovered the new world – and Richard III was staying in it when he heard the “sad” news about the little Princes in the Tower. The link to the booking site will be here when available... Chelsea Odyssey Contact Brian Carse for more details |
| Mon May 13th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting & AGM - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Michael Barbarkoff "The WWII History of Bletchley Park" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| Mon May 13th | Meeting | Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Hillingdon u3a will take place on Monday 13th May 2024 at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip. The Agenda
The AGM should not take long and will be part of the monthly meeting. Proxy forms can be obtained from the Hu3a website and sent to the secretary before the meeting. Any questions to the committee must be submitted to the Secretary at least one week before the meeting. Pam Smith, Secretary, Email: Hillingdonu3a.secretary@gmail.com |
| Thu May 16th | Workshop | Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions: Dec-May with John, Mike and Ruth Starting at 10am to 11am Online via Zoom These sessions are led by John, Mike and Ruth, and provide an opportunity for everyone who has taken our series on Mindfulness and Meditation to continue practicing together. We will also be introducing new practices in meditation, mindful movement and informal mindfulness. Members of u3a who haven’t participated in the series are also welcome, but we recommend that you first take a look at the materials on the series website, https://www.mindfulageing.org/ It's free for u3a members. To register click on the link here..... Meditation and Mindfulness Cont:Dec |
| Tue May 21st | Rambling | A date for your diary - The next Rambling Ramble - Expected to be a countryside walk. Details will become available in April so keep an eye on this website page. |
| Thu May 23rd | Outing | Visit to Middle Temple, London, with a 2 Course Lunch in the main hall included You will feel as though you are going back in time as you walk down cobbled lanes flanked with gas street lamps towards one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country. The tour will take you into Middle Temple Hall with its magnificent double-hammer beam roof which was completed in 1573. Generations of royalty have all dined on our 29ft oak High Table – reputedly a gift from Elizabeth I herself. Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake have been known to dine in Hall. It is also said that the first-recorded performance of Twelfth Night took place in the Hall in 1602. You will visit the Middle Temple Hall and Bench Apartments (Parliament Chamber, Queen’s Room and Prince’s Room). Lunch will be in the main hall. Menus will be sent nearer the time. The tour starts at 11am prompt. The link to the TryBooking site is here.....Middle Temple Tour |
| Thu May 23rd | Canal Art and Culture | The Canal Art and Culture Group Walk - Mitcham to Wandsworth. The Canal Art and Culture Group have anounced their first walk of 2024. It will be a 5 mile walk along the River Wandle meeting at Mitcham Station. Following the river it'll be on picturesque riverside paths and open parkland even though it is very close to the City of London. John will lead us and end the walk in Wandsworth, a couple of miles short of where it meets the Thames. The group will stop halfway along the walk for 15 to 20 minutes to allow those who may wish to bring a light snack to indulge. We will return home from Wandsworth. Register your interest asap or by 25th April please. Want more details, contact Alan Stack via the website. |
| Sun May 26th | Cycling Group | A Date for your Diaries The annual Ford RideLondon Freecycle event which the group are planning to take part in. It's a great opportunity to cycle round a traffic free route and explore central London by bike (and it's free!). The route includes St Pauls Cathedral, Somerset House, Buckingham Palace and The Mall (and much more). If this interests you then let Nigel know so he can gauge how big a u3a group would be. |
| Mon May 27th | Social | Coffee Morning & Chat Meet at the Good Yarn in Uxbridge between 10am - 12 noon For more details contact Adele |
| June 2024 | ||
| Mon Jun 10th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Trevor Baker "Miles of Aisles: The Sainsbury Family Business 1869-1973" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| Wed Jun 12th | Workshop | Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie Starting at 10am to 11am Online via Zoom Bring more joy and laughter into your life through Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises and hand claps combined with deep yogic breathing These sessions will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, from 10am to 11am. - Wed 10th January at 10am - Wed 14th February at 10am - Wed 13th March at 10am - Wed 10th April at 10am - Wed 8th May at 10am - Wed 12th June at 10am You only need to sign up via eventbrite once, and will receive reminders and communication about all of these 6 sessions We will start with an introduction, followed by a series of laughter exercises and the important grounding relaxation at the end. It's free for u3a members. To register click on the link here... Laughter Yoga Jan24 |
| Thu Jun 20th | Theatre Visits | Three Men in a Boat at Sonning Theatre. Cost: £89 includes 2 course lunch, coffee, show, a shared programme & coach. 50 places available Coach pick up at 10:30am in Ickenham, 10:45am in Uxbridge. Bar opens at 12:30pm & meal is from 12:30pm to 2pm. Performance starts 2:15pm. Our Hu3a Theatre Visits group have announced the next trip in their 2024 programme. This outing is to The Mill at Sonning Theatre at Sonning Eye near Reading. They have arranged to see the classic Victorian Jerome K Jerome's play "Three Men in a Boat". A story is about friends Harris, George and Jerome as they set sail down the meandering waters of the Thames. Stopping at places you might recognise. Each twist and turn will bring you a fresh dose of laughter and unexpected encounters. More deatils and application details here ...... Three Men in a Boat - Sonning Or contact Margaret Smith for more details |
| Tue Jun 25th | Outing | Coach trip and Day out in Whitstable Cost £20.00. Coach pick up 9am in Uxbridge and 9.15am in Ickenham. 50 places available (15 paper & 35 online). Join us for another of our trips to the seaside. This time it's to Whitstable on the Kent coast. There is lots to do like, a walk along one of the beaches to see the famous colourful beach huts or find a seafood restaurant, although June is not the natural oyster season (no “r” in the month), rock oysters are available. You could search out the six mile Crab and Winkle way that leads to Canterbury or there is a museum with the history of the town. There's also a castle, independent shops, 25 alleys including the famous Squeeze Gut Alley and of course, many eating places. The online booking link will be here when available or you will be able to use the form in the May Newsletter. For more details contact Maureen McCann |
| Thu Jun 27th | Rambling | A date for your diary - The next Rambling Ramble. Details will become available during May so keep an eye on this website page. |
| July 2024 | ||
| Mon Jul 8th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Judy Karbritz "Why the Weasel Went Pop" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| Tue Jul 9th | Outing | London Canal Museum New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RT Cost: £25 Make your own way to meet outside the front of Kings Cross Mainline station (by the taxi rank) at 10am. Nearest Underground station is Kings Cross, St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Piccadilly & Victoria lines). 35 places available. Discover the history of London’s canals and the Victorian ice trade at this former ice warehouse situated near Kings Cross. In the morning, after refreshments, we'll learn about narrow boats, their cargoes and the people who lived and worked on the waterways. We shall have a demo and take part in ice-cream making with tasters. In the afternoon we'll have an exclusive boat ride along the canal which is hoped to be finished by 4.30 pm. For more information contact Andrea Gohil The link to the TryBooking site is here........ Canal Museum. |
| Thu Jul 18th →Sat Jul 20th | Other | u3a Festival '24 A Date for your diaries at the moment but u3a UK are planning their 2024 festival which will run over 3 days and will be held at the University of York based around their exhibition centre and Sports Centre. Accommodation will be available in the student halls and they will provide more information on this in the coming months. It’s early days, but as the weeks and months go by they'll be adding more information to this webpage about all the wonderful activities that members, groups, u3as and subject specialists will bring to Festival '24 in York. Tickets are not yet available to buy but the cost of the attending festival will be as follows: Day 1, Thursday 18 July - £25 including buffet supper Day 2, Friday 19 July - £10 for the full day Day 3, Saturday 20 July - £5 for a half day Full festival to include all 3 days and a buffet supper on Day 1 - £35 Rooms on campus will be £54 pp for bed and breakfast |
| August 2024 | ||
| Mon Aug 12th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Brian Freeland "Richelieu; The Cardinal and His City" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| September 2024 | ||
| Mon Sep 9th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Tony Earle "40 Years at Kodak" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| Thu Sep 26th | Outing | The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6AN Cost: £18 Make your own way to meet at The Charterhouse at 2pm. Nearest Underground station is Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City & Metropolitan lines). 28 places available. 20 via TryBooking and 8 via paper. We’ll have a guided tour on which we’ll discover the remnants of a medieval monastery and the courtyards of an opulent Tudor mansion on the site. The tour will also cast light on well-known stories from British history, and introduce visitors to the unique heritage of the historic Charterhouse which has been living the nation’s history since 1348. The tour will be followed by refreshments. For more information contact Janet Perry The link to the TryBooking site will be here when available. The link to the paper form will be here when available. |
| October 2024 | ||
| Mon Oct 14th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Tony Eaton "Invasion 1940 - What If?" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| November 2024 | ||
| Mon Nov 11th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Graham Laurie "Royal Flying Doctor Service and the $20 Note" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
| December 2024 | ||
| Mon Dec 9th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting - in the WCH and on Zoom Presentation : Eliza McClelland "A Christmas Party" Table of the Month - 'TBA' |
