Events
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| Meetings | |
| Thu May 9th | u3a May Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 9th May at Community House, Peacehaven (formerly The Meridian Centre) Guide Dogs A talk by Mick Etheridge. This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Thu Jun 6th | u3a June Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 6th June at The Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven The World of East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service A talk by Trevor Weeks This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Tue Jun 11th | u3a Coffee Morning June 10am to Noon Tuesday 11th June At Peacehaven Stonehouse Carvery South Coast Road. A chance to chat with other members. No need to book, just turn up. |
| Thu Jul 4th | u3a July Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 4th July at Community House, Peacehaven (formerly The Meridian Centre) Music Hall to Variety A talk by Graham Tupp. This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Tue Jul 9th | u3a Coffee Morning July 10am to Noon Tuesday 9th July At Peacehaven Stonehouse Carvery South Coast Road. A chance to chat with other members. No need to book, just turn up. |
| Thu Aug 1st | u3a August Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 1st August at Community House, Peacehaven (formerly The Meridian Centre) abc Fund (The Anne Bickford Children's Fund)) With Anne Bickford. This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Thu Sep 5th | u3a September Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 5th September at The Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Eva Braun, victim or contriver? A talk by Melanie Gibson Barton This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Thu Oct 3rd | u3a October Monthly Meeting 2:15pm Thursday 3rd October at Community House, Peacehaven (formerly The Meridian Centre) The Annual General Meeting This will be followed by information on events, activities and trips. A chance to chat and socialise over a tea or coffee (please bring your own cup). The raffle will be drawn. Prospective members are welcome to attend. |
| Outings | |
| Thu Jun 20th | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision win at Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery £8.10 Walk, dance, and sing through ABBA’s visit to Brighton, through photographs, film, memories, and memorabilia and discover the week that catapulted the band to fame. Brighton was electric with Eurovision fever, flags from different countries lined the streets, the contestants were photographed exploring the town, and excitement was building. ABBA’s eye-catching outfits ensured that people noticed them even before they stepped on stage. ‘Waterloo’, their winning song, became the band’s international breakthrough, despite the UK judges giving them ‘nul points’. Relive the excitement of that iconic week through personal stories of people who were there. From the backstage crew and people in the audience to the autograph hunters who rushed to the stage door to meet the Swedish superstars. On Sunday 30th June, 49 of us will be making our way to London to see Abba Voyage. In order to warm up for this visit we are organising a trip to Brighton Museum just 10 days before the London show. We have reserved 30 places for the exhibition for 2pm. The price of the tickets is a bargain basement £8.10. There will be an optional lunch at Pinocchio's before the show with a reserved table for our party booked for 12 noon. Contact Jacquie on 07428 159444 or email Theatre Group Information |
| Thu Aug 15th | Eastbourne Air Show with afternoon tea at the Hydro Hotel Thursday 15th August £28 We have bagged 25 places at the Hydro Hotel to watch the fabulous Eastbourne Air Show. We will be in the elegant Wedgewood Room located on the first floor famous for its traditional touches in the Wedge-wood blue theme. A highlight is the large balcony with commanding sea and air views - perfect for the Air Show. We will be welcomed with a refreshing glass of Pimm's and at 3pm we will be sitting down to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwich-es and tea or coffee. Get your booking in early! Full payment is needed to secure a place as we have to pay in full when making the booking. Meet at the Hydro. Latest arrival time 12 noon. Contact Jacquie on 07428 159444 or %Jacquie's email%. |
| Fri Aug 16th | Eastbourne Air Show with afternoon tea at the Hydro Hotel Friday 16th August £28 We have bagged 25 places at the Hydro Hotel to watch the fabulous Eastbourne Air Show. We will be in the elegant Wedgewood Room located on the first floor famous for its traditional touches in the Wedge-wood blue theme. A highlight is the large balcony with commanding sea and air views - perfect for the Air Show. We will be welcomed with a refreshing glass of Pimm's and at 3pm we will be sitting down to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwich-es and tea or coffee. Get your booking in early! Full payment is needed to secure a place as we have to pay in full when making the booking. Meet at the Hydro. Latest arrival time 12 noon. Contact Jacquie on 07428 159444 or %Jacquie's email%. |
| Sun Aug 18th | Eastbourne Air Show with afternoon tea at the Hydro Hotel Sunday 18th August £28 We have bagged 25 places at the Hydro Hotel to watch the fabulous Eastbourne Air Show. We will be in the elegant Wedgewood Room located on the first floor famous for its traditional touches in the Wedge-wood blue theme. A highlight is the large balcony with commanding sea and air views - perfect for the Air Show. We will be welcomed with a refreshing glass of Pimm's and at 3pm we will be sitting down to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwich-es and tea or coffee. Get your booking in early! Full payment is needed to secure a place as we have to pay in full when making the booking. Meet at the Hydro. Latest arrival time 12 noon. Contact Jacquie on 07428 159444 or %Jacquie's email%. |
| Thu Sep 12th | 80th Anniversary of D Day Outing Thursday 12th September Coach & D Day Museum £30 Coach & D Day Museum plus Mary Rose £66 This year will mark the 80th anniversary of D Day. To commemorate this event, we will be organising a trip to Portsmouth in September. The morning will be spent at the wonderful D Day Museum, the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, a £5 million redevelopment project was completed in 2018. The museum was transformed to provide an engaging insight into the lives of those who took part in D-Day. whether they were on the shore in Portsmouth, or went over to Normandy . For the afternoon, there is the option to visit the historic ship, the Mary Rose in the historic Portsmouth Dockyard (£33 extra) or the Gunwharf Quays shopping area. At the Mary Rose, in addition to the ship itself, there are 3 galleries showing how the men of the Mary Rose lived and worked. This year a new immersive 4D theatre experience opened. It explores the history of when the Mary Rose sank 377 years ago, right up to the present day. Contact Jacquie for more details on 07428 159444 or email outings Download the booking Form DDay Booking |
| Fri Oct 4th | Around the World in 80 minutes £85 Friday 4th October Brick Lane Music Hall Last year we took a trip to London to the Brick Lane Music Hall. It was absolutely magical and since then I've been hounded for a repeat trip. We are going to see a new show called Around the World in 80 minutes. As before, we will be taken by coach to the doors of the music hall. Before the show starts we will be treated to a 3 course lunch included in the price. The Brick Lane Music Hall has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google reviews and is ranked number 34 out of 2,714 things to do in London by Trip Advisor. You can find out more information about BLMH by visiting their website at bricklanemusichall.co.uk The price is £85 per person. We have kept this as low as possible with tough negotiations with both Brick Lane and the coach company. If you would like to join us please let me have £30 deposit to secure your place with the balance paid by 2nd September. You can, of course, pay the full amount up front if you prefer. |
| Social Events | |
| Wed May 8th | u3a Coffee Morning May 10am to Noon Tuesday 8th May At Peacehaven Stonehouse Carvery South Coast Road. A chance to chat with other members. No need to book, just turn up. |
| Fri May 17th | Afternoon Tea at South Downs Garden Centre, Hassocks Friday 17th May £13.50 or £18.50 with Prosecco We have booked in for a lovely afternoon cream at South Downs Garden Centre, Hassocks which is part of the Tates Group. The plan is to car share and/or hire some transport which will be free of charge to members. The garden centre is amazing with a huge store section and an amazing array of plants. There is a heritage centre too, with old farm equipment and local pottery as well as boards explaining the story of bee keeping and farming. Thanks goes to our two Sallys - Freeman and Mohamed who have worked hard to set this up. To book, contact Jacquie on %jacquie's email% or 07428159444. |
| Sun Jul 21st | Summer Lunch 2024 £31.50 Sunday 21st July 12:30 for 1pm The EBM Centre, 16 Seaview Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8PX Starter: Carrot & Coriander Soup (gf) (vg) Melon & Parma Ham (gf) Classic Prawn Cocktail (gf) Main: Beetroot & Butternut Squash Wellington (vg) Chicken Supreme wrapped in Bacon with a White Wine, Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce (gf) Salmon with a White Wine, Lemon & Cream Sauce (gfa) Desert: Tart au Citron served with a Raspberry Coulis Seasonal Fruit Salad with Double Cream (v) (gf) Selection of three cheeses, biscuits, grapes, celery & Onion Chutney (gfa) Vanilla Ice Cream (v) Tea, coffee and mints Grand raffle Summer themed Quiz You may download a Summer Lunch booking form here,or collect one at a u3a meeting. Last date for booking 4th July 2024 |
| Holidays | |
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Mon Jun 10th →Fri Jun 14th |
We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday 5 Days from Monday 10th July 2024 TLH Resort Derwent Hotel Torquay £379 Members have asked us to organise a holiday during the summer rather than the dreary months of winter. We’ve done a bit of research and come up with this great offer. The Derwent Hotel is one of the best hotels in Torquay. It boasts a Spa, a Gym Studio as well as an indoor and outdoor pool. Evening entertainment is provided by a mix of some of the best cabaret acts in the area as well as its own talented entertainments team. And don’t forget the bingo. Our price includes breakfast and evening meal as well as a free bar from 6pm until 11pm each night. Optional excursions are provided on 2 days including a trip out on the River Dart returning by steam train. Also included in the price is an afternoon tea in the hotel on the Thursday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dunwood, the coach company that will be looking after us. In the area, there are a wealth of attractions to visit including Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones. Torquay has been the home of the rich and famous. Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and lived there until her marriage. Oscar Wilde also lived in Torquay and there are walking tours available which can tell us about their histories. Thanks to Dunwood, who offer fantastic value for money with their holiday packages, we can offer this holiday with no single person supplement! There are 20 double rooms available and 12 singles. Rooms will be secured on a deposit of £50 with a completed booking, on a first come, first served basis. You can download the Booking Sheet using this link, Torquay Jacquie Webber |
| Lunch Bunch | |
| Fri Apr 26th | Lin’s Sushi 42 Broad St. Seaford BN25 1NF Friday 26th April 12.15 pm for 12.30 pm service (Venue opens at 12 noon) u3a Special 3 course Lunch Menu with tip £ 11 inclusive Pre-order and pay in advance— CASH only. Buy your drinks separately at BAR Travel…..Take the no 12 bus to Seaford Library. Alight. Cross the road. Lin’s is in Broad Street, just past Pound Shop on left. STARTER: Vegetable Spring Roll (V) MAIN COURSE: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice BBQ Spare Ribs with Fried Rice Beef Curry with Boiled Rice Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables with Boiled Rice (V) DESSERT: Mixed Ice cream Last day for orders and payment Friday 19th April 2024 20 places available. Sharon Ahearn: 01273 589953 Email:Lunch Bunch Booking. |
| Theatre Group | |
| Sat Jun 1st | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne - Saturday 1st June, 2024 at 2pm - Tickets £19 Experience the magic of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – with sensational music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This show is a timeless classic. Goldmans Productions invites you to join Joseph on his epic journey, as he overcomes betrayal and challenges with his unwavering spirit. A lively and colourful journey through Ancient Egypt. It follows the rags to riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. There are spectacular visuals and an enchanting score packed with hit songs including Close Every Door to Me, Go Go Go Joseph and Any Dream Will Do. Contact Jacquie on 07428159444 or email Theatre Group Information |
| Sat Jun 8th | Who Killed the Holiday Rep.? from Peacehaven Players Community House, Peacehaven - Saturday 8th June 2:30pm — £11.50 It’s ‘Viva Espana’ as a Murder Mystery hits Benidorm! Events at the Hotel Britannia bring in de-tectives from both sides of the Atlantic as dastardly deeds appear on the menu alongside the paella and sangria! ‘Who Killed the Holiday Rep.?’ is set in the office of the ‘Golden Promise Travel Company’. Alice Drabble is the company’s only rep. and although she isn’t especially happy at work, or dedicat-ed to the organisation, something unusual has awoken her interest in the sultry Spanish resort. Too late as it turns out. When Alice’s scuba diving gear is sabotaged and her body is discovered two miles out to sea, murder is immediately suspected. But who would do such thing…? It's your job to work out the answer from the clues given Contact Jacquie on 07428159444 or email Theatre Group Information |
| Sun Jun 30th | Abba Voyage Abba Arena London — Sunday 30th June — £82.50 See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making. Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) con-cert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC). This price includes travel by coach to Abba Arena, London, and is £15 cheaper than the same trip with Lynn's Travel. We have just 49 seats in total available. So, act quickly if you are interested. As we have already paid for the tickets, we need full payment to secure your seat. Contact Jacquie on 07428159444 or email Theatre Group Information |
| Sat Aug 3rd | The Rattonians – 40 Years & Counting Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne - Saturday 3rd August at 2.30pm — £22 Optional pre-theatre lunch Join the Rattonians as they celebrate four decades of entertaining Eastbourne! Take a trip down memory lane as they look back on where they began in 1984 right up to the present day. Expect to see show-stopping dance numbers, stunning vocals and of course plenty of sequins! The Rattonians have always been dedicated to producing high quality musical theatre and will continue to bring new and exciting theatre to Eastbourne audiences for many years to come! Contact Jacquie on 07428159444 or email Theatre Group Information |
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