Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Offering a Full Programme

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Monthly meetings on a wide range of subjects are open to all

February 17, 2025

The local branch of the u3a, a national movement and it is aimed at people who are no longer in full time employment, has a continuing programme of meetings on a wide range of topics to which all are welcome.

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a has been active in the area for nearly 20 years. Hammersmith for the past 19 years though members also come from other areas of West London, including Chiswick.

It holds its monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at St Mary’s Church Hall on the corner of Edith Road and Hammersmith Road from 10.00am till noon. This meeting is open to all members and all visitors. Matters of the day are discussed with a speaker being invited to give an interesting talk.

The remaining planned talks in 2025 are:

• 11th March: Jenny Ridgeway - Mudlarking
• 8th April: William Morris Society - William Morris
• 13th May: Sarah Slater - Sex, Scandals and Salacious Gossip
• 10th June: Tony Ferguson - Andy Symington, Tyrone's Most Wanted Man
• 8th July: Ian Keable - David Devant, England's Greatest Magician
• 12th August: Alzheimer's Charity - Talk on dementia, research into its causes and treatment
• 9th September: Open Day
• 14th October: Nick Dobson - Travels Round the World with Agatha Christie
• 11th November: Fiz Chattin - History Of Pantomime
• 9th December: Christmas Party

The meetings begin with an update from the Chair, current news from Group Conveners and any other items of interest. This is followed by members having the chance to socialise.

Attendance to the meeting is £2 for members with visitors being welcome for a donation of £3. This includes a free tea or coffee, and biscuits.

Members also organise various activities (such as Arts and Crafts, Bridge, French Conversation, free Kew Garden visits, restaurant/coffee shop visits, walks, and many others) across the month at given venues or members' homes.

Find out more at Hammersmith & Fulham u3a's website.

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