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Events shown below as a Monthly Talk and Social, Outings or Holidays are open to all our members. Unless stated otherwise, the other events are specifically for members of the relevant group and you need to join the group in order to participate. Outings, Holidays and some group events require booking. Click Outings for more information on booking trips organised by the Outings team. Click Holidays for further information on holidays
The u3a's Monthly Talk and Social meetings are held usually on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm, in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. See the events list below for details. New members and visitors are welcome (Visitor admission £2).
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Forthcoming events
15th July 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Holt is one of the most attractive towns in north Norfolk. The town ishome to many art galleries, antique and book shops andplaces to eat located along the high street […]
Cost: £20 For NT members otherwise £38. Waiting list in operation
Booking Required
National Trust and RHS members free entry with membership card (check still a partnership garden near the date). Otherwise entry is currently £18; refreshments from the cafe.
Cost: £18
A relaxed mid-summer outdoor meeting, just a social picnic, usually held at the bandstand in Ely's Jubilee Gardens. Come when you like from 12.00 onwards, and bring whatever you fancy […]
Venue: Visit Destination
Cost: 0.00
1st September 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Dr Will Pascoe is part of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s volunteer network of Community Speakers.This is the beginning of the end for dementia.Dementia robs us of everything that matters. Our memories. […]
Venue: Countess Free Church
Centre piece of the 1851 Exhibition, subsequently moved to Sydenham Hill
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
Tony P welcomes back another popular guest Daphne Hanson, with a presentation lifting the curtain on the mysterious art of judging photographic competitions. This will include practical work judging our […]
Venue: Witcham Village Hall
Cost: £3.00
14th September 2026
to 18th September 2026
Holiday
This holiday is now full with a waiting list
Cost: £655pp, £120 Single Supplement
Visit includes a guided tour (38 maximum). Pre-booking and non-refundable payment in advance essential. Cost of £17.50 includes tour and refreshements in the Fork Handles cafe.
Cost: £17.50
Booking Required
Making a model of a typical country station based on a lot of research about the history of railways in that part of Denmark
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
6th October 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Join Martin Lloyd as we discover the truth about writers, publishers and bookshops. In a step by step exposé you will learn what I had to do to get my […]
Venue: Countess Free Church
Saffron Walden is a charming medieval town in Essex, known for its historic buildings, St Mary’s Church, a Victorian garden, and a unique turf labyrinth. Jackie will lead this visit […]
Venue: Visit Destination
15th October 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Grantham is a market town in the South Kesteven districtof Lincolnshire on the banks of the River Witham and the birthplace of Margaret Thatcherand Isaac Newton.Belvoir CastleThis is a faux […]
Cost: £40 Booking opens 1st June
Booking Required
3rd November 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Jubilee Gardens, Ely were opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on 11 February 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee year of HM Queen Elizabeth II.The gardens provide the perfect link […]
Venue: Countess Free Church
Cathy is a maritime historian who gives lectures on Cunard Cruises. She has chosen this particular lecture because of a link between Childers and Ely Cathedral, the estate at Whittlesey […]
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
Nigel will lead our final outdoor trip of the year, revisiting the topic of Night photography. Further details will be announced nearer the time, this is planned to be an […]
Venue: Visit Destination
How the Turnpike Trusts and tolls provided a blueprint for today's highway system.
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
1st December 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Seasonal Social with 2 competitions to judge: our project running quietly all the year 'Same picture - 4 seasons' and Best of the Year where the top 3 entries from […]
Venue: Witcham Village Hall
16th May 2027
to 21st May 2027
Holiday
Join us for our 2027 holiday to Scotland. Sunday May 16th to Friday May 21st staying at the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie. More details to follow shortly. Cairngorms […]
Cost: £599pp. £100 single supplement
Booking Required