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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
2nd June 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Join us for our AGM and find out more about W.S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, an entertainment from the recorder group
Venue: Countess Free Church
Details of this trip can be found in IN TIME 142. Booking open from 8th January, initially only for members of the History and Family History Groups. Cost £43 pp […]
Cost: £43 pp
Booking Required
Cambridge Central Mosque in Mill Road, Cambridge. Europe's first Eco-Mosque & is set in gardens with flowers beds, tree's & fountain. The architecture is award winning. Meet outside the mosque […]
Cost: Please make a donation to the mosque
Booking Required
Composition -a presentation on the elusive art that makes all the difference to our pictures. Also judging the Spring competition 'Feathers'.
Venue: Witcham Village Hall
Cost: £3.00
Pre-booking and advance payment essential. Cost includes garden entrance and refreshments; all proceeds to NGS.
Cost: £15
Booking Required
18th June 2026
9:00 am
Outing
This is a combination of two shows at the NEC, Birmingham - the Garden show and food show. Your ticket covers both shows. There will be a plethora of stalls […]
Cost: £42
Booking Required
7th July 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly Talk and Social
Paul Isherwood is a speaker who shares his personal journey in his talk.He recounts his experience as a young boy who struggled with gambling addiction but had a turning point […]
Venue: Countess Free Church
Tony P introduces an ever-popular guest speaker Anne Miles, who will give an appropriately seasonal presentation setting the scene for our Summer competition Beside the Seaside.
Venue: Witcham Village Hall
Cost: £3.00
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
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
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