Are you interested in learning about the history, impact and technology of transport, in all its forms? If so, this group is for you!
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Group leader: | |
| When: | Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 3rd of month |
| Venue: | Ely Methodist Church |
To join and attend meetings of a group, please contact the Group Leader.
Note that you have to be a member of the Ely & District u3a to join any of our groups (see Membership for instructions on how to join our u3a).
We study how transport by road, rail, water and air has evolved and how it has shaped our lives in so many ways.
Many of our talks are by our own members, and our visits are organised by the members to reflect their interests. Some of these visits are illustrated by the photos on this page.
The Transport Group meets 2.30-4.00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at the Ely Methodist Church, 13-15 Chapel St, Ely. There is a free car park (maximum 2 hours) in St Marys Street (postcode CB7 4ES), from which there is access to the church, unlocked during meetings.
Forthcoming events
19th November 2025
2:30 pm
Meeting
Midge Gillies on the ‘Atlantic Furies’
The stories of six female aviators in the early 20th Century told by local author, Midge Gillies
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
17th December 2025
2:30 pm
Meeting
Peter Lee on 'Rounding Cape Horn'
Following a cruise from Valparaiso, Chile to Buenos Aires in February-March this year, Peter investigates the history and challenges of going 'Round the Horn' (rather than 'Round the Horne')
Venue: Ely Methodist Church
Cost: £2
The group has been active since 2010 and all its past events are recorded below.
From January 2025, the group will be run by a team led by Jane Wicks and Rolly Wells, supported by members of group who are expected to volunteer to help as much they are able. We rely on members to take turns to make the tea/coffee, put out the chairs, and clear up afterwards. Also, most of talks come from group members, and speakers and visits are organised through group members, so there are plenty of opportunities to involve everybody. If you can help in any way please talk to the team, or send an email to Jane Wicks
Our programme since 2010
During the Covid lockdowns, between March 2020 and November 2021, the group published 64 issues of Transport News edited by Mike Dyson. Over 350 articles and other items contributed by the members provides a fascinating insight into an enormous range of our interests in transport. You can check this out, using the indexes, and then selecting the issue that you want to read in full below:
Page Editor: Peter Lee