Monthly Meetings

Our monthly meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2pm in the Bourne End Community Centre. These are free for members, and as well as a talk by an invited speaker include complimentary refreshments and updates on other activities at our u3a. 

Our Meetings

 

 

U3A SPEAKERS MEETINGS FOR 2026

28th JULY 2026

Our Speaker today is Toastmaster Timothy Lee, his talk is about the History, Traditions and some stories in his role as a Toastmaster. As a member of the Association of the UK School of Professional Toastmasters, he follows the highest standards of etiquette, timing and service. His role is to manage the flow of an event, coordinate with suppliers and speakers and ensure your guests feel welcomed and well informed.

 

 

25th AUGUST 2026

Our talk today is from Silvertime Legal “Tax, Care & the New Guy”. It looks at how tax, care costs and recent changes may affect families, explained in straightforward, practical terms. The session is relaxed and informative, with our speaker able to answer your questions after the talk.

 

 

22nd SEPTEMBER 2026

Our Speaker today is Tom Hartwell, a Wildlife & Documentary Cinematographer. Tom will be telling us about some of his experiences whist filming wildlife and talking about his projects since his last visit to us in 2025.

 

 

27th OCTOBER 2026

Our Speaker today is Andy Thomas, who makes a return visit to Bourne End u3a with his talk “Paranormal Mysteries and Cover Ups”. Andy delves into some famous unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, ghosts, strange creatures, psychic powers and ancient enigmas – and why many investigators believe they are covered up.

 

 

24th NOVEMBER 2026

Our Speaker today is Celebrant Ann Vincent, her talk is entitled “Four Weddings, three funerals and a naming ceremony”. A light hearted – for the most part- look at the role of the celebrant: Weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, vow renewal etc. The skills and qualities needed to work with families experiencing the very high and lows of lifes journey. A look at how millennials have changed the way we marry today and a brief history of marriage in the UK

 

 

15th DECEMBER 2026

Christmas Party