Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are held at 2.00pm on the fourth Thursday of the month at Eagle Hall, The Drive, Warley, Brentwood.
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The speakers at our meetings cover a wide variety of subjects.
Maria, our speaker secretary, welcomes suggestions from members.
We start with an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow members over a cup of tea/coffee and to browse our very popular second hand book and jigsaw stall, before our speaker is introduced at 2.30pm.
Donations from the book and jigsaw stall swell the coffers of our "Charity of the Year".
Prospective members are very welcome to join us - we don't make any charge for your first couple of meetings.
Interest Groups
Interest Groups are fundamental to the u3a movement. Members come together to share, learn and laugh with like minded individuals. Groups may be as small as 4 or 5 people "keeping up" a foreign language in someone's front room or 20 or more enjoying a trip to the West End Theatre.
Other Events
Throughout the year there are a number of other events that are open to all members.
Whilst our summer garden party and Christmas lunch are fixed items in the calendar, past events have included: Murder Mystery evening, canal boat trip, visits to Ingatestone Hall, EHAAT Centre at North Weald and St Brides Church and Crypt.
Governance
Warley u3a is a peer led organisation and so all members are encouraged to take an active part in the running of the charity - whether that be serving on the Committee, leading an Interest Group or simply serving coffee at the monthly meetings.
The Bigger Picture
Warley u3a is a member of the Third Age Trust, the umbrella body for all u3as in the country.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting - October 22nd 2026
Polydactyle cats and interesting facts.
Christmas Lunch - 7th December
Monday 7th December, Bentley Golf Club
Recent Highlights
- Chelsea in BloomThey say the sun shines on the righteous – which is why, in defiance of the forecast, the weather stayed dry and the tube strike… Read more: Chelsea in Bloom
- Flintstone FeastOn a beautifully warm (if windy) day at the end of April, eleven of us gathered to create a multi-course tasting menu cooked with the… Read more: Flintstone Feast
- Colchester History VisitThe most recent trip of the ad hoc group was to Colchester on 21 April to learn about some of the history of this interesting… Read more: Colchester History Visit
reports and photos from more of our activities over the past year or so.