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June 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
EVENTS
Newbury u3a prides itself on organising interesting events open to all members. In normal circumstances these comprise regular talks, coffee mornings, outings and Holidays. On this page we list the agenda for the next few months with their details.
All events are organised subject to our Terms & Conditions which can be read here and on our Members page
Forthcoming events
Monday 14th September 2026
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting
Pauline's talk will focus on the circumnavigation of the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard on an expedition ship, exploring the landscape and the flora and fauna, including polar bears, reindeer and […]
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Tuesday 15th September 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Social
Tuesday 15th September: 7pm - 10pm Thatcham Rugby Football Club, Henwick Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3BN You are invited to come and join us for another evening Quiz held at Thatcham […]
Venue: Thatcham Rugby Football Club
Cost: £7
Booking Required
Join us on a trip to Wells which offers a charming day out full of rich heritage and tradition. The visit includes a guided tour of Wells Cathedral together with […]
Cost: £32 + parking (optional)
Booking Required
Booking open to Gardening Group members on 1 July. The trip will include:- coach to the venue- tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival in a private room- accompanied private tour of […]
Cost: £36 + parking if required
Booking Required
Saturday 26th September 2026
Social
More details to follow.
5-day holiday to Redruth, Cornwall, staying at the 4 star Penventon Park Hotel on a half board basis.Sunday 4th to Thursday 8th October.Pick up at the Wharf - time TBA.Price […]
Booking Required
Saturday 10th October 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social
A combined event to celebrate our u3a's 35 years. More details in the coming months
Venue: St Nicolas’ Church Hall
Cost: Free
Monday 12th October 2026
1:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting
What was in the suitcase? It belonged to Jo's grandfather. Come along and find out.
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Join us for an evening of TenPin bowling at Basingstoke's Hollywood Bowl. 3 lanes have been booked, 8 members per lane, each playing 2 games. This is a self-drive / […]
Venue: Meet at the venue
Cost: £10
Booking Required
A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. Following record-breaking West End seasons, this powerful production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is coming to Cheltenham! A jury has murder on their […]
Venue: Various Theatres
Cost: £63 + optional parking
Booking Required
Friday 30th October 2026
Social
Earlier this year we asked for an indication of who might like to attend and had 120 positive responses. We now have a venue – Donnington and Co - the […]
Cost: £55 per head
Booking Required
Saturday 7th November 2026
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Social
Monday 9th November 2026
1:45 pm
Meeting
One of our members, Ros will be creating a special talk for us, it will include science, cemetery commemorations, memory tips, and the word she invented!
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Wednesday 18th November 2026
Social
Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas […]
Venue: New Victoria Theatre Woking
Cost: £67
Booking Required
Another chance to join in our afternoon Winter quiz held at St Francis de Sales church hall. Come with friend or find a table when there. As usual, the price […]
Cost: £6
Booking Required
Come and wander through the illuminated Christmas light trail in Windsor Great Park,preceded by Christmas lunch in a nearby pub. More details and booking form to follow.
Cost: TBA
Booking Required
Due to the popularity of these Festive lunches, we have again booked two dates for this year. Thursday 3rd December and Thursday 10th December. More details & pricing will follow […]
Venue: Newbury College
Cost: TBA
Booking Required
Due to the popularity of these Festive lunches, we have again booked two dates for this year. Thursday 3rd December and Thursday 10th December. More details & pricing will follow […]
Venue: Newbury College
Cost: TBA
Booking Required
Monday 14th December 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting
Monday 11th January 2027
2:00 pm
Meeting
Chris began her life as a police cadet and then officer after leaving school. She went on to become a detective and worked across many departments including Child Abuse, Domestic […]
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Monday 8th February 2027
2:00 pm
Meeting
Remember the song "Mud, mud glorious mud"? well you are likely to hear that from Micthell and Williams when they come to perform "The Flanders and Swann story"
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
This internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever. Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but […]
Venue: Various Theatres
Cost: £56
Booking Required
Booking open to Gardening Group members on 4th November. Details to follow. Cost £TBA. Parking (if required) at West Berks Bowls Club: £5
Cost: £TBA + parking if required
Booking Required
Monday 8th March 2027
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
After our AGM at 3pm we will be joined by chair of West Berks council, Stephanie Steevenson who will deliver a talk about volunteering. Hopefully she will tell us how […]
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story, set in London during the Second World War. His epic interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a […]
Cost: £51 plus parking if needed
Booking Required
Monday 12th April 2027
2:00 pm
Meeting
Who is this cheerful chap? What has he done for over 50 years? Come along and find out.
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church
Monday 10th May 2027
1:45 pm
Meeting
Following the death of American Heiress Lady Jean Templeton Ward in 1962, her daughter-in-law Susan Ward donated many items of her couture clothing to the Fashion Museum Bath. The donation […]
Venue: Newbury Baptist Church