Evesham and District

Events from u3a Evesham and District

Our monthly meetings with a guest speaker, are free to members and held on the first Wednesday of the month in the Evesham Methodist Church, followed by free tea and biscuits. Dates can be listed here for other u3a organised events as well as non-u3a Social Events in our area which may be of interest to our members. Email Events with your event details for listing.

Members can also access a wide range of free online talks, workshops, and courses through the On-line Learning events which are organized by the National u3a, see list below.

Forthcoming Meetings

5th August 2026
Other
There will be no open meeting in August.
23rd August 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Concert, Silver Jubilee

In our Silver Jubilee year Evesham u3a Concert band are in the lineup for the last Bands in the Park Performance this year. We hope visitors will join us celebrating 25 years of the u3a in Evesham. A great opportunity for music lovers to listen to live music while enjoying a coffee or ice-cream and the scenery in Abbey Park. For more details and full schedule of all bands this year visit Bands in the Park

Cost: Free
2nd September 2026
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
AbilityNet, Silver Jubilee
Free digital training from AbilityNet that could include: Touching the screen e.g. swipe, scroll, tap, zoom, pinch, drag, drop, hold; Clearing the clutter, to make useful stuff obvious, e.g. organise […]
Cost: FREE
Booking Required
2nd September 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting

Speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson OBE
"My first and last tours in Northern Ireland, 1972/1994; a comparison"

15th September 2026
Silver Jubilee

A discovery walk open to all members. This event was postponed from 23 June 2026, As part of the Evesham u3a Silver Jubilee celebrations, Chris is leading an Evesham Heritage Walk. Booking is essential due to the limitation on numbers. Click title for full details.

Booking Required
23rd September 2026
2:15 pm
Silver Jubilee

As part of the Evesham u3a Silver Jubilee celebrations, an afternoon Walking Jamboree will be organized, open to all Evesham u3a members. This walk was postponed from Thursday 25 June 2026. Click title for full details.

Booking Required

Forthcoming Concert Trips

23rd August 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Concert, Silver Jubilee

In our Silver Jubilee year Evesham u3a Concert band are in the lineup for the last Bands in the Park Performance this year. We hope visitors will join us celebrating 25 years of the u3a in Evesham. A great opportunity for music lovers to listen to live music while enjoying a coffee or ice-cream and the scenery in Abbey Park. For more details and full schedule of all bands this year visit Bands in the Park

Cost: Free

Visit the Concert Group page for more details.

Visit the Classic Cinema page for more details.

Online Learning Events by National u3a

These events are organised by the national u3a and are open to all members. Click on the event title for more information and to book.

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178393680013th July 2026 10am Exploring World Faiths: July

Faith and humanitarianism

World Humanitarian Day occurs in August. We will explore how 3 different faiths manifest humanitarianism in their beliefs and practice.

Free - online via Zoom

178421040016th July 2026 2pm A few small nips: Frida Kahlo and the art of pain

Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century, famous for her colourful self-portraits. She endured severe physical, emotional, and psychological traumas during her lifetime, yet her art transcends a life of pain and disability.

Free - online via Zoom

178455600020th July 2026 2pm A virtual tour of the Watts Gallery and Artists' Village

Join u3a Farnham member and Watts Gallery guide, Alan Freeland as he takes us on a one hour virtual tour of the Watts Gallery Artist Village in Compton, Surrey.

Free - online via Zoom

178481520023rd July 2026 2pm Everything you need to know to get published

Join Alysoun Owen, the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook editor, to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Yearbook.

Free - online via Zoom

178490160024th July 2026 2pm The History Man virtual walk, Scoundrel (Dick Turpin)

Join u3a York member, Richard Taylor, on one of his virtual walks based on historical times or events in the life of York.

Free - online via Zoom

178540560030th July 2026 10am The climate crisis and the National Emergency Briefing

Learn about the National Emergency Briefing on the climate crisis, held in 2025, and how you can help make a change with u3a Climate Matters.

Free - online via Zoom

178488720024th July 2026 10am AI news: July

AI futures

AI is transforming our world—discover how AGI and future superintelligence could change society over the next 20 years.

Free - online via Zoom

178516080027th July 2026 2pm Secrets of the human brain: vision

Bob Pullen explores the visual pathway from the point when an image enters the eyes to the point when we actually ‘see’ something.

Free - online via Zoom

178549200031st July 2026 10am Staying Safe Online - A u3a Presentation with Q&A

Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry Linton, Police Volunteer attached to the Cybercrime Protect and Prevent team.

Free - online via Zoom

17858376004th August 2026 10am Flight inspirations aviation meeting: August

Flt Lt Colin Bell, WWII Mosquito Pilot

We are honoured to host Flt Lt Colin Bell, former RAF Pathfinder Mosquito pilot for the August meeting. Having flown 50 missions over Germany during WWII, Colin will share remarkable first-hand experiences of courage, precision and service with one of the RAF’s elite wartime units.

Free - online via Zoom

17859348005th August 2026 1pm Building the world’s most advanced airliners

John Butler from the u3a Let's Talk Tech team explores the complex and surprising technical aspects of modern airliner construction.

Free - online via Zoom

178645680011th August 2026 2pm Digital hobbies for the third age

Join AbilityNet, in partnership with BT Group, for a friendly session designed for older people to help you to use technology to explore your interests and hobbies as well as learn new things. 

Free - online via Zoom

178652880012th August 2026 10am Laughter yoga with Judith: August

Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a.

 
Free - online via Zoom
178671600014th August 2026 2pm Deepfakes demystified: understanding the risks and staying safe

We will cover what deepfakes are, how they are made, and the growing threat as the tools have grown cheap and widely available.

Free - online via Zoom

178706160018th August 2026 2pm Cryptic crosswords in context

Their history, how they work, who does them and why – a talk by u3a Cryptic Crosswords Subject Adviser Henry Howarth.

Free - online via Zoom

Evesham Festival of Words Logo
Literary Events Throughout
the Year
concert band members sat in the bandstand
Bands in the Park from
24th May to 23rd Aug
John Kinory
John Kinory
1st July 2026
My Life and Times as a Film Extra
2nd Sept 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson OBE
6th June 2026
27th June 2026