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
Speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson OBE
"My first and last tours in Northern Ireland, 1972/1994; a comparison"
Remember to sign up for the November Meeting
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.
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.
Speaker: Bill Cowley
Bill Cowley is Communities Manager at Home Instead and a 35 year veteran in IT security. Join us as Bill gives an essential presentation on how to identify, avoid and report scams.
Remember to sign up for the November Meeting
Our November Open Meeting marks the Anniversary of our u3a’s 25years in Evesham. We will be entertained by some of our own groups - Singing for Pleasure, Country Dancing, Poetry and the Jam Session. Take the challenge of Neil Berry’s quiz about u3a and Evesham over the last 25 years and see a presentation of photos from our celebration throughout the year. We will also have the results of our creative writing and photography competitions. Then enjoy a slice of Birthday Cake with your tea or coffee.
Places will be limited so ensure you sign up at the September or October Open Meetings.
Speaker: Andrew Robson MChiro
Andrew, a Master of Chiropractic, graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2013. He founded Droitwich Back & Neck Clinic in 2016, which has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. He enjoys helping people of all ages improve their quality of life.
Speaker: Ashleigh Jayes
Ashleigh Jayes, Manager of the Almonry Museum in Evesham, will be talking about the history of the building, including new discoveries made during the building works and an up to date progress report on the Lottery Funded project.
Speaker: Paul Lillie
In his presentation about Elvis Presley Paul will combine story telling with singing and painting as he charts the career of the “King Of Rock”. Paul, himself an artist and musician, now concentrates on delivering art and music therapy to palliative care patients at Nottingham City Hospital.
Forthcoming Concert Trips
Visit the Concert Group page for more details.
Classic Cinema
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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| 1788256800 | 1st September 2026 10am | Flight inspirations aviation group: September Reaching for the stars: NASA's early days. During the final years of the Cold War, the 48th Discover how NASA’s early years and the Space Race led to the Moon landing and transformed science and technology. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788354000 | 2nd September 2026 1pm | Email hosting and generic email addresses for your u3a Mike Field from the u3a Let's Talk Tech team explains options for how u3as can manage their email hosting and lease a domain name. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788516000 | 4th September 2026 10am | Wild, edible autumn seeds Join Hedgewitch Kat to discover the fascinating world of wild edible autumn seeds, from identification and folklore to practical uses. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788789600 | 7th September 2026 2pm | Triumph to trauma Triumph to Trauma (940 to 1042) – Danes before Normans: the Conquest before The Conquest! Discover how the Danish conquest, Cnut and Emma of Normandy shaped England before the Norman Conquest. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788948000 | 9th September 2026 10am | Laughter yoga with Judith: September Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1789380000 | 14th September 2026 10am | Exploring world faiths: September Faith and gratitude Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789480800 | 15th September 2026 2pm | Introduction to cryptic crosswords Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789552800 | 16th September 2026 10am | Life in your smallest rooms: the history of personal hygiene Learn about the history and science of washing, shaving and personal hygiene, with David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789552800 | 16th September 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation series We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth. Wednesdays at 10am for 6 weeks, starting Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789639200 | 17th September 2026 10am | “The Titanic Sails At Dawn” - punk in the 1970s Join Lee Wellbrook to explore the origins, growth and legacy of punk in the UK in the 1970s. Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind |
| 1789639200 | 17th September 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: September Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789999200 | 21st September 2026 2pm | Secrets of the human brain - sleep and dreams Dr Bob Pullen reveals how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making us go to sleep. Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790085600 | 22nd September 2026 2pm | The Enchanted Archipelago - a journey through the Galapagos Join HX Ambassador Monty Halls as he tells the remarkable story of this most iconic of archipelagos and learn about the wildlife and history. Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790258400 | 24th September 2026 2pm | Future Lives - promoting brain health: from evidence to action Join our panel of researchers as they explore evidence-based ways to improve and maintain brain health. Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790330400 | 25th September 2026 10am | AI News September: four years of AI chatbots Join the u3a 'AI for everyone' team as we reflect on four years of AI chatbots and how AI has been embraced by many u3a members. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1790330400 | 25th September 2026 10am | Live cookery demonstration - try something new Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious autumn recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.
Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790679600 | 29th September 2026 11am | Experimental brain research: from old suppositions to modern observations In this Science Network talk, Professor Itamar Ronen describes theories of how the brain works and modern experimental approaches focussing on neuroimaging. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1790863200 | 1st October 2026 2pm | Mods versus rockers: a 1960s 'moral panic'? In the early 1960s, most young people defined themselves as either ‘mods’ or ‘rockers’. Jack Fawbert charts the development of this phenomenon. Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind Phil Sellens from East Sussex, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons |
| 1791208800 | 5th October 2026 2pm | A history of the world according to sheep Join Alan Freeland to discover how sheep, wool and the wool trade have shaped British history, built fortunes, influenced society and even helped win wars.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1791280800 | 6th October 2026 10am | Flight inspirations aviation group: October Early aircrew training Discover how aviation’s earliest pioneers learned to train pilots from scratch, transforming trial-and-error instruction into structured flying schools in little more than a decade. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1791813600 | 12th October 2026 2pm | Introducing AI and AI in Scotland Explore the world of AI: what it is, where it’s found, how u3a members use it, and Scotland’s leading role in AI. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1791900000 | 13th October 2026 2pm | Your guide to feeling connected in a digital world Join Helen from AbilityNet to build confidence online and discover simple, safe ways to stay connected, make friends and communicate with others using technology.
Free - online via Zoom |
the Year
24th May to 23rd Aug
7th October 2026
How to live a pain free life
2nd December 2026
Evesham Almonry
3rd Feb 2027
The life and career of Elvis Presley
3rd March 2027