On this page you can see a list of the recent events (the past 90 days) that have been organised by our U3A.
Was originally postponed due to the hot weather. The walk will be held on this new date, weather permitting. Drive to Rickmansworth (about 40 minutes from Ashford) and park in […]
Pleasant amble from the car park, fairly flat, mostly footpaths. Hopefully the café in the park will be open for refreshments afterwards but if not, we can think about it […]
A flat Amble around the lakes with (hopefully) blackberry picking. Bring a plastic bag or box to put your blackberries in. There may be some tree roots so be aware of your […]
The area around the lock and mills can be nice to visit and there are a variety of things to photograph. The suggestion is to park in Bourneside Road KT15 […]
13th August 2026
Meeting
"Travels in India", by Alison Mees. At the Salvation Army Citadel, Open 1.15 pm for 2pm start. Following on from her talk last year about her time in African and […]
Venue: Salvation Army Citadel
Dear Filmgoers We've decided to cancel Thursday's screening of Cloclo on the 13th August due to the predicted high temperatures of 35C or 36C. It may be shown on the […]
Our August visit is to Eltham Palace and Gardens as we are able to take advantage of the Community Access Scheme. This means that apart from our travel expenses, there […]
Booking Required
Picnic in Sylvia’s Garden with a short walk afterwards. Please bring your own picnic and drink. 12:00 for 12:30. Sylvia has lots of chairs but if you have a couple of […]
Picnic in Sylvia’s Garden with a short walk afterwards. Please bring your own picnic and drink. 12:00 for 12:30. Sylvia has lots of chairs but if you have a couple of […]
This walk has been postponed due to the expected hot weather in London. A new date will be planned when the weather moderates. A description of the walk can be […]
This walk will be based around Walk 3 in the Exploring London series The group size will be limited to 10 max (first come first served). If you are interested […]
Booking Required
MOTO 1 afternoon tea at Squires, Upper Halliford on Wednesday 29th July. Cost £15 per person. Advance booking required. Contact Valerie if interested.
Cost: £15 per person
Booking Required
Postponed due to high temperatures. The forecast is for very high temperatures, and whilst forecasts are not completely accurate, we can expect it to be too hot for comfort, so […]
Venue: Staines Methodist Church
Led by Heather and Helen. A description of the walk can be found at the following link: Summary of Exploring London Walks
MOTO breakfast at the George in Staines: MOTO members only.
New date (This leg had to be postponed twice due to the expected high temperatures). Car shares and a packed lunch will be needed for this walk. We start by […]
This coach trip is currently fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact Lesley O'Malley. You can do this by clicking on the […]
Cost: £20
This is a 1.75 Km circular nature walk along the River Ash. This is an optional additional July meeting for the group. Some folk came along to the Swan Upping […]
This event was originally planned for 20th July as the Swan Upping is normally on the third Monday of the month. However for some reason, this year it is to […]
9th July 2026
Meeting
"Marianne North - A Victorian Lady Traveller and her Kew Gallery", by Dr Judy Hill.
At the Salvation Army Citadel, Open 1.15 pm for 2pm start.
Venue: Salvation Army Citadel
7th July 2026
Outing / Holiday / Special event
Dear Filmgoers We will be showing Il y a longtemps que je t'aime on 2nd July at 2pm. (NB the original showing date of 25th June was cancelled due to the hot […]
Parking RH2 0HX off Wray Lane. 10 am for a 10:30 start. M25 Junction 8 Reigate. Third exit A217 Reigate Hill KEEP RIGHT. Left onto Raglan Road A242, bear left Wray […]
This has been cancelled due to the hot weather. It will be scheduled for another cooler day. Link to TFL info: SL9 From: Heathrow Central Bus Station To: Harrow Bus […]
27th June 2026
Outing / Holiday / Special event
This will be held in St. Michael’s church hall on Saturday 27 June 2026. Click the button below to view or download the application form.
Venue: St Michael's Church Hall
Cancelled due to the extreme hot weather. Flat walk through the park and along the road towards Hampton Court, returning along the towpath. Stop for coffee on the way back […]
A flat scenic walk along the wooded banks of a lake, returning via the Thames towpath to Cowey Sale where amblers can have a coffee, lunch or just go home. […]
Please note that we will be walking in the Surrey Hills, along sections of the North Downs Way. Each section of the walk involves an ascent. A lovely circular walk from […]
11th June 2026
Meeting
"Off The Beaten Track -A Talk on Zimbabwe" by Brian Pettit -Wildlife Photographer. www.naturepicturesworldwide.com. At the Salvation Army Citadel, Open 1.15 pm for 2pm start.
Venue: Salvation Army Citadel
Experience the captivating world of rule-breaking American artist James McNeill Whistler. A truly global figure, Whistler re-wrote the rules of what it meant to be an artist. He pioneered new […]
Cost: £24
This is a joint trip for the Gardening Group and the Walking Group. This trip is now fully booked. Description:We will use the published Silsoe circular walk https://silsoeparishcouncil.co.uk/storage/17/silsoe-walks-no-5.pdf, which is […]
Booking Required
Meet Leicester Square. Walk starts at 10:50 am. Train to Waterloo and then Northern Line to Leicester Square.Trains - Staines 09:33 Ashford 09:36 Description of walk. Leicester Square, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, […]
The next breakfast meeting is on Tuesday 2nd June at the Wimpy in Ashford at 10am and as usual is only open to group members