Canvey Island

u3a

Meetings Outings and Social Events

Our main monthly meeting are on the third Monday of each month, in the Main Hall at The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island.

All main meetings will commence with announcements regarding group activities, outings, etc. After the announcements, we will have a speaker, musician, singer, or other activity. Following the entertainment, we break for tea/coffee/biscuits, giving us time to chat amongst ourselves or to deal with any questions or enquiries you may have. After tea, there is a raffle and then some time to catch up with your group liaison regarding your chosen groups.

At present, we also hold a monthly coffee afternoon on the first Friday of each month at Smallgains Hall. These meetings will also include some Group Meetings (see Groups). Doors open at 1.15 p.m., meetings commence at 1.30 pm and close at 3.30 pm

Details for booking all forthcoming outings can be found in the Diary below.

Booking for outings will not commence until the doors open on main meeting days. Outings are typically booked and paid for two months prior to the outing date and on the main meeting date.

Please note that all outings require immediate payment upon booking. At a meeting, you will be able to book and PAY for two other members as long as they are unable to attend the meeting. All money will be non-refundable unless someone can be found to take your place. Please think carefully before you book.

We also ask that you pay for your outing by cheque payable to "CANVEY ISLAND U3A".

For further details of outing leaving times, etc., please get in touch with Lynne White on 07840 688943.


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Forthcoming events

30th January 2026
Outing
Now Fully Booked
Booking Required
16th February 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
A talk on Bumble Bees. Bee-related items will also be on sale.
24th February 2026
Outing
Romford Dogs: Tuesday 24th February. 3 course meal, entry and race card is £22.50. Booking at December Meeting. Coach price is £16.
Cost: £22.50 entry coach £16
Booking Required
16th March 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Our 2026 AGM Will Be Held at this meeting. Doors will open at 12.45. Following the AGM is "Freddie's Kind of Magic"
18th March 2026
Outing
Includes demonstration at bakery - Ploughman's Lunch and a free loaf of bread. Also, a chance to buy at the shop.
Cost: £37.50 + Coach £16.50 Total £54
Booking Required
20th April 2026
Meeting
We welcome back Dean who will be singing for us.
22nd April 2026
Outing
Meet the Alpacas. - Ploughman's Lunch - Wine Tasting.
Cost: £30 + £15.50 Coach Total = £45.50
Booking Required
18th May 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
With his talk on 'Dad's Army', the nation's favourite comedy.
20th May 2026
Outing
The grade two listed building brought back to life . 140 shops - Bars and Restaurants.
Cost: £21.00
Booking Required
15th June 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Singer / Entertainer
17th June 2026
Outing
Cost: £19 - coach only
Booking Required
20th July 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
17th August 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Presenting her talk on 'The History of Nursery Rhymes'
21st September 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
With a talk entitled 'A Beginning, a Middle and an End. (Where do novelists get their ideas from?)