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.


Please Click on Individual Events to Expand Details

Forthcoming events

15th June 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Singer / Entertainer Our Summer Party on the 15th June 2026 will include a cream tea with entertainment from Marcus Brown
17th June 2026
Outing
Bookings will be taken on 20th April 2026 at the Paddocks Meeting.
Cost: £19 - coach only
Booking Required
20th July 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
22nd July 2026
Outing
Long Melford - Stop for coffee. Lavenham for lunch. Onto Perrywood Garden Centre for afternoon tea. Booking is 2 months prior to the trip date. (18th May at The Paddocks)
Cost: £21.00
Booking Required
17th August 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Presenting her talk on 'The History of Nursery Rhymes'
19th August 2026
Outing
Bexhill on Sea stop for coffee. Onto Hastings for lunch and then afternoon in Hastings. Booking is 2 months prior to the trip date. (15th June - The Paddocks.)
Cost: £21.50
Booking Required
5th September 2026
Outing
Booking is 2 months prior to the trip date. (20th July - The Paddocks) Please click the link below for more information https://www.favershamhopfestival.org
Cost: £20.00
Booking Required
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?)
1st October 2026
Outing
Towngate Theatre, Basildon ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT
Cost: £31.50 Plus Coach
Booking Required
20th November 2026
Outing
Please contact Lynne White on 07840 688943 for further information https://www.thursford.com/christmas-spectacular/.
15th January 2027
Outing
Taking names and £10.00 deposit at the meeting on 20th April 2026. Balance to be paid at the meeting on 15th June 2026. Deposit is non refundable.
Cost: £59.50
Booking Required