Calendar

Monthly Meeting & Talk

3rd December 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Exploring Spirituality

2nd December 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Exploring Spirituality

18th November 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Kensington Palace and Gardens visit

7th November 2026

Marie has booked 20 tickets for a trip to Kensington Palace on Saturday 7th November. If you would like to join this trip, please reply by Wednesday 15th September. Priority will be given to members who asked for a ticket previously (the September trip) but were not allocated one...

Monthly Meeting & Talk

5th November 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Exploring Spirituality

4th November 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Exploring Spirituality

21st October 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Exploring Spirituality

7th October 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Monthly Meeting & Talk

1st October 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Ageing Well Festival

26th September 2026

Save The Date!! Ageing Well Festival - Saturday 26th September at East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT - Further details to follow....

Exploring Spirituality

16th September 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Kensington Palace and Gardens Trip

10th September 2026

10:50

The palace visit itself includes the King's State apartments, reimagined rooms exploring Queen Victoria’s life growing up at Kensington Palace, the Jewel Room and a special exhibition: the Last Princesses of Punjab. The surrounding Kensington Gardens offer extensive landscaped Italian gardens,...

Monthly Meeting & Talk

3rd September 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Art Group

2nd September 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Exploring Spirituality

2nd September 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

A Life of Being Loved

12th August 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

10th August 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

Monthly Meeting & Talk

6th August 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Talk: Dead Centre of Campus: From Refuge to Education

6th August 2026

13:15

Speaker: Sharon Fell Date & Time: Thursday 6th August at 1. 15 (talk at 2pm) Venue: Clapton Community Football ClubThe Velho, the Novo, and the Hidden Legacy of Queen Mary University. The talk highlights and expands on the Cultural Explorers Group spring visit to this hidden place. A spring...

A Life of Being Loved

5th August 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

4th August 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

3rd August 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

A Life of Being Loved

29th July 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

The People's Emergency Briefing

29th July 2026

19:00

You are invited to a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing - a new film bringing together leading UK experts to explain, as clearly as possible, what the latest science says about the climate and nature crisis, how it is already affecting our lives, and what can still be...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

28th July 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Art Group

27th July 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

27th July 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

A Life of Being Loved

22nd July 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Newham Community Health Fair

22nd July 2026

11:00 - 15:00

Not a u3a event but a community event. Old Town Hall, 29 Broadway, Stratford, E15 4BQ...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

21st July 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

20th July 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

Football Match at Clapton CFC

18th July 2026

15:00

Clapton CFC to host New York International FC for transatlantic friendly There will be a home friendly on July 18 v New York International FC.  Ian Macdonald will be there.... all invited. Kick Off 3pm...

Writing for Pleasure

16th July 2026

13:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

A Life of Being Loved

15th July 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Exploring Spirituality

15th July 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

14th July 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Art Group

13th July 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

13th July 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

ParkFest

12th July 2026

13:00 - 18:00

Newham u3a will be hosting a stall at ParkFest in  July to showcase all that we have to offer. Please save the date in your diary. Closer to the time, we will be inviting volunteers to help staff the stalls in half-hour or one-hour slots. The best ambassadors for Newham u3a are...

Summer Fest Quiz and New Member Welcome

9th July 2026

13:30

July 9 - Newham u3a - Summer Fest - Quiz - New Member Welcome Join us on 9 July for Newham u3a Summer Fest, a special summer gathering celebrating all that makes our u3a such a lively and welcoming community. Alongside a fun quiz and a warm welcome for new members, the bar will be open, and plans...

A Life of Being Loved

8th July 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

7th July 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Newham member production: EMPTY

7th July 2026

19:30

We are delighted to share news of a very special achievement by one of our own members. Newham u3a member, journalist and author Robert Nurden is having the world premiere of his new play, Empty, staged at London’s Drayton Arms Theatre from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 July '26 7.30pm £14/£12...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

6th July 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

Poetry Aloud - Inaugural Meeting

3rd July 2026

10:30

Our first meeting will take place on Friday 3rd of July at 10.30 am. We will meet in Central Park Cafe, Central Park, Bartle Avenue, East Ham, E6 3AJ  The main idea of the group is to read aloud (or recite from memory) a poem you like and say why you have chosen it.  At our first...

Eating out: Bistro Bardot

2nd July 2026

18:00

Thanks to Sharon's fascinating and informative recent Wapping History walk we discovered a former pub, The Turks Head, that is now a delightful Bistro which walk participants felt would be a wonderful venue for our next meal. The Patron buys all fresh ingredients daily from the market and...

A Life of Being Loved

1st July 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

Exploring Spirituality

1st July 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Uber Return Boat Trip to Putney

1st July 2026

Lovely opportunity to sit back and enjoy a comfortable boat trip seeing the sights of London. Optional lunch or explore Putney. All details and timings to be confirmed shortly. If interested please Contact sharon shazza48@newham-u3a.org.uk...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

30th June 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Art Group

29th June 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

29th June 2026

11:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

Eating out at the Turks Head

25th June 2026

18:00

Thanks to Sharon's fascinating and informative recent Wapping History walk we discovered a former pub, The Turks Head, that is now a delightful Bistro which walk participants felt would be a wonderful venue for our next meal. The Patron buys all fresh ingredients daily from the market and creates...

A Life of Being Loved

24th June 2026

11:00 - 13:00

(Not a Newham U3A project but looks interesting!!)...

U3a Go to Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge.

24th June 2026

U3a Go to Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge. Travel to Chingford on the 158 bus and then enjoy a short ten-minute walk from the station to the hunting lodge. Explore the historic lodge and learn about its fascinating history. Enjoy a picnic lunch together. Optional nature trail walk. If...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

23rd June 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Writing for Pleasure

18th June 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

Exploring Spirituality

17th June 2026

11:30

Exploring Spirituality This new group is a safe, gentle, and welcoming space designed specifically for us to come together, reflect, and explore the deeper questions of life. Whether you are looking for a deeper connection with the universe, interested in sharing your own life story, or simply...

Art Group

15th June 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Doreen Fletcher East End scenes

13th June - 5th July 2026

Here's a suggestion of something people might like to visit. Doreen Fletcher’s paintings are East End scenes and there are some Forest Gate landmarks featured. Also on the link is a short youtube video of a previous exhibition.https://www.townhousespitalfields.com/events/ Doreen Fletcher’s...

Age Without Limits Action Day

10th June 2026

Age Without Limits Action Day | Newham - Wednesday 10th June at 200 Chargeable Lane, E13 8DW - Further details to follow....

Newham Green Fair

7th June 2026

11:00 - 16:00

This year's Green Fair is taking place on Sunday 7th June during the Great Big Green Week at Forest Lane Park. Sustainable Newham exists to provide coordination and support to people and organisations in Newham who are actively running or planning environmental or sustainability projects. On...

Family Fun Day

6th June 2026

14:00 - 17:00

Family Fun Day Date: Saturday 6th June, 2026Join us for a day of games, food, and funVenue St. John's Church Yard, The Broadway, StratfordE15 1NGTime 2 PM - 5PMEntrance FREEAll are welcome! Stratford churches working together. StratfordLondon.church | A Community of Churches in Newham,...

Talk: China – A Brief History of the Last Dynasty to Present

4th June 2026

13:30

- Peter Chung, Newham u3a Chair At our Monthly Meeting on 4 June, Newham u3a Chair Peter Chung will present a talk on China, tracing its story from the last dynasty to the present day. This promises to be an engaging introduction to a period of immense change, charting the events and ideas that...

Quakers Walk

3rd June 2026

Please reply to Gregory Moffatt, gregoriojmoffatt@gmail.com You’ve heard the talk, now do the walk! Missed the talk? Come and do the walk anyway! Following our recent Newham u3a talk on the Quakers in Newham, Gregory Moffatt will be leading a Quaker Walk on Wednesday 3 June 2026. This will be...

Art Group

1st June 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Craft Club

29th May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Film Club

27th May 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Craft Club

22nd May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Wapping Pubs Walk

22nd May 2026

Wapping Pub Crawl  :-) Walk on Friday 22nd May Wapping is one of London’s most fascinating riverside districts, rich with maritime history, old taverns, and stories of sailors, merchants, pirates, and dockworkers who once filled its narrow streets. we will visit several...

Ageing Well Digital Inclusion Session

21st May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Ageing Well intergeneration digital inclusion session. This will now take place next week on Thursday 21st May from 2–4pm at Chargeable Lane Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane E13 8DW. During the session, we will have a group of young people with tablets who will be able to share their...

Gentleman Jack ..... Ballet

21st May 2026

14:30

Newham u3a are booked to see Gentleman Jack on 21st  May at 2.30pm Northern Ballet brings the extraordinary story of Anne Lister, better known as Gentleman Jack, to the stage. A bold Yorkshire woman often described as the first modern lesbian, Anne lived, dressed and loved as she...

Writing for Pleasure

21st May 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

Film Club

20th May 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Quiz Night

20th May 2026

19:30

Quiz Night at The Golden Fleece Fancy a fun evening out with a bit of friendly rivalry?Join Newham u3a for the Macmillan Pub Quiz on Wednesday 20th May 2026, 7.30pm to 10.00pm with the quiz starting at 8.00pm. Entry is free, there is a £30 gift card for the winning team, and it should be a...

Still Pointless: BalletBoyz

16th May 2026

14:00

Celebrating 25 years, BalletBoyz return in 2026 with Still Pointless, a dynamic new production marking the anniversary of their acclaimed debut, Pointless. Performed by 10 outstanding dancers, the show revisits highlights from the company’s history, opening with an excerpt from Russell...

Craft Club

15th May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Film Club

13th May 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Conversation Cafe Online

8th May 2026

19:00

Join our “Conversation Café” – a simple, hospitable, empathetic space where fears & uncertainties about our future and the complexities of the world can be safely expressed. World events impact us all in many ways, and it can be hard to share our thoughts and feelings. This is an advice-free...

Craft Club

8th May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Talk: The Krays

7th May 2026

13:30

 - Marie Christie, Newham u3a Treasurer At our Monthly Meeting on 7 May, Newham u3a Treasurer Marie Christie will be giving a talk on the Krays, two of the most infamous figures in London’s criminal history. Their story offers a fascinating glimpse into the East End of a bygone era, where...

Film Club

6th May 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Craft Club

1st May 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Film Club

29th April 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Freedom Walk

26th April 2026

10:30

Last year, Peter Ashan led a very well received Freedom Walk from Forest Gate to Clapton Football Club, talking about Newham history and local people who have made a lasting impact in our local community.Peter is passionate about recognising the contribution of people of colour, particularly local...

Faure Requiem

25th April 2026

19:00

Some Newham u3a members are in a local choir....

Sadlers Wells visit

25th April 2026

14:30

We are pleased to announce that we are now an Community Engagement Partner with Sadler’s Wells which will give our members opportunities to see performances at greatly reduced prices. Our first visit will be to see the Birmingham Royal Ballet perform Don Quixote at Sadler’s Wells in...

Stratford East theatre visit

23rd April 2026

We’ve just booked tickets for Choir Boy at Stratford East. Thursday April 23rd ( matinee)...

Film Club

22nd April 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Writing for Pleasure

16th April 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

Book Group

15th April 2026

12:00 - 14:00

We meet monthly, generally on a Monday afternoon, and take it in turns to chose the next book and to host our meeting.  So various venues across the borough. If you are a member of Newham-U3A and interested in joining this group, please email mariechristie56@gmail.com....

Film Club

15th April 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Spring Visit to Queen Mary and the Novo Cemetery

14th April 2026

10:30

We are pleased to invite you to a spring visit to Queen Mary University of London and the Novo Cemetery on Tuesday 14 April 2026. We will meet outside Mile End Station at 10.30ambefore setting off on a walk around the campus, which is rich in East End history and full of fascinating landmarks....

Chair Yoga 11.30 - 12.30

13th April 2026

11:30 - 12:30

11.30am–12.30pm - Clapton Clubhouse (details below) Gentle movement, welcoming company, and very much “work at your own pace”. Perfect if you’re returning, or trying Chair Yoga for the first time. Email groups@newham-u3a.org.uk. Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog...

Film Club

8th April 2026

17:30

Forest Gate Library 5.30 pm Wednesdays  Contact Ian Macdonald  ianmacdonald722@yahoo.co.uk or just come along. Films for May '26  6th May 21 Bridges (15) 13th May The Outlaw U 20th May Onelie 12A 27th May Starter for 10 12A ...

Film: The Ipcress File

8th April 2026

17:30

Film this week:The Ipcress File 5.30 pm Forest Gate Library...

Mindful Movement and Stretch

7th April 2026

11:30

Tuesdays  11.30am to 12.30pm - Mindful Movements and Stretch We are delighted to run this free class for Newham u3a members, in a large airy Fitness Studio at East Ham Leisure Centre  led by our Chair, Peter Chung, now RYT500 qualified. It is a lovely opportunity to move, stretch...

Talk: Famous Quakers of West Ham

2nd April 2026

13:30

MONTHLY MEETING AND TALK Famous Quakers of West Ham   Thursday 2 April 2026 We are delighted to welcome Dr Mark Gorman, author of Saving the People’s Forest, together with Peter Williams MA (Cantab), author of dozens of articles on local history topics and West Ham and its Fire...

A Walk in the Park

30th March 2026

11:30

On the Mondays in between the Yoga sessions, we’ll meet for a walk around West Ham Park, a simple way to keep moving, have a chat, and enjoy a bit of fresh air. We’ll also aim to finish with tea and biccies afterwards. ☕ These arrangements can evolve with member input, so if you have...

Craft Club

27th March 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Heart Health from Ageing Well

26th March 2026

18:00 - 19:00

Race and Health: Seminar Six – Heart Health The Newham’s Public Health Team and Race Equality Staff Forum have been running a series of online health seminars focused on issues affecting disadvantaged and disproportionately impacted communities.You’re invited to the sixth and final session...

Ageing Well Diabetes Research Club

24th March 2026

11:30 - 13:00

Ageing Well has a Research Club.  This session will be focusing on Diabetes, and we have researchers attending outlining their research and, in some cases, how people can be part of that research. Join us to hear about current research with an opportunity to discuss what you have...

Restaurant Visit: Boulevard Brasserie

24th March 2026

17:30

Our next meal is on Tuesday 24th March at Boulevard Brasserie, 40 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BD at 5.30pm prompt (so we can take advantage of the cut-price pre-theatre menu). Members are free to order a-la-carte if they so wish.Anyone wishing to attend needs to email me...

U3A in London AGM | 2026

23rd March 2026

10:00 - 11:00

U3A AGM – 10.00 am via Zoom and in person in the Old Town Hall, Haverstock Hill Room 2.21...

Craft Club

20th March 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

National u3a event: Climate Crisis

20th March 2026

14:00

National u3a online learning event: The Truth in Ten Friday 20 March, 2.00pm to 3.00pm With recent updates and additions, u3a member Brenda Ainsley will take you through the science behind the climate crisis and some solutions, including local and global impacts, plus practical ideas for what we...

Intergeneration Digital Inclusion

19th March 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Ageing Well's next intergeneration digital inclusion sessions will take place on: 19 March (Thursday), 1–3 pm at Chargeable Lane Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane E13 8DW During the session, we will have a group of young people with tablets who will be able to share...

Writing for Pleasure

19th March 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

Two Temple Place visit

17th March 2026

11:00

We’re heading to one of London’s most distinctive interiors: Two Temple Place on Tuesday 17 March. This remarkable neo-Tudor building on Victoria Embankment was built in the 1890s for William Waldorf Astor and is full of striking architectural detail, from carved woodwork to subtly Gothic...

A Walk in the Park

16th March 2026

11:30

On the Mondays in between the Yoga sessions, we’ll meet for a walk around West Ham Park, a simple way to keep moving, have a chat, and enjoy a bit of fresh air. We’ll also aim to finish with tea and biccies afterwards. ☕ These arrangements can evolve with member input, so if you have...

Scams and fraud awareness session

16th March 2026

11:00

Invitation from Ageing Well: Scams and fraud awareness session A practical session to help raise awareness about scams and fraud targeted at older people, including: How to avoid scamsWhat to do if you are unsure something is a scamWhat to do if you have been scammed Date and time: Monday 16...

Craft Club

13th March 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

u3a British Women’s History Day online events

12th March 2026

u3a British Women’s History Day online events Four online talks across the day: 10.00am: The Match Girl’s Strike and how it changed British labour history11.30am: The Lancashire Witches2.00pm: Katherine Swynford: myth and reality3.30pm: Empress Matilda: the first queen England never had To...

Book Group

11th March 2026

12:00 - 14:00

We meet monthly, generally on a Monday afternoon, and take it in turns to chose the next book and to host our meeting.  So various venues across the borough. If you are a member of Newham-U3A and interested in joining this group, please email mariechristie56@gmail.com....

Craft Club

6th March 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: KnittingSewingEmbroideryCrochet Whether you are a...

Monthly meeting and Talk: Dressing Joan Alleyn

5th March 2026

13:30

We will be dressing a volunteer in a replica of the costume she wore for this portrait from 1586. It is typical of the clothes worn by a middle-class woman at the end of the Tudor period in the late 16th century. It was a time of great changes in the structure of society from predominantly...

A Walk in the Park

2nd March 2026

11:30

On the Mondays in between the Yoga sessions, we’ll meet for a walk around West Ham Park, a simple way to keep moving, have a chat, and enjoy a bit of fresh air. We’ll also aim to finish with tea and biccies afterwards. ☕ These arrangements can evolve with member input, so if you have...

Art Group

2nd March 2026

10:00 - 12:00

For anyone who enjoys painting and drawing, as a beginner or more experienced artist. We will learn together sharing ideas and decisions of what we want to explore artistically. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at East Ham library from 10am to noon. You will need to bring your own materials. ...

Craft Club

27th February 2026

14:00

Interested in joining? If you would like to come along, please reply to this email, groups@newham-u3a.org.uk, to register your interest. Numbers will be limited, so early replies are very welcome. As this group will be held in a member’s home, we kindly ask everyone to show appropriate respect...

Restaurant Visit: Lunch at Guoqi

24th February 2026

12:00

Our first restaurant visit will be Guoqi, 25-34 Cockspur St, London, SW1Y 5BN on Tuesday 24th February at 12 noon.  They have three different three course set menus for £28pp or £33 including one drink (beer/tea/soft drinks/juices) plus 15% service charge. The full A La Carte Menu is...

Writing for Pleasure

19th February 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

A Walk in the Park

16th February 2026

11:30

On the Mondays in between the Yoga sessions, we’ll meet for a walk around West Ham Park, a simple way to keep moving, have a chat, and enjoy a bit of fresh air. We’ll also aim to finish with tea and biccies afterwards. ☕ These arrangements can evolve with member input, so if you have...

Conversation Cafe (online)

10th February 2026

10:00 - 11:00

You are invited to join our online "Conversation Café" - a simple, hospitable, empathetic space where feelings & uncertainties about our future, the climate and the complexities of our world can be safely expressed. World events impact us all in many ways, and it can be hard to share our...

Today'sTalk: AGE UK

5th February 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pmGuest Speaker: Age UK East London (plus Q&A) We’re pleased to welcome James Holdcroft from Age UK East London, who will give a practical overview of: How Age UK came to be (formed from Age...

Banksy Limitless exhibition

4th February 2026

11:30

Banksy Exhibition - Wednesday 4 February 2026 11.30am Newham u3a to visit to Banksy Limitless, an immersive exhibition bringing together hundreds of works and installations by the elusive street artist. Location (South Kensington) Sussex Mansions, 79–85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD...

A Walk in the Park

2nd February 2026

11:30

On the Mondays in between the Yoga sessions, we’ll meet for a walk around West Ham Park, a simple way to keep moving, have a chat, and enjoy a bit of fresh air. We’ll also aim to finish with tea and biccies afterwards. ☕ These arrangements can evolve with member input, so if you have...

Theatre group visit

31st January 2026

15:30

Arcola Theatre,  Dalston. 3.30pm to see SAFE HAVEN. https://www.arcolatheatre.com/......

Docklands Museum Visit

29th January 2026

I am planning a trip to the London Docklands Museum on January 29th. We will meet at the museum cafe at 11am and visit the galleries which tell the story of London’s Docklands history. There is also a special exhibition about Romani art. There are plenty of places to eat nearby including the...

Local (River Lea/Olympic Park) Walk

28th January 2026

10:30

We have a further walk now booked for: Wednesday 28 January 2026,  a prompt 10.30 am Join us for a lively midweek stroll following the River Lea from Bromley-by-Bow to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with plenty of local history, nature-spotting, and some personal reminiscences from...

Conversation Cafe (online)

16th January 2026

19:00 - 20:00

You are invited to join our online "Conversation Café" - a simple, hospitable, empathetic space where feelings & uncertainties about our future, the climate and the complexities of our world can be safely expressed. World events impact us all in many ways, and it can be hard to share our thoughts...

Writing for Pleasure

15th January 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Plaistow Community Room, Plaistow Fire Station, 145 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SG from 1pm – 3pm on Thursdays...

Monthly Meeting & Talk

8th January 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm Clapton Clubhouse – location details Old Spotted Dog Ground (Clubhouse) Walter Tull Way, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9NP There are two entrances, connected via Walter Tull Way, so...

Todays Talk - Early Medieval Travel

8th January 2026

13:30

We’ll be there from 1.30pm for a catch up, tea/coffee and a biscuit, with a prompt start at 2.00pm for a genuinely fascinating talk: Talk - Early Medieval Travel Step into the early Middle Ages with a travel tale that’s more adventure than textbook: two monks on the move, crossing unfamiliar...

Yoga Class

17th December 2025

10:00

Subject: Yoga with Peter – Wed 17 December, 10:00am (Nico’s Café, Here East)   Peter’s yoga class on Wednesday 17 December at 10:00am, at Nico’s Café, Here East. It’s the last session before the end of the year, and also the last one before Peter heads off to...

Newham u3a Craft Group - knit, stitch, crochet & chat

12th December 2025

We are excited to launch a brand new Newham u3a Craft Group; a friendly space to get creative, learn from each other and enjoy a good chat while we make things with our hands. What’s it all about? This group is an opportunity to try or refine skills such as: Knitting Sewing ...