This page lists the freestanding occasional events that occur outside the term-time weekly Group meetings. For certain events, you need to click the (blue) event title to read the full details.
Forthcoming events
November: 2nd event: Monday 9th November: We will meet at 12.30pm at Salt Pig Cafe, Scaplen's Court at Poole Museum for a snack/coffee/tea. At 2pm we will visit the exhibition […]
Booking Required
10th November 2026
10:30 am
Social
There will be a Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 10 November, at 10.30am at The Queens Hotel (Meyrick Road, East Cliff, BH1 3DL). If you're free, do come and enjoy a […]
20th November 2026
12:30 pm
Social
On this date, the Lunch Club meets at Makla & The Fez in Southbourne (217 Seabourne Road, BH5 2HL). Pre-booking a place is essential. New members need to phone the […]
4th December 2026
Other
Our Groups close their Autumn term meetings today across all our u3a venues.
7th December 2026
11:00 am
Social
John has booked a visit to the Bowlplex (382 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1DA - opposite Tesco), and as this visit will be in school term time, we should […]
8th December 2026
12:30 pm
Social
For our 2026 Christmas Lunch, we return to the Cumberland Hotel (East Overcliff Drive, BH1 3AF). Menu options (which need to be pre-booked), and the methods for booking and for […]
16th December 2026
2:00 pm
Social
The next Quiz hosted by Julia and Jane returns to the Annunciation Church Hall (218 Charminster Road, BH8 9RW). Teams of up to 6 members are invited, through their team […]
17th December 2026
Other
4th January 2027
Social
Our Groups begin their Spring term meetings today across all venues.
13th January 2027
Meeting
21st January 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Richard Hutley & Issac Gulliver – "The Dorset Smuggler" Tea & Coffee will be provided before the talk.
Booking Required
18th February 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Geoff Budden: "Royal Signals Museum" Royal Signals Museum Tea & Coffee provided before the talk.
Booking Required
18th March 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Sohail Hussain – Beyond Beliefs – Our Family’s Incredible Story
Booking Required
15th April 2027
1:30 pm
Social
David Boag: Nature Lectures — David Boag Tea & Coffee provided before the event.
Booking Required
20th May 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Robert Hopkins: "Co-op – Tax, Care and Toy Boys" Carer Talk: Tax, Care and Toy Boys by Co-op Estate Planning – Young At Heart ULO CIC Tea & Coffee available […]
Booking Required
17th June 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Bill Lindsay: "William Schaw Lindsay - Victorian Shipping Magnet. William Schaw Lindsay - Amberley Publishing Tea & Coffee available before the talk.
Booking Required
15th July 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Andrew Lawrence: " Fossils of Morocco and Dorset" SpeakerNet - Fossils of Morocco and Dorset. Tea & Coffee available before the talk.
Booking Required
21st October 2027
1:30 pm
Social
Dr. James Taylor: "Horatio Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar (1805 anniversary) Tea & Coffee available before the talk.
Booking Required