This page lists our upcoming meetings and other Ashtead u3a organised events. See Group pages for information on interest group activities, which will give more specific details of their meetings and activities.
As listed below, there is a meeting for Members on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30 p.m. in Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall - don't arrive before before 2.00 p.m. please!
Tickets for Events can be bought between 2 and 2.30, before the meeting starts - information about when tickets will be on sale is given in the Event listing. Contact Beryl via Social Committee for Event information.
Visitors can join the Monthly Meeting by prior arrangement, admission £2, free for Members.
u3a Surrey Network Events can be accessed by clicking this link Surrey u3a Network
Other local u3a and Ashtead Village events are covered in the Monthly News Update emailed to all members.
Secretary Ashtead u3a
Forthcoming events
Saturday 30th May 2026
to Sunday 7th June 2026
Other
Thursday 4th June 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
Siobhan Elizabeth Clarke, BA, has worked for historic palaces for 20 years and lectured for The British Museum, National Trust, National Archives, Art Society and Smithsonian. Her broadcasting work includes BBC […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Wednesday 17th June 2026
11:15 am
Outing
Parham is one of the country's finest Elizabethan Houses, set at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex. This beautiful place has changed little over the centuries and […]
Venue: Parham House and Gardens
Cost: £40
Booking Required
Friday 19th June 2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
300 Years of English Theatre: From the Rise of the Elizabethan Playhouses to the Fall of Oscar Wilde, presented by Giles Ramsay, a British theatre director, producer and playwright known […]
Venue: Yehudi Menuhin School
Cost: £12, £15 for non-members
Booking Required
Thursday 2nd July 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
Paul Barwick is a retired police officer with 34 years of service and a background in national security. He worked with partner agencies for many years in the field of counter-terrorism. His series […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Wednesday 8th July 2026
12:30 pm
Outing
Afternoon trip Tickets on sale now - further details nearer the date
Venue: The Watercress Line
Cost: £50
Booking Required
Thursday 6th August 2026
Meeting
Thursday 3rd September 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
Dr. Judy Hill lectured in history at the University of Surrey. She was elected a member of the Royal Historical Society and wrote many articles for academic historical journals. She lectured […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Monday 7th September 2026
to Thursday 10th September 2026
Summer School
For latest info about this, please click here.
Venue: University of Chichester
Cost: £175-£390, see link for details
Booking Required
Friday 18th September 2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
Presented by Imogen Corrigan, BA, MPhil, FRHistS, FRSA. Imogen spent nearly 20 years in the British Army and retired in the rank of Major before turning to a life-long interest […]
Venue: Yehudi Menuhin School
Cost: £12, £15 for non-members
Booking Required
Monday 28th September 2026
to Friday 2nd October 2026
Holiday
Pack your bags and join us for an adventure in the heart of England. From our base at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, a 17th century mansion in the Leicestershire countryside, […]
Cost: £399 sharing plus £100 for single
Booking Required
Thursday 1st October 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
Mary Smith was Headteacher of a large secondary school, who made two discoveries. She uncovered an extensive set of tunnels in excellent condition which had been used as an underground classroom during WW2 […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Friday 16th October 2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
Friday 16th October 2026 - World Affairs in the Middle East & Africa: Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Africa & Nigeria Presented by Steve Bird who started as an army officer […]
Venue: Yehudi Menuhin School
Cost: £12, £15 for non-members
Booking Required
Thursday 5th November 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
Lesley Chequers has been an actress and an award-winning writer for over 50years. She writes a monthly poetry page in a local magazine. Alongside appearing in a film with Gene […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Friday 20th November 2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
Presented by Bernard Lockett, of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Bernard is an author and speaker with many years speaking experience. He is part of the International Gilbert and Sullivan […]
Venue: Yehudi Menuhin School
Cost: £12, £15 for non-members
Booking Required
Thursday 3rd December 2026
2:30 pm
Meeting
This is a 'double-act' by Clive Woodward and Tony Hepworth. Clive is a professional actor in theatre, on TV and radio and film. He regularly undertakes corporate role-play assignments to help organizations become […]
Venue: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Friday 19th February 2027
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
Friday 16th April 2027
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Study Day
Presented by Andrew Choong Han Lin, a Curator of Historic Photographs, Ship Plans & Technical Records at The National Maritime Museum. Andrew's areas of expertise include First World War and […]
Venue: Yehudi Menuhin School
Cost: £12, £15 for non-members
Booking Required