LOCATION: Most of our meetings take place at the Harrow and District Masonic Centre which is in Northwick Circle HA3 0EL, near Sainsbury’s in Kenton (please see the photo on the home page of our website). The nearest stations are Kenton and Northwick Park. The nearest bus stops are in Kenton Road or Woodcock Hill. But, as you can see above, we also get about London too, either for a visit to a place of interest, or for a gentle ramble through a locality.
REFRESHMENTS: Almost all our activities involve a break in proceedings for members to have tea, coffee and biscuits and the chance to socialise with others. Refreshments currently cost 50p.
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Each month we hold at least one Monthly Meeting where a first class speaker is invited to address the meeting. These are quality presentations on topics that are of interest to the members of Kenton and District u3a, and have recently included speakers on the History of Recorded Music, The Stories behind the Ladies of Kenwood House, and How to become a Tour Guide These occasions usually lead to a series of questions followed by refreshments.
On 22 November 2023 we were treated to a Cornucopia of Creativity with Stories, Poems, Paintings and a Pantomime.
EXPLORING LONDON
On 15 January we had an interesting private tour of Southwark Cathedral with an expert guide. The Cathedral has had a long and distinguished history stretching over 900 years and we discovered the rich and colourful story of the building and the people who lived and worked nearby who are commemorated in it. We heard fascinating tales about some of the grand historic monuments and beautiful stained-glass windows with highlights including the monument to Shakespeare, the window for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and the memorial to the Marchioness riverboat disaster.
On the afternoon of Monday 11 March, we are going to visit the Cinema Museum in Kennington, close to Elephant and Castle. and on the afternoon of Thursday 4 April, we are going to the Peek Freans’ Biscuit Museum, based in the biscuit company’s old works in Bermondsey.
Our group, working under the title of “Morality Matters” investigated the topic of Artificial Intelligence, something that has been very much in the news over the past few weeks. Other topics include Abortion and the Purpose of Prisons.
MOTO went to the ballet Giselle recently, followed by a supper in a local venue. In this context, MOTO stands for Members On Their Own! Further details from the group organiser – Viv Spiteri, the Kenton & District u3a Secretary (see Contact Us above).
Our new Digital Photography Group met on 6 February 2024 to discuss all aspects of Digital Photography, and Group Leader Cyril is hoping to develop the breadth and depth of this intriguing subject. He takes a very practical approach working on the basis that it is not the camera that takes the picture – it is the photographer! Meetings are usually on the first Tuesday in the month.n Friday 9 June 2023.
Our programme of Art History has continued, examining British Artists in London Galleries, with our guide Jennifer explaining the development of the galleries and their collections. as well as the technical methods used by the painters. We are looking forward to visits to Kenwood House, and further subjects later in 2024.
Our new Sign Supported English are developing their communication skills using the signs and gestures that are essential to so many people now.
We are looking forward to a new Singing for Pleasure Group starting later on in 2024.
Information on our Groups
General information on all our groups can be found here on our website. For more information about our groups, walks, visits and outings, please click here to contact Interest Group Coordinator by Email.
Come and Visit Us
We look forward to seeing you at some of our meetings and group activities very soon. You are assured of a warm welcome.
Rivieria Travel will make a 10% Donation to Kenton & District u3a
A reminder that if you book a holiday directly with Riveria Travel and nominate Kenton & District u3a as a charity of your choice, they will donate 10% of the final cost to us on your return. But you must mention that you would like them to do this at the time of booking.
The donation can apply to the total cost of a group booking if the person making the booking is a u3a member. You may have seen their adverts in Third Age Matters magazine.
