u3a

Lymington

Events

All our forthcoming events, whether they are the next in a regular programme or a one-off event, are listed in the Dates for Your Diary section further down this page.

On the first Wednesday afternoon of every month, except July, we have a meeting with a Speaker, who gives a 50-60 minute talk on an interesting topic, followed by Questions and Answers. The Topics are extremely diverse, such that over time an eclectic range of subjects to suit everyone is covered.

These meetings are held in St Thomas Church Hall and you do not need to book to attend these meetings, which are open to all members. Please arrive by 2.15pm for the talk start promptly at 2.30pm

Tea is available after the talk and this is an opportunity for some social chat and to talk to our committee members and other volunteers.

(Non members may attend twice as guests - £2 per visit)

On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month we have an informal coffee meeting - check the diary dates below.

We meet at 10.00am (until 12.00ish) in the Solento Lounge, which is in the old Barclays Bank building on the south side of the High Street. All Lymington u3a members are welcome to come. There is no need to book - just turn up. The staff are very friendly and do their best to accommodate our needs. The disabled access is excellent, and there are games galore if the conversation should ever dry up (which is very unlikely).

Coffee, then a short (approximately 10 to 15 minutes) 'TED TALK' video on a thought-provoking theme is shown, followed by informal discussions in small groups.

The concept originated in the USA, where the talks initially focused on Technology, Entertainment and Design – hence the name “TED Talks” – but they now cover a huge range of diverse topics, from science to business to global issues.

These informal discussions are held on the third Monday of every month (except public holidays) from 10.00am, when coffee is served, to 11.30am in the Lymington Centre Fuller Hall

You do not need to book to attend these meetings, which are open to all members.(Non members may attend twice - £2 per visit)

QUESTERS Need help

Questers trips and visits are outings organised to visit places of interest. Sometimes they are to places not normally open to the public.

Unfortunately after leading this group for quite a few years our Questers Trips organiser has stepped down and at present nobody has offered to take it on.

DETAILS of FORTHCOMING QUESTERS and THEATRE TRIPS

MOST RECENT QUESTERS TRIP

The Third Age Trust organise a wide range of online learning events. To subscribe to these click on this link:

Forthcoming events

14th October 2026
10:00 am
Wednesday Coffee and Chat Morning
We will be meeting in the Solento Lounge (old Barclays Bank) in the High Street. Just drop in, order a coffee and meet friends and like-minded U3A members.
19th October 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Discussion following 'TED talk' video
With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to traditional thinking, this spells a future of labour shortages, bankrupt social security systems and overall […]
28th October 2026
10:00 am
Wednesday Coffee and Chat Morning
We will be meeting in the Solento Lounge (old Barclays Bank) in the High Street. Just drop in, order a coffee and meet friends and like-minded U3A members.
4th November 2026
2:15 pm
Monthly talk and meeting
Peter Hebard will talk about how we can manage water to the best effect for all in the Forest, for both flood and drought, ecology and economy, livestock, businesses and […]
11th November 2026
10:00 am
Wednesday Coffee and Chat Morning
We will be meeting in the Solento Lounge (old Barclays Bank) in the High Street. Just drop in, order a coffee and meet friends and like-minded U3A members.
16th November 2026
10:00 am
Discussion following 'TED talk' video
You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging […]
25th November 2026
10:00 am
Wednesday Coffee and Chat Morning
We will be meeting in the Solento Lounge (old Barclays Bank) in the High Street. Just drop in, order a coffee and meet friends and like-minded U3A members.
9th December 2026
10:00 am
Wednesday Coffee and Chat Morning
We will be meeting in the Solento Lounge (old Barclays Bank) in the High Street. Just drop in, order a coffee and meet friends and like-minded U3A members.
21st December 2026
10:00 am
The Monthly Discussion
Artist Joe Whale used to get in trouble for doodling in class, until a local restaurant let him cover an entire wall with his artwork … and the internet took […]
8th January 2027
Social
New Year 2027 may seem a long time ahead, but please note the date of Friday 8th January 2027 in your diary now and keep it free.

Many of our members have had interesting or exciting and sometimes unusual careers, hobbies or other interests.

You could be one of them?

Every month we have Lymington u3a members waiting to hear about what you have to tell them.

If you think you might have an interesting talk please contact our Speaker Secretary (Emma) who will be arranging our programme of talks for 2027.