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.
Monthly Talks / Meetings (Wednesdays)
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.
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)
Coffee and Chat Mornings (Wednesdays)
On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month we have an informal coffee meeting - check the diary dates below.
We meet at 10.00 am (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).
Monthly Informal Discussion Groups (Mondays)
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 Gates 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 and Theatre Trips and Visits
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.
If you have any suggestions for future outings or are willing to help organise these trips please let us know. Talk to any committee member after a Thursday talk or send an email to Questers.
Other Learning events
The Third Age Trust organise a wide range of online learning events. To subscribe to these click on this link:
Dates for Your Diary
Forthcoming events
Lymington u3a Speakers
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.