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WELCOME TO SEVENOAKS u3a

If you are no longer in full time employment and live in Sevenoaks or the surrounding area, we can offer you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enjoyable social, mental and physical activities. Our membership has grown to around 900 in the years since 1994 and new members are always welcome.
To see the benefits of joining our u3a click on any topic to reveal the answer, then click again to close.

Site Updated:

21 October, 2021

Latest News

The October 27th an Open Afternoon has been cancelled but a Zoom Meeting is planned. See Newsletters for Latest Information.

Forthcoming Events

Many of our activities are currently operating as virtual Groups using Zoom
2021
27th October	General Meeting (By Zoom)
8th November	Science Open Meeting (Zoom)
13th November	Nordic Walking
18th November	Computer Open Meeting
24th November	General Meeting

2022
10th January	Science Open Meeting
17th January	Computer Open Meeting
26th January	General Meeting
18th February	Festive Lunch
	Calendar

Corona Virus and Group Activity

Third Age Trust website you will find various ideas on how to keep things going during this time and to make you aware of the support and guidance that is available to you.
https://www.u3a.org.uk/covid-19-advice-on-u3a-activities

For Group Organisers wishing to continue maintain Group Activity using Video Conferencing tools the National Office have provided a number of guides and tutorials as follows:
How to Zoom
Keeping in Touch -Video Conferencing
On Line Tutorials
Keeping in touch - Other Resources
We have also produced a Guide for users
Zooming Advice & Tips
Executive Committee

Minutes of all Executive Committee Meetings are published on the website. They can be found by clicking on this link.

At the AGM on 23rd June 2021 the Executive Committee was confirmed as follows:

Chairman - Ken Brown
Vice Chairman - Beryl Mansell
Treasurer - David Lowe
Secretary - Chris Dance

Trustees
Membership Secretary - Jill Davies
Groups Organiser - Elaine Knight-Elston
Social Chairman - Joan Allen
Meetings Manager- Vacant
Communications - David Taylor
Publicity - Vacant
Event Reports

We welcome reports of events to place on the website. You will find those reports on the Study Group News page
For reports of events from 2019 and earlier years please follow this link to the Archive page and click on the relevant year tab..
AGM Documents

Minutes of any AGM are approved by those in attendance at the following year’s AGM, normally held in June.

Due to the Convid-19 situation The 2020 AGM was held in October 2020. and an additional SGM was held in May 2021.
The 2021 AGM minutes will be approved at the 2022 AGM, normally held in June.
The 2021 Trustees report is available from the following link.
2021 Trustees Report
Beacon System

Sevenoaks U3A is using the Beacon database system for administrative purposes. This is progressively being populated and is currently used for Membership, Group records and News distribution. Further enhancements will be added in due course.

For more Information see the page on Beacon

If You have Permission to access the Sevenoaks Beacon system you can use this link

National & Local u3a Events

The National office has undertaken a re- branding exercise and our new new logo is reflecting the change.

Details for events and visits can be found from the links below.

LINKS

National u3a Website
Kent u3a Network
SE Forum Website
SE Region Website
Youtube u3a

Kent Network Events

Tunbridge Wells U3A have relaunched their Local walks booklets. For more details see flyer

SE Region Events

National Events

TBA

For National & Regional u3a Information Click on the Tab (right)

SEVENOAKS u3a INFORMATION

Local News - Many of our Theatre group members will be aware that the STAG theatre is struggling for survival and they are planning to put on some performances over the next few months. For more details see the flyer.

Covid: During recent months many of our Group activities have continued. Those activities conducted outdoors have continued and followed social distancing guidelines. For indoor groups many have adapted their activities to use Video Conferencing tools and by this social contact has been maintained.
A new website Greysnet has been launched with support of the National Lottery to help people stay connected during the current Corona Virus lockdown . For more information on the Corona virus and our U3A click on the Tab in the Right Hand column maintained.
The Tech Support Team have prepared some notes - ‘Zooming Advice and Tips’ for members who may wish to use Video Conferencing for their groups

Why Should I Join?
- You can make many new friends in a congenial and relaxed atmosphere;
- You can participate in a wide range of interest groups;
- You can attend all our open talks;
- You can go on day trips or extended holidays organised by our Social Committee & other groups;
- You will receive our Monthly Newsletter
How does Sevenoaks u3a Work?
- We have around 900 members and run around 90 different interest groups from Arts & Crafts to Wine Appreciation, any of which you can apply to join;
- u3a is a volunteer-led organisation & all groups run on a self-help basis - members are expected to contribute to the group(s) they choose to join;
- Members have the opportunity to share their skills and life experiences;
- We run Monthly Open Meetings with invited speakers on a wide range of subjects;
- We also run Open Meetings each month for Science and Computing;
  
  For a more detailed description of how our u3a works, go to the Want To Join page on this website.
How do I Keep Up-to-Date?
- Look around this website;
- You will receive an annual handbook which lists all our groups together with the contact details of all the group organisers;
- You will receive a monthly newsletter either by email or by post.
How Do I Find Out More?
- Send an email to our Membership Secretary at membership@sevenoaksu3a.org.uk;
- Details of the Annual Membership Subscription and how to pay can be found on the Want To Join page;
How Can I Join?

To find and download an online membership application form go to the Want To Join page;

Explore our site and the Group Categories below

See our new supplementary Connect and Learn Website dedicated to providing information that will be of interest to our members
U3A Communities is a site run by volunteers who share an interest in the use of technology to enhance the u3a experience and Zoom. Many Activities are listed.

Connect and Learn

We have over 90 Groups. Find out about them by Clicking on the Group Category Picture below. A number of groups have vacancies. For more details please contact the relevant Group Organiser directly for the group(s) you are interested in. Note: Groups will also be listed in the latest Handbook issued in August of each year.
Arts & Crafts	Computing	Culture & Society

Games & Physical Activities	Gardens	History

Languages		Music & Theatre

Photography	Science & Technology	Visits

Wine Appreciation	Literature & Writing	Newsletters
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