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We are pleased to share information about Harlow u3a with you.
Our Next General Meeting is on
Monday 18 May 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to the General Meeting on Monday 18 May at The Link Social Club, Harlow. ( A week earlier than usual because of the Bank Holiday) Our guest speaker is Anne Small. Last year, Anne talked to us about her life as an ex-pat wife in Kenya and Papua New-Guinea and, due to popular request, she returns this year with her follow-up talk on adjusting to life back in the UK. If you didn't attend last year it doesn't matter, this talk is not dependent on having heard her previous talk.
The meeting starts at 10:00 with check-in from 09:30. Please do not arrive before this time and make sure you check in, even if you are there only for the trip sales. The Trips desk will be in the Bar area, as will complimentary tea and coffee. If you leave before the end of the meeting, please sign out on the sheet positioned near the exit.
Tea/coffee is provided free of charge: if you can, please bring your own re-usable cup to save on waste!
If this will be your first time attending a General Meeting, please look for a member of our Meet and Greet Team who will help you sign in, introduce you to facilitators and other members, generally show you the ropes and help you settle in.
Venue: The Link Parsloe Rd. CM19 4RT The venue is served by the No. 5 bus service (Bus Station to Sumners Farm).
Look out for the email from our Visits and Outings team, which is usually sent out in the week before our General Meeting, to find out what trips will be on sale at the next meeting.
Latest Notices
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Meetings
Harlow u3a Committee and General Meetings are usually held monthly, on the second and fourth Mondays.
Calendars and other details for all meetings, including Groups and other events, are available on the Meetings and Events page.
Details of the AGM and supporting documents are available via links on the Meetings and Events page.
The "Quick Links" page provides access to various documents, forms and Newsletters for the past 12 months.
Harlow u3a - Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter is available via this link: APRIL 2026 . It contains updates about what's been happening in our u3a: news from the groups, upcoming trips, dates for your diary, learning events and also what's happening in the local area and within u3a nationally.
Contributions, in the form of articles and photos from the groups, are always welcome. The articles can be as brief as you like - please just take a few minutes to let everyone know how much you enjoy your group's activities. Submissions to the Editor are usually required by the third Friday of the month, for publication in that month's issue. Please email: harlowu3anewsletter@gmail.com
Thinking of joining Harlow u3a?
New members are always welcome; to join our U3A, please download and complete the membership application form: U3A Membership Application and Gift Aid Form 2026 . Follow the instructions on payment and forward to our Membership Secretary, Chris Chesham.
Please consider signing up for Gift Aid if you are an eligible UK taxpayer. Doing so allows us to claim additional funds from HMRC - at no cost to you - which are used to support what we do and keep our annual subscriptions low. Gift Aid Form Please give the completed form to a Committee Member at a General Meeting or contact our Membership Secretary Chris.
Questions? Please contact our Membership Secretary, Chris Chesham via this link Membership or u3aharlowmemsec@gmail.com
Our Committee
Our dedicated Committee works hard to ensure the smooth running of our u3a. It is headed by our Executive Committee of Chair - Jane Winterbotham, Vice-Chair - Hazel Sugarman, Treasurer - Helen Simpson. There is currently a vacancy for Secretary.
You can find details of our Committee,, and the roles and responsibilities undertaken by its members on the Committee Page.
The Harlow u3a (CIO) Constitution, adopted on 27 September 2021 is available via this link>> Harlow U3A CIO Constitution
Groups
Currently there are 52 interest groups. Our wide variety of volunteer-led groups range from fitness, crafting, discussion, singing, art, and bridge – to name a few – and offer companionship and stimulation to their participants. There is so much to be gained from joining in: various walking groups, Pilates, pickleball and badminton help keep members fit; a range of discussion groups such as Philosophy, Art/Music Appreciation keep minds agile and informed; the World Faiths group provides an insight into the diverse society in which we live. If there isn't an existing group which meets your interest, you are encouraged and supported to start your own. Just speak to one of our Group Co-ordinators, Vipin Patel or Joan Jones.
For more information about the various groups and their meeting arrangements, go to the Groups page and/ or view the Calendar here: Events and Calendar . Group facilitators can be contacted via the appropriate link on the Groups page.
Visits and Outings
Our Visits and Outings Team work very hard, and do a splendid job, to organise regular trips for Harlow u3a members. One or two trips take place every month; in recent months these have included coach trips to London, (shopping and theatre trips) Cambridge, Brick Lane Theatre (performance and afternoon tea), Thriplow Daffodil Weekend, the seaside, vineyard and the gardens at Canary Wharf. There is also an annual Spring Break- usually a four day stay at a Warners Resort. In 2025 the venue will be Warners Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight, from 16 June until 20 June.
The Team send out a monthly email listing the trips on offer; members can book places, and pay, at the monthly General Meeting or by contacting the Trips' Team. To find out what trips are organised in the coming months go to the Events page and scroll down for the upcoming events. Events
Harlow U3A is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), an affiliate of the Third Age Trust and registered as a charity in England and Wales. Registered Charity Number 1197680.
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