u3a

Wheathampstead

Events

The Mill, Wheathampstead

All Wheathampstead u3a members are invited to Speaker Meetings, Outings, Social Events and Workshops.

To come to a London Group event, you need to be a member of the London Group.

To come to a Supper Club event, you need to be a member of the Supper Club Group.


Forthcoming events

28th May 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
3rd June 2026
Outing
A trip to the “world’s busiest” wildlife hospital Tiggywinkles, just outside Aylesbury.
5th June 2026
Social Event
Murder Mystery Evening set in Ancient Rome. We invite anyone who’s brave enough to come dressed appropriately!
25th June 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
WICKED LADIES AND PIE MEN - Highway Robbery in Hertfordshire
14th July 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, gardens and estate near Sevenoaks. A National Trust property.
23rd July 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
BLESSED ARE THE CHEESE MAKERS
24th August 2026
Outing
Collection of some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft and beautiful veteran vehicles, bicycles and carriages, Regency garden and Victorian mansion house. Further details to be announced.
27th August 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
22nd September 2026
Outing
18th-century house set in wooded parkland wooded parkland offering glorious seasonal colour. Cream tea in the afternoon at Englefield Stores and Tea Room.
24th September 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
LOVE AND LAUGHTER
2nd October 2026
Social Event
Come and have a fling with our live musicians and our caller
22nd October 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
WHEN POLICEMEN AND DOCTORS START TO LOOK YOUNG
26th November 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
11th December 2026
Social Event
Bringing the sunshine of the Caribbean to you. Enjoy dancing the night away to a steel band
17th December 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
CHRISTMAS EVENT organised by the Committee

Here is a list of events in the recent past:


SPEAKER MEETINGS

Previous events

23rd April 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
THE LIFE OF A COUNTER TERRORIST DETECTIVE - Part 2
26th March 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
AGM followed by MEET THE GROUPS
26th February 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
STORIES AND SONGS FROM THE MUSIC HALL
22nd January 2026
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
JOYCE GRENFELL
27th November 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Colin Oakes A Hertfordshire Christmas
23rd October 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Tony Tutton That’ll be the Day – The Life and Influence of Buddy Holly
25th September 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Steve Dimmer Oh Matron! – A History of Carry On Films
28th August 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Tricia Thompson Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside
24th July 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Paul Barwick The Body in the Bag
26th June 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Reminiscences of a career in teaching
22nd May 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Deborah Moggach The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Growing Old Disgracefully
24th April 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Brian Carline: Memories of a Headteacher
27th March 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
AGM followed by Meet the Groups
27th February 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Anne Lawrence: Life as a Counter Terrorism Detective Inspector
23rd January 2025
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Tony Tutton Coronation to Coronation - My Life in Music
19th December 2024
Speaker Meeting
Wheathampstead u3a Christmas Party This is an evening event.
28th November 2024
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Herts Musical Memories and Clover Choir "How music helps those with Dementia" - the Clover Choir will give a performance
24th October 2024
2:30 pm
Speaker Meeting
Lucy Allen "From Titanic to Cruella - the highs and lows of a stuntwoman's life"

SOCIAL EVENTS

Previous events

27th March 2026
Social Event
A music quiz and fun with Tony Tutton
12th December 2025
Social Event
Titanic theme. Featuring the Gershwin Gang
10th October 2025
Social Event
Organised by 'Paul's Race Night'
8th August 2025
5:30 pm
Social Event
Bring your own picnic and a rug or chair and let’s just enjoy getting to know each other a little better. No cost!
6th June 2025
Social Event
Village Fete and Regatta, Featuring the Rickmansworth Players
28th March 2025
7:00 pm
Social Event
19th December 2024
7:00 pm
Social Event
This event is for paid-up members only.
18th October 2024
Social Event
30th August 2024
Social Event

OUTINGS

Previous events

16th April 2026
Outing
Strawberry Hill House & Garden is an extraordinary building, internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture and home to an increasingly important collection of paintings and […]
25th February 2026
9:30 am
Outing
Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill near Cambridge, famed for its display of snowdrops. A National Trust property. The outing includes coffee on arrival and lunch at a local pub.
4th December 2025
Outing
The Manor and grounds will be transformed again with captivating new festive displays and decorations. Enjoy beautifully decorated interiors, new light projections on the Manor façade and a glittering light […]
1st October 2025
Outing
The Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge housed RAF Fighter Command's No.11 Group Operations Room throughout the Second World War, the room from which most of the RAF's side of […]
19th August 2025
Outing
From the monastic buildings of the city past, the vibrant food scene and the scenic majesty of the Riverside, Ely packs a great deal into a pocket city. With Ely […]
10th July 2025
Outing
A visit to one of England's premier historic houses and grounds.
2nd May 2025
Outing
Visit to Melford Hall (National Trust) in the morning, followed by lunch at the Bull and an opportunity in the afternoon to explore the independent shops and cafes.
25th March 2025
Outing
Milton Keynes, followed by lunch at Casa Cento in Stony Stratford. https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk
20th February 2025
Outing
17th December 2024
Outing
Kew Gardens

WORKSHOPS

Previous events

8th April 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 3 of 3 The subject will be seasonally themed and instructor led by Tina and will include acrylics, oil pastels and coloured pencil work. Tina Cameron, the tutor, is […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
Cost: £30 for all three sessions, that is £10 per session attended
1st April 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 2 of 3 The subject will be seasonally themed and instructor led by Tina and will include acrylics, oil pastels and coloured pencil work. Tina Cameron, the tutor, is […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
Cost: £30 for all three sessions, that is £10 per session attended
25th March 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 1 of 3 The subject will be seasonally themed and instructor led by Tina and will include acrylics, oil pastels and coloured pencil work. Tina Cameron, the tutor, is […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
Cost: £30 for all three sessions, that is £10 per session attended
4th March 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 3 of 3 Making Mathematics meaningful with movement
25th February 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 2 of 3 Making Mathematics meaningful with movement
18th February 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Week 1 of 3 Making Mathematics meaningful with movement
29th November 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Workshop
Members of the Hertford Astronomy Group will present an introduction to what is in the night sky. This will include demonstrations to show the distance of the Moon,  the layout […]
Cost: £3.50 each
18th November 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop
Just a bit of fun in the run-up to Christmas. There are 3 different designs of cards to make. There will be tea or coffee and conversation. Please bring some […]
29th October 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop
with Tina Cameron Discover your inner artist! Our beginner-friendly workshop explores acrylics and oil pastels step by step, ending with an exciting mixed-media project. Intermediates welcome — come experiment and […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
22nd October 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop
with Tina Cameron Discover your inner artist! Our beginner-friendly workshop explores acrylics and oil pastels step by step, ending with an exciting mixed-media project. Intermediates welcome — come experiment and […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
15th October 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop
with Tina Cameron Discover your inner artist! Our beginner-friendly workshop explores acrylics and oil pastels step by step, ending with an exciting mixed-media project. Intermediates welcome — come experiment and […]
Venue: Chapel Halls
2nd September 2025
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop
An opportunity to learn about watercolour painting. Starting with a demonstration on how to apply a wash, you will then apply a wash to your piece of artwork
Cost: £12.00
30th June 2025
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Workshop
27th June 2025
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Workshop
Group 2 - Week 2
Venue: Chapel Halls
20th June 2025
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Workshop
Group 2 - Week 1
Venue: Chapel Halls
13th June 2025
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Workshop
Group 1 - Week 2
Venue: Chapel Halls
6th June 2025
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Workshop
Group 1 - Week 1
Venue: Chapel Halls
20th May 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop
Week 2 of 2-week workshop. Cost for 2 sessions: £25. The programme includes deaf awareness, basics of greetings, finger spelling and numbers. The Lamer Room, Marford Hall, Wheathampstead
13th May 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop
Week 1 of 2-week workshop. Cost for 2 sessions: £25. The programme includes deaf awareness, basics of greetings, finger spelling and numbers. The Lamer Room, Marford Hall, Wheathampstead
9th April 2025
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Workshop
with David Ireson in the Leasey Room
1st April 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop
25th March 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop
18th March 2025
10:30 am
Workshop
25th February 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop
6th February 2025
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop
30th January 2025
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop
16th January 2025
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop
9th January 2025
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop
3rd December 2024
Workshop
19th November 2024
Workshop
12th November 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Workshop