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Lea Valley

Future Events

FORTHCOMING EVENTS (CLICK ON BLUE LINK AT TOP OF EACH EVENT FOR MORE INFORMATION)

Forthcoming events

28th August 2026
1:30 pm
Interest Afternoon

Presenter: Sue Murley

The fun & interesting facts I've found along the way

12th September 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Other
On Saturday 12th September, Nazeingberries (a charity in Nazeing supporting older and disabled people) are having a Summer Fayre, 12 pm - 2pm. It is being held at Nazeingbury House, at the crossroads in Nazeing. Lea Valley u3a will have a stall there, along with other local groups. Why not come along to see what’s on offer and support a local charity.
14th September 2026
Main Meeting

Presenter: Gary Matthews

These gardens date back over 400 years. Their most renowned owner was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, and mistress of Edward VII. After the speaker there will be a “social” event with sandwiches and cakes

25th September 2026
1:30 pm
Interest Afternoon
26th September 2026
2:30 pm
Other
Cost: £23.50 INCLUDING SPECIAL £3 DISCOUNT USING CODE
Booking Required
5th October 2026
1:30 pm
Fun Quiz
Fun Quiz this month, so no Friday Interest Afternoon in October
Booking Required
12th October 2026
Main Meeting

Speaker: Helen Fry

A prisoner-of-war facility during and after WWII, to interrogate SS personnel and members of the Nazi party. Located in Kensington Palace Gardens, London

14th October 2026
Outing
Visit on 14th October to Trent Park House of Secrets. Discover one of Enfield's grandest houses and the incredible story of the secret listeners that helped change W.W.2. Please contact the Group Leader, Dennis. if you are coming.
Cost: £14; self drive
23rd October 2026
2:00 pm
Outing

Two hour guided tour and talk at the company based in Croydon, which provides the dresses and costumes for Strictly, West End shows and film productions. We need a minimum of 30 people to make the trip viable.

Website: Ballroom, Latin and Strictly dresses, dancewear and shoes | DSI London

Cost: £54 for coach and admission. Deposit £25 required asap
Booking Required
9th November 2026
Main Meeting

Representative of King Charles III in the county of Hertfordshire, the role of Lord Lieutenant is little known or appreciated. The current holder, Robert Voss, CBE, has long experience in business and International trade. He has interests in a huge number of Hertfordshire organizations

27th November 2026
1:30 pm
Interest Afternoon

Speaker: Kay Goddard

During the Slavery period in America, quilts often carried secret messages indicating safety or danger….

Venue: Barclay Hall
Cost: £3 on the door, including refreshments
6th December 2026
to 8th December 2026
Outing
3 days 2 nights B&B, 4 star Mercure Hotel, Eastgate, Oxford. Day 1 visit to Blenheim, day 2 at leisure in Oxford.
Cost: £395
Booking Required
14th December 2026
Main Meeting