We meet in members houses at 10 a.m. normally on the third Friday of the month. As at February 2026 we have space for one new member. For details of the next book to be read please refer to the latest Newsletter. If you are interested in joining or for more information please contact me through… Read more

This is a friendly group that was founded 13 years ago and in that time over 150 books have been read. We meet in the morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The person who has chosen the book for the month hosts the meeting. The monthly book,… Read more

The Play-reading Group has been in existence for many years and meets twice per month on the first and third Thursday afternoon, between 2 pm and about 5 pm.  We have read a wide range of 3-act plays from Shakespeare to Alan Bennett, including Shaw, Wilde, Priestley, Rattigan and many others.  Members do not need… Read more

This group has now amalgamated with the group at Broxbourne u3a. We are a small group who enjoy writing either poetry, stories or both.  We meet at 10.30 on the first Thursday in the month at the Methodist Church in Middlefield Road, Hoddesdon. Each month we agree a theme to write about for the following… Read more

Chinese Brush Painting is a very spontaneous art form. Artists try to capture the spirit of the subject matter without painting every detail. This is achieved with a variety of brush strokes. As each brush stroke shows on the absorbent paper it is important to load the brush with the right mixture of ink or… Read more

Please visit our table at the main monthly meeting where you can purchase pre-owned books at bargain prices. All monies raised will go towards the running costs of our u3a, Please also donate any unwanted books (paperbacks only, please) for re-sale. Read more

Leader : Lee Rayner Welcome to BArts. See our "Events" leaflet. You can pick up a copy at the Spotlight and/or speak to Lee at her table at our main monthly meetings Read more

Leader : Dennis Bruce Welcome to Art Appreciation. Details of all our planned events/meetings can be found in the latest Newsletter, or see Dennis at his table at Spotlight main meetings. Read more