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EVENTS
21 November 2024 Tower Bridge
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Olympic Rings. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 12th December 2024
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Please note contact the group leader for further details.
Country Walks
Thursday 17th April
Thursday 15th May
Thursday 19th June
Thursday 17th July
Thursday 21st August
The walks are between 6 to 8 miles in the lovely countryside within easy reach of Harrow, or occasionally in London, using public transport to get to the start and to return home. Lunch is in a pub or café. Walks take place monthly on a Thursday.
Please contact for further details: Vivienne
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Sunday Group
18th May Bankside Gallery
Bankside Gallery is a public art gallery in Bankside, home to the Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Printmakers. It is situated on the Thames Path just along from the Tate Modern. Its vibrant exhibitions celebrate the best in contemporary water-based media and original print, championing the works of both new and established artists. Exhibition – The Royal Watercolour Society Spring Exhibition. Entrance is free.
There are many cafés in the area where we can lunch or you can bring a packed lunch and eat by the river.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station, and travel together. Please contact Pam G by the 11th May to let her know you are coming
June 15th Apsley House.
Standing in the heart of London, Apsley House is the former home of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and victor at Waterloo. Designed and built by Robert Adam in the 1770s, the house was bought by the Duke in 1817. He transformed it with works of art and gifts from grateful Rulers across Europe. The public rooms now form a dazzling backdrop to Wellington’s outstanding collection. It was known as Number 1 London. Entrance £8.60 (concession)
There is no café at the House but, as we are close to Hyde Park, we can picnic in the park or find a local café.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station and travel together. Please contact Pam Gonsal CLICK HERE by the 8th June to let her know you are coming. (Leader Judy Loffman)
July 20th - Sir John Soane Museum
Discover the extraordinary house and museum of Sir John Soane, one of the greatest English architects, who built and lived in it two centuries ago. The Museum has been kept as it was at the time of his death in 1837 and displays his vast collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and paintings.
The most famous spaces in the house are those at the rear of the museum – the dome area, colonnade and museum corridor. The ingeniously designed Picture Gallery has walls composed of large 'moveable planes (like large cupboard doors) that allow it to house three times as many items as a space of this size could normally accommodate (the original hanging in this room was reinstated in January 2011). When visiting, it is necessary to request the planes to be opened and wait for a group to gather before this is done. Entry to the Museum is free.
There is no café at this Museum but there is a park in the area where we can have a picnic lunch.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station and travel together. Please contact Pam Gonsal CLICK HERE by July 13th to let her know you are coming. (Leader Pam Lee)
Please contact Sunday Group Leader – Judy
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Tours and Visits:
For full details refer to the Newsletter.
Theatre trips
Oliver!
Wednesday 7th May at 2:30pm - The Gielgud Theatre Shartesbury Avenue
This production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver! is directed by Matthew Bourne and was previously staged at Chichester
Oliver is a much-loved gem among British musicals having been adapted from Charles Dickens' novel.
EVITA
The London PAlladium
Thursday 10th July at 2:30pm
Expressions of interest are invited for a proposed theatre trip to The London Palladium to see Evita. This is a new production by Jamie Lloyd of the popular musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The musical will run for only 3 months.
Decisions about booking discounted theatre tickets need to be taken quite quickly. We need to purchase at least 10 tickets to be able to access the U3A group discount rate. We have only been allocated 15 tickets as the show is very popular.
About the Play—The play tells the story of how Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. She became a symbol of hope to many in Argentina. The music of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber is well known and loved. Jamie Lloyd is an award-winning director who won high praise for his production of Evita in Regent’s Park. The cast for this show is yet to be announced.
Travel to the theatre will be by public transport.
Please contact: Theresa, as soon as possible.
EXTENEDED 5 DAY COACH TOUR TO DEVON 23RD -27TH JUNE 2025.
Day 1: Stop in Bath for lunch where we can explore the city’s Roman and Georgian treasures.
Day 2: A delightful cruise on the River Exe departing from Exmouth. Afternoon visit to Powderham Castle.
Day 3: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and Countryside Museum.
Day 4: Sidmouth/ afternoon we visit the Seaton Electric Tramway, which runs alongside the River Axe estuary and offers splendid views of the surrounding wildlife residing on the wetlands and a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary, near Budleigh Salterton
Day 5: Homeward journey - with stop at Tyntesfield, near Bristol (National Trust admission extra). Tyntesfield is a rare survivor, a near complete Victorian country house and Estate.
Our hotel is the Passage House Hotel, Newton Abbot for 4 nights half board.
Price per person (sharing twin/double room) is £768.00
Single room supplement is £90.00
If you would like a brochure for full detail or further information please contact
Please contact: Pat as soon as possible.
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Monthly Social & Speakers Meeting at @ 10:00 Hatch End Suite:
Refreshment and socialising Event. (In interest of environment please bring a mug/cup for hot drink.)
Thursday, 1st May, Roger Browne - New Orleans to New York
How jazz influenced musical theatre and how musical theatre influenced jazz musicians. Two genres with different roots producing music that has remained popular for 100 years.
Thursday 5th June - Supt. Zubin Writer - My Policing journey.
Supt. Writer will give an overview of his career in the “Met”, followed by the situation over the past six months in Harrow. There will then be a Q&A session
Thursday 3rd July Harrow u3a Ukulele Band
Returning to us again, this time to celebrate our end of term with well-known ‘rocking and bopping’ numbers for us to sing along to.
Group Leader:HelenW
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Country Walks
Thursday 17th April
Thursday 15th May
Thursday 19th June
Thursday 17th July
Thursday 21st August
The walks are between 6 to 8 miles in the lovely countryside within easy reach of Harrow, or occasionally in London, using public transport to get to the start and to return home. Lunch is in a pub or café. Walks take place monthly on a Thursday.
Please contact for further details: Vivienne
______________________________________________________
Sunday Group
18th May Bankside Gallery
Bankside Gallery is a public art gallery in Bankside, home to the Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Printmakers. It is situated on the Thames Path just along from the Tate Modern. Its vibrant exhibitions celebrate the best in contemporary water-based media and original print, championing the works of both new and established artists. Exhibition – The Royal Watercolour Society Spring Exhibition. Entrance is free.
There are many cafés in the area where we can lunch or you can bring a packed lunch and eat by the river.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station, and travel together. Please contact Pam G by the 11th May to let her know you are coming
June 15th Apsley House.
Standing in the heart of London, Apsley House is the former home of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and victor at Waterloo. Designed and built by Robert Adam in the 1770s, the house was bought by the Duke in 1817. He transformed it with works of art and gifts from grateful Rulers across Europe. The public rooms now form a dazzling backdrop to Wellington’s outstanding collection. It was known as Number 1 London. Entrance £8.60 (concession)
There is no café at the House but, as we are close to Hyde Park, we can picnic in the park or find a local café.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station and travel together. Please contact Pam Gonsal CLICK HERE by the 8th June to let her know you are coming. (Leader Judy Loffman)
July 20th - Sir John Soane Museum
Discover the extraordinary house and museum of Sir John Soane, one of the greatest English architects, who built and lived in it two centuries ago. The Museum has been kept as it was at the time of his death in 1837 and displays his vast collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and paintings.
The most famous spaces in the house are those at the rear of the museum – the dome area, colonnade and museum corridor. The ingeniously designed Picture Gallery has walls composed of large 'moveable planes (like large cupboard doors) that allow it to house three times as many items as a space of this size could normally accommodate (the original hanging in this room was reinstated in January 2011). When visiting, it is necessary to request the planes to be opened and wait for a group to gather before this is done. Entry to the Museum is free.
There is no café at this Museum but there is a park in the area where we can have a picnic lunch.
We meet at Harrow on the Hill Station and travel together. Please contact Pam Gonsal CLICK HERE by July 13th to let her know you are coming. (Leader Pam Lee)
Please contact Sunday Group Leader – Judy
____________________________________________________________
Tours and Visits:
For full details refer to the Newsletter.
Theatre trips
Oliver!
Wednesday 7th May at 2:30pm - The Gielgud Theatre Shartesbury Avenue
This production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver! is directed by Matthew Bourne and was previously staged at Chichester
Oliver is a much-loved gem among British musicals having been adapted from Charles Dickens' novel.
EVITA
The London PAlladium
Thursday 10th July at 2:30pm
Expressions of interest are invited for a proposed theatre trip to The London Palladium to see Evita. This is a new production by Jamie Lloyd of the popular musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The musical will run for only 3 months.
Decisions about booking discounted theatre tickets need to be taken quite quickly. We need to purchase at least 10 tickets to be able to access the U3A group discount rate. We have only been allocated 15 tickets as the show is very popular.
About the Play—The play tells the story of how Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. She became a symbol of hope to many in Argentina. The music of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber is well known and loved. Jamie Lloyd is an award-winning director who won high praise for his production of Evita in Regent’s Park. The cast for this show is yet to be announced.
Travel to the theatre will be by public transport.
Please contact: Theresa, as soon as possible.
EXTENEDED 5 DAY COACH TOUR TO DEVON 23RD -27TH JUNE 2025.
Day 1: Stop in Bath for lunch where we can explore the city’s Roman and Georgian treasures.
Day 2: A delightful cruise on the River Exe departing from Exmouth. Afternoon visit to Powderham Castle.
Day 3: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and Countryside Museum.
Day 4: Sidmouth/ afternoon we visit the Seaton Electric Tramway, which runs alongside the River Axe estuary and offers splendid views of the surrounding wildlife residing on the wetlands and a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary, near Budleigh Salterton
Day 5: Homeward journey - with stop at Tyntesfield, near Bristol (National Trust admission extra). Tyntesfield is a rare survivor, a near complete Victorian country house and Estate.
Our hotel is the Passage House Hotel, Newton Abbot for 4 nights half board.
Price per person (sharing twin/double room) is £768.00
Single room supplement is £90.00
If you would like a brochure for full detail or further information please contact
Please contact: Pat as soon as possible.
________________________________________________________
Monthly Social & Speakers Meeting at @ 10:00 Hatch End Suite:
Refreshment and socialising Event. (In interest of environment please bring a mug/cup for hot drink.)
Thursday, 1st May, Roger Browne - New Orleans to New York
How jazz influenced musical theatre and how musical theatre influenced jazz musicians. Two genres with different roots producing music that has remained popular for 100 years.
Thursday 5th June - Supt. Zubin Writer - My Policing journey.
Supt. Writer will give an overview of his career in the “Met”, followed by the situation over the past six months in Harrow. There will then be a Q&A session
Thursday 3rd July Harrow u3a Ukulele Band
Returning to us again, this time to celebrate our end of term with well-known ‘rocking and bopping’ numbers for us to sing along to.
Group Leader:HelenW
_______________________________________________________