Group News

Latest Group News

Information received from groups will be listed here, most recent information first.

At the AGM Johanna Kiernan was appointed as the new Groups Co-ordinator.

Hello from Johanna.

We had an excellent Open Day on Oct 2nd. Hearty congratulations to Melanie Battell on her superb organisational skills. I would like to thank all those who supported the day. It was great to see the buzzy crowd investigating the exciting possibilities we have on offer. We are privileged to have talented Leaders and members who give up their time and who generously share their knowledge and interests. Upstairs the teas and coffee, music and a Canasta demonstration provided a relaxed opportunity to meet casually with friends old and new.

As a result of the Open Day we have new members and some new exciting groups. New members are often attracted by the possibility of

joining in outings to the theatre. The theatre trip to Hadestown at the London Lyric Theatre on October 3 was very much enjoyed by all. Coming up Starlight Express, in January, is booked out. The next available trip is to “The longest running comedy in the West End”. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG . This is on Sunday 16 March. Offered on a Sunday to allow those who are not always free during the week to join in the hilarious fun of this show.

Exciting learning opportunity. Great Courses Series: History

Contact Eva Trippett

Eva has kindly offered to host and present a series of video lectures on The Mongolian Empire - The Italian Renaissance - Ancient Mesopotamia.

Discover in depth lectures, well produced content and rigorous explanations!

Wonder what this is all about - contact Eva 


New members have been directed to Table Tennis, Pickle Ball and Walking Groups. Whether fitness, fun, learning, laughter or friendship is your personal goal there are certainly opportunities for all.

Joyfully Johanna Kiernan. Group Co-ordinator.

Groups in need of a Leader

Interest was expressed in Circle Dancing and in Tap Dancing. There was also much interest in re-establishing some of the groups that used to meet previously, particularly, Family History.

If you are interested in any of these topics or feel able to investigate the possibility of setting up one of these groups I would be glad to hear from you.

Current groups

German Conversation 2

Contact Michael Satchwell

Other new groups are also being formed. Please contact me so I can put you in touch with like minded people. groups@tonbridgeu3a.uk

Storytelling 2

Storytelling 1 is full at the moment but is happy to advise and facilitate the setting up of another group. There are already 3/4 people interested so hopefully it will also be established shortly.

Industrial and Engineering History Group

Change of venue and meeting time - 4th Monday of the month at 2.00pm

Now meeting in a location in Tonbridge High Street.

Poetry Writing Group

The entry for the Poetry Writing Group in the latest edition of the Handbook indicated that we were on the lookout for new members. Unfortunately, this is not the case and at the moment we don't feel able to accommodate new joiners.

Anyone interested in poetry writing should contact the Groups Co-ordinator with a view to starting up a second group.

Creative Writing

The group has spaces available for members who feel inspired to write. Contact Lois Mitchell

Discovering Churches 

Monday 9 December at 11.am. The Church of St Alban, Frant. Lunch at the Nevill Crest and Gun, Eridge Green 

Graham Steele

Play Reading 

Second Thursday of each month at 10.00am.

14 November; 12 December.

Joyce Graf

Reading Shakespeare

Every three months approximately. 10.00am

Joyce Graf

Poetry for Pleasure 

The purpose of this group is to read poetry which they enjoy on a theme chosen in advance of the monthly meeting. The theme for November is Ice, Sleet and Snow! The fourth Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am.

Jenifer Hughes

Galleries, Exhibitions and Museums .

Margaret Pavlidis

MOTO TWO


From August the main meetings of MOTO TWO will be held in venues in Central Tonbridge, see their web page for more details here.