We have many groups and offer a range of activities to members (subject to change and availability), as shown in the list below. Members learn from each other, through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience.
People with a lifetime of experience, expertise and know-how in occupations, professions or through hobbies are encouraged to form interest groups and share their knowledge with fellow members. We encourage members to organise their own activities in a variety of subjects. So if you have a particular interest in a subject not included, we offer assistance with starting a group.
A number of groups meet in members' homes; so the size of these groups is limited and therefore there may be a waiting list, so the setting up of additional interest groups by members is encouraged. Larger groups may hire a local hall and there is a small charge to cover the cost and any other expenses, such as for speakers.
Our Programme with details of all groups and contacts is sent to new members on joining.
To join a group, you will need to be a member of Beckenham U3A (unless you are a member of Bromley U3A or Orpington U3A and it is a shared group). Please see the Welcome page of this website for a link to the Membership Application form to print out and complete.
Groups listed alphabetically
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APPLE USERS
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Week 2 -
BADMINTON
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
Usually weeks 2 and 4 -
BOOK READING FOR PLEASURE
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday afternoons
Week 2 -
BOOK READING: CRIME BOOK CLUB
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
Week 4 -
BOOK READING: CRIME FICTION
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday afternoons
Week varies -
BRIDGE (SOCIAL)
Status: Active
Weekly on Thursday afternoons -
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS
Status: Active
Weekly on Saturday mornings -
CHESS
Status: Active
Monthly on Wednesday mornings 9:45 am-11:45 am
Week 3 -
CINEMA CLUB
Status: Active
Visits to see chosen films -
CRAFT
Status: Closed
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
Week varies -
DISCUSSION FOR ALL
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings
Week 3 -
EXCURSIONS
Status: Active
Various -
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
Weeks 2 and 4 -
GARDEN OUTINGS
Status: Active
Monthly mornings
Various days, in more clement months -
HANDBELLS
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday afternoons
With Orpington u3a -
HISTORY
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Week 1 -
KEEP FIT
Status: Full
Weekly on Monday afternoons
With Bromley u3a -
LEARNING TO BE RETIRED COURSE
Status: Active
With Bromley u3a -
LET'S TALK
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons
Week 1 -
LOCAL HISTORY
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Week 3 -
LONDON BY BUS
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings
Usually week 1 -
LONDON WALKS #1
Status: Active
Monthly on Thursday mornings
Week 4 -
LONDON WALKS #2
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday mornings
Week 2 -
LUNCH CLUB
Status: Active
Monthly on Sunday afternoons -
MAH JONG (Beginners) #3
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings
Week 1 -
MAH JONG (Beginners) #4
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday afternoons
With Orpington u3a -
MAH JONG #1
Status: Active
Monthly mornings
Day variable -
MAH JONG #2
Status: Active
Monthly mornings
Day variable -
MINDFULNESS Group 1
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday afternoons -
MINDFULNESS Group 2
Status: Active
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons -
MOBILE COMPUTING
Status: Active
Weekly on Thursday mornings
With Bromley u3a - also meets 1st & 3rd Monday mornings -
MOTO (Members on their own)
Status: Active
Various -
MUSIC OF THE 60s
Status: Closed
Monthly on Monday mornings
Week 1 -
PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL DUETS
Status: Active
Monthly on Monday mornings
With Orpington u3a -
POETRY #1
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday mornings
Week 4 -
POETRY #2
Status: Active
Monthly afternoons
Day variable -
QUIZ GROUP
Status: Active
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
Week 1 -
RUMMIKUB
Status: Active
on Wednesday afternoons
Weeks 1 and 3 -
SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Status: Active
Monthly on Friday afternoons
Week 1 -
SCRABBLE
Status: Active
on Tuesday afternoons
Week varies -
SINGING FOR FUN
Status: Active
on Friday mornings
6 weeks courses -
SNAP & CHAT (PHOTOGRAPHY)
Status: Active
Monthly
Day varies -
THEATRE CLUB-Matinees
Status: Active
afternoons
Various -
VISITS TO GALLERIES
Status: Active
on Tuesday mornings
Various: open to all members -
WALKING FOR HEALTH #1
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday mornings -
WALKING FOR HEALTH #2
Status: Active
Weekly on Friday mornings -
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Status: Active
Weekly on Monday afternoons
Beginners welcome. Can use any paints (except oils) or drawing