Who are we?
Christchurch u3a offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for those not in full-time employment, and is part of a worldwide movement. Members with similar interests meet during the day in small groups, usually weekly or fortnightly and at various venues. The main aim is to advance the education of retired & semi-retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment.
Short Walks - St Catherine's hill
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - mastering a new line dance
Short Walks - 2026-Jan-HengistburyHead-03
Around and about - singing thursday 1
Music in the park - IMG_0653
CORONATION THE BIG HELP OUT - IMG_3508
Yorkshire Holiday 2013 - Awesome Alliums at Harlow Carr RHS
Out of hours - rnli 4
Around and about - THURSDAY TABLE TENNIS GROUP
News & Announcements
U3A FESTIVAL 2026 - Wed 1 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - Fri 3 Jul 2026 3:00 PM BST - details under Newsletters/National u3a NewsletterForthcoming events
(See What's On for full details)
Quiz - 28 Mar 2026 19:00
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Two pounds per person plus one pound Raffle
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Two pounds per person plus one pound Raffle
7 DAY HOLIDAY TO SCOTLAND 9th to 16th April 2026
- 9 Apr 2026
Local pick ups, 5 days of excursions,Half board, Nightly entertainment,Coach travel plus gratuities.
Tickets: £587
FULLY BOOKED Travelling with the Lochs and Glens company and staying at the Inversnaid Hotel
Local pick ups, 5 days of excursions,Half board, Nightly entertainment,Coach travel plus gratuities.
Tickets: £587
FULLY BOOKED Travelling with the Lochs and Glens company and staying at the Inversnaid Hotel
Tea and Talk
A Schoolgirl's War by Mary Smith - 13 Apr 2026 14:00
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
The story of school life during WW2, featuring the recently-discovered and exquisite artwork of a WW2 art teacher, documenting in paint and pencil the lives of school children and their teachers as the war unfolded.
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
The story of school life during WW2, featuring the recently-discovered and exquisite artwork of a WW2 art teacher, documenting in paint and pencil the lives of school children and their teachers as the war unfolded.
Skittles and meal - 17 Apr 2026 18:30
Walkford Arms
Tickets: £3.00
Walkford Arms
Tickets: £3.00
Sunday Lunch - 26 Apr 2026 12:30
Ship Inn Distress, Stanpit
Pre Order possibly
Ship Inn Distress, Stanpit
Pre Order possibly
Quiz - 9 May 2026 19:00
Homelands Community Centre
Tickets: £2.00
£3:00 for Quiz plus £1:00 per Raffle Ticket
Homelands Community Centre
Tickets: £2.00
£3:00 for Quiz plus £1:00 per Raffle Ticket
Sway Open Gardens (16) - 7 Jun 2026
Sway village
Tickets: £10.00
In aid of Oakhaven Hospice
Sway village
Tickets: £10.00
In aid of Oakhaven Hospice
Sunday Lunch - 7 Jun 2026 12:30
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Tickets: £10
Preorder
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Tickets: £10
Preorder
Meal and Skittles - 12 Jun 2026 18:30
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival - 13 Jun 2026 All day
Highcliffe High Street and Recreation Ground.
13th and 14th
Highcliffe High Street and Recreation Ground.
13th and 14th
u3a Singers Summer Concert - 20 Jun 2026 14.00
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds ticket which includes refreshments.
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds ticket which includes refreshments.
u3a Picnic and Games on the beach - 20 Jun 2026 17:00
near Boscombe pier
Bring your own picnic and cossie.....
near Boscombe pier
Bring your own picnic and cossie.....
u3a Singers Summer Concert - 20 Jun 2026 14:00
St Christophers Church BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5.00
St Christophers Church BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5.00
Camping for tents, motorhomes and campervans
28 June to 02 July
- 28 Jun 2026
Grange Farm Campsite
Bring your own rig and equipment. Need to book yourself direct with campsite which should help then with ferry cost.
Grange Farm Campsite
Bring your own rig and equipment. Need to book yourself direct with campsite which should help then with ferry cost.
Proms in the Park - 7 Aug 2026 20:00
Meyrick Park
Tickets: £30.00
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra + Fireworks Bring a picnic
Meyrick Park
Tickets: £30.00
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra + Fireworks Bring a picnic
Holiday to Guernsey - 21 Sep 2026
FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED