u3a

Ashford, Wye & District

Events

We arrange coffee mornings on the 4th Wednesday of most months at Repton Connect Community Centre, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent TN23 3RX to which all members are invited.

Coffee Morning Agenda…….

                        09:30 Setting up the Venue, chairs & tables (Volunteers welcomed).

                        10:00 Refreshments.

                        10:45 u3a Notices & Introduction.

                        11:00 Talk + QA

                        12:00 Coffee Morning Concludes.

27th May 26 - Coffee Morning

Speaker :  Suzanne Lepper.

Pilgrims Hospice Ambassador

Suzanne will be sharing with us the work that she has undertaken for over 40 years as a passionate supporter of Pilgrims Hospice. From hosting early fundraising supper parties that helped establish the Canterbury hospice, to her current role as an Ambassador collecting cheques and representing the charity at community events, Suzanne has been a constant source of energy and commitment. With her husband Peter serving as a Trustee and the whole family involved in volunteering, Suzanne’s dedication has made a lasting difference to the hospice’s vital end‑of‑life care in our community.

Next East Kent Ageing Without Children Meeting.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS (September period changes annually) :-

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ 

SOUTH EAST OPEN STUDIOS (June) : -

https://www.seos-art.org/

VOLUNTEER WEEK (June) :-

https://volunteersweek.org/

ASHFORD DISTRICT - WHATS ON ETC :-

https://www.visitashfordandtenterden.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

ASHFORD TOWN CENTRE SPECIFIC :-

https://www.loveashford.com/

Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership.

https://kentishstour.org.uk/

Links

Forthcoming events

27th May 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Suzanne Lepper. Suzanne talks about the history and current work of the hospice. Suzanne is a Hospice Ambassador and will share her story about her work as an […]
24th June 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : John Brewery. Beyond the Call – Voluntary Aid Detachment (VADs) A presentation scoping the history of all brave nurses, from Florence Nightingale onwards, who went beyond the call, […]
22nd July 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Tony Strange. Tony is Donald Trump. Donald Trump (AKA Tony Harris), will share stories of his rise to USA President.
26th August 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Guy Bartlett. Guy talks about the history of the Red Arrows. This presentation explores the history of RAF aerobatics teams and includes a look at what goes into […]
23rd September 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Bernard Lockett. Bernard talks about reflections of growing up in post war East London. A personal review of growing up in post war east London; vivid scenes experienced […]
28th October 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Jennifer Godfrey. Jennifer talks about Suffragettes of Kent. Stories of hope, determination, courage and sacrifice of those campaigning for women’s suffrage in Kent.
25th November 2026
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meeting
Speaker : Andy Thomas. Andy talks about Christmas - A festive history. Andy uncovers the intriguing background to the festive season. From the ancient midwinter celebration of light to the […]