Farnborough & District

Events

Our Monthly Open Meetings, where a talk by a guest speaker is given on a subject of general interest, are for all current members, and for visitors who want to find out more about Farnborough and District u3a. They are held on the 4th Friday of the month (autumn and spring terms only) at the Farnborough College of Technology in the Westminster Lecture Theatre (See Map) starting at 15:00. There is no charge to attend.

Drop in to a Monthly Coffee Morning at North Camp Methodist Church for a chat and free coffee and cake. For visitors this provides a way to learn more about the Farnborough u3a.

See below for dates/times/venues for other events as well as Monthly Meetings and Coffee Mornings.

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Forthcoming events

21st October 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Social
Monthly Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning @ North Camp Methodist Church  3rd Wednesday of the month during term times.  10:00 to 12:00
23rd October 2026
15:00
Meeting
Roy Larkin - WW1 Verdun
When the mainline railway to Verdun was destroyed in the opening barrages of the Battle for Verdun in February 1916, the country road from Bar-le-Duc to Verdun became the majority […]
Cost: Free
27th October 2026
14:00
Other
Annual General Meeting
Please see the agenda for further details which is available here and  was in the summer newsletter. Tea and coffee will be served after the AGM.
9th November 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Other
Open session on Hobbies and Collectables
13th November 2026
15:00 - 16:30
Other
Underwater Exploration by Terry Sloane
After 50 years in Underwater Technology, Terry will talk about the latest ocean gathering data robots and eco subs and some of the disasters along the way.
18th November 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Social
Monthly Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning @ North Camp Methodist Church  3rd Wednesday of the month during term times.  10:00 to 12:00
23rd November 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Other
A Brief History of Fine Jewellery and Gems with guest speaker Cherry Warren
27th November 2026
15:00
Meeting
Astrid Bower-Veenan. Challenges and Joys of Managing Commercial Bee-hives
More details to follow nearer the time
Cost: Free
7th December 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Other
Seasonal Reflections with the Social History team and group member participation
11th December 2026
15:00 - 16:30
Other
From Plant to Pill a History of Pharmacy by Anthony Trice
The talk will cover the use of plants by animals and early humans. Through the ages including legislation, controlling miss use, to control of the safety of medicines and the […]
12th December 2026
13:00 - 15:00
Social
Winter Warmer
All members are most welcome. Mince pies, mulled wine and other light refreshments will be provided. So why not make a date for a festive 'natter and nibble'!
Cost: Free
8th January 2027
15:00 - 16:30
Other
Inventor of Ingenious Machines:
Life and Career of Sir Isambard Brunel by Mark Kleinham.   The history of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s father and his innovation’s that shaped the world. 
12th February 2027
15:00 - 16:30
Other
The Channel Tunnel – History, Design and Communication System by Bob Hart
The 18 & 19th century history around the Channel Tunnel and the technology in actually building it.  
12th March 2027
15:00 - 16:30
Other
Flying Buckaroo by Neil Mach
The life and  times of Samuel Cody from Cowboy to aircra ft designer and pilot.  

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Previous events

12th October 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Other
The Huguenots and some Family History with Andrew Ritchie
10th October 2026
19:30 - 22:00
Social
Another 'Not Just Elvis' Evening
We're pleased to announce that we'll be holding another evening of live music (and dancing) on Saturday 10 October 2026 with Gary Roman at St Marks Hall, 19.30 - 10.00.  […]
Cost: £5
Booking Required
9th October 2026
15:00 - 16:30
Other
Four Spotlights on a Revolution by Rev. Mark Rudall
How four traditional old oil lamps helped the industrial revolution and transportation by water, road and rail as well as underground, that lead to the electric light.
28th September 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Other
Social Realism in Victorian Paintings with Jill Picken 
25th September 2026
15:00
Meeting
Marcus Phillips - London Fire Brigade
Marcus Phillips has spent 47 years in the fire industry, including 32 years with the London Fire Brigade, attending thousands of operational incidents across London and gaining extensive frontline firefighting […]
Cost: Free