Lea
Valley u3a
This site was last updated on 4th November 2025
(formerly Broxbourne Civic Hall), in High Street, Hoddesdon
The u3a offers learning and social activities for those not in
full-time gainful employment.
Skills and experiences are shared among the members and it is an
excellent opportunity to meet local people in similar circumstances to
your own.
Lea Valley u3a was the first to be set up in this
area, in 1992, and we welcome members from
Broxbourne, Hoddesdon, Nazeing and surrounding areas. In fact,
you are very welcome to join us wherever you live, and whatever your age.
Our main
meetings are normally held on the second Monday of the month, but please check the latest Newsletter to confirm dates. Meetings are held at "The Spotlight" in Hoddesdon (formerly Broxbourne
Civic Hall).
The Newsletter can be found
on our News page which you can get to by clicking on the "NEWS" link at
the top of this page in the margin. Members are invited to arrive from 1.00pm onwards to
visit group tables and have a drink and a light snack if they
wish. The the main meeting will start at 1:45 with announcements from our Chair, follwed by our speaker for the day, the
subject of our talks ranging from “Weird & Wonderful Weddings” to
“Wildlife in Tanzania”, "Art on The Underground" and everything else in between!
Lea
Valley u3a has over 40 interest groups including Art Appreciation,
Pilates, Croquet, French Boules, Exploring London, Reading for
Pleasure, Walking Groups, Craft Groups, Eating Round the
World and Pub Lunches, to name a few. Click on "GROUPS" in
the margin for a full list. There is something on offer for everyone,
both ladies and
gentlemen. Depending on the number of members, some groups meet
outdoors,
in small halls around the area, or in private homes.
Annual
membership for 2026 is £18. If anyone wishes to join now (while we are
still in 2025), you can do so for £18 and your subscription will cover
you from the date you join right through until the end of 2026.
You can download and print the form by clicking on the link below; one form is required for each person. You can either bring the form with you to a meeting, or post it to the Membership secretary. Details are on the form.
ftp://ftp.lvu3a.org.uk/Membership%20form%202026.pdf
Also, you can also collect a form from our Membership Secretary at our monthly meeting, and complete it then.
If you wish to come and 'give us a try' you will be welcome to attend our main meeting as a 'visitor'. You will need to pay £2 (for insurance purposes); if you later decide to join any visitor fee paid will be deducted from your joining subscription.
You can contact Chair,
Glynis Evans, on 01992 916485 or email her at Chairmanlvu3a@outlook.com
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