2026
2026 AGM
The AGM took place on Wednesday 8th April followed by the monthly talk given by Alan Fitzgerald on "Does Britain Really Make Anything Anymore?" A copy of the minutes can be viewed by clicking on this link u3a AGM - April 2026 minutes. Charles Whittaker stepped down as Chairman after leading Henley u3a for over ten years. He was presented with a Book Token and case of wine by the new chairman Keith Appleby.
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Coffee Mornings
These provide an opportunity to meet socially and informally to welcome new and potential members, guests and friends. They are held from 10:30am on the 4th Tuesday of each month except December at the café of Toad Hall Garden Centre, Marlow Road, Henley RG9 3AG. Plenty of parking available. The 850 buses run every 15 minutes and stop opposite the entrance to the drive.
No need to book, but just turn up, order a drink and join one of our u3a tables. If you do not know anyone, or cannot find a seat, speak to Roger or to any Committee Member.
Weekend Lunch Group
On the second Saturday of each month at midday, a number of u3a members meet at The Catherine Wheel (Henley Wetherspoons) for a purely sociable lunch time get together.
The chosen venue allows us the freedom to accommodate flexible numbers of attendees. There is no need to book. Just turn up and look for the u3a tables. All u3a members are welcome. Rather like our monthly coffee mornings, this lunchtime meeting is becoming another great opportunity to socialise with other u3a members.
If you need further information, then contact Aurora Acone via the link on this website at Groups, Weekend Lunch Group
Monthly Talks
A variety of talks are held at 2:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, followed by refreshments. Non-members and guests are also welcome. The charge for members is £2 and for others £4.
These talks are held at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Walton Ave., off Vicarage Road, Henley RG9 1LA. Parking is available.
"We have some interesting and varied talks lined up for you for 2026. Subjects ranging from Britain's industrial heritage and future, to Frankenstein, to caring for and running a palace and cathedral, to a light-hearted look at English figures of speech. So hopefully something for everyone. Next year we will also be having a talk in July, to see how it goes. Despite being Regatta week we hope members will come along to hear about the ancient Ridgeway (which many of us have walked and loved) and its history from the stone age to today."
Click here for list of talks taking place in 2026
Ballet, Opera, Art and Theatre
Information on future screenings of ballet, opera, art and theatre is available at the Regal Cinema, Henley, U3a members and groups often arrange visits to attend these or the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford as additional learning and social activities.
Music
Regular visits are arranged to attend performances by the Henley Symphony Orchestra at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading or St Mary's Church, Henley.
Science
A number of u3a members attend Café Scientifique. Monthly talks are held on topics of general scientific interest. Visit the website via the link.
Walks
for details see under Groups on this website.