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Elmbridge Literary Festival 30 May - 7 June
Get ready for a fantastic week of talks, events, and creative inspiration at Elmbridge LitFest.
Explore the full programme and plan your visit via our Special Events Page. Book early to secure your place at your favourite events.
Interested in volunteering during the Festival? Get in touch with Nikki at
affiliations@elmbridgeu3a.org
Annual General Meeting 1 April 2026
Our AGM will precede the April monthly talk (see below). Start time is 13:30 at Claygate Village Hall.
The AGM report can be seen on our website at: AGM Report.
Women in intelligence - A hidden history from WWI to WWII
Helen Fry takes a panoramic view of the rich intelligence and espionage work women undertook as civilians and in uniform. From spies in the Belgian network ‘La Dame Blanche’, knitting coded messages into jumpers, to those who interpreted aerial images and even ran entire sections, she will talk about some of the inspirational contributions of these remarkable women from her extensive research.
For more info see Women in intelligence - A hidden history from WW1 to WW2
Please note the AGM precedes this talk so arrive early for a 13:30 start.
Shuttleworth House
23rd June 2026
Shuttleworth House was the home of the Shuttleworth family, particularly Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth, an aviation pioneer. The house itself reflects a mix of Victorian and Edwardian styles, with elegant interiors, period furnishings, and a warm, lived-in feel rather than a grand palace atmosphere. It is now a very popular wedding venue.
The real highlight of the estate is the Shuttleworth Collection, one of the most important working collections of vintage aircraft and vehicles in the world, including airworthy vintage aircraft, many dating from the early 20th century.
Book early to secure your place at your favourite events.
For more information and booking instructions visit Shuttleworth House
Eu3a Band Dates for March
31st March at 10:00, Holy Trinity Church, Claygate, at the Coffee Stop
For more info see our website.
Spring Bowls On
As Spring approaches you may be looking for a fun new hobby. If so, why not consider lawn bowls which is competitive, relaxing, easy to learn and sociable?
Our affiliate, Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club, located in the Elm Grove Recreation Ground, Hersham Road, Walton, KT12 1LH offers Eu3a members a 25% discount on their annual membership for the first year. The membership year runs from the 1st April until 31st March. For more details email:
contact@waltonbowlingclub.org.uk
Longleat House & Safari Park
8th July 2026
Home to the 8th Marquess of Bath, the house was the first stately home to open to the public back in 1949. It was built in 1580 and widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture. It now hosts the first drive through safari park outside of Africa, opening in 1966. Our coach will take us to view tigers, lions and elephants etc, with a chance to enjoy a cruise on the safari boat later, gliding past the gorilla colony and friendly sea lions.
For more information and booking instructions visit Longleat House & Safari Park
River Cruise Special Offer
The u3a has partnered with Riviera Travel to support local u3as. When you book a holiday directly with Riviera Travel, 10% of the basic cost* will be donated to the Third Age Trust (registered charity number 288007) and given to Eu3a (10% of the donation will be retained by the TAT to help with the running costs of the scheme).
*The basic cost excludes accommodation supplements or travel upgrades, insurance premiums and any additional expenses.
Next year Riviera Travel have themed cruises to wineries along the Moselle, Budapest's Central Market and the natural beauty of the Rhine. For more information on the 10% back to u3a scheme - call 01283 523470 or email affinity@rivieratravel.co.uk
The Third Age Trust, the umbrella organisation under which all u3a's operate, has exclusive partnerships available only to our community. Go to u3a.org.uk/news/our-partners where you can sign up for a newsletter.
