Bulletin for May 2026
All events and actives can be found on our website
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LitFest Headline Speaker
Tony Birtley - Whose Truth is it anyway?
Over 25 years on the front-line as a foreign correspondent, witnessing conflicts from Lebanon to Afghanistan and Bosnia. A compelling account of love and hate, blood and betrayal.
Middle East correspondent for TV-am, ITN, Channel 4 News, and ABC News, and also contributed to BBC and CNN. Honoured with awards like RTS Television Reporter of the Year, Tony carries the scars of Srebrenica, where he was seriously wounded.
Unmissable! Book here.
Elmbridge LitFest Programme 30 May-7 June
Get ready for a fantastic week of talks, events and creative inspiration at our LitFest. Explore the full programme and book your tickets via our Special Events page. Please support this major effort and enjoy the occasion with us.
Free Talk at Walton Library
As a precursor to Elmbridge LitFest, Victoria Scott, a local author, will be giving a talk at
Walton Library at 11 am on Saturday 2 May. She will be speaking about her two Surrey
based novels, both inspired by nearby locations. Tickets are free, but seats are limited, so
book your place at the counter in Walton Library in advance.
A Humorous Look at Travelling - Maggs Latter
In her quirky style Maggs takes us through the delights and pitfalls of travelling. From the medicines we must have with us, the travel agents, acquiring fake passports, choosing cruise ships instead of care homes, lost in translation notices and instructions to tourists. Details
Longleat House and Safari Park
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. 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. There will also be time to visit the gardens. Full details
Also there may still be places available for the trips to Sezincote House & Gardens 2 and Shuttleworth House
Holiday Savings
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Introduction to Jewellery
Our brilliant member, Sarah Levy, continues to run her jewellery making classes at the Riverhouse Barn. Learn the basic traditional skills of silver jewellery making and complete your very own design. Under Sarah’s guidance each student will have the opportunity to design and create a unique piece of jewellery. See details
Walking Cricket
Walking Cricket has taken off at East Molesey Cricket Club and is a huge success - everyone is having great fun and the weather has been brilliant. Regular sessions have already begun and run every Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm. Rich Mills, the coach, will lead each session.
The annual membership is £66 for Elmbridge u3a members (£80 for non-members) plus a £4.20 booking fee. The season will run through August into early September, weather permitting.
To book a place visit:
Further info: membership@eastmoleseycc.com It's not too late to join.