Talks are usually held on the last Monday of the month normally at 2.00pm (note new time) at the United Reform Church in Harestone Hill, Caterham Valley CR3 6RX with the exception of December and January. November is our AGM every year which is also held at the church. Talks are free to members although non members are charged £2.00. Please look out for the email that is sent out approximately a week before with details of the talk and we hope you will come along and enjoy a good talk with tea and coffee and a natter afterwards. It’s a good way to meet fellow members & catch up with old friends.

Please do arrive by at least 1.55pm so that the talk can start promptly at 2.00pm. If you can help with putting chairs out (& away again afterwards) that would be much appreciated.

Coffee Mornings are being held in various venues on a regular basis. All members are emailed details by Joyce our social co-ordinator.

The Outings and Social Events listed below are organised by either the Social Co-ordinator or individual groups. Follow the link to the respective group page for further details.

Caterham u3a regularly organises outings and coach holidays to various locations in the UK and Europe. In 2024 we had a very enjoyable trip to Thursford

Surrey u3a Network Study Days include talks by outside speakers, and are held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Yehudi Menuhin Hall (Stoke d'Abernon near Leatherhead). Talks are open to u3a members (£12 charge, non-u3a guest £15).

Socials

Outings

Dutch Bulbfields

5th April 2026

to 8th April 2026

Dutch Bulbfields 2026 5th -8th April Is a visit to the bulb fields in Holland on your bucket list, or perhaps you have been, but would be happy to go […]

Cost: TBA

Booking Required

Windsor Thames Boat Trip - booked, shortlist

23rd June 2026

9:30 am

The coach departs Salmon Lane West (CR3 5LT) promptly at 9.30 am& Caterham Railway Station (CR3 6LB) promptly at 9.40 am to Windsor where there will be time spent in the town before […]

Cost: 52.00

Booking Required

Talks & Meetings

Please note talks now start promptly at 2pm so please arrive at 1.30pm.

”The Life and Crimes of Double Agent Zigzag” by Paul Barwick

27th April 2026

2:00 pm

Eddie Chapman hated authority as far back as he could remember. In return, authority detested him back and from an early age he was always in trouble with the law. […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free to members, £2 to non members.

”Life in New Zealand” by John Lawrence

18th May 2026

2:00 pm

Hear about some of the unique wildlife, natural features and culture seen on a 6 week road trip around North and South Island. Highlights include coastal penguins, albatrosses offshore, relict […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free for members. £2 for non members.

”Personal Mysteries & Cover Ups” by Andy Thomas

29th June 2026

2:00 pm

One of the UK’s best-known authors and lecturers on paranormal phenomena and cover-ups, in a thought- provoking and lively presentation, Andy explores some of the most famous global mysteries, finding […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free for members. £2 for non members.

”The Ghostwriter” by Neil Hanson

27th July 2026

2:00 pm

Author Neil Hanson has led a extraordinary life in his own right, but as a professional ghostwriter of over60 published books, he has also worked with a remarkably diverse collection […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free for members. £2 for non members.

”Painting while singing (the 60s)” by Paul Lillee

28th September 2026

2:00 pm

Paul Lillie trained at the Wimbledon School of Art and is currently Artist In Residence at Nottingham QMC and City hospitals. His unique mixture of art and music has proved […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free for members. £2 for non members.

”Planning for your Future” by Tel Martin

26th October 2026

2:00 pm

This talk by Tel Martin from Age UK is useful for anyone approaching retirement, those who are already retired and those supporting those in their later years. It encourages people […]

Venue: United Reform Church (URC) Caterham

Cost: Free for members. £2 for non members.

London Discovery

Study Days