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25 November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We’re delighted to welcome back Martin Eaton and Phil Brooke who will play your requests...
30 November 2026
Click here to learn more about an opportunity to participate in a research project about older adults' experience of, and response to, relationship fraud.
15 December 2026
As dusk falls, the historic gardens of Helmingham Hall are transformed into a winter wonderland, with sparkling light trails, festive displays, and seasonal music.....
Booking Required
18 November 2026
10:30 am
George Cooper is an East Anglian speaker on the social history of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, associated with the Museum of the Broads at Stalham.
Cost: Free for registered u3a members
15 December 2026
As dusk falls, the historic gardens of Helmingham Hall are transformed into a winter wonderland, with sparkling light trails, festive displays, and seasonal music.....
Booking Required
12 November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Two of our regular members have generously offered to compile and lead a quiz. This will be a light-hearted and enjoyable way of getting together and adding to our knowledge - gardeners never stop learning!
Venue: Blyburgate Hall
Cost: £5.00 (members and guests) to cover the hire of the hall, speakers and refreshments
10 December 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Get into the festive spirit with your Beccles Gardening Group! We invite you to make your own Christmas decorations, share party food and drinks and listen to your favourite Christmas tunes! We will be making Christmas wreaths (wreath forms available) or you can bring along your own ideas....
Venue: Blyburgate Hall
Cost: £5.00 (members and guests) to cover the hire of the hall, speakers and refreshments
