Beccles

21st January 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
Barbara Meyer is a Lincolnshire-based wildlife photographer and founder of Big Cat & Nature Photography. - For over 12 years she has combined her passion for photographing big cats and British wildlife with supporting conservation charities.
Cost: Free to registered u3a members
11th February 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
Beccles St Elizabeth Hospice provides specialist care and support for people with life‑limiting conditions across East and Mid‑Suffolk. Around 70% of this care is delivered in people’s homes or community settings, ensuring support is available when and where it is needed. Based in Beccles, Tamsin and Brandon will share how the hospice serves its local community and outline future plans, including a new building at Gorleston.
Cost: Free for registered U3a members
18th March 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
John will talk about the work done by RAF No. 100 Group, a highly secret unit within RAF Bomber Command, based at RAF stations in Norfolk....
Cost: Free for registered u3a members
15th April 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
The Waveney Beekeepers Group was formed in 1987 by Michael Venn and an enthusiastic band of beekeepers who were determined to keep the art of beekeeping alive and reap the rewards of the product that was delicious and sweet - HONEY!
Cost: Free for registered u3a members
19th May 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
Bruce is our local Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Representative and will talk about the wide ranging scope of work to ensure both individual graves and major memorial sites remain part of local and national heritage.
Cost: Free for registered u3a members - cancelled at short notice with substitute talk
17th June 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
In this illustrated talk, David tells of the early days in his career and how he and his twin brother, Tony ended up at Maplins Holiday Camp in the long-running BBC comedy series "Hi De Hi".
Cost: Free for registered u3a members
15th July 2026
10:15 am
Latest News, Monthly Meeting
All current members of the Beccles u3a are invited to the 12th Annual General Meeting of Beccles u3a.  This will take place in the Beccles Public Hall on Wednesday 15th July 2026 In order to allow time for the AGM and guest speaker we will open the doors at 9.30am, serve refreshments until 10.00am and the AGM will start at 10.15am sharp.
Cost: Free for registered u3a members
15th July 2026
10:30 am
Monthly Meeting
Brian is a renowned Forensic Scientist and was involved in some of the most high-profile and brutal cases in criminal history over the last 38 years. ...
Cost: Free for registered u3a members

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