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Croydon U3A in the UK (also one in Australia) was founded in 1987 and is for all those no longer in full time employment who wish to continue their learning and social development.

08/06/2026

Closely following World Environment Day, today is World Oceans Day, created by the United Nations in 1992 to celebrate our shared oceans and raise awareness of why they play such a vital part in our lives and our ecosystems. Most of us in Croydon u3a don't have the sea on our doorsteps, but one of our members does - the one who lives in Anglesey, who sends us wonderful pictures from time to time. Here is Newborough Warren, with Eryri (Snowdonia) in the background.

Croydon u3a was one of the first (if not the very first) u3as to formulate a Commitment to the Environment document. You can see it here:https://www.croydonu3a.org.uk/imgs/croydon_u3a_commitment_to_the_environment_statement83138.pdf

07/06/2026

There will be a showing of this hugely important film tomorrow afternoon in the Shirley area @ 2.30pm. There are a few spaces and there’s no charge. Email me if you would like to be involved. The map shows screening sites SO FAR!
[email protected].

06/06/2026

It was World Environment Day yesterday - 5th June. During our zoom yoga session the asanas included tree pose, pigeon, fish, cactus, eagle, mountain and a sun salutation. Want to try it? See our website - no charge for members -
https://www.croydonu3a.org.uk

05/06/2026

If you were with Croydon u3a's FB page during the COVID pandemic, you may remember this post, one of many "installations" which appeared on Shirley (Addington) Hills.

We thought it a good week to remind all our members of the message, It doesn't only apply to Spaceship Earth - Spaceship Croydon u3a is a large spaceship (think Starship Enterprise if you were a Trekkie) and we need more crew. Don't think you have nothing to offer. Everyone has something, and helping run Croydon u3a is a good way to meet loads of people and develop new skills that you may never have dreamed you had. Give it a go. See any of the committee if you want to be "crew"

04/06/2026

Our next monthly meeting is June 10th, 2.15 pm, Masonic Halls, West Croydon, when Ian Porter will be telling us all about "Call the Midwife".

Not a member? Come along (by 1.45 pm) as a visitor, meet us, and see what we do. You'll be able to chat to our Welcomers and ask questions. Complementary tea and coffee is served.

03/06/2026

Last September, many of our members turned out to help advertise Croydon u3a at Selsdon Community Fair. We ran a Bottle Tombola, which attracted people to our stall, where they heard about all the wonderful advantages of being a member of our brilliant organisation! The stall proved to be one of the most popular, with people signing up there and then, while others took away our flyers and joined later.

We are doing it again this year - and we need your help!

Where? The field next to the entrance to Selsdon Woods, off Old Farleigh Road.
When? Sunday 6th September 12.00 - 4.00pm.

We need volunteers to come and assist at the stall. You don’t have to stay all the time - just offer what you are able to do! We will also need bottles of all kinds for the Tombola. Please bring these to the Monthly Meeting.

All offers of help to Jenny or Maggie Chan, Publicity Coordinator

02/06/2026

Our Books Made Into Films group (BMIF) will be talking about The Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith, at their June meeting. They meet in Shirley (with excellent transport access by bus) on the 3rd Thursday at 11 am. You would be welcome to join them. Contact the group leader via the Interest Groups page on our website if you are interested: https://www.croydonu3a.org.uk/

01/06/2026

This week is Volunteers' Week. We celebrate and thank all those who volunteer - here are just a few of Croydon u3a's volunteers - our Raffle Table, our Registration Desk and our Travel Team.

30/05/2026

This map shows places that are hosting a screening of the National Emergency Briefing film. Croydon u3a is one of those symbols. We have a few spaces for this VERY IMPORTANT FILM - Monday 8th June @ 2.30 - Shirley Methodist Church CR0 8SD. No charge. 10 world experts giving us facts about the impacts of the changing climate. Email me to reserve a place [email protected].

29/05/2026

Last week we had a most enjoyable visit to Parham House, built in 1557 and one of the country's finest examples of a traditional Elizabethan mansion. We were able to have a guided tour of the house before the public were admitted and see the collection of needlework, paintings and furniture. After seeing the house, we were able to visit the award-winning gardens. Here are some pictures from the day - thanks to Angie.

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