u3a Hailsham

03/11/2026

There's something special about being surrounded by people who share your enthusiasm for life ✨

We've recently launched our new report, which explores all the ways members make the most of life after full-time work, whether it's making new friends, trying something different or simply enjoying time together.

💬 Read more stories like this and discover why u3a members find later life so fulfilling in our new report: www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/our-impact/u3a-impact-reports/retirement-rewired

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

u3a Getaways offer exclusive trips for u3a members - take a look at our upcoming trips for 2027:

✈️ Aviation Heritage | 19-22 March, Shuttleworth and Duxford
🐯 Going Wild in Dartmoor | 9-11 April, Torquay and Dartmoor Zoo
🍷 W**e Lovers Unite | 23-26 May, Harrogate

Find out more and book your trip: https://www.justforgroups.com/u3a-getaways

24/10/2026

Friend or foe? Find out how you can make the most of AI at your u3a

Our latest blog post, written by Subject Adviser Roger, explores the best uses for AI, plus further resources for anyone who wants to learn more.

Read it on the u3a website: https://www.u3a.org.uk/latest-news/friend-or-foe-ai

17/10/2026

A huge congratulations to the winner and runners up of the 2026 u3a Essay Competition 🥇

The winning entry came from Sandy, from Bedford u3a whose essay 'Operation Genesis' focused on an imaginative voyage through space, following a tiny particle of light on a remarkable mission to help bring new life to the Great Barrier Reef.

It's the first time I've done anything like it." said Sandy, "We've got to read them all now! What a brilliant range of interests that folks have, and they clearly wrote really well about them."

The runners up were Susan, from Guildford and Woking u3as, with her essay 'Chekhov's Journey to Sakhalin', and Jackie from Melbourne Area Derby u3a, with her essay 'The Match Women's Strike - A Journey from Oppression to Workers' Rights'.

Read the winning essays, plus the full shortlist on the u3a website: u3a.org.uk/essay-winners

17/10/2026

Check our website for all of our groups & activities: hailsham.u3asite.uk

Welcome to Hailsham & District u3a providing educational, recreational and social activities for anyone not in full-time employment in the area around Hailsham, East Sussex,

08/10/2026

The latest episode of the u3a Radio Podcast is out now - listen on YouTube, Spotify and the usual podcast platforms.

Listen now: https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/learning/u3a-radio-podcast

This episode features:
📚 Book publishing advice: Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury shares practical tips for first-time authors.
🏅 Commonwealth Games: former athletic champion Bill Tancred talks about the passion, friendship and lifelong learning that stays with us long after medals have been won.
💽 Music industry stories: Sven Peterson, EMI music executive, reflects on working with artists like David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Tina Turner.

05/10/2026

Our next Monthly Open Meeting is on 27th October, 2 pm at Hailsham Civic Community Hall
Dr Vicky Smith will be talking to us about the Herstmonceux Space Geodesy Centre.
We welcome non members at a cost of £2

24/09/2026