Who are we?
Christchurch u3a offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for those not in full-time employment, and is part of a worldwide movement. Members with similar interests meet during the day in small groups, usually weekly or fortnightly and at various venues. The main aim is to advance the education of retired & semi-retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment.
Yorkshire Holiday 2013 - Wildflowers in church cemetry
Monthly Meetings - 20211108_150028
International Folk Dancing Group - Christchurch Day of Dance
Tenby holidays 2025 - Tenby beach swimming
Social and Holiday Group - IMG_3553
Singing for fun - Accompanied with bongos
Singing for fun - Marion plus Ladies
Yorkshire Holiday 2013 - The group - mingling
Longer Walks - IMG_20200206_110900
Photography Group - photo 4
Travel - IMG_3341
News & Announcements
Programme 2025/26 Changes since Publication - see About U3AForthcoming events
(See What's On for full details)
Monthly Meeting
Gilbert and Sullivan : A great partnership - Rosemary McCulloch - 8 Dec 2025 14:00
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
Famous for their extraordinary partnership and timeless operas,Sullivan, a classically trained composer and Gilbert, a witty librettist joined forces in the late nineteenth century. We shall explore the lives of each, working briefly through their childhood and education onto the triumphs and challenges they faced along the way.
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
Famous for their extraordinary partnership and timeless operas,Sullivan, a classically trained composer and Gilbert, a witty librettist joined forces in the late nineteenth century. We shall explore the lives of each, working briefly through their childhood and education onto the triumphs and challenges they faced along the way.
MUSIC SHOWCASE - 12 Dec 2025 14:00
The Runway, Airfield Road, Somerford
FREE. Featuring the talents of Christchurch u3a members.
The Runway, Airfield Road, Somerford
FREE. Featuring the talents of Christchurch u3a members.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
is featuring Christchurch and District Concert Band. - 13 Dec 2025 19:00
Barton on Sea Methodist Church, Cliffe Road, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7PA
Tickets: £6
Free refreshments available at the intermission
Barton on Sea Methodist Church, Cliffe Road, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7PA
Tickets: £6
Free refreshments available at the intermission
CHRISTCHURCH u3a SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 15 Dec 2025 Doors open 14:0
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds a ticket which includes refreshments. (Doors open at 14:00)
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds a ticket which includes refreshments. (Doors open at 14:00)
Christmas u3a Cheers at Epicentre - 22 Dec 2025 12:00
Epicentre
Minced Pies and Mulled Wine
Epicentre
Minced Pies and Mulled Wine
Otis Jay Blues band - 8 Jan 2026 20:00
Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club
Two pound for guests
Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club
Two pound for guests
Quiz at Homelands - 10 Jan 2026
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Plus one pound raffle
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Plus one pound raffle
Monthly Meeting
What's Up?A tour of tonight's celestrial wonders.by Kate Earl - 9 Feb 2026 14:00
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
Take a tour of February's night sky, where we stop off and take a look at which planets, stars and other celestrial objects can be spotted this spring.
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
Take a tour of February's night sky, where we stop off and take a look at which planets, stars and other celestrial objects can be spotted this spring.
Monthly Meeting
Life and Times of Harry Gordon Selfridge by Denis Carlton - 9 Mar 2026 14:00
Denis' talk about Harry takes you from his birth through his formative years, working for Marshal Fields in Chicago, opening his store in London, transforming the way we shop and why he moved his family to Highcliffe Castle and fell in love with the area.
Denis' talk about Harry takes you from his birth through his formative years, working for Marshal Fields in Chicago, opening his store in London, transforming the way we shop and why he moved his family to Highcliffe Castle and fell in love with the area.
Monthly Meeting
A Schoolgirl's War by Mary Smith - 13 Apr 2026 14:00
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
The story of school life during WW2, featuring the recently-discovered and exquisite artwork of a WW2 art teacher, documenting in paint and pencil the lives of school children and their teachers as the war unfolded.
The Runway, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG
The story of school life during WW2, featuring the recently-discovered and exquisite artwork of a WW2 art teacher, documenting in paint and pencil the lives of school children and their teachers as the war unfolded.