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.
Holiday in Wales 2023 - 20230923_123822_resized
Yorkshire Holiday 2013 - The group - mingling
Yoga - IMG_2739
Badminton - badminton 3
Travel Group visit to Dorchester - Wagon Hill Cross
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International Folk Dancing Group - Wimborne Folk Festival (2)
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Short Walks - 2026-Jan-HengistburyHead-03
Out of hours - Publication1
Monthly Meetings - red arrows in flight
News & Announcements
Programme 2025/26 Changes since Publication - see About U3AForthcoming events
(See What's On for full details)
Meal and Skittles - 6 Feb 2026 18:30
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
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.
Afternoon Tea
Contact Dee - 11 Feb 2026 14:00
Schpoons and Forx Hilton Hotel
Tickets: £18.00
FULLY BOOKED
Schpoons and Forx Hilton Hotel
Tickets: £18.00
FULLY BOOKED
Sunday Lunch - 22 Feb 2026 12:30
The Oaks, Highcliffe
Tickets: £10
Preorder
The Oaks, Highcliffe
Tickets: £10
Preorder
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.
Quiz - 28 Mar 2026 19:00
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Two pounds per person plus one pound Raffle
Homelands
Tickets: £2
Two pounds per person plus one pound Raffle
7 DAY HOLIDAY TO SCOTLAND 9th to 16th April 2026
- 9 Apr 2026
Local pick ups, 5 days of excursions,Half board, Nightly entertainment,Coach travel plus gratuities.
Tickets: £587
FULLY BOOKED Travelling with the Lochs and Glens company and staying at the Inversnaid Hotel
Local pick ups, 5 days of excursions,Half board, Nightly entertainment,Coach travel plus gratuities.
Tickets: £587
FULLY BOOKED Travelling with the Lochs and Glens company and staying at the Inversnaid Hotel
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.
Skittles and meal - 17 Apr 2026 18:30
Walkford Arms
Tickets: £3.00
Walkford Arms
Tickets: £3.00
Sunday Lunch - 26 Apr 2026 12:30
Ship Inn Distress, Stanpit
Pre Order possibly
Ship Inn Distress, Stanpit
Pre Order possibly
Quiz - 9 May 2026 19:00
Homelands Community Centre
Tickets: £2.00
£3:00 for Quiz plus £1:00 per Raffle Ticket
Homelands Community Centre
Tickets: £2.00
£3:00 for Quiz plus £1:00 per Raffle Ticket
Sway Open Gardens (16) - 7 Jun 2026
Sway village
Tickets: £10.00
In aid of Oakhaven Hospice
Sway village
Tickets: £10.00
In aid of Oakhaven Hospice
Sunday Lunch - 7 Jun 2026 12:30
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Tickets: £10
Preorder
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Tickets: £10
Preorder
Meal and Skittles - 12 Jun 2026 18:30
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
Walkford Arms Pub
Tickets: £3
Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival - 13 Jun 2026 All day
Highcliffe High Street and Recreation Ground.
13th and 14th
Highcliffe High Street and Recreation Ground.
13th and 14th
u3a Singers Summer Concert - 20 Jun 2026 14.00
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds ticket which includes refreshments.
St. Christopher's Church, BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5
Five pounds ticket which includes refreshments.
u3a Picnic and Games on the beach - 20 Jun 2026 17:00
near Boscombe pier
Bring your own picnic and cossie.....
near Boscombe pier
Bring your own picnic and cossie.....
u3a Singers Summer Concert - 20 Jun 2026 14:00
St Christophers Church BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5.00
St Christophers Church BH6 5DW
Tickets: £5.00
Camping for tents, motorhomes and campervans
28 June to 02 July
- 28 Jun 2026
Grange Farm Campsite
Bring your own rig and equipment. Need to book yourself direct with campsite which should help then with ferry cost.
Grange Farm Campsite
Bring your own rig and equipment. Need to book yourself direct with campsite which should help then with ferry cost.
Proms in the Park - 7 Aug 2026 20:00
Meyrick Park
Tickets: £30.00
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra + Fireworks Bring a picnic
Meyrick Park
Tickets: £30.00
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra + Fireworks Bring a picnic
Holiday to Guernsey - 21 Sep 2026
FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED