u3a

Ashbourne & District

Events

Our Monthly Open Meetings are for all current members, visitors and people who want to find out more about Ashbourne & District u3a.
They are currently held at the Elim Church Waterside Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DG on the first Friday of the month - unless this coincides with a public holiday.
Doors are open at 2 pm. Please do not arrive earlier.
This is followed by a talk given by a guest speaker on a subject of general interest.
This part of the meeting starts a 2.30 pm.

After the meeting tea and coffee are served and there is time for socialising.


The only exception is August when we have no Monthly Meetings and in its place is a special event.
Doors will be open from 2 pm at the earliest. The cost is £2.

Our other main monthly event is our New-Members Drop-in Coffee Morning which is on the 3rd Monday of the month 10.30 to 11.30 am now at the The Hug and Heave, 33, St John Street, Market Place, DE6 1GP. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to meet up and ask questions, but existing members are most welcome, too. A couple of committee members will be present and they will have our website and 'What's On' calendar available to view, internet permitting.

Planned Events and Activities

20th July 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on July 20th at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]
17th August 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on August 17th at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]
19th August 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Afternoon Tea in the Coach House at Tissington Hall. 1pm - 4pm. To book your place contact Sue Edmonds using the link on this page.
Cost: £45 per head
Booking Required
4th September 2026
2:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
PHIL DRABBLE says: "having been inspired by historian Anthony Seldon’s book ‘The Path of Peace’ in which he recounts his solo walk along the length of the Western Front, I […]
Venue: Elim Church
Cost: £2
21st September 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on September 21st at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]
2nd October 2026
2:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
David previously spoke to our u3a about the life of Joseph Paxton gardener, architect, engineer and MP, famous as designer of gardens at Chatsworth and also the Crystal Palace. This […]
Venue: Elim Church
Cost: £2
19th October 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on October 19th at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]
6th November 2026
2:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
'Mercy Ships', named Africa Mercy and Global Mercy, is a pioneering international health charity. These hospital ships bring free life-changing surgeries to men, women and children across Sub-Saharan  Africa. In […]
Venue: Elim Church
Cost: £2
16th November 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on November 16th at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]
4th December 2026
2:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Details to follow
Venue: Elim Church
Cost: £2
21st December 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social
This month's New Members’ Drop-in Coffee Morning will take place on December 21st at the Hug and Heave, St John Street, 10.30-11.30am. It's primarily an opportunity for new members to […]