u3a

Baddow and Galleywood

General Meetings 2026

This page lists the programme for the u3a General Meetings.
The General Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. Full details are to found below and also in the Baddow and Galleywood u3a Year Book.
The General Meetings are open to all our members.
The venue for this Meeting is the: Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre. Recreation Ground, Baddow Road, Great Baddow , CM2 9RL.

Always please check the Chair’s monthly news letter for any updates.


The format of our afternoon is we usually begin with a few informative notices, then we listen, learn and laugh with our Speakers who cover a wide range of fascinating subject areas. An important part of our afternoon is when we then meet up in Park View Cafe. We have a free cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and talk to new and old friends, all great fun!


Forthcoming events

13th May 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
The history and uses of willow, plus a demonstration PLEASE NOTE: this meeting will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month due to a booking clash with the […]
17th June 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
 A talk about the very first coffee houses to insuring the Titanic
15th July 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Jemma outlines her inspirational work in Ghana
19th August 2026
Meeting
16th September 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Story of Essex Therapy Dogs and how they can help people. Accompanied by a four-legged friend or two!
21st October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
From a childhood hobby to performing around the UK
18th November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Amanda returns to give top tips on recycling old garments
16th December 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Join us for a festive meeting and music from Rumatica! The rockin' Ukulele band with a difference returns….get your dancing shoes on!

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