U3A Update

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For Brenchley, Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Kilndown, Lamberhurst and Matfield Membership of this new branch of the University of the Third Age for retired and semi-retired people continues to grow and we are nearing the 150 members mark. There are Monthly Talks, Outings and Interest Groups which meet in small numbers at regular intervals. To […]

U3A Update

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For Brenchley, Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Kilndown, Lamberhurst and Matfield Membership of this new branch of the University of the Third Age for retired and semi-retired people continues to grow and we are nearing the 150 members mark. There are Monthly Talks, Outings and Interest Groups which meet in small numbers at regular intervals. To […]

Future U3A Monthly Talks

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Future Monthly Talks 18th February “Hypnotherapy” with Richard Bourne 18th March “John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 A painter of glamorous portraits and atmospheric landscapes” with Marian Insley (The talk by Jonathan Hockey has been postponed) 15th April “My Childhood in Nazi Berlin and My Escape to England” with John Izbicki, former Daily Telegraph correspondent. 20th May […]

U3A inaugural launch meeting success

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New group for Brenchley, Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Kilndown, Lamberhurst, Matfield The inaugural launch meeting was a resounding success with 97 enrolling to join this  exciting and new venture. That means the initial membership will be over a hundred and  many Interest Groups will need to divide into two parts because of the high numbers. […]

New University of the Third Age opens

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University of the Third Age to open in Goudhurst The doors of the latest University of the Third Age will be open in Goudhurst Parish Hall (aka Village Hall) by the pond on Wednesday, 22nd This is an opportunity to become a member and register interest in one or more of the Groups now formed […]

Pilot takes to his wheels in charity ride

Pilot takes to his wheels in charity ride A Globetrotting airline pilot who braved minefields and deserts on a marathon charity motorbike ride across Europe and Africa has made it safely back home to Horsmonden. Orchard Way resident Fraser Woolley also battled mud, floods and corrupt immigration officials as he rode to the Gambia to […]