Previous events
6th May 2026
1:15 pm
no prompt (participants are free to write about whatever they want and bring this to the meeting).
Venue: South London Theatre
17th April 2026
Paint!Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell
Venue: Various Locations
15th April 2026
1:30 pm - 1:30 pm
A talk about "Wellness" entitled "Look After Yourself" given by Mariella Longo, local resident and author.
Venue: South London Theatre
1st April 2026
1:15 pm
The subject for a short piece of writing to read-out is: April is the cruellest month (from T.S Elliot'spoem 'The Wasteland')
Venue: South London Theatre
27th March 2026
Not for an exhibition but to look at some of the free displays, maybewith a theme in mind.
18th March 2026
1:30 pm
There will be a talk from a recently retired member of Medecins sans Frontieres.
Venue: South London Theatre
11th March 2026
1:30 pm
British light classics of the 20th Century. A talk by David.
Venue: South London Theatre
20th February 2026
Fashion and Textile Museum, Costume Couture, items from CosPro. A once in a lifetime chance to view famous costumes from period drama TV and films. £11.50/Art Pass £5.75. We have […]
Venue: Various Locations
18th February 2026
1:30 pm
This month there will be a talk from the Wandle Industrial Museum. This museum, situated on the green at Mitcham is run by volunteers and has a wealth of information […]
16th February 2026
Nothing chosen yet - suggestions and new readers/listeners are welcome.
Venue: Members Home
11th February 2026
1:30 pm
Judith is giving a talk on Soloists pic: By Seth Doyle - https://unsplash.com/photos/an-older-man-playing-a-violin-on-a-park-bench-QKC323FBJBM, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55572362
Venue: South London Theatre
9th February 2026
Topic for this month:- Street Names - Why is it called what it's called?.
Venue: Members Home
4th February 2026
1:15 pm
Prompt for this month's piece of writing is: The Love of My Life
Venue: South London Theatre
19th January 2026
Nothing chosen yet - suggestions and new readers/listeners are welcome.
Venue: Members Home
16th January 2026
Charles Dickens museum, including the 'Showtime!' Exhibition. £10.95, Art Pass free. From Brixton by tube and bus, 5 min walk. 5 storeys in his London house. By Jeremiah Gurney - […]
Venue: Various Locations
12th January 2026
1:30 pm
Topic for this month:- Street Names - Why is it called what it's called?. Topic for this month:- Street Names - Why is it called what it's called?.
Venue: Members Home
30th December 2025
12:30 pm
The Christmas meal is today - contact Nick for details. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash
Venue: Various Locations
17th December 2025
1:30 pm
There will be discussion on a couple of admin topics, then an all-singing all-dancing audio-visual Christmas Quiz! Photo by Museums Victoria on Unsplash
Venue: South London Theatre
12th December 2025
10:30 am
A visit to Christmas at Liberties and some other shop window displays. From Brixton. Further details nearer the time!
Venue: Various Locations
10th December 2025
1:00 pm
Come along to listen to words and Music appropriate to the season - bring your suggestions along too.
Venue: South London Theatre
8th December 2025
1:00 pm
Joint Local and Family History Xmas party --- Contact Cheryl
Venue: Members Home
3rd December 2025
1:30 pm
Write a story to be read out, about "Traditions" or come along to hear what others have come up with.
Venue: South London Theatre
26th November 2025
1:30 pm
This month find poems on "Ghosts and Spirits".
Venue: South London Theatre
19th November 2025
1:30 pm
A talk by Sonia Case about her book, sonia says: "Burying the Ghosts was published in September 2023. The book is written in 4 parts from 1934 to 1980 and […]
Venue: South London Theatre
14th November 2025
10:30 am
Museum of brands - Thunderbirds and Space! Further info in the weekly email.
Venue: Various Locations
12th November 2025
1:30 pm
:Paulette will be giving a talk on the music of Louise Faranc
Venue: South London Theatre
27th October 2025
10:30 am
Other occupations - not relatives this time but in general - any occupation you're interested in.
Venue: Members Home
15th October 2025
1:30 pm
Coffee, tea, biscuits, a look back at the past year from officers and group leaders and a chance to discuss any ideas or suggestions for the future of Norwood U3A.
Venue: South London Theatre
1st October 2025
1:15 pm
The subject for a short piece to read out this week is: The view from my window - or View of the city.
Venue: South London Theatre
17th September 2025
1:30 pm
Jo Shepard, a professional restorer of aged works of art will be giving a talk about her craft. Jo is a local resident who has her studio in West Norwood.
Venue: South London Theatre
3rd September 2025
1:15 pm
Subject for this week's piece: The Reunion Subject for this week's piece: The Reunion
Venue: South London Theatre
9th July 2025
1:30 pm
In a change to the previously advertised subject - David will be talking about The Development of Woodwind.
18th June 2025
1:00 pm
McMillan Garden party at Bev’s from 1.00. Cost £5 includes lunch and donation to McMillan. Raffle and plant sale too.
Venue: Members Home
11th June 2025
1:30 pm
A talk by Nick, 'Making Music in the Soviet Union. Tales from Four Musicians'.
Venue: South London Theatre
21st May 2025
1:30 pm
A talk with local resident Vidur Dindayal about his life's journey from a sugar plantation in British Guyana to being an architect and magistrate in London Town.
Venue: South London Theatre
14th May 2025
1:30 pm
A talk by David, 'A Trip Round the Solar System with Holst's Planets'.
Venue: South London Theatre
23rd April 2025
1:30 pm
Find some poems to read on the subject of: "The Weather"
Venue: South London Theatre
16th April 2025
1:30 pm
Memories of VE-day and the aftermath of WW2. It is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. We have two members who were around on VE-day 8 May 1945. […]
Venue: South London Theatre
26th March 2025
1:30 pm
Subject for this weks selection of poems: "Colour".
Venue: South London Theatre
12th March 2025
1:30 pm
Rimsky-Korsakov - one of the Mighty Handful - talk by Jocelyn.
Venue: South London Theatre
24th February 2025
10:30 am
Second meeting Second meeting. Puzzle-out your family past.
Venue: Members Home
17th February 2025
1:30 pm
Delayed from last month - Bev will read a funny story by Bill Bryson.
Venue: Members Home
12th February 2025
1:30 pm
A talk by Judith accompanied by Music (and dancing?).
Venue: South London Theatre
10th February 2025
This will be the second meeting of the group. The second meeting of the group.
Venue: Members Home
6th February 2025
12:30 pm
The year of the snake. Meet at Trisha's. Contact Bev for details. At Tricia’s, parking from 12:30, start soon after. We are making spiral Snake mobiles to celebrate the Lunar […]
Venue: Members Home
5th February 2025
The prompt for this month's piece of writing is: "the Journey" or "Travel". The prompt for this month's piece of writing is: "the Journey" or "Travel".
Venue: South London Theatre
29th January 2025
1:30 pm
Irritation and Annoyance is this months subject. Bring along a few irritating poems.
Venue: South London Theatre
27th January 2025
10:00 am
This is the first meeting of the group - come along and contribute.
Venue: Members Home
22nd January 2025
1:30 pm
Terry Wiggins, a chef at the House of Commons for 50 years tells us a all about the job and the place.
Venue: South London Theatre
22nd January 2025
1:30 pm
This month's general meet-up will include a talk by a member of St. Jonn's Ambulance about how they respond to knife crime, and the training they receive for this purpose.
Venue: South London Theatre
13th January 2025
1:30 pm
This is the first meeting of the group - come along and contribute.
Venue: Members Home
8th January 2025
12:30 pm
This month's activity - Bring your own.. Held at Trisha's contact Bev for details. This month's activity - Bring your own.. Held at Trisha's contact Bev for details.
Venue: Members Home
8th January 2025
1:15 pm
The prompt for this months piece of writing is: "online". The prompt for this months piece of writing is: "online".
Venue: South London Theatre
4th December 2024
27th November 2024
1:30 pm
The subject this month is dogs cats and horses. (All at once or one at a time). Bring along a poem or three related to the theme, or come along […]
Venue: South London Theatre
20th November 2024
1:30 pm
Speaker: Viki Racz - of Young Responders of St. Josh’s Ambulance Service Title:’How to respond to a knife crime’- training given to young Responders.
Venue: South London Theatre
6th November 2024
12:30 pm
Carol will be taking us through the creation of Xmas elves, trolls, goblins or whatever the correct term is. Contact Bev for more details (click link to "organiser" above).
Venue: Members Home
23rd October 2024
1:30 pm
Bring along a poem or three around the theme of "Gardens and Woods"
Venue: South London Theatre
16th October 2024
1:30 pm
Another AGM.
Let's make it more interesting than just reading out the old reports.
Venue: South London Theatre
2nd October 2024
12:30 pm
toys, flowers (silk or felt) or colourful ribbons - the choice will be yours.
Venue: Members Home
25th September 2024
1:30 pm
This month's theme is fairies and goblins ...
Venue: South London Theatre
18th September 2024
1:30 pm
Back from the holidays - meet up for a quiz - possibly with tea and biscuits.
Venue: South London Theatre
