Welcome to Sutton (Surrey) u3a
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Forthcoming meetings
Joining Sutton u3a is your first step towards developing new interests, making new friends and, of course, enjoying yourself!
Sutton u3a is part of a unique and exciting international self-help movement providing recreational, educational and social activities for semi-retired and retired people – something we’ve been doing for nearly 40 years.
For information about joining Sutton u3a, either click on the button opposite or go to the menu at the top of the page and select Join Us.
You can read more about the national u3a organisation here: u3a.org.uk and access the London regional website here: lru3a.u3asite.uk.
Our Groups
The ethos of the u3a is participation, not the conventional teacher/class relationship. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards.
Sutton u3a has over 50 interest groups (covering a range of activities) who meet regularly at various locations around the Sutton London borough.
On our Groups Page you can find out more about specific groups, where they meet, how to join and even how to start your own!
You need to be a member of Sutton u3a to join a group. Once you are a member, however, you may visit any group just once to see if you like it before joining.
Below you can see a selection of some of the groups you could join.
A full alphabetical list and the latest group news are available here.
Meetings and socialising
Open General Meetings
Every other month we hold an Open General Meeting at Trinity Hall where members can socialise and catch up on news and future events. This is followed by a talk from an invited speaker. Guest speaker talks are open to visiting non-members and last approximately 1-1.5 hours. Find out more about our meetings and events on the Events page.
Upcoming Speakers 2026
| Date | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Elizabeth Draper | Surrey Search and Rescue |
| 31 July 2026 | Peter Smith | The Private Lives of Butterflies |
| 25 September 2026 | Bernard Lockett | The Music and Satire of Gilbert and Sullivan |
| 27 November 2026 | Paul Bayliss | he Life and Times of Double Agent Zigzag – The Eddie Chapman Story |
| 29 January 2027 | Ian Worley | Race around the world |
Social Club Trips
The Social Club Committee arrange a comprehensive programme of events throughout the year, including coach trips and theatre visits.
Find out more on the Events page.