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We have a varied programme of Monthly General meetings during the year. These are open to all members of South Lakes u3a. They are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Castle Street Centre. Refreshments are available from 09:45am. Find out more below.
Some of our interest groups run talks and events open to all members and you are welcome to drop in to any film or talk topic that interests you without joining the group. These are shown as 'Open Group meetings ' below.
Groups that are currently opening up their talks and film programme to all members are:
For other interest group events please contact the coordinator via the Group email on the group page if you'd like to go along
Events
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22 July 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Other
We'll be in Kendal Library to promote South Lakes u3a. Drop by for a chat and find out more
6 August 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
The first psychological western. Hardly any gunfighting. Gregory Peck on top form. Doors open 1:45 for a prompt start at 2:00pm. All members of SLu3a welcome to attend - you […]
Cost: £2
12 August 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
August is the time for us to start collecting your Membership Subscription for 2026/27. To help our cash and cheque payers we have organised a Renewals Morning at Abbot Hall […]
3 September 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
Not a war film; she's an eco-warrior in Iceland. Doors open 1:45 for a prompt start at 2:00pm. All members of SLu3a welcome to attend - you do not need […]
Cost: £2
5 September 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Our Annual Open Morning will take place on Saturday 5 September at the Kendal Leisure Centre Many of our Groups will be there so you can find out what they […]
16 September 2026
10:30am
General Meeting
Talk by Neil Hanson. Join us for refreshments from 09:45 and bring a guest along too
Cost: £2 members. £3 guests
1 October 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
Sidney Poitier plus nuns. Amen. Doors open 1:45 for a prompt start at 2:00pm. All members of SLu3a welcome to attend - you do not need to in the Classic […]
Cost: £2
5 November 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
Spencer Tracy in exceptionally taut, tight drama. Doors open 1:45 for a prompt start at 2:00pm. All members of SLu3a welcome to attend - you do not need to in […]
Cost: £2
3 December 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
A year in a one-room rural French school with a remarkable teacher. Doors open 1:45 for a prompt start at 2:00pm. All members of SLu3a welcome to attend - you […]
Cost: £2
