Swaffham and District

Events/Trips

Our monthly meetings at Holme Hale Community Hall are attracting huge numbers and there’s a real buzz in the air. For £2 entry fee, join us for a cuppa on the first Thursday of each month at 10am to mingle and chat to friends. At 10.30am we settle down for chairman’s announcements followed by a guest speaker for about an hour or so. We finish around noon.

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Monthly meetings are here
Doors open 9:45

Monthly Meetings

6th August 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
The Work of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust with David Horsley
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in […]
Cost: £2.00 door entry to include refreshments. Doors open 9:45am
3rd September 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
September Swaffham & District u3a 30th Birthday Bash 3rd September 2026!
We’ll be 30 years young this year and we are devoting September's meeting to a bit of a celebration. There will be cake for all and something fizzy alongside some […]
Cost: £2.00 to include refreshments. Doors open 9:45
1st October 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
The work of Nelson`s Journey
Our speaker will be from the charity Nelson’s Journey based in Norwich that supports children who are bereaved through loss of a parent, grandparent, siblings or other loved ones. Bringing […]
Cost: £2.00 to include refreshments. Doors open 9:45
5th November 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
Behind the Scenes at Waitrose 5th November 26
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Waitrose? Lee Weller from Swaffham Waitrose will be talking to us about how they keep their show on the road. […]
Cost: £2.00 to include refreshments. Doors open 9:45

Food, drink and entertainment!

Outings
Our preference is for you to complete forms on the Outings page of the Dereham U3a website to book. The system will send a confirmation email of your booking but payments will not be acknowledged. If you book but payment isn’t received, you will be contacted. If you aren’t able to complete the application online, either email jollydaysout@gmail.com, or call Trudy on 07748 991522.

Note - All Jolly Days Out Trips require a £10.00 deposit per person to secure.

11th July 2026
8:00 am
Outing
Jolly Day Out: Belvoir Castle Flower Festival and Garden Show
Places can be booked here with a £10 deposit per person. The following gardening experts will be at the show: David Domoney - co-presenter of Love Your Garden. Renowned for his expert gardening knowledge and […]
Cost: £59.00
Booking Required
6th August 2026
8:00 am
Outing
Jolly Day Out: Southwold and Bungay - Thursday 6th August
Sign up for your place here. An outing to the seaside, and a visit to the historic market town of Bungay in the afternoon.  Free time to explore both of […]
Cost: £25.00
Booking Required
9th September 2026
8:00 am
Outing
The Historic Dockyard Chatham and Call the Midwife Tour – Wednesday 9th September
The story of Chatham Dockyard and its people can be discovered in the immersive exhibition galleries, such as Command of the Oceans and The Ropery. Explore three historic warships to […]
Cost: £58.00 including Call the Midwife Tour or £53.50 excluding tour
Booking Required
7th October 2026
8:45 am
Outing
Henry Moore Museum & American Military Cemetery - Wednesday 7th October
Cost per person: £49 - a £10 deposit will secure your place, with the balance payable at the beginning of September (a reminder will be sent). Book HERE With over 70 […]
Cost: £49.00 per person
Booking Required
19th November 2026
8:00 am
Outing
Jolly Day Out: Ely Christmas market
19th November The Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair is a premier annual event in Cambridgeshire, typically held in mid-to-late November, featuring hundreds of festive stalls, artisan food, and an observation wheel […]
Cost: TBA