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Art & Design Appreciation     

When First Tuesday Monthly
Venue St. Johns Arts and Recreation Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Lorraine Foy via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Arts In and Around Harlow     

When Mail List Only
Venue 
Information The "Group" is an email list that distributes information about regional arts and entertainment events and performances. For more information contact Ann Flint via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Badminton     

When Weekly Monday PM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:45
Information For more information contact Ian Mortimer via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Ballroom and Latin lessons     

When to be decided
Venue 
Information 

Bird Watching     

When Third Friday AM all year round
Venue 
Normally meets 10:00 to 13:00
Information Bird Watching Group We meet usually on the third Friday of the month at 10am for a two to three hour gentle morning stroll with wildlife. We usually meet at Fishers Green near Waltham Abbey, the RSPB reserve at Rye Mead or the nature reserve at Amwell. We welcome new members and a knowledge of birds is not required, just an interest in birds and wildlife in general. For more information contact Glyn Beard via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Book Group 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When First Tuesday
Venue Mark Hall Library The Stow - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:00
Information For more information contact Claire Knight via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Bridge     

When Weekly Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Church of Latter Day Saints - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Janice Jones via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Bus Pass Adventures 2     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Once a month, days and dates vary
Venue 
Information For more information contact Moira Bridge or Gill Atkins via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Choir     

When Weekly Monday PM term time only
Venue Harlow Rugby Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Information For more information contact Mel Gunn via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Craft Day     

When 31st March 2025
Venue Marigolds Cricket Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 16:00
Information A bring your own craft day £10pp tea, coffee and biscuits supplied, bring a packed lunch Conract Jackie Nash or Sue Bartlett via the website:https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups

Creative Writing     

When Second and Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Facilitator's Home
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Members produce short original pieces which they share and discuss. Often a prompt is given. For more information contact Terry Sothcott via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Cross Stitch     

When Fourth Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:30
Information Please speak to the facilitator before attending and to confirm we are meeting, December and January are very quiet months and we may be out and about. For more information contact Hazel Sugarman via the Website - Groups page https://u3asites.org.uk/harlow/groups

Family History Group 1     

When First Monday AM all year round
Venue Potter Street Baptist Church Hall - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information For more information contact Barbara Harpin via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Family History Group 2 Begin     

When Second Monday PM all year round
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Claire Knight via the Website - Groups page This group is suspended for the months of June, July and August 2025. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Fitness - MIOLI Mondays     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Mondays Weekly
Venue Harlow Rugby Club - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:00
Information Move It Or Lose It! is a fun filled exercise class designed especially for the over 50's and will help you stay active and enjoy a healthier, happier life. The FABS training programme can be done seated or standing and will help improve your Flexibility, Aerobic Health, Balance and Strength. Please wear trainers. Currently £3 for 1 hour class For more information contact Marion Newell via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Fitness - MIOLI Tuesday     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Weekly Tuesdays
Venue Bridge Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 12:15 to 13:15
Information A fitness class adjusted to suit most levels of mobility, completed either standing or seated (personal choice), comprising warm up exercises, followed by an aerobic session, strengthening and balance exercises, accompanied by appropriate popular music. No floor workout. All genders welcome. For more information contact Audrey Marlow via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Fitness - Pilates     

When Tuesdays Weekly
Venue Bridge Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 12:00
Information Pilates is suitable for all levels of fitness and mobility, for men and women and is often recommended by medical professionals to help alleviate joint/back and mobility problems. Our age-appropriate Pilates classes focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. £4.00 for 1 hour class For more information contact Rosemarie Howis via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Fraud Prevention - Mail List     

When Mailing List for Fraud and Security Updates
Venue On-line
Information Receive updates from Essex Police, Harlow Council and other sources to stay informed and alert of the latest developments in staying safe and secure. Please share any experiences or useful information. For more information contact Geoff Longster via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

French Improvers     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Second and Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Harlow Playhouse - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Information For more information contact Claude Curren via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Garden Group 1     

When Fourth Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Bridge Church - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Geraldine Kirkby via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Groups Finance Admin     

When Annual Balance Carry Over
Venue 
Information Used for Groups Finance Admin to carry over year end balances for individual groups while maintaining correct YE balances. This is a temporary work around until Beacon provides the necessary carry over functionality for individual group balances on the Accounts by Group view. Questions?

Grow 2 Eat     

When Second Tuesday PM March - September
Venue 
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information New members welcome. Come and join us to discuss your adventures in veggie growing and trips to interesting places. For more information contact Anne Richards via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Have Your Say     

When 1st Friday Monthly
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 15:30
Information Have Your Say is a new group where members discuss current events. Contact the Facilitator, Nusrat Shah, via the website. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

High Leigh Stitchers     

When 23/3/26 - 25/3/26
Venue 
Information A short sewing break at High Leigh Christian Conference Centre Hoddesdon

History     

When Third Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information For more information contact Maureen Macey via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Jewellery Group     

When First Wednesday of the month
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Information This is a beginner's course for simple jewelry. Minute work in jewelry. For more information contact Barbara Abbott via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Knit-Wits     

When 2nd Monday of every month
Venue St Clare Hospice - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Christine Bolton via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Knitting, Sewing & Crochet     

When Second Wednesday of the month 2.00-4.00 pm
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information Group held at Staple Tye library. All welcome. For more information contact Kathleen Perry via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Knitting, Sewing & Crochet 2     

When Third Wednesday PM
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Kathleen Perry via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

London Explorers     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Individually Scheduled
Venue 
Information The group schedules trips to places of interest in London. Contact the Facilitator, Joan Jones, via the website: https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Loose Talk     

When First Thursday - Monthly
Venue The Hare Pub - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 11:00 to 13:00
Information The group meets for discussions of current events. For more information contact Carmen Donoghue via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Mah-jong     

When Weekly Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Facilitator's Home
Normally meets 09:00 to 12:00
Information For more information contact Kevin Timmons via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Meet and Greet     

When Fourth Monday
Venue 
Normally meets 09:30 to 12:30
Information Group Members introduce new U3A members to existing members and Group Facilitators, particularly at the general meetings, where they also help set up and assist with check-in and smooth running of the meeting. Contact the Facilitator, Geoff Longster, via the website: https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Music for Pleasure     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Second Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Members Homes - varies
Normally meets 14:00 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Jim Mindham via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Musical Memories     

When Mondays
Venue 
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Information Musical Memories is a community group that works for those with dementia who live at home. They meet every Monday from 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m. For more information contact Ann Flint via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

NotJust4Sundays 2     

When Tuesdays - AM
Venue 
Normally meets 11:00 to 13:00
Information For more information contact Margo Everett via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Philosophy     

When Fourth Wednesday AM all year round
Venue Moot House - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 11:30
Information The Philosophy group meets at Moot House, the Stow. For more information contact Sue McClymont via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Pickleball     

When Tuesdays - 09.30 - 12:45
Venue Norman Booth Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 09:30 to 12:45
Information Come and enjoy playing Pickleball with us. Weekly session between 09:30 - 12:45 Good exercise, friendly competition and a social break. Join the WhatsApp group to share news and views. For more information contact Neil Brierley via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Play Reading 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Second Tuesday PM all year round
Venue Members Homes - varies
Normally meets 13:30 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Jane Winterbotham via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Pub Lunch 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When First Tuesday Noon all year round
Venue 
Normally meets 12:00 to 14:00
Information For more information contact Heather Adams via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Pub Lunch 2     

When Third Thursday Noon all year round
Venue 
Normally meets 12:00 to 00:00
Information For more information contact Margo Everett via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Sew N Sews 1     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When First and Third Monday 10:00 -16.00
Venue St Clare Hospice - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 00:10 to 16:00
Information For more information contact Jackie Nash via the Website - Groups https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/ We are limited to 9 members because of space at the venue. Group is closed to new members.

Short Tennis     

When Weekly Wednesday PM all year round
Venue Norman Booth Centre - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 13:00 to 15:00
Information The Short Tennis Group is taking new members. Contact the facilitator, Diane Garner, to join the waitinglist via the website. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Social Sundays +     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Sunday Monthly
Venue TBD
Normally meets 12:00 to 15:00
Information This group is for those who would like to socialise on a Sunday. Suggestions from members always welcome - Sunday lunches, theatre trips, open gardens or houses, walks, exhibitions, etc. Contact Joan Joans via the website. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Spanish Conversation     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When First/Third Thursday AM all year round
Venue 
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:30
Information For more information contact Nancy Slark via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Ukulele Beginners     

When Fortnightly on Mondays
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Information 6 week course for complete beginners of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Meets fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at Great Parndon Library Staple Staple. 10.00am to 12.00pm. Contact Richard Adams via the website for more details. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Ukulele for Improvers     

  Note that Ukulele for Improvers is full and you will be added to a waiting list.

   
When Fortnightly
Venue Great Parndon Library - Streetmap - Google maps
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at Great Parndon Library ( Staple Tye ) 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Ukulele for inproving players. Basics skills needed to develop playing as Group. Contact the Group facilitator, Richard Adams, via the Website for more details. https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O - Admin     

When NULL
Venue On-line
Information Group used for Visits and Outings Finance Admin Contact: harlowu3a.groupstreas@gmail.com

V&O 039 Thursford     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 11th November 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:00 to 20:00
Information Thursford Christmas Spectacular a mixed show of entertainers Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 040 Isle of Wight     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 16th -20th June 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Information Holiday via Waltham Abbey Travel ltd Contact Barbara Abbott via the website: https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 043 Lavenham     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Friday 30th May 25
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:20 to 18:00
Information A visit to Little Hall a medieval wool merchants hall house, a short guided tour with free time to explore the house and all that Lavenham has to offer. £12.50 per person Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 044 Brightlingsea     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Tuesday 10th June 25
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:20 to 18:00
Information A trip to the coastal town of Brightlingsea, with a stop at Poplar garden centre on the way

V&O 045 Moulin Rouge     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Thursday 12th June 25
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:20 to 18:00
Information Moulin Rouge the Musical £65.50pp join us as we enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye popping excess, glitz, grandeur and glory

V&O 046 Southern Comfort River     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 10th July 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:30 to 19:00
Information A coach trip to Horning, Norfolk, Mississipi River Boat company aboard the Southern Comfort Paddle Boat. On board is a bar selling drinks and light snacks. Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 047 Polsden Lacey House NT     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 15th August 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:30 to 18:30
Information A coach trip to the National Trust property of Polesden Lacey House in Surrey different prices for National Trust members and those who are not NT Members Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 048 Whitstable by the sea     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 26th August 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:30 to 18:30
Information A coach trip to the seaside town of Whitstable by the sea. Whitstable has retained its original charm. Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 049 Whitstable 2     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When 6th August 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:30 to 19:05
Information A trip to Whitstable which is famous for oysters, the area has retained it's original charm Contact Barbara Abbott via website: http://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

V&O 050 Olympic Park Stratford     

When September 9th 2025
Venue Coach Trip
Normally meets 09:30 to 19:30
Information A day trip to the Olympic Park Stratford where you can make your own arrangements or stroll about at your leisure

Walkers Long A 7 to 9 miles     

When First Wednesday each month all year round
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:15 to 00:00
Information For more information contact Colin Moody via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Walkers Long B 7 to 9 miles     

When Second Thursday AM all year round
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:15 to 00:00
Information For more information contact Jan Bunt via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Walkers Mid A 5 miles     

When Third Tuesday AM
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:15 to 13:00
Information For more information contact Barry Pyle via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Walkers Mid B 4 miles     

When Day varies
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information For more information contact Anne Richards via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Walkers Strollers A 2-3 miles     

  We regret that this group is full.
   
When Monthly Second Tuesday
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:30 to 12:00
Information This group's walks last no more than 1.5 hours and will be predominately flat walks on even ground. For more information contact Chrissy Williams via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Walkers Strollers B 3-4 miles     

When First Thursday AM all year round
Venue TBD
Normally meets 10:00 to 12:00
Information For more information contact Vipin Patel via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/

Wetherspoon Wanderers     

When Second Thursday Noon all year round
Venue TBD
Normally meets 12:00 to 14:30
Information For more information contact Kevin Timmons via the Website - Groups page https://harlow.u3asite.uk/groups/