Northampton u3a is celebrating 40 years of Living, Life, Well in 2026
Celebrating in 2026 40 years full of friendship, learning and living life well, we plan to showcase ‘What We Do’ throughout the year, in addition to our popular seasonal social events and quizzes.
In June our popular ‘Picnic in the Park’, will be a real 40th party around Abington Park’s bandstand, with all our members enjoying musical entertainment and a picnic together.
We are holding a Murder Mystery Gala dinner in August, a great opportunity to dress up if you wish Gatsby style and enjoy being part of the action!
On 29th September we are holding a Showcase event with group displays and activities in the historic Northampton Guildhall great hall and nearby Courtroom.
Tuesday 30th June 2026 'Picnic in Abington Park'
Join us for an afternoon of music from the bandstand and friendship in Abington Park. From 1.30pm we will be entertained by our Ukulele group followed by the Jaz group. There will be a display of paintings and works by the Art Group to view in the marquee. Bring your picnic to share with friends and a light chair to sit in. Friends and family are welcome. We are hoping Northampton Mayor Cllr Mike Hallam will be able to join us during the afternoon.
Wednesday 19th August 2026 'Gatsby Theme' Murder Mystery Gala Dinner
Wednesday 19th August 6 for 6.30pm at
Freemasons Hall, Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm NN5 7UL
£30pp
Three course meal and the bar will be open
Starters
Prawn Cocktail & Brown bread
Caprese Salad.
Mains
Chicken Breast with tarragon cream sauce plus seasonal vegetables
Paprika Pork , roasted red pepper & paprika cream sauce plus seasonal vegetables
Vegetarian option - Beetroot and butternut squash wellington with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Desserts
Fresh fruit salad & cream
Tarte au citron with fresh cream.
Tea coffee mints.
Please complete a registration form with you and your partners details and menu choices, and/ or email details to Pat Issacs,
Pat Issacs email Assistant Group Liaison Officer Link to : Dinner Registration Form
Please pay direct to Bank Account U3A Northampton Sort code: 08-92-99 Account: 65614279 Reference ‘Gala’ plus your U3a membership number’ or pay by Cheque or by Card Machine at Picnic in the Park or the General meeting on Tuesday 28th July.
The monthly meeting is held for all members on the last Tuesday of every month (excluding December) at 2:00pm promptly in our meeting venue at "Curo Lounge", Northampton County Cricket Ground, Wantage Road, or Abington Avenue, Northampton NN1 4PR.
Details of future Speaker Meetings
Prior to the meeting we have an update presentation of events, news and details of prospective new groups
( And a Free Cuppa ) !!
Please note that Membership Cards must be shown when attending all Monthly Meetings.
Please note that the doors will NOT be open until 1.30 pm enabling your Committee to prepare the seating, etc.
Group displays may be shown at monthly General Meetings to allow groups to share what they do with the membership of Northampton u3a. If you want your group to participate in this, please contact Jane Evans.
Details of Social Events may be accessed by clicking this link.
Links
Monthly Speaker Meetings and Social Events
