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Tunbridge Wells

Events

The many exciting events coming up will be listed on this page. Please note that events that are group specific, for example, a group's planned special activity, will only appear on that group's page.

All our events are also advertised in our monthly Newsletter, where you will find information about them and application forms.

Coffee mornings give long-standing members, visitors and new members the opportunity to get together for a chat. ​Non-members are also welcome to come and find out more about us and join TWu3a if they wish. A warm welcome is extended to everyone. Coffee mornings are usually held at the following times:
Trinity Arts Centre 10.30-12.00, last Friday of the month.
Old Auction House 10.30-12.00, 2nd Monday of the month.

Monthly Talks
Monthly talks are usually held in the Wells Church on the 3rd Thursday of the month and are followed by the opportunity to socialise.  Further details about the talks appear in the Newsletters and the events listed below.  Non members are welcome to attend one of our talks to enjoy the event and to find out more about the us. If you are new to TWu3a or the monthly talks, then please make yourself known to the Welcome Team as you sign in. Most meetings can facilitate attendance using Zoom as well.  Please contact our Secretary for a Zoom invitation if you are not already on the list.

Outings and short breaks
​TWu3a run about 10 coach Outings per year to places of interest. These are very popular so check the web page and the latest Newsletter for updates and booking forms.

We also arrange Short Breaks, which are very popular and always oversubscribed.

Forthcoming Events - Select event for details and available forms.

9th June 2026
Outings
The Royal Pavilion was constructed as the seaside pleasure palace of King George IV. But it has seen many twists and turns throughout its long history. From a modest building […]
Cost: £35 covering entrance, coach, driver's gratuity
Booking Required
12th June 2026
6:30 pm
Music
Cost: £22 including buffet and welcome drink
Booking Required
18th June 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly meeting, Special Meeting
Essential dates: Nomination Forms to be returned by 13th May 2026 Proxy Notices to be returned at least 7 days prior to the AGM Both these forms need to be […]
14th July 2026
Outings
Pick ups:Crescent Road opposite the Assembly Halls 9.00amBus stop St John’s Road opposite the local Sainsburys 9.10amSouthborough Fountain bus stop 9.20am Expected time of arrival  11.30am Time of return departure […]
Cost: £48 to cover house entrance, Egyptian exhibition, gardens, coach, and driver's gratuity
Booking Required
16th July 2026
2:30 pm
Monthly meeting
The most divisive Prime Minister of modern times was surely Margaret Thatcher. And with her eleven and a half years in office she was the longest serving premier for 200 years. After bringing Henry VIII to life for us, historical interpreter Tony Harris dons the blue two-piece and performs as the Great Lady. It's history we can all remember told in Tony's inimitable way....
4th August 2026
Outings
There are working heavy horses around the site, sheep and ducks. There is a cafe serving hot and cold drinks. They also have picnic tables around the Museum grounds to […]
Cost: £31 to cover entrance to the Museum , coach and drivers gratuity.
Booking Required
1st September 2026
Outings
Cost: tba
Booking Required

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