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I'm Sorry Prime Minister at The Apollo Theatre
29th March 2026
A Theatre Group of over 45 members attended I’m Sorry Prime Minister on 26 March at The Apollo Theatre. This play written and directed by Jonathan Lynne, co-writer of the hit TV programmes Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. In this comedy we see Jim Hacker in older age...
The crumbling of British Politics in Turmoil - General Meeting talk on 17th March
23rd March 2026
Our guest speaker Andrew Baker delivered a devastating analysis of why British politics are in turmoil. He cited:-distrust with lightweight politicians, who have not had serious jobs. They cannot make decisions in case they alienate their followers. They display little skill in political...
Fun had by all at the Quiz
13th March 2026
Our first morning Quiz on March 10th proved very popular and most enjoyable. Fourteen teams of six answered questions on a wide range of subjects over 6 rounds. There was an additional picture round of British Birds. The winning, all female team, modestly named Shy...
Bromley Quiz Morning
10th March 2026
Bromley u3a is kicking off the new year with the first of our events, a Quiz morning, on March 10th. Our members will enjoy a morning of head-scratching fun with friends. Members can bring their own drinks and nibbles but tea and coffee will be supplied as well as the Inquisitor, the...
A Mirror by Sam Holcroft
9th March 2026
What happens when a society begins to control not only what people may say, but even how stories may be told? That intriguing question lies at the heart of A Mirror, a thoughtful and intellectually playful contemporary drama that explores the relationship between storytelling, censorship, and...
Local Studies Talk on the Woodland Trust
4th March 2026
Allan Goodison, a Volunteer with the Woodland Trust spoke about the important work the Trust does to ensure we have woods for people and wildlife to thrive in. Their work involves creating trees from seed, protecting those needing it and restoring sections of woods. We were reminded that we need...
The unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket
3rd March 2026
A select group from the theatre group went to The Theatre Royal Haymarket to see this new musical. It was based on the best selling novel by Rachel Joyce who also wrote the show’s script. It stars Mark Addy as Harold and Jenna Russell as his wife Maureen who have a very monotonous life in...
LOWE visit to Rotherhithe
19th February 2026
Fortunately the Brunel Museum was open since it was half-term. A small but fascinating exhibition situated next to the access shaft to Marc Brunel’s tunnel. Lunch across the road in the historic Mayflower Pub followed by a visit to St Mary’s Church. Then a walk...
Illusion, Art and the Brain - a talk by Mike Sheehan
17th February 2026
The General Meeting on 17 February welcomed Mike Sheehan, a neuroscientist to talk about Illusion, art and the brain. Mike shared some fascinating insights into how we take in information through our eyes, how this gets processed via the back of the eye and then interpreted via...
Paddington the Musical at the Savoy Theatre (two reviews)
13th February 2026
How I was so looking forward to seeing this musical and it did not disappoint. First of all, I love musicals (providing they are not too loud) and second – I love Paddington. The sound levels were just right and miracle of miracles, no flashing lights! The acting was extremely professional by...
