Weds 3 Jan 2024	Monthly Meeting	A HISTORY OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING POPULAR MUSIC C1500-PRESENT DAY Mike Hurst, former member of The Springfields, returns to provide another popular talk - accompanied by his guitar. SPEAKER: Mike Hurst	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 7 Feb 2024	Monthly Meeting	SEEDS & BULBS : THE SUTTONS STORY The history of Suttons Seeds from its humble beginnings in 1806 through to supplier, worldwide, of bulbs, seeds and other horticultural products. SPEAKER: Richard Marks	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 6 Mar 2024	Monthly Meeting	WINE-TASTING & VINEYARDS AROUND THE WORLD With a passion for both photography and fine wines, David shares records of visits to vineyards worldwide and his knowledge of wines from many areas of the new world. SPEAKER: David Hughes	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 3 Apr 2024	Monthly Meeting	THE MITFORD SISTERS The fascinating, at times scandulous, lives of the six aristocratic Mitford Sisters, including Deborah, who helped transform the fortunes of Chatsworth Stately Home. SPEAKER: John Whitfield	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 17 Apr 2024	Social Event	COFFEE 'N CAKE SOCIAL Socialise with other members at our afternoon meets. Tea also available and cake alternatives can be arranged. Bookings can be made at our Speakers' meetings or email Jane at:  socialevents@woodleyu3a.org.uk	2.00-4.30	The Waterside Fairwater Drive Woodley
Weds 24 Apr 2024	Social Event	SOCIAL EVENT/QUIZ NIGHT Our always popular quiz night and raffle. Set meal and coffee. 50 places on a first come, first served basis. All places are now taken and we are operating a waiting list system.	7.15-10.45	Sonning Golf Club Duffield Road Woodley
Weds 1 May 2024	Monthly Meeting	MY LIFE AS AN AIRLINE STEWARD A light-hearted, entertaining presentation of Alan's long career as a steward for British Airways worldwide, caring for prime ministers, royalty and popstars. SPEAKER: Alan Brewer	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 22 May 2024	Social Event	COFFEE 'N CAKE SOCIAL We regret that circumtances at The Waterside, beyond our control, has meant that this event has had to be cancelled. All members who booked have been contacted by email.	2.00-4.30	The Waterside Fairwater Drive Woodley
Weds 5 Jun 2024	Monthly Meeting	A SECRET UNDERGROUND BUNKER - HOW IT HELPED WIN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN Hear about how Hurricanes, Spitfires, Op-rooms, observer corps, anti-aircraft guns, barrage balloons collaborated to defend Britain from Nazi invasion in 1940. SPEAKER: Dilip Amin	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 19 Jun 2024	Social Event	DINTON PASTURES LAZY LUNCH Join us in the lovely gardens of The Coffee House for a light lunch of Ham and Chips, Summer Smashed Burger, Caesar Salad, Chicken Tikka Wrap, Jacket Potatoes.  Booking by email form sent out by Social Events organisers in early June, 2024.	12.30 onwards	Dinton Pastures The Coffee House
Weds 3 July 2024	Monthly Meeting	THE QUESTIONABLE HISTORY OF THE TV QUIZ SHOW Jeff tracks the history of the TV Quiz Show - exploring who have been winners, who have been losers - and even cheaters! A fascinating insight into a TV favourite.... SPEAKER: Jeff Evans	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 17 July 2024	Social Event	COFFEE 'N CAKE SOCIAL Socialise with other members at our afternoon meets. Tea also available and cake alternatives can be arranged. Bookings can be made at our Speakers' meetings or email Jane at:  socialevents@woodleyu3a.org.uk	2.00-4.30	The Waterside Fairwater Drive Woodley
Weds 7 Aug 2024	Social Event	SUMMER PARTY A Summer get-together for members with plenty of party food and our usual raffle. Places limited to 75 on a first-come basis. Booking by email form sent out by Social Events organisers in early July, 2024.	2.00 TBC	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 4 Sep 2024	Monthly Meeting	FOLK SINGING A must for those members who enjoy folk music - traditionally passed by oral tradition from one singer or generation to the next, and marked generally by simple, melody and narrative. SINGER: Amanda Short	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Thurs 12 Sep 2024	Social Event	COFFEE 'N CAKE SOCIAL Socialise with other members at our afternoon meets. Choice of hot drinks, Jam Scones, /chocolate cake. Bookings can be made at our Speakers' meetings or email Jane at:  socialevents@woodleyu3a.org.uk	2.00-4.00	The Waterside Fairwater Drive Woodley
Weds 2 Oct 2024	Monthly Meeting	A BEGINNING, MUDDLE AND AN END Prize-winning author of four highly-rated novels, Bobbie explains how the complex world of characters, location and plot form and combine together in the writer's mind. SPEAKER: Bobbie Darbyshire	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 16 Oct 2024	Social Event	SOCIAL EVENT/QUIZ NIGHT    Our second quiz night of the year. Set meal and coffee, prizes and raffle. 53 places on a first come, first served basis. To book, email Jane at: socialevents@woodleyu3a.org.uk	7.15-10.45	Sonning Golf Club Duffield Road Woodley
Weds 6 Nov 2024	Monthly Meeting	STORYTELLER Fionnaghal, a Berkshire based storyteller who specialises in tales from Britain and Ireland, and especially Berkshire and Oxfordshire. SPEAKER: Fionnaghal	2.00-4.00	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way
Weds 20 Nov 2024	Social Event	COFFEE 'N CAKE SOCIAL Socialise with other members at our afternoon meets. Tea also available and cake alternatives can be arranged. Bookings can be made at our Speakers' meetings or email Jane at:  socialevents@woodleyu3a.org.uk	2.00-4.00	The Waterside Fairwater Drive Woodley
Weds 4 Dec 2024	Social Event	CHRISTMAS PARTY Christmas Quiz, Raffle and Festive Food! 75 places on a first-come basis. Booking by email form sent out by Social Events organisers in November, 2024.	2.00-4.45	Woodley Baptist Church Hurricane Way