Please watch this space in case of last minute changes! 

Open Meetings are normally held in the Buckingham Community Centre
Address: Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP

Non-Members are normally welcome as guests at our Open meetings.  Please speak to a Committee member if you are interested in joining our U3a, which can often be done straight away.  Meetings usually start at 2:15 for 2:30pm.

2026

22nd April 2026

Our Speaker, Dr Helen Fry will be talking about: MI9 – this was a British intelligence agency established in December 1939 during World War II, specifically for the purpose of assisting Allied prisoners of war and downed airmen to escape from enemy territory and evade capture. It did this by creating clandestine escape routes and providing essential supplies and information, such as maps, money, and compasses, through both local resistance movements and its own agents. MI9 also gathered valuable intelligence from the very individuals it helped return to Allied lines.

28th May 2026 (Note: this is being held on a Thursday)

Why Honeybees Matter: Meriet Duncan is a passionate beekeeper, author,
and storyteller, with an engaging, informative talk that explores the remarkable world of honeybees and the inspiring lessons they offer us about community, resilience, and our connection with nature.

Her talk draws on her experience as a beekeeper and as the author of two children’s books—Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees, and Betsie Valentine and the Honourable Honeybee. While written for children, the themes resonate with all ages, and her talks are known for being lively, heartfelt, and thought-provoking. Her aim is to leave audiences not just better informed, but uplifted and inspired.

24th June 2026

Claire Walden (C5298)| Cyber Protect Officer from Thames Valley Police will advise us on how to stay safe in a computer world of fraud.

Remaining Dates and Details to Follow – Note that July is the Summer Social and August has no Open Meeting.