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Creative Writing Group's Latest Topic - The Answer is Yes.
3rd September 2026
At the August meeting the Group presented their work inspired by "The Answer is Yes". You might be surprised what people say "Yes" to. The Answer is Yes by LindaCabin Pressure by DavidJoe Fiona Andy by JeremyThe Answer is Yes by Madeleine...
September Bulletin Now Available
1st September 2026
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 19 - September 2026 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. If you currently get Newsletters by...
August Newsletter Now Available
30th July 2026
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email:You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still hot...
July Bulletin Now Available
2nd July 2026
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 18 - July 2026 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. If you currently get Newsletters by post...
The Creative Writing Group's latest topic - The Boot Fair
16th June 2026
This month the Creative Writing Group wrote pieces involving a "Boot Fair". You would be surprised what you can find there !!! A Fair Catch by DavidThe Boot Fair - More than I bargained for by MadeleineThe Boot Fair by Jeremythe Boot Fair -Money For Old Rope by Linda ...
June Newsletter Now Available
27th May 2026
27 May 2026 The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email:You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst...
The Perfect Murder - Stories by the Creative Writing Group
15th May 2026
Have you ever wondered if you could commit "The Perfect Murder?" Members of the Creative Writing Group think they have the answer. Intrigued ? Read on - A Perfect Murder by LindaThe Perfect Murder by JeremyThe Adoption (The Perfect Murder) by MadeleineDead End by DavidA Perfect...
May Bulletin Now Availabe
26th April 2026
The latest Bulletin has now been published. This is delivered in the months between Newsletters to every member of Orpington u3a who has provided an email address. Bulletin 17 - May 2026 Click here to see other recent newsletters and Bulletins. If you currently get Newsletters by...
A Cup of Coffee - Stories by the Creative Writing Group
10th April 2026
For their April meeting the Group members wrote a short piece based on "A Cup of Coffee". Coffee was at the heart of work, friendship, romance (both at the beginning and the end) and there was even a Barista / Barrister. A Cup of Coffee by Jeremy.A Good Cup of Coffee by Paul.First...
April Newsletter now Available
23rd March 2026
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post we are doing our best to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's 4 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still...
