Dacorum

Anne Menzies

  • Exploring London – 30 September and 2nd October – Queen’s Park and Kensal Green

    Exploring London Group – Queen’s Park and Kensal Green – Wednesday September 30th and Friday October 2nd

    As GK Chesterton wrote:-  For there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen. Before we go to paradise, by way of Kensal Green.
    Kensal Green being the site of the first and grandest of The Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London. There are indeed fine things to be seen in the area, I can’t comment on the news as they keep changing it.
    We will start with a walk exploring the history of Queen’s Park and its current position as the trendiest area in London. I have heard it described as the likely offspring of a union between Primrose Hill and Notting Hill. It is particularly known for the number of media personnel. From BBC correspondents to documentary makers via actors and singers and the odd ‘celebrity’.
    It boasts not just one but two famous Italian restaurants. One praised by Giles Coren and the other being better known as the star in a television advert, The Queen in the title is of course Victoria.
    The Park started out as an agricultural show ground. Usual details, around 2 hours in duration and 2.5 miles in length. As it is our side of the city then I am aiming for a slightly earlier start of 11.00.

     

    If you wish to apply for this walk,  please email the coordinator via the Coordinator (Group 081) page after 09.00 on 1 September with a maximum of 4 persons per application.

    If you miss the 1st September you can still apply, especially If you can do both dates, so numbers can be balanced on both walks.

    Remember if you apply for others, you are responsible for passing on messages. Please give your full names and U3A numbers and preferred date and indicate if you are flexible on the dates. Please use the following link to checkout the Exploring London Safety: https://u3adacorum.org/staging/exploring-london-safety/

    If you have any queries please contact Bernard via Coordinator (Group 081)

    Last updated – 20 Aug ’26

  • Exploring London – 19th and 26th August ’26 – North Woolwich

    Exploring London, Wednesday 19th and 26th August

    August Walk: North Woolwich

    This is a 2.5 mile level walk exploring the history of North Woolwich and its current regeneration. We will look at how a remote marsh became a gateway to the world, how it experienced economic boom, decline and revival.  We discover why sites built for industry are now used for leisure, see houses built on shipyards and watch planes land on water.  We will walk under the Thames and take a ferry to return to the Thames’s north bank.

    If you wish to apply for this walk, please email Sue at Coordinator after 9.00 on 1 August with a maximum of 4 persons per application.  Please give your full names and U3A numbers; and indicate if you can do either date.

    Remember if you apply for others, you are responsible for passing on messages.
    Please indicate if you are NOT willing for your email address to be shared with other successful applicants.

    If you have any queries regarding this walk, please contact Sue via Coordinator. Late applications will be accepted.

    Last updated: 13 Aug ’26

  • Exploring London – Safety

    IMPORTANT NOTE
    Attendees to London Walks are reminded that they are responsible for their personal safety and comfort. They should not take any actions that could put others at risk. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Travelling safely to and from the outside group activity.
    • Wearing clothing appropriate to the expected weather conditions.
    • Bringing water or other refreshments if required.
    • Bringing any necessary medication.
    • Being physically able to complete the activity.
    • Performing normal activities such as crossing roads safely.

    Each U3A member is responsible for their own safety and needs to approach any activity in accordance with their own health and personal medical conditions.

    Last updated: 10 Aug ’26