Our events programme includes a registration day at the start of the session, our AGM at the end of the session, a series of open meetings and occasional social events - these are additional to our group activities. Some events arranged by other organisations are shown on the Non-Perth u3a Events page.
Open meetings are normally held in St Matthews Church with coffee or tea and a chance to chat from 10am, and announcements and a talk starting at 10.30am. Dates are given below - they are all on Monday morning of week 1 of our Outline schedule 2025-26. Past talks have covered a wide variety of topics of interest to members from butterflies to Jacobite history. When the details are finalised, they are added here. The announcements are also shared in our News Roundups.
If you have a question about an event, or a suggestion for an event, contact Don or Jon, our Events Coordinators.
Here are some pictures from the first open meeting of 2025-26. The speaker, Allan Condie who stepped in at very short notice, talked about 'The development of churches in Perth'.
Forthcoming events
24th November 2025
10:00 am
Open Meeting
A Trip to Everest Base Camp - Evelyn Menzies
A group of people from Tayside with acute brain injuries challenged themselves, and perceptions of the condition, by walking to Mount Everest base camp. Evelyn Menzies son, Niall, was seriously […]
Venue: St Matthews Church
11th December 2025
2:00 pm
Social event
The 2025 Perth u3a Christmas Lunch will take place at the Royal George Hotel, with u3a group the Semi-Tones providing musical entertainment. To make a booking, contact the organiser, Jon […]
Venue: George Hotel
Cost: £32 for up to 3 courses
Booking Required
12th January 2026
10:00 am
Open Meeting
Perth Racecourse - Mathew Taylor
Mathew will talk about the history of the Racecourse and events over the years that have made it one of the top venues.
Venue: St Matthews Church
9th February 2026
10:00 am
Open Meeting
Auchterader Picturehouse - Peter Laisen
Peter will talk about the early stages of an extensive restoration of the Auchterarder Picturehouse (previously known as the Regal Cinema). The dream and ambition is to bring this historic […]
Venue: St Matthews Church
9th March 2026
10:00 am
Open Meeting
Gloagburn Farm Shop is owned and run by 3rd generation farmers Ian and Alison Niven. Started from humble beginnings in 2003, Gloagburn is now a 130 cover coffee shop serving […]
Venue: St Matthews Church
20th March 2026
Miscellaneous Meeting
A meeting for all group leaders. It's an opportunity to learn about and discuss problems and successes in leading groups. The meeting is led by our groups coordinator, Ray.
6th April 2026
10:00 am
Open Meeting
Camping amongst the Lions of the Okavango Delta - Duncan McNab
Duncan will engage the membership with his adventures with wildlife and close encounters.
Venue: St Matthews Church
4th May 2026
10:00 am
Annual General Meeting
An opportunity to hear reviews of the u3a session and to vote for new committee members. Coffee and tea available from 10.00 am with the AGM starting at 10.30 am.
Venue: St Matthews Church