Welcome to the Benfleet u3a
Member Notices
Benfleet Newsletter
March 2026 download:
Benfleet Newsletter Issue 57
Next Members Meeting
Richmond Hall:
2pm Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Outings
We do not have our own trip organiser at present but the tour company we have used for some years offers a varied range of outings. Details are given in their brochure which will be available to view at Richmond Hall meetings.
Social Meetings
Tuesday SIMply FRIENDS and Thursday Morning Coffee.
Open to ALL Members.
See Events for details.
What is the Benfleet u3a?
We are a local community organisation with 300 members, for anyone no longer in full-time employment who has navigated life's major challenges of work and family but want to be active, learn new skills, follow their interests and make new friends locally.
As a local charity, we are focussed on activities and topics reflecting Member's interests.
In the UK, there are over 1,000 local u3as, coordinated and supported by The Third age Trust
Where is Benfleet?
On the South East coast of Essex, overlooking the Thames and located within the Castle Point Borough Council area.
Benfleet (Beamfleote) is over 1,100 years old and is known for the Battle of Benfleet 894, St. Mary's Church (12th C), it's position for London rail commuters
.....and of course the friendliness of it's residents.
Our monthly Member Meetings are held at Richmond Hall behind the shops on the High Road.
What activities do we do?
A wide range inspired by member interests including:
One General Member meeting meeting every month with external speakers recently covering Henry VIII, Gilbert and Sullivan, The Dogs Trust as well as entertainment from the Creekside Coast band and the Ladybirds.
We currently have 36 Interest Groups operating in broad categories including: Outings; Creative Skills; Active; History; Languages; Social; Gardening; and many more.
Please explore our website
You can access every area of the site – no passwords. Use the tabs at the top of the page particularly QUICK LINKS and EVENTS. We suggest you find activities that you already have an interest in and then also find those new topics you would like to learn and develop.