Military History

Group leader	Jim Barnes
Contact	Contact group leader
Meets	First Tuesday of the month, 9.30am-noon
Venue	Recreation Ground Pavilion, Middle Street, Brockham RH3 7JT
Cost	£3, including coffee
Waiting list?	No

The aim of this interest group, which numbers about 40 and growing, is to share knowledge and understanding of why conflicts occur, the progress and consequences of battles, and the role of participants on the front line and the home front. This is achieved within the overall ethos of the u3a of establishing friendships.

Our monthly meetings start at 9.30am with coffee and biscuits followed by a talk, discussion, more coffee and the Ten Minute Slot. Recent talk subjects have included: Concorde, from success to demise (Barnes Wallis’s daughter in attendance); Burma Campaign – logistics and Wasbies; the U-boat war.

Our monthly Newsletter offers reading and information on other military subjects and keeps the group in touch and up-to-date. Regular group visits to local military sites and museums, such as Sandhurst Military Academy and Hawkinge Battle of Britain Museum in Kent, helps keep this friendly group together and engaged, as do our annual garden meetings and book exchanges. Links to our Newsletters and events can be found on this page.

Sounds interesting? You will be warmly welcomed at our meetings – you are not obliged to give a talk.

2026 programme

All events at Brockham Cricket Pavilion, RH3 7JT at 9.30 a.m. coffee & tea for a 10 a.m. start, except:  

#   Barrie Friend Mem Event at Old Barn Hall, Gt Bookham KT23 3PQ 10.30 a.m.

## To be advised to Group Members