Thoughts from a discussion group leader
As part of national Volunteer Week, we are focusing on different ways to volunteer at U3A. Nick Hoskins, North Cotswold U3A talks about what it is like to lead a discussion group
A Chairman’s story
As part of national Volunteer Week, we are focusing on different volunteer roles within U3A. John Batt, Minehead U3A talks about becoming chairman of his U3A
My experience as a U3A Egyptologist
As part of national Volunteer Week, we are focusing on different ways to volunteer at U3A. Neil Stevenson, Upholland U3A, talks about setting up an interest group.
Curious Tales from the Ancient Graveyard
Sarah Lister, Settle District U3A on leading a research project which celebrates the history of Settle
Royston U3A’s clever solution
Jackie Gellert, Chairman of Royston U3A, talks about how a £850 local council grant helped them involve all their members in its monthly meetings
Reliving the 60s
Sue Langley Chairman of Wyre Forest & District talks about their ‘confidence boosting’ latest show which took everyone back to the swinging sixties.
A Talk that Paid Off
Jennifer Simpson, National Shared Learning Project Coordinator, was invited to speak at a meeting of the Archives and Records Association.
Lifestyle Check
Subject Adviser on Memory Maintenance Arthur Maltby explains a new technique – the MeMap
Exploring Philosophy
National Subject Adviser on Philosophy, Shri Sharma, explains the different aspects of philosophy
U3A Shared learning with The National Trust
Sheila Underwood talks about how Thrapston & District U3A in Northamptonshire undertook a project with Lyveden National Trust.
Setting up a Quantum Physics Group
John Lamb from Newcastle U3A on how he helped set up (possibly) the first Quantum Physics group in the movement.
U3As and University Partnerships
Sources Online looks at how the partnerships between U3As and Universities continues to grow.