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Basingstoke u3a run their first exhibition

Basingstoke u3a run their first exhibition

Published: 06 April 2023

Madeline from Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a talks about how an exhibition led to 30 new members - and a new musical group.

Southport u3a share their gardening know-how

Southport u3a share their gardening know-how

Published: 23 March 2023

Diane from Southport u3a talks about a recent talk their Gardening Group gave to Upholland u3a - and how it proved the benefits of u3a members sharing their skills with one another

Reaching New Photographic Heights

Reaching New Photographic Heights

Published: 16 March 2023

Terry from Harborough Welland u3a talks about the Drones and Photography group that has been recently set up.

Visiting u3as in the East of England

Visiting u3as in the East of England

Published: 15 March 2023

East of England Trustee, Barbara Cordina, discusses two recent visits to u3as in her area: Limebrook and Bishop's Stortford.

Plymouth u3a Plant 500 Trees

Plymouth u3a Plant 500 Trees

Published: 23 February 2023

Volunteers from Plymouth u3a recently planted 500 trees and were featured in BBC Spotlight.

New groups at Halesowen u3a

New groups at Halesowen u3a

Published: 21 February 2023

John, Secretary at Halesowen u3a, talks about recent attempts to start new groups at his u3a.

Getting to the art of the matter

Getting to the art of the matter

Published: 20 February 2023

Lyndhurst u3a member Mike spent his career creating cartoons. Now, he pursues his passion of creating lifelike bird scultpures. He shares his tips to creating compelling artwork.

Walking with new friends - the u3a hoop experience

Walking with new friends - the u3a hoop experience

Published: 24 January 2023

Hitchin u3a member Pauline walked around the Hitchin Hoop as part of the East of England region's 40th Anniversary celebrations. For Pauline, the walk was an opportunity to make new connections.

Shining a lantern on u3a within the community

Shining a lantern on u3a within the community

Published: 23 January 2023

Ann from Wells u3a talks about their u3a's involvement in a community lantern parade

Honiton u3a: What We're Up To

Honiton u3a: What We're Up To

Published: 23 January 2023

Richard, Vice Chair of Honiton u3a, shares what they have been up to lately and have planned - including new interest groups and how they have recruited almost sixty new members over the last year

A conversation with Graham, the Interest Group Leader of Photography at Limebrook u3a

A conversation with Graham, the Interest Group Leader of Photography at Limebrook u3a

Published: 18 January 2023

Limebrook u3a member Graham talks about the photography group he leads and the calendar they have just created of member photos.

Leigh Shops Through Time

Leigh Shops Through Time

Published: 18 January 2023

A group of eight members from Leigh Estuary and Leigh On Sea u3as created an exhibition showcasing the changing face of their local high street.

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