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World Music Day
Published: 21 June 2023
The u3a subject adviser for Jazz, Howard, talks about the joy of music for World Music Day.
The Magic of Writing
Published: 21 June 2023
To celebrate National Writing Day, Subject Adviser for Creative Writing Marcia shares why she find writing so effective at bringing people together.
The Great Get Together: how u3as can get involved
Published: 09 June 2023
James Austin, Campaigns Officer at The Great Get Together, talks about the annual event - taking place this year between 23 and 25 June - and shares how u3as can get take part.
Learning is the elixir of healthy life
Published: 08 June 2023
Sir Muir Gray shares what we know about living longer - and how u3a's model of informal learning is crucial to tackling ageing issues.
Whitby Whalers u3a celebrates volunteers
Published: 06 June 2023
Like all u3as across the country, Whitby Whalers u3a is dependent on members who step forward to sit on the committee and run u3a groups. In this article they say the group leader of a social group.
Northumbria Region u3a Treasurers Network
Published: 30 May 2023
Newcastle u3a member Catherine talks about the benefits of having a network where u3a Treasurers in Northumbria can share their experiences.
Planting Across the Movement
Published: 25 May 2023
u3as across the UK share how they've been planting trees and hedges to mark their milestones.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - a feel good film that didn't let us down
Published: 24 May 2023
Last month, u3a members were invited to a free screening of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, organised by eOne and the National Trust. Two u3a members share their review of the film.
25 Ways to Celebrate 25 Years of Chandlers Ford u3a
Published: 24 May 2023
Chandlers Ford u3a member Dave talks about how they celebrated their 25th Anniversary in March with 25 different events - including installing 25 handcrafted postbox toppers across the community.
Meet The Trustees for the West Midlands and East Midlands
Published: 24 May 2023
Two of the new Trustees - John Lewis, Trustee for the East Midlands, and Jean Jackson, Trustee for the West Midlands - share what they have been doing in the first ten weeks of their role.
The Psychology of Clothes
Published: 22 May 2023
June is the group leader of Kenilworth u3a's Fashion Group which discusses a wide range of topics - including recently, the psychology of fashion. In this article, she talks through some of the points raised in their session.
Guided Tour of Vindolanda
Published: 18 May 2023
John, the leader of Tynedale u3a's Hadrian's Wall group, talks about a guided tour of Vindolanda that he gave as part of the u3a Off the Wall event.
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