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In celebration of National Walking Month, Pauline from Lancaster & Morecambe u3a reflects on a walking challenge her u3a took part in earlier this year.

Susan, a member of Berwick-upon-Tweed u3a, explains why she signed up to help the SiteWorks project team and her migration journey as a manager of her u3a website.

York u3a member Graham decided to explore a topic that had long intrigued him, fairy tales, by setting up a group at his u3a. He shares some of the themes and stories that he has discovered - and their lasting legacy in popular culture.

Southport u3a Chair Chris talks about their plans to return to the Southport Flower Show for a third year, creating a show garden that showcases how garden design has changed over the last 100 years.

Crouch End & District u3a's real food group explores great cooking and what food means to different people. Group leaders Sally and Lesley shares where the initial idea came from and how the group has been going so far.

Keith Richards writes about the life of Len Street, who made a huge contribution to the u3a movement as Chair of the Third Age Trust.

As increasing numbers of people become interested in true crime, Stella from Orpington u3a decided to set up a u3a group for other members fascinated by the subject.

Barbara from Daventry & District u3a talks about joining u3a and how it connected her with a larger community.

Following on from Alsager & District u3a's 25th anniversary in 2023, Chair, Alan, talks about how their u3a has grown over the years.

Val is the new u3a Subject Adviser for Recorder and shares her tips for u3a members who might want to start playing the instrument or start a recorder u3a group. 

Mark and Karen from Guernsey u3a share insights into their u3a group for wine enthusiasts.

To mark International Woman's Day, Jill, the leader of Northwood & District u3a's Women In History group, talks about how it all started with a particularly fascinating session of their American Politics group.