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Practical Science in u3a

Posted 12th June 202215th June 2022 EditorPosted in Science

Chichester u3a member Nick talks about the experiments in chemistry, physics and biology that members have explored as part of the Practical Science group.

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The Art of Pleating

Posted 10th June 20228th June 2022 EditorPosted in Arts

Ruth, Fashion Subject Adviser and Leader of the Trust u3a Fashion Group, talks about a recent trip to the Ciment Pleating factory.

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Being Treasurer for the u3a Movement

Posted 9th June 20229th June 2022 EditorPosted in Everything Else

Derek, Treasurer for the u3a movement, talks about why volunteering is so important.

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Volunteering with Beacon

Posted 8th June 20228th June 2022 EditorPosted in Everything Else

Culm Valley u3a Marian shares how she became a volunteer with u3a member management system Beacon.

Supporting Chess in the u3a Movement

Posted 7th June 20228th June 2022 EditorPosted in Everything Else

As part of our focus on u3a volunteers, David, Subject Adviser for Chess, talks more about his role and encouraging the growth of chess within the u3a movement

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Volunteering on the Advice Line

Posted 6th June 20226th June 2022 EditorPosted in Everything Else

To celebrate National Volunteering Week, Jane of Arnold u3a shares her volunteering journey, including what it’s like to help on the national u3a advice line.

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u3a Future Lives: Inspire, Inform, Influence

Posted 19th May 202220th May 2022 EditorPosted in Future Lives

As part of our series from the u3a Future Lives Group – they interviewed the inspirational Rosemary Mallace of South Manchester u3a talks about everyday, approachable fitness for all

Learning More About: Local History

Posted 18th May 202218th May 2022 EditorPosted in History

Local History Subject Adviser Sandra talks about how she became interested in local history, the kind of activities she does with her u3a group and how she plans to support other local history groups across the movement.

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Elizabethan Ranges, Churchyards and Roman Villas

Posted 16th May 202215th June 2022 EditorPosted in Everything Else, History

Sue from Burnham-on-Crouch u3a’s Archaeological Group talks about their latest projects and discoveries.

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Why Not Try Mindfulness?

Posted 6th May 202218th May 2022 EditorPosted in Thought, Wellbeing

Subject Adviser for Meditation and Mindfulness Nancy, who recently featured in our #GenerationWOW campaign with Specsavers, talks about why it’s worth giving meditation and mindfulness a try.

Discovering Songs and Stories

Posted 2nd May 202216th May 2022 EditorPosted in Arts

Calverton & District u3a member Len discusses his Song and Story group, which explores the connection between music and storytelling.

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How Trade Grew the World: A New Economic History Group

Posted 14th April 202214th April 2022 EditorPosted in Thought

Trust u3a member John talks about his new group exploring the history of trade.

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