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Essay Writing Competition launched

Essay Writing Competition launched

Published: 03 April 2025

u3a members are invited to make the case for a person, policy, invention or idea having a positive impact on society. Essay submissions are now open.

Online Events with AbilityNet

Online Events with AbilityNet

Published: 16 January 2025

We have an exciting series of online events full of technology tips available for booking now, summarised here by Learning Volunteer Pamela.

Mindfulness and Meditation Award

Mindfulness and Meditation Award

Published: 07 November 2024

We are delighted to report that u3a members John, Mike and Ruth were Finalists in the ‘Innovations in Mindfulness’ awards.

Help us Remember Them

Help us Remember Them

Published: 15 August 2024

Learning Volunteer Pamela writes about the new Learning Activity related to War Memorials, set up by Trust Volunteer Carole Chapman.

The Learning Review – thank you for your feedback!

The Learning Review – thank you for your feedback!

Published: 17 July 2024

Read about how the Third Age Trust are using members' feedback to continue to improve the learning experience for u3a members.

The u3a Short Story Writing Competition 2024 is on the evocative theme of ‘Escape(s)’

The u3a Short Story Writing Competition 2024 is on the evocative theme of ‘Escape(s)’

Published: 25 June 2024

Have you entered yet? There's still time to enter the u3a short story competition, on the theme of Escape. Entries close Monday 15 July at 12pm.

Our new learning activity - Where am I?

Our new learning activity - Where am I?

Published: 30 May 2024

Get involved in our newest learning activity Where am I? where members connect through travel and photos. The first correct answer for the competition will receive a u3a tote bag.

Subject Advisers and what they can offer you

Subject Advisers and what they can offer you

Published: 18 January 2024

Find out more about our wonderful Subject Advisers and what they can do for you. There is so much more they have to offer in addition to advice. They are waiting for your call! Shri Sharma, Subject…

Niche and Unusual online learning talks

Niche and Unusual online learning talks

Published: 14 December 2023

We speak to some of the members behind the more unusual u3a talks and how they came about.

u3a Poetry Competition 2023-4 theme announced

u3a Poetry Competition 2023-4 theme announced

Published: 28 November 2023

Enter the u3a national poetry competition which is back for its fourth consecutive year, with the theme of ‘What If’.

More Laughter Yoga available online

More Laughter Yoga available online

Published: 07 September 2023

u3a members can now enjoy two free Laughter Yoga sessions a month as part of the u3a online events programme

98% of attendees would recommend online u3a learning events

98% of attendees would recommend online u3a learning events

Published: 08 August 2023

The u3a online events programme includes a wide range of events, covering topics from art history to maths.

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