How the U3A works

The members themselves run the Study Groups, serve on committees, provide administrative help, organise outings, study days etc on a voluntary basis. Everyone will want to help in some way in the running of the organisation if they can, whether that is helping in a practical way (folding newsletters, making tea etc), or in running an event or joining a committee or offering to be a Group Organiser.

The Monthly Meeting is an open meeting, which all members may attend. It offers a chance to meet others, hear a speaker who is an expert in a subject of general interest, as well as enjoy tea and home-made cakes. There are two other open meetings each month, one on Science and one on Computing.

The Newsletter, together with flyers and booking forms for special events, is available at the Monthly Meeting or is sent on afterwards. Reading the newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what is going on. 

The Study Groups are self-help learning groups of various sizes. They meet during the day, often in the home of a group member. There is usually a Group Organiser who also acts as secretary, and the meetings vary in frequency – generally weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The objective is to pursue a common interest in the company of like-minded people. There are no qualifications, pressures or expenses beyond basic materials.  

The Handbook, with a detailed list of the Study Groups, is sent out in August. It contains all the essential names and contact details for the forthcoming year.

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