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The u3a
Founded in 1982, the u3a (University of the Third Age) is a UK-wide
movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of
opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new
ideas, skills and activities together.
There are 1,057 local u3a branches approaching 400,000 members;
membership costs on average £20 per year and is open to everyone who
is no longer in full-time work or raising a family.
The Third Age Trust
The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a
movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to local
u3a’s e.g. advice, guidance and insurance.
However, they also have a well-stocked website which provides
additional online learning opportunities, initiatives and competitions.
These are available to all members and all are included in the annual
subscription. Topics change each month and here are a few examples;
Online Learning Events
Delivered free via Zoom, cover a
wide range of topics, e.g.
Competitions;
Monthly
Paint/Draw and Photos
Brain & Behaviour
Philosophy &
Sport
Annual
Creative Writing and Poetry
Puzzles;
Antarctic Adventure
Workshops e.g.
Laughter Yoga
Cryptic
Crosswords
Podcasts on 17th of each month
Weekly Maths
Challenge
Logic puzzle
And not to forget …
TAM Third Age Matters magazine
published five times a year.
