Why U3A?


Shakespeare defined seven ages of man, 
but the U3A has whittled these down to three.  
Briefly they are as follows:

The First Age. 
This is when we have to rely upon others for our 
well-being and nurture.

The Second Age.
We now have responsibilities to others and have to 
spend most of our time
earning a living or supporting those that do.

The Third Age.
Now these commitments are behind us and we have 
the time to pursue other interests and to learn new skills.  
We can also if we wish devote time to passing on those 
skills that we have acquired to others.

The U3A is a self help organisation and we look to 
members to share their knowledge.  Members meet 
in groups to share their particular interests.
 We do not have any paid tutors; group leaders are 
members who volunteer to co-ordinate groups in 
subjects of their choice. Members are not students 
and qualifications are neither required nor given.

Membership is available to those
not in full time employment.