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Puzzles to papercraft: members lead new learning initiatives

u3a members share their skills in the new Spring Learning Programme with many opportunities to learn something new  

A message from staff and Trustees of the Third Age Trust

u3a and Yorkshire Cricket Foundation hosted an all-women walking cricket match, with special guest Dickie Bird OBE

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, public figures Dame Esther Rantzen and Jay Blades have shared messages to the u3a movement

u3a members have created tutorials for a new series hosted by Specsavers showcasing the skills of #GenerationWOW

Headington u3a becomes the 500th to join Beacon

Beacon, the membership system administered by u3a volunteers, has reached 500 u3as.

u3a members reveal how u3a has changed their lives for the better in a new film

"We want to challenge assumptions about ageing which are prevalent in our society."

CEO of the Third Age Trust, Sam Mauger, contributed to a report about age inclusive housing

u3a has been shining a light on surprising assumptions when it comes to the music we listen to - and sharing members' stories on how music connects us.

Using the Anti-Ageism Toolkit 

A survey about the Anti-Ageism Toolkit, created with the Centre for Ageing Better, revealed that members felt encouraged to tackle ageism as a result

New for 2022, u3a radio can now be found on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts

We are 40!!

The u3a movement is celebrating 40 years of positive ageing this year.

5,000 trees and counting

Members have beaten a u3a goal to have 5,000 trees planted in our u3a 40th Anniversary Wood in just three months

A new online advent calendar for members busts myths about the Third Age Trust

Beacon, the management system created and run by u3a members, will soon be celebrating its 500th u3a

u3a Celebrates National Tree Week

u3a members share how they connect with trees and nature for National Tree Week

In our event with Dame Esther Rantzen on National Kindertransport Day, u3a members with ties to the Kindertransport are sharing their stories

u3a has over 10,000 trustees across the movement and is showcasing the work they do this National Trustees' Week

u3a members are holding fringe events at the COP26 Conference in Glasgow to share their experiences of climate change

Geologist Martin from Sutton u3a talks about his career, travel and what it's like to eat a goat's head

A Relevant and Bold New Strategy

u3a is embarking on an ambitious consultation with members to shape its strategy and direction for the future.