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Four u3a members took part in The Great North Run to raise money for the u3a movement

u3a members designed and created a show garden at Southport Flower Show, inspired by garden trends of the last 100 years.

The volunteer team leading SiteWorks, the website software for u3as, have reached a significant milestone, as 250 u3as are now using SiteWorks.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Cassidy as the new CEO of the Third Age Trust.

We are pleased to announce that Allan Walmsley has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Third Age Trust.

We have now reached the amazing number of just over 50,000 subscribers of the u3a Friends newsletter.

Hundreds of u3a members are taking part in workshops, sports tournaments and talks at u3a Festival 24 - the largest meeting of u3a members in the movement's history.

u3a recently welcomed delegates from the Taiwanese Ministry of Education, who were keen to learn about lifelong learning models within the UK.

Beacon, the volunteer-led membership managament system for u3as, recently welcomed their 600th u3a.

Kenilworth u3a's Fabulous Fashion group feature in a new film, which showcases the role of volunteering within the u3a movement.

This National Volunteers Week, we're celebrating all the u3a members who contribute their time and skills to their local u3as, networks, regions and the Trust nationally.

u3a's latest film features the Practical Science group at Chichester u3a and celebrates skill sharing within the u3a movement.

We are delighted to announce the u3a members who will be running in The Great North Run this autumn to raise money for The Third Age Trust.

Coventry Spires u3a has become the 100th u3a to be migrated onto SiteWorks, the website software built and managed by u3a volunteers, for u3as.

u3a members across the movement will be learning and socialising together at u3a Festival 24 between Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 July. Tickets are available now.

Colin Luker is the new Trustee for Wales and David Blanchflower is the new Trustee for the North West.

Members of Brighton, Worthing and Sussex u3as got a taste of the spotlight as extras in upcoming film, 'Vindication Swim.'

The Third Age Trust have five charity running places for the Great North Run, the biggest half-marathon in the world.

In our latest film, Marion from Stapleford u3a shares how joining her u3a art group reintroduced her to a hobby she had always loved.

The Trust wishes to recruit more volunteers to serve on its governance committee. This committee reports directly to the Board.

The Third Age Trust, who has over 400 Trust volunteers, has been recognised by Investing in Volunteers, the quality standard for volunteer management.