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Remembering Eric Midwinter

12 August 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Eric Midwinter, one of the visionary co-founders of the u3a movement in the UK.

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The winner of the u3a essay writing competition is...

18 July 2025

Claudette of Porthcawl and Bridgend u3as whose essay champions inventor Albert Marsh.

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Introducing the new Chair of Network Link

02 July 2025

Flintshire u3a member Karen Green has been appointed the new Chair of Network Link, which connects u3a networks across the UK together.

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Digital version of u3a matters magazine launched

19 June 2025

You can now read u3a matters for free on the u3a website.

From left to right, top to bottom: Romsey Archway u3a member Nigel, Rickmansworth u3a member Frances, Chorleywood u3a member Rik, Lymm & Thelwall u3a member Duncan, Haslemere u3a and Guildford u3a member Elizabeth.

Meet the u3a runners taking part in the Great North Run 2025

13 June 2025

We are delighted to introduce the five runners taking part in The Great North Run to raise money for The Third Age Trust.

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Could you be the next Vice Chair?

05 June 2025

The Board of Trustees is looking for a new Vice Chair - nominations are open now.

Learning News

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Essay Writing Competition launched

03 April 2025
Essay Writing Competition launched We are thrilled to invite u3a members to take part in a new and…
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Online Events with AbilityNet

16 January 2025
Upcoming online events full of technology tips The u3a learning team are running a series of onlin…
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Mindfulness and Meditation Award

07 November 2024
u3a Group Awarded ‘Finalist’ in National Awards.  We are delighted to report that u3a members Jo…

Help us Remember Them

15 August 2024
Imperial War Museum’s Register - Help us to Remember Them Our new project is inspired by Second Wo…
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The Learning Review – thank you for your feedback!

17 July 2024
Our Learning Review – thank you for your feedback! We would like to say a big THANK YOU to those…

The u3a Short Story Writing Competition 2024 is on the evocative theme of ‘Escape(s)’

25 June 2024
The u3a Short Story Writing Competition 2024 is on the evocative theme of ‘Escape(s)’. This is a r…