Education Charities That specialise in University of the third age

Group and individual learning and social activities in a variety of accessible locations both indoors and outdoors.

U3A's are democratic, self funded, self managed organisations which exist to provide a full range of activities for men and women, no longer in full time employment, at minimal cost. They draw upon the knowledge, experience and skill of their members who organise the groups. At the moment we have groups including Walking, Skittles, Table Tennis, Family History,Art, Nature, Book groups, Mah Jong.

educational, social and physical

Generally Cestria U3A exists to advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age residing in Chester-le-Street and its surrounding locality. Cestria U3A is part of the Third Age Trust.

Self help group for life long learning for those no longer in full time employment.

We meet monthly and have a speaker and refreshments. At present we have 25 groups up and running varying from Traditional Dancing - Singing - Family History - Sunday outings and lunch this just a few. We have an open morning when all our activities are on display and this is open to members and non members to come in and see what we are all about also a Christmas social.

Our objects are the advancement of education,and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time gainful employment. (From the constitution of the third age trust)

The hall exists to provide leisure, recreational and community facilities for the residents in Essendine and surrounding villages. Activities using the hall include Yoga, Martial Arts,U3A, Mother and Toddler Group, Luncheon Club and Band practices. In addition the hall is used for private functions such as children's parties, wedding receptions and sales.

We aim to: (1) Advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in High Wycombe and the local area. (2) Provide facilities for leisure time recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of social welfare.

West Cheshire Rural u3a is a small group serving the villages in rural West Cheshire. We are a group of individuals of varied backgrounds and interests, who are no longer in full-time employment who come together to and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward.

1) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gain full employment in Coventry and its surrounding locality. 2) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the people in the interests of their social welfare.

Members establish and run, within guidelines set by the Trustees, a number of study groups covering a range of subjects and interests. There is also a regular monthly meeting open to all members at which talks are given on a variety of subjects. These activities enable members to learn by working together, sharing and developing their skills, and also assist in combatting social isolation

U3A exsists for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

A lively self-motivating organisation for social, academic and practical activities for people not in full time employment.

Educational lectures and meetings, visits, interest groups and recreation for third age members.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN SHEPTON MALLET AND SURROUNDING AREA. PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ABOVE PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE

The house provides accommodation for day and residentiary guests. These come for quiet, private study or retreat. Groups are usually from churches of different denominations but also more secular community groups - community care for the elderly, university of the third age etc. The house also provides a programme of quiet days and study courses which explore aspects of Christian Spirituality.

Washington U3A provide a list of activities for people who are retired 'but not retiring'These activities inlclude:- Digital photography and computing, family history, garden club, luncheons, ladies swimming, quiz, relaxation, pergamano, scrabble, dominoes, whist, singing, strolling, travel and walking.

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

Educational and recreational activities. Most of our members are retired, some have retired early eg on company schemes for early retirement, some on health grounds. Social activities including coffee mornings with a visiting speaker, annual Xmas lunch, outings take place over the year. The charity is run by volunteers from among the members.

The u3a is a member led charitythat is focussed on participative learning. Most of the educational activities are run in small groups and run by the members for the members. The structure and content includes seminars, workshops, discussion groups, speaker meetings and activity groups.

Provide/maintain a facility for local activities: eg Clubs for Children/Young People:Recreational/Learning activities eg Art; Bowls, Dancing, Pilates, Sports U3A; Yoga, others:Entertainments & parties:Social - eg Senior Citizen's Luncheon Clubs:Used by Groups - eg Apperley Cricket Club; Deerhurst & Apperley School PTFA; Apperley AFCParish- Parish Council Meetings; Annual Parish Assembly

Provides a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun ,exploring new ideas ,skills and activities for people in Runnymede who are not in full time employment.The objective being to promote and improve social and mental health as people move into their more senior years

Bridge Club, Upholstery Classes, Parents & Tots, Coffee Mornings, Parish Council Meetings, PCC Meetings, U3A meetings, Pilates, Gardening Club, Pop-up-Pub, Children's Parties, Wedding Receptions, Funeral Teas, Harvest Lunch, Training facility and any other facilities required by the residents of Lyonshall and surrounding villages.

Providing educational and cultural activities for the elderly ( over the age of 55) who are no longer in full time employment. The activities consist of lectures, seminars, classes and visits to the theatre, museums and other similar culture attractions.