Education Charities That specialise in University of the third age

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.

The Charity is involved in the education & training of elderly, retired and semi retired people by means of regular meetings and activities.

To advance the education of members with monthly lectures and a selection of interest groups and visits to places of Interest. Current Groups Antiques and Objets D'art, Art Appreciation, Bird Watching,Book Groups, Bridge, Computing, French, Genealogy, History, Latin, Longer Walking Groups, Money Group Music appreciation, Play Reading, Psychology, Rambling, Religions, Technology and Tutorial .

1) To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and its surrounding locality. 2) To provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups".

Biddulph U3A has approx 500 members who take part in voluntary activities of their choice on a weekly basis. There are approx 35 classes to choose from including Singing, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Yoga, Tone and Trim, Keep Fit, Sequence Dancing, Acoustic Guitar, Badminton, Table Tennis, Computer Studies, Mexican Dominoes, Photography, Bowling, Art & Painting, Patchwork & Quilting, Walking.

The hall is hired out to Pre-school group, Cricket clubs, Probus, Woodmancote Society, Indoor Bowling club, Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies etc., Dog handling, Women's Institute, Bishops Cleeve U3A, parties, village events, and the Parish Council meet monthly.

(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.

The promotion of educational activities among older people and the encouragement of social gatherings. Achieved by the creation of separate self help groups under the umbrella of our organisation. Typical groups include; singing, gardening, science, arts, conversation, languages, discussion, photography, walking, etc. We currently have over 60 such groups.

The charitable purposes of The U3A are: to advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age (being the period of time after the first age of childhood dependence and the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility) residing in Preston Park and its surrounding locality.

To advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age (being the period of time after the first age of childhood dependence and the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility) residing in Heswall and its surrounding locality.

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in the area of Dunstable and its surrounding locality.

Education / training

We provide educational and social activities for retired/semi retired people over the age of 55. These include speakers on matters of general interest ie the EU, history, nature, authors and art. We also have theatre outings, visits to historical houses/gardens and museums. Various groups are also run by the members which include walking, book clubs and astronomy.

Advance education and social participation for people retired or semi retired by providing facilities and guidance for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving conditions of life in the interests of their social welfare.

We have a main meeting each week usually with an outside speaker on a variety of topics. In addition we have, on average, 36 study groups which cover a wide range of interests including: discussion; mah-jong; French; birdwatching; philosophy; art; walking and gardening.

Congleton U3A operates in the Congleton (Cheshire) area to encourage and facilitate educational and other activities, primarily aimed at retired and semi-retired individuals. The objective is for individuals with skills or expertise to share these (on a voluntary basis) with other members. The wide range of skills includes languages, dancing, handicrafts, sports and multiple educational subjects.

We facilitate and encourage the sharing of individual skills with other retired or semi-retired people. We support study groups and help them to find suitable venues and resources. We share information within the whole membership about mutually beneficial activities. At our monthly meetings we have a speaker talking on various subjects such as The London Underground and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance

Education and leisure activities on a self help basis for retired and semi-retired people in the Newbury area of West Berkshire.

Tunbridge Wells U3A is a recreational and educational organisation set up with the aim of benefiting those in the community who are retired or no longer in full-time gainful employment. It provides a meeting each month with an invited speaker, a variety of social gatherings and has over sixty study groups with subjects from art appreciation to 10 mile walks. Around 150 attend the monthly meetings.

Educational, recreational and social activities for people no longer in full-time employment

Bishop Auckland and District U3A is a learning organisation in which members teach each other. We meet for educational and recreational purposes.

(i) To advance the education of the public in West Wilts and its surrounding locality and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment(ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare

Shared learning in accordance with the University of the Third Age aims and objectives, in Pembury and the surrounding villages

Provide Learning and Social Activities for retired and semi-retired members of mainly Haxby and Wigginton area.