Thatcham U3A

"The Third Age: a time of creativity and fulfilment for older people" 

No qualifications are required to join - and no qualifications or degrees awarded. Members are encouraged to see the value and take pleasure in learning for its own sake.

U3A defines 'third age' as coming after the 'first age' of youthful growth and education and the 'second age' of maturity, career and/or home-making responsibility. It comes after full-time employment, usually with retirement and senior citizen status, but U3A does not specify any minimum age for membership.

Open Meetings give interest groups the chance to meet together.

At most meetings we invite a speaker and we finish with tea or coffee and biscuits, with time to chat and exchange ideas.

This year we have lots of interesting speakers planned and now that we are meeting in the Catholic Hall we have plenty of space to accommodate our growing membership. Do watch out for posters around Thatcham advertising our meetings.

Our AGM is in June, then in August we have a  Summer Buffet and in December a festive Christmas meeting.  We also take part in the Thatcham Festival in October. Keep an eye on the Gallery for photos of these events.

 Thatcham U3A has 216 members at present. There are not many enquiries from possible new members during this time of the year but this will change as the "holiday season" draws to a close and people become more interested in activities locally. For membership or renewal forms contact me on 01635 867828.

Paula Grove