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Monthly Archives: March 2024



Mar 03

Surrey Network Study Days June to Nov 2024

Surrey Network: Study Days Study days have been arranged in the coming months. Time: 10am-4pm (registration and login begin at 9.30am) Dates: See programme details below. Place: You can attend in person at the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon or join online via Zoom. Cost (including tea/coffee biscuits): £12 for members and £15 for guests attending in person. Attendees should bring their own packed lunch. £5 for those attending via Zoom.

Surrey Network: Study Days

Study days have been arranged in the coming months.

Time: 10am-4pm (registration and login begin at 9.30am)

Dates: See programme details below.

Place: You can attend in person at the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon or join online via Zoom.

Cost (including tea/coffee biscuits): £12 for members and £15 for guests attending in person. Attendees should bring their own packed lunch. £12 for those attending via Zoom.

Programme

Some dates are already listed on the website for planned study days throughout 2025, although booking will not open until nearer the time. Study days are always on a Friday:

  • 21 Mar: Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion
  • 16 May: The Asian Century?

 This information is also available on Surrey Network’s website.

https://u3asites.org.uk/surreyu3anetwork/events

Mar 30

Third Age Trust – Online Learning Events -Sept/Oct 2024

CLICK here to Register for any of the events listed below
https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
Most of these opportunities are presented by members themselves; sharing their knowledge or skills with others across the movement. We also have a wide range of talks on offer from well-known speakers and organisations.
Mar 30

18th-20th July -U3A National Festival – University of York

   Join us for u3a Festival 24

The u3a movement is holding its first ever Festival in 2024, 18 – 20 July, where members will be running a wide variety of activities – talks, sporting events, musical entertainment and workshops which will make this u3a national festival something to remember.

How can I take part?

Venue

u3a Festival 24 will take place in the beautiful city of York over 3 days and will be held at the University of York based around their exhibition centre.

Book your accommodation

The accommodation on campus is now fully booked. York is a major tourist city and there is lots of alternative accommodation in the southeast of the city where the university is situated. Online booking agents have Airbnb options available together with a range of guest houses and hotels across the price range.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are not yet available to buy but the cost of the attending festival will be as follows:

  • Day 1, Thursday 18 July – £25 including buffet supper
  • Day 2, Friday 19 July – £10 for the full day
  • Day 3, Saturday 20 July – £5 for a half day
  • Full festival to include all 3 days and a buffet supper on Day 1 – £35

Festival updates

Keep up to date with the latest Festival 24 news by signing up to our u3a Friends Newsletter.

Once signed up, you’ll need to update your preferences to receive our monthly Festival updates.

We’ll also post regular updates on our social media channels.

Get Involved

If you would like to get involved or have a query about the festival please get in touch by emailing festival@u3a.org.uk.

Mar 03

18 – 20 July – U3A Festival 2024 – University of York

u3a Festival 2024: 18-20 July u3a’s first national festival will run over three days at the University of York. There’ll be a wide variety of activities, talks, sporting events, musical entertainment and workshops. The organisers are keen to strengthen their musical offering so, if any of Kingston u3a’s singers or musicians would like to participate, please email festival@u3a.org.uk. You can find more details about events, accommodation (Airbnb, guest houses and hotels), costs and regular updates about this on the national festival’s website.