Crickhowell University of the Third Age
Best wishes for
a happy, healthy, adventurous & informative 2010
to all our members!
Welcome to
Crickhowell & District U3A
The University of the Third Age welcomes new members who are no longer in full-time employment.
They will have long ago passed the First Age of school and possibly further education. They will also have passed the Second Age of work and possible involvement with a young family. In their Third Age they will probably have found a new freedom and a desire to find new interests or develop those they already have.
There are over 600 U3A groups in Britain, each one being independent and self-funding. Each group is able to organise its own programme, depending on the interests of its members. These will include intellectual, artistic and physical pursuits and advice and help is always at hand from universities, museums and the Third Age Trust.
Here in Crickhowell we are a self-help organisation dependent upon all members playing an active role. Some offer experience and expertise in giving talks, organising special interest groups (SIGs), organising outings, helping in preparation of presentations, and/or serving on the management committee. Help is also needed in other areas, including setting up equipment, preparing refreshments, and, most importantly, welcoming and befriending new members.
CRICKHOWELL & DISTRICT U3A - Steering Committee
| Chair | Sylvia Latham | 01873 811712 |
| Vice Chair | Marilyn Preece | 01874 730303 |
| Treasurer | Mike Holmes | 01873 810698 |
| Secretary | Gerda Fewster | 01873 811572 |
| Minutes Secretary | Anne Jeremiah | 01873 810140 |
| SIGs Co-ordinator | Maureen Probert | 01874 676204 |
| Network Secretary | Jo Glynn | 01873 812428 |
| Neil Cox | 01873 811075 | |
Special Interest Groups
- Astronomy
- Archeology
- Bird Watching
- Book Club 1
- Book Club 2
- Dance Workshops
- Family History
- French Conversation
- History of Art
- Opera
- Out & About
- Play Reading
- Poetry Reading
- Spanish Conversation
- Theatre Visits
- Walkers
- Welsh Matters
- Music Appreciation
- Technology
- Theatre Appreciation
Speakers in 2010
First Tuesday in the month at 10.30am in Clarence Hall.
Coffee will be served from 10am. Tuesday 5th October Tom Sharpe will speak on the Geology of South East Wales
THE OUT&ABOUT GROUP - 3 TRIPS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
1 Thursday 16th September We will start with a visit to Hereford Cathedral where we will have a guided tour of the tower, followed by a visit to the Mappa Mundi and the Chain Library. We will have lunch and then take a short walk to the Victorian Waterworks Museum The trip will leave Crickhowell Car Park at 9.00am and return by 5.00pm. Cost of coach and tours £28.00.
2 Wednesday 20th October We will take a coach to Slimbridge, the world famous bird sanctuary, be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee and biscuit and given a guided tour of the Reserve. We have ordered meal vouchers for lunch in the restaurant, and will be able to explore the park in the afternoon. The cost of the trip including coach, entrance and meals is £28.00. We will leave Crickhowell Car Park at 9.30am and hope to return by 5.00pm.
3 Tuesday 23rd November We have organised a visit to the Birmingham Assay Office. This is a very interesting trip which starts with refreshments and a talk and film on the history of hallmarking and precious metal assaying, this is followed by a tour of the silver collection and library. We will then take a short walk to a restaurant and thereafter the Museum of Jewellery.
The cost which includes all entrance fees and transport will be about £28.00. We will leave Crickhowell Car Park at 8.30am and aim to be home by 5.30pm.