@U3A_UK members were out in force at the Mature and Senior Citizens Fair in #Morley #Leeds #U3A was invited by Andrea Jenkins MP. For 35 years, U3A has brought together third agers together to learn new skills, make friends & have fun. A new U3A in Morley? ….watch this space

We are looking forward to spending time with you, exploring ideas, thoughts & experiences which make the movement so inspiring & such an asset to every community that benefits from having a U3A Sam Mauger CEO @U3A_UK U3A Conference & AGM 2019 Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN @ChairU3A

Sharing Inspiring Learning - @U3A_UK Conference & AGM begins in around 2 hours with a range of activity reflecting the wide diversity of our inspirational movement. I hope to meet as many of you as possible before you return to your U3A brimming with ideas Chair, Ian McCannah

Thank you for another inspiring @U3A_UK conference & AGM. I have met so many of our wonderful U3A members over the last three days. A chance to network, share views and learn together. I am looking forward to the last few hours - incl. plenary session, development plan & Beacon

U3A Day is underway! On 3 June 2020, U3As across the country will showcase what their U3A does. A chance to celebrate U3A and challenge negative perceptions of older adults. U3A members can register interest and share ideas at facebook.com/groups/4853635… #SaveTheDate

It's #TrusteesWeek ! @ChairU3A Ian McCannah says, 'U3A would not exist without its trustees. One of the key roles of the Trustees is to oversee the broad range of interest groups that are the beating heart of any U3A.' (1/4) Trustees' Week

'The trustees uphold the charity commissions rules, organise the monthly meetings, run the finances and make sure their U3As remain vibrant and continue to grow.' (2/4) @ChairU3A #TrusteesWeek

'From my experience I know being a trustee is rewarding, challenging and believe it or not, - really good fun. It's about giving something back to U3A and helping shape it for the future.' (3/4) @ChairU3A #TrusteesWeek

This Trustees Week, we're saying thank you to our more than 10,000 Trustees. #TrusteesWeek Trustees' Week (4/4)

Just in case you missed it, please read my article in last week’s National Newsletter about all the committee positions, celebrating our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to be on these boards and help guide the future of the movement. Read here u3a.org.uk/about/newslett…

As U3As are no longer meeting face-to-face, members are coming up with creative ways to stay in touch and keep learning, like Preseli U3A's Painting for Pleasure group - see photo. More at u3a.org.uk #KeepingInTouch Third Age Matters @U3A_UK

Pleased to hear that the U3A Living History Diary Project is proving such a hit with members. The first batches of members' diaries have gone up on Sources and reflect U3A members' thoughts during these times sources.u3a.org.uk/2020/04/03/liv… #LivingHistoryProject

One of the Trust initiatives that has caught members interest is Bird Track. Here is an example of a photo from a member - see more on the national website - u3a.org.uk - and get involved!

Well worth looking at the Bicester U3A website to see how a U3A is supporting its members during the current COFID-19 crisis.

Looking forward to seeing the easy to follow Mr Motivator exercise videos specially for U3A members. Hoping that many of you will do the same and see the positive results. Go to youtube.com/user/TheU3A to keep fit the U3A way!

Today Trust U3A was launched! This is an exciting new U3A to allow third agers to join a virtual U3A when many local ones are in shutdown. Go to https;//u3asites.org.uk/trustu3a for more info. Keep well. Ian

To mark #VEDay75 Imperial War Museums has released archive film footage on Youtube plus a Voices of War Soundscape iwm.org.uk Are you already part of a #U3A British History interest group or thinking of starting one? See more from our Subject Adviser u3a.org.uk/learning/subje…

The Trust is delighted to offer a brand new series of free learning sessions on a variety of topics in association with experts from NatWest. Go to u3a.org.uk for more details. Ian

Great film showing how innovative members have been during lock down. Not surprised - true U3A spirit! Go to youtube.com/watch?v=aBSfUG… to see all the action.

A talk on "Adapted Sports " is taking place tomorrow. This event, with Richard Hill MBE, will be a really interesting discussion about how sports can be made more accessible.