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Thursday 29th May  The Walking Group are organising a coach trip to Grassington on Thursday the 29th of May. Members can join a walk through Wharfdale or alternatively just spend the day in Grassington where “All Creatures Great and Small is filmed. The cost will be £35 to £40 depending upon the number going. A deposit of…

A return date to complete her talk has been booked for September 11th 2025.

Welcome to the May Edition of our Italian Newsletter (Notizie Italiane)! Here’s the Italian Newsletter for April as Page 1 and Page 2 .  This month we’re focussing on map reading and exploring Italian cities – all in Italian of course. We’re busy making plans to expand our Italian community to include a brand-new second group. If…

Here’s the Spanish newsletter for May written in both English and Spanish so that anybody can enjoy a good read.  Page 1, Page 2, Page 3. The May edition of the Spanish Newsletter is  packed with  ideas to try.There’s also a full page of information with suggestions to support members who have been away from…

The April newsletter is here… You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 8th April 2025. If you haven’t told us your email address or if it has changed… to avoid missing out send your updated email details to membership@westwoldsu3a.org. What do…

Here are the photos of the month of March chosen from a Creative theme of ‘In The Cold’ and a technical theme of ‘Mood’, plus a favourite this month which had to be taken on a mobile phone as voted on by the group. Each month we choose challenging themes to go out and take…

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Introducing our first National u3a Essay Writing Competition! Submit an essay (max 1,000 words) about a person, policy, invention or idea that’s positively shaped society by Friday 9 May for the chance to win some great prizes. The competition is open to all u3a members and aims to showcase the wide ranging talent within the…

Here’s the Spanish newsletter for April written in both English and Spanish so that anybody can enjoy a good read.  Page 1, Page 2, Page 3. The April edition of the Spanish Newsletter is here, packed with valuable resources and guidance to support everyone with  health and wellbeing. If you’re looking for a group to join, why not…

Welcome to the April Edition of our Italian Newsletter (Notizie Italiane)! Here’s the Italian Newsletter for April as Page 1 and Page 2 .  As spring blossoms around us, this month’s newsletter is packed with fresh insights, exciting updates, and special highlights to keep you inspired. In this edition, we delve into April events such as Liberation…

Here’s the French Quarterly Newsletter (Page 1, Page 2, ) for both Beginners and Conversational French.  Bienvenue!  We are thrilled to introduce French News,  crafted for all our u3a group members. Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a Francophile, or simply curious about French culture, this is your gateway to fascinating insights, useful tips, and a sprinkle…

Welfare Officer Unfortunately, Mandy Murphy can no longer continue as our Welfare contact but we thank her for the many years she diligently and sensitively carried out this valuable role for us. Julia Francis has kindly volunteered to take this over so if you know one of our members or their family, needs a card…

The March newsletter is here… You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 6th March 2025. If you haven’t told us your email address or if it has changed… to avoid missing out send your updated email details to membership@westwoldsu3a.org. What do…

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Here’s the Spanish newsletter for March written in both English and Spanish so that anybody can enjoy a good read.  Page 1, Page 2, Page 3. As World Book Day approaches at the start of the month it’s a good time to explore the world of literature in any language.   With a little stormy weather…