This recently formed group has been very successful. The first meeting this term is Tuesday 6th January 2026. The group will then meet every Tuesday.   Members of the group find that the discussions are a good way of understanding in more detail the events taking place in the world around us. By getting involved in… Read more

Shared Learning Projects are undertaken by a group of u3a members working together to research a project for an external client. The client would normally be a charity that may not have the necessary volunteers to carry out the project themselves. Our members have been involved in a number of projects including ones for The… Read more

This popular group organises both meetings and outings to learn and share information on a range of topics related to “Heritage” in its widest sense. We are fortunate that we are based in an area that has a rich history but we do, on occasions, also consider subjects from a wider field. We normally meet… Read more

The Architecture Group meets periodically for a mixture of talks, walks andvisits. All members welcome, but numbers may be limited for some visits,so please contact the Group Convenor for more information and toreserve a place. Read more

Our ever-popular Friday Talk is held on the second Friday of January, March, May, July, September and November. A cornerstone event for u3aSEL, it ticks many boxes: we have the chance to listen to and talk with an interesting external speaker drawn from the arts, business, the charity sector and academia. Members from all our… Read more

Our meetings are a mix of personal and world history. Histories that brought change to Britain and her societies. The group is an open group so you can come for a single talk, which is of interest to you, or better still come along for the whole term. The subject of the talk or presentation… Read more

Philosophy Discussion This group meets monthly to discuss, in a moderated discussion, a particular subject in Philosophy. No previous familiarity with the topic is necessary or expected. However, if you want to do some preparation, some links will be provided in advance which may be of interest. This is an open group and you are… Read more

This group is open to any member who would like to trace their family history – beginners through to the more experienced. We meet bi-monthly and dates for the meetings are arranged with members of the group, but are usually on a Tuesday. Most of the basic research can now be done online, but there… Read more

Our group is a very lively discussion group regularly putting the world to rights. Members of the group find that the discussions are a good way of understanding in more detail the events taking place in the world around us. By getting involved in a discussion you benefit by hearing what others have to contribute.… Read more

We meet monthly to read and discuss essays from many sources and periods. Over time we have come to interpret 'essay' in its loosest sense, to include speeches, lectures, and long reviews. Please contact the Convenor using the link above if you would like to be put on a waiting list. Read more