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U3A
Thursday The 3rd Thursday of every month (except August and December)
Time: 2.00pm - 3:30pm
u3a
Offering Learning, Leisure and Social Activities for everyone.
WHAT IS THE u3a
A national and international association of people who believe that keeping a lively mind is essential to mental, physical and social well being. There are around 400,000 members in the UK, belonging to over 1000 branches. Everything the u3a does is decided by the members, and it is the members who put these decisions into practice. The Market Drayton branch has been in existence for 25 years and, at present, has over 200 members.
WHY JOIN MD u3a?
· Make a difference, stay active, keep learning and have fun.
· Get out to meet face to face – learning together and making the most of life.
· Access to online learning, training and resources to inspire you. Members can attend learning events and for free.
· Meet other people with similar interests: learn new things and share you own skills.
· Open to all of any age who want to explore new ideas, stalls and activities together.
MEETINGS
The monthly meetings are held in the Festival Drayton Centre when there is usually a guest speaker. Details of these meetings can be found the on the Market Drayton u3a website, also flyers are posted around the town, Library notice board, Town Hall notice board, Festival Drayton Centre, Church notice boards etc etc.
Special interest groups usually meet in members homes. Again, contact details can be found on the Market Drayton u3a website. (www.marketdraytonu3a).
We also have a facebook page (u3a Market Drayton).
WHAT DOES IT COST
There is an annual subscription, which is due at the Annual General Meeting held in September, again in the Festival Drayton Centre. Currently the fee is a one off payment of £16.00, which entitles members to attend all the monthly meetings for the coming year, Special Interest Groups and Interest Groups Online. Costs incurred by Special Interest Groups are dealt with individually.
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Come to the next meeting as a visitor to meet members and see for yourself what goes on.
See Joining Instructions on the website.
Contact us:
Phil Glover & Jill Glover
Website www.marketdraytonu3a
or telephone 01630658257
CURRENT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Art Appreciation
Birdwatching
Backgammon
British History
Country Dancing
Cultural Visits
Desert Island Discs
Draw and Art
Gardening
Good News Tuesday
Line Dancing
Local History
Music Appreciation
Photography
Play Reading
Poetry Reading
Pub Lunches
Reading Groups
Singing for Fun
The Last Thursday Lunch Group
Walking
There are always opportunities for anyone to lead a group, start a new group or take on a group from the current leader.
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