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.