Meon Valley University
The University of the Third Age is an
international organisation. Meon
Valley U3A membership requires no educational qualifications, just an interest
in life long learning and enjoying leisure in retirement.
Dr. Denis May of Soberton Heath, the founder Chairman, first came across U3A
in France, liked what he saw and brought the idea home with
him. Sixteen "academic" years have now passed since the
Group was set up. Membership, currently about 50, is drawn
from the
Meetings. Each year has a theme to act as a
study focus. Group meetings are held twice monthly at
Currently
there are two Reading Groups which meet monthly in members' homes to
discuss a book of their own choice.
A Creative Writing Group, for which there is a fee, was first set
up in 2003. For
further details telephone (01489).892380.
A Music
Appreciation Group is led by Dr. Denis May and two meetings are
planned at Soberton Heath in 2007/08. More details are available on (01329)
833594
U3A
Strolling. Ginnie Copsey will be continuing her
Casual Strolls round
areas of nature conservation in the
coming session. For information ring 023 8069 2530.
Please Note: Meetings always take place on the day listed, but the
programme is subject to change without prior notice.
Contact numbers are: (01489 ) 878503, (01489) 892380 and (01329) 833384.
Further information can be obtained from:
- Telephone (01489) 878503
- Email edna@housecroft.fsworld.co.uk
Subscriptions are currently set at £7
per annum with a surcharge of £1 at meetings with outside speakers, and a
guest fee of £1 per meeting.