Welcome to the website of Faringdon & District u3a. We hope that you will find much to interest you, whether you are already a member or merely browsing.
- Faringdon Folly, courtesy of Anthony Burdall
Faringdon u3a has been in existence since 2002 and currently has about 550 members. We think we offer something for all who are eligible to join us – anyone who is not in full time employment. We have a total of approx 45 interest groups, ranging from Astronomy to Art History, Bridge to Spanish and Family History to Opera. We also have monthly meetings in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon which offer the opportunity to hear fascinating talks as well as the chance to mix with other members. Our Newsletter is published every three months and contains up to date news of the activities of the Committee and Interest Groups as well as details of forthcoming monthly talks. Much of this information can also be found on this site. We are affiliated to the Third Age Trust, our parent body, but have our own Constitution. Information about National activities that may be of interest to members, such as Summer Schools, Shared Learning Projects and other joint activities can be found here. In addition we have over recent years enjoyed our association with the Thames Valley Network of u3a’s. Information on forthcoming activities received from TVN can also be found here. This is a new and developing website and our hope is that members and, in particular, Group Leaders will become used to providing us with material to improve and enhance the information provided.
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Latest News, Messages and Newsletter Amendments
The link below is to a website outlining the Third Age Trust’s latest Covid-19 news for u3a members. It will be of interest to all, but especially to Interest Group leaders.
| Date changed | Webpage | Details |
| 7th April | See below | Faringdon u3a Ramblers |
| 2nd April | Astronomy | April Newsletter posted on website |
| 27th March | Annual Reports & AGM Minutes | The Chairman’s Annual Report for 2020-21 and the Minutes for the 2020 AGM are now on our website |
| 1st March | Astronomy | March Newsletter posted on website |
| 21st February | Newsletter | Spring 2021 Newsletter posted on website |
| 9th February | Cryptic Crosswords | Solution to the winter newsletter crossword |
| 1st February | Monthly Meetings | Our monthly Zoom talks for the first half of this year have now been booked |
Faringdon u3a Ramblers
As we approach a time when it is permissible for groups of walkers to resume rambling, I have decided that it is a good time for me to stand down with immediate effect and for a new group organiser to replace me. My decision has been influenced by ongoing family health issues. I have run the group for a few years and enjoyed doing so. I would like to thank you all for coming on the walks, but especially a great group of walk leaders. Without their support there would not have been a Ramblers group.
I trust that someone will volunteer to lead the group and I would be happy to help them move forward with our u3a rambling. Please let me know if you interested in becoming Ramblers group leader. Thank you.
Marcus Lapthorn
marcuslapthorn@gmail.com
Monthly Meetings
Please see details of all monthly meetings here.
