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Our name indicates that after the ‘first age’ of childhood and full-time education and the ‘second age’ of work and possibly raising a family, there comes the ‘third age’ of retirement. This is when people are free to get together to follow interests for which they may previously not had the time. Members of like minds and interests meet in small groups weekly or fortnightly in each other’s home or some other suitable venue.
Conceived at the University of Toulouse in 1972, the idea of a “University” for older folk has spread worldwide. Established in Great Britain in 1981 there are more than 900 local U3A’s with a total membership more than 300,000.
Each U3A is self-governing, selecting and managing its own programme in accordance with the wishes of its members.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Any person who is not in full time employment.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED?
No entry qualifications are required, no certificates or diplomas are awarded, and there are no examinations. All that is asked is that you are genuinely interested in learning for pleasure, and you are prepared to take part as actively as you are able.
WHO ARE THE LEADERS AND TUTORS?
In the U3A there is no distinction between those who learn and those who teach. Group leaders and tutors are members and, are most often students in other groups. If you have a talent or expertise (or even an interest in an activity) and would like to lead a group.
Please contact Jan Manning for more information. membershippembsu3a@outlook.com
WHAT DOES ONE GET FROM THE U3A?
The main aim of the U3A is to advance the education of retired people and to assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment. It is run by members for members. The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ANY GROUP, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE GROUP LEADER BEFORE ATTENDING TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS SPACE ON THE GROUP AND ALSO BE GIVEN FULL DETAILS OF WHERE THE ACTIVITY IS HELD.
Your Membership card is issued when you join Pembrokeshire U3A, for subsequent years you will receive a receipt for your payment on renewal. This receipt will contain the password to access the Members Area of the website.
YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WHEN ATTENDING A GROUP FOR THE FIRST TIME SO PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE.
As a member you are welcome to attend a social/coffee/business meeting held on the first Thursday of each month (except August) at 10.15am, at Tiers Cross School Room for more information see the Newsletter. As a paid-up member, you will receive a regular copy of our newsletter. The newsletter is normally published every two months and will contain details of all group activities, including times and venues. You can either choose to receive your newsletter via the Website or by post. If you experience any difficulty receiving your Newsletter please contact:- Roger Manning. (Pembsu3aweb@gmail.com)
Please submit for publication anything you think will be of interest to other members
Our Editor is Jennifer Rayworth-Power and information should be forwarded to her (preferably typed) u3apembseditor@gmail.com
You will also receive the Third Age Trust and sources magazines, which is sent by direct mailing, if you do not wish to receive these publications please contact the Membership secretary.
To ensure that Pembrokeshire U3A has accurate information, please ensure that the membership secretary is informed of any change of circumstances as soon as possible.
Membershippembsu3a@outlook.com
Terms and conditions of membership
Abide by the principles of the U3A movement.
- Always act in the best interest of the U3A and never do anything to bring the U3A into disrepute.
- Abide by the terms and conditions of the constitution. *
- Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy.
- Comply with and support of the decisions of the elected committee.
Advise the membership secretary of any change of circumstances as soon as possible.
The fees paid include a £3.50 membership fee paid to our national organisation, the third age trust which
provides a wide range of services and benefits, including liability cover.
Privacy statement
- Your information will be stored on a secure database for membership purposes.
- It will be used to communicate with you for membership purposes.
- Shared with group leaders of the groups you belong to.
- Added to the direct mail list for the third age trust magazine and the company who oversees the
distribution of the magazine.
You can request for your data not to be used for any of these purposes at any time by contacting the
membership secretary in writing.
*A full copy of our constitution is available on request. (Please contact the Secretary).