Welcome to Swaffham & District u3a ​not just retired - inspired!

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Step away from the world of work and into Swaffham & District u3a...

Thursday 6th August we had a fascinating talk about the wildlife of Norfolk

The Work of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust with David Horsley - Swaffham and District

We have two new Interest Groups Starting in September:
Birdwatching - Swaffham and District &

What have we been doing recently?

Our Let's Go Group enjoyed good company, a pleasant picnic and wonderful entertainment by Bowjangles at Westacre Theatre on Sunday 19th July. Let's Go is a group for people who want to attend events (concerts, plays, cinema, art galleries, quizzes or just coffee and a chat), but want like minded people to share the experience. Find out more on our page Let's Go (u3a) - Swaffham and District

Our Garden Visits Group had a private visit to Dunbheagan Garden. It was hot, but all members had a wonderful time in this inspirational garden. Amazing tea, coffee and cakes rounded off the visit nicely. For more details of the Garden Visit Group Garden Visits - Swaffham and District

Our Monthly MeetingThursday 2nd July at 10:00am: we had a Paula Hall from the Purfleet Trust in Kings Lynn coming to talk about the work they have carried out for 30 years to help those who have been made homeless. To find out more about their inspiration work come along or check out the link HERE and see the video here.

Our Line Daning enthusiasts joined Bradenham Village Hall`s Community Group for a spot of Yee-Haa! line and barn dancing on Friday July 17th. Dance moves were led by a professional team. Great music, enthusiastic dancing ( and concentration ), laughs and social chat - not forgetting drinks and snacks from the bar. More details

If you enjoy being sociable and making new friends, you have come to the right place. u3a is one of the largest membership organisations in the UK. You can read more HERE and HERE  about the impact of the u3a on positive ageing.

If you have some time to spare, why not develop existing interests and explore new ones through our Interest Groups? Our members learn for fun in retirement.

Swaffham & District members run more than 30 Interest Groups – ranging across the creative, the educational, the physical and the social.  From Walking to Wine Appreciation, Art to AI, Playscripts to Photography, Card Making to Creative Writing, Science to Shakespeare, Table Tennis to Rock Music … the list goes on - and more are being added.  The Groups are self-chosen and run by the members themselves.
Want more? Every month there a learning opportunity presentation online - see our timetables for each week.

 

The NEWSLETTERS page contains copies of Newsletters e mailed to members and has regional news from The East of England U3A.

The EVENTS AND TRIPS page will advertise the Monthly Meetings, Day Trips and Mini Breaks available for members to book.

The GROUPS page lists all the Swaffham & District u3a activity groups together with the contact details

The MEMBERSHIP page contains all the information required to RENEW membership or for NEW applications.

The VENUES we use is here. We meet on the first Thursday of the month HERE.

The DOCUMENTS page contains venues, forms & policies

The GROUP LEADERS page is under construction. It has everything you need to know to run a group.

A TIMETABLE of weekly events is shown on this page at the top.

What other u3a members say:
"Suddenly on my own after many years, my u3a membership made me 'brave' enough to venture out and meet new people. Such a friendly group, I love it!"

"It's about having fun and socialising. You meet new people with a common interest and you will find many other interests that you share with them."

"Retiring to a new area, my family were concerned I would feel isolated - well, I have never been busier, more social or enjoyed learning so much!"