Falkirk & District

Welcome to Falkirk & District u3a

New Website

This website is no longer being maintained. Please go to our new website at https://falkirku3a.uk

Summer School 2024

u3a in Scotland have recently written to us providing information on their 2024 Summer School programme. The Summer School programme will take place between Tuesday, 20th and Thursday, 22nd August 2024 at the Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling. There are six courses on offer at the Summer School (see the leaflet in the Link section opposite). For a synopses of these courses and notes on booking a place on a course and associated fees please click on the SummerSchool button above.

It's not too late to register for the 2023-24 session. Just click on the Membership button above and follow the instructions to download the Registration/Membership form. Please send your Registration/Membership form plus payment of £20 to the address shown on the form. We look forward to you joining us.

Why join the u3a?

If you are retired or semi-retired, Falkirk & District u3a offers you opportunities to make new friends, discover new interests and learn at leisure. If you live in the Falkirk area, including Grangemouth, Denny, Larbert and Bo'ness, you are welcome.

Self-Help Learning
The u3a is not a university in the traditional sense of the word; no qualifications are sought or offered, learning is for its own sake. Enjoyment and not an award is the prime motivation. We see no distinction between learners who teach and teachers who learn. U3A Falkirk & District is about setting up local interest groups so that people can join with others to share similar interests.

Interest Groups
Interest Groups covering a wide range of topics are created by members for members. However, more will be developed in response to members' interests. Many of the Interest groups are running. Please contact the relevant Group Leader for further information.

For further information see the Groups page.

Mutual Aid
We are an autonomous and independent organisation, self funded through membership subscription. Falkirk & District U3A is affiliated to the Third Age Trust, which provides a national structure whereby U3As can co-operate, share resources and gain support.

Important announcement

Please note that monthly Open Meetings are now held in hybrid form: both at meetings where members can attend and via Zoom. Please look out for invitations, newsletters and Facebook for further information.

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