Basildon & Billericay

Groups

You must be a paid up member of Basildon and Billericay u3a to attend a group.

The general idea of u3a is that members share their knowledge, skills, experience and enthusiasm - to teach themselves and each other without any need for paid teachers. Group members are both learners and teachers.

u3a interest/activity Groups depend on mutual support and the sharing of knowledge. They are formed by members with a common interest suggesting a topic, discussing together what and how they wish to learn, and then deciding on the means to achieve their aims. One of u3a's guiding principles is that learning must be primarily for fun and enjoyment. There are no examinations or qualifications, although Group members are sometimes involved in carrying out research on specific subjects in which they have an interest.

Information on Basildon & Billericay u3a's Groups and their Co-ordinators is sent to u3a members on joining and then twice a year. This is also updated on our website on a more regular basis. Our Groups Facilitator will advise where and when each Group meets. Sometimes Groups may be full but it is still worth contacting the Group Co-ordinator to check, since a place may become available or members' names may be added to a waiting list. New interest/activity Groups may also be formed at any time, whenever there is a demand for them, say by two or three members having a common interest, so if the Group you are looking for is not listed, please contact the Groups Facilitator with regard to starting a new Group.

Group Resources

The Resource Centre at the Third Age Trust National Office has a collection of material available for u3a Groups to borrow, including slides, videos, CDs and DVDs on many subjects. They are available for both Group Co-ordinators and members. Contact resource.centre@u3a.org.uk or telephone 0208 315 0199.

Colour Coding -
NEW groups are coloured YELLOW : Groups that are FULL are coloured GREY : WHITE indicates groups with SPACES.

A brief discription of each group can be found by clicking on the group name (this doesn't apply yet to any group name in black).