21 WHAT DOES THE U3A NATIONAL ORGANISATI
21. WHAT DOES THE U3A NATIONAL ORGANISATION HAVE TO OFFER?
Quite a lot; To start with, there’s a large range of physical resources available for groups to borrow which include DVDs. They are invaluable for subjects such as music, art history, architecture, history, religion and philosophy. There are human resources in the shape of National coordinators for many subjects; their advice can be sought on ways to run particular interest groups. National experts are also available at an annual summer school, where members can choose from a set of interesting short lecture or practical courses. All U3A members receive a regular magazine called TAM (Third Age Matters) and, optionally, they can also be sent an excellent free publication called ‘Sources’. For those with internet facilities, there is a National website which is a mine of useful information and members can join national on-line courses in a growing list of subjects. Finally there is the U3A Travel Network, which offers dozens of special-interest holidays in the UK, Europe and world-wide, at reasonable prices.