Cotswold U3A Link

Cotswold Link and Member u3a Events

The local u3a is at the heart of our movement but networks are the veins and arteries which widen our vision, bring new ideas and provide invaluable support. Networks are a vital part of the organisation – vital for communication and support. Our network enables us do together what member u3as might find difficult to do individually, by collaborating to organise events and activities, such as study days.

We rely entirely on Link Members to keep our Webmaster appraised of future events and activities that are open to the wider membership base - so please help keep our Link Events page up to date by submitting your shared events.
In addition, online meetings are available from the u3a Office. Click the link in the right panel to discover the range.

Peer support groups for u3a role holders

Cotswold Link is supporting u3as by setting up peer support groups over Zoom for committee role holders and other organisers who want to meet to discuss issues and give and receive advice. Currently support groups are running for Treasurers, Chairs, Groups Coordinators and Business Secretaries. We will arrange sessions for Membership Secretaries, Speakers Secretaries, Website Managers, or any other group if enough people express an interest. Contact the Cotswold Link Secretary Marion Collighan for further information.

Cheltenham Genetic Genealogy Group

Have you taken a DNA test for family history purposes but are struggling to make sense of the results? The Cheltenham Genetic Genealogy Group is happy to offer its services to anyone who would either like advice and assistance with interpreting their DNA results or would like the Group members to investigate an individual family history mystery, such as an unknown parent or grandparent, using DNA results.

The Group meets about every 2 months; attendance by members outside Cheltenham could be either in person or on line.

Enquiries in the first instance to the group leader Lawrence Pearse