Welcome to Kington U3A
Kington is a small market town in North West of Herefordshire on the borders of England and Wales. Launched in 2006 we currently have 42 members. Our U3A aims to provide groups of interest to members. We participate in many different activities with a monthly general meeting beginning at 2pm until about 4pm on the second Thursday of most months. Members come together to hear talks on varied subjects. We take the opportunity to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and cake. Members pay £2 per meeting and we welcome guests who pay £4 per meeting.
Guests attend as an introductory visit for them to consider full membership and for a maximum of two occasions. If you join on your visit then the membership fee will be reduced accordingly.
Monthly meetings take place at Lyonshall Memorial Hall, Lyonshall, Kington HR5 3LL. Parking is available immediately outside the venue. The premises are comfortable and suitable for wheel chair users and people with mobility issues.
Annual membership is currently £20 per person per annum. Membership entitles you to join as many interest groups as you wish. Interest Groups meet in members homes or suitable halls in the Kington district. A small charge may be payable at each interest group meeting to cover any costs. Our financial year ends on 31st March and our Annual General Meeting takes place in June when we elect the committee and discuss our way forward.
In the words of the parent organisation. “U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives ..........providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.”
It is with this in mind that since its formation in July 2006 Kington U3A has produced a wonderful array of activities and interest groups to tempt members. The interest groups on offer are always changing so check out the Groups page.
Members are advised that we have a Kington U3A Face-book page that members are welcome to use in order to contact other members and also to access help they may require during this period. The Face-book page is a members only page and can only be seen by its members. Search on Face-book for Kington U3A, ask to join and you will be approved as soon as possible. Should you require help we will do our best to assist you. You can also contact the Secretary via the contact page.