Perth

Keeping up-to-date

Perth u3a regularly publishes news and information on this website. In addition, information about forthcoming events, news about groups and other notices for members are collected together in our News Roundups, and members with email are alerted to the publication of a new edition. This is usually after each Open Meeting.

Christmas lunch 2023

About 50 members enjoyed a delicious lunch and great company in the Bistro at Balhousie Castle. Individual cards with our menu choices ensured table service was efficient. Many thanks to Graham Dry for organising the event. (December 2023)

Deal with Riviera Travel

We have an arrangement whereby we receive a 10% donation from holiday bookings which Perth u3a members or groups make with Riviera Travel (www.u3ariviera.co.uk). Just recently we received a cheque from them for £113 – much welcome additional funds – so please consider Riviera Travel when booking your next holiday(s)! Make sure you nominate Perth u3a at the time of booking as your chosen recipient of the 10% donation. (September 2023)

Online Across Scotland

Have you heard of Online Across Scotland, a country-wide u3a offering talks and interest groups? OAS has a programme of talks planned to which all u3a members in Scotland are invited. These are held on the first Thursday of each month at 4pm. The first talk is on Thursday 7th September by Christine De Luca, Edinburgh Makar 2014-2017, who will present a selection of serious and light hearted poetry in English and in Shaetlan (Shetlandic) her mother tongue. See the Online Across Scotland website for more information. (August 2023)

AGM 2023

Our AGM was held on 1 May 2023 followed by a talk given by our Chair, Robert. See Perth u3a AGM for a report with pictures.

Geology 2 Field Outing to Silver Glen, Alva

Members of the Geology 2 group visited the site of historic silver mines in Silver Glen, Alva that were worked from the 17th to the 19th century. We walked to the site of the main adit (unfortunately it is not permitted to enter the workings) where Ann summarised the history and geology of the site. We learnt about the processes leading to the mineralisation and the ores and minerals present, although native silver was also found. We split into several groups to further explore the glen before meeting back at the car park to drive to Muircot Farm Shop and Bistro for a very pleasant lunch. The weather was glorious and the excursion and the lunch made for a very enjoyable end to our session. (April 2023)

Inaugural meeting of a new group - Upland Explorers

Ten members met at Scone Park & Ride for the first walk of the Upland Explorers Walking Group. A local destination enabled members to meet together for the first time and also to discuss some of the objectives and operational details for the group. The walk started from Kirkton of Collace to ascend Dunsinane Hill, then descended to Seamab Loch before entering Pitmiddle Wood. We continued via Franklyden and Bandirran to return to the start over Bandirran Hill. A very enjoyable first meeting was rounded off with refreshments in Scone. (April 2023)