About Us
The u3a is a worldwide and UK charity that promotes lifelong learning across a wide range of activities and subjects and which fosters friendship and fun. It is open to anyone who is retired, not in full-time employment or older people. Our u3a district of Pontesbury & Rea Valley has charitable status run under the aspices of the national u3a Trust.
The Pontesbury & Rea Valley u3a committee does it's utmost to ensure the smooth functioning of our u3a in accordance with the constitution.
THE CONSTITUTION
Pontesbury & Rea Valley u3a was established in 2017 and the constitution was ratified at the AGM in June 2018, which was then updated in 2023 following updated guidence from the u3a Trust. Details of the constitution can be found here:
2017 constitution
2023 Constitution
THE COMMITTEE
u3a members are always welcome to join the committee as it is important for the lifeblood of our thriving u3a to have fresh voices and input. If you wish to participate of have any queries in this regard, please contact the Chair, Janet Walsh.
The current committee is as follows:
Janet Walsh - Chair
David Taylor - Vice-Chair & Co-Groups' Facilitator
Joan Lee - Treasurer
Sue Anderson - Secretary, Publicity, Newsletter
Steve Anderson - Membership Secretary
Bob Boden - Open Meetings
Hugh Scriven - Committee Member
Doreen Thomas - Honorary President
Paul Maddocks - Website and IT
Pat Frost - Groups' Facilitator
Caroline Wright - Minutes Secretary
Please use the Contact form if you want to contact the committee on any other u3a matter.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
The AGM is held around June/July each year.
Click "AGM documents" to view documentation relating to our AGMs.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Regular meetings are held normally on the first Monday of the month, to ensure the smooth running of our u3a. This normally involves just the committee members but we welcome u3a members attending as well. If you would like to attend or have any issues you would like raised, please contact the Secretary, Sue Anderson.
Click "Committee documents" to view documentation relating to our committee meetings.
POLICIES
PRV u3a Privacy policy
PRV u3a Data Protection policy
PRV u3a Legitimate Interest assessment
PRV u3a Health & Safety policy