Our u3a
The u3a is an international movement aimed at people who are no longer in full time employment and who want to get the most out of the third ‘age’ of life. The UK has around 400,000 members and there are several million worldwide. Rowlands Castle u3a is a member of the Third Age Trust.
Rowlands Castle u3a was formed in 2013 and extends a warm welcome to those seeking interesting and stimulating activities with a chance to meet new people.
We currently have a wide range of interest Groups to choose from. However, we will readily help anyone with a special interest to set up their own. Members can join as many interest groups as they wish. There are currently over 20 subjects with new ones being added. Groups typically have between 6 and 15 members.
Events include our Monthly Meetings which take place in the Parish Hall (11 Links Lane, PO9 6AD) at 2pm on the 3rd Monday of each month; except August and December. Each talk is by a quest speaker on AN amazing range of subjects to suit all tastes, with a chance to chat and mix afterwards over refreshments. Visitors are welcome for a £3 entrance fee and anyone can come along, find out more and join up.
Events also include regional Outings, most recently to Leeds Castle.
u3a run a weeks Summer Schools at University of Chichester which include many subject areas each year.
Why not join us? You will make new friends and learn from each other! For details of how to join go to Join Us.
Our committee members are elected annually to a management committee to act as Trustees.
Committee Members
Kevin Connell - Chairman
Sandra Hodgetts - Treasurer / Membership
Rosemary Ridge - Speaker Coordinator
Charlie Shawcross - Groups Coordinator
Ania Shawcross - Secretary
Prue Amner – Webmaster
June Halford
Sue Leonard
Val Mitchell
Shirley Varnish
Carol Thomas
Roger Ironmonger
Gordon Charlesworth