Ryedale

Welcome

If you've got this far, you'll probably know a little about the u3a and what it's for. (see www.u3a.org.uk) But what to say about Ryedale u3a?

Well, it is centred mostly around the major towns of Malton, Norton, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley, but draws its members from all over the Ryedale area. Ryedale is both pretty big - 575 sq miles, and pretty small - about 52,000 people.

Our u3a has around 300 members (February 2024) and we now have 80-90 members coming to our monthly meeting and talk. We have around 30 interest groups at the last count, varying from bird watching to play reading to taiji, offering something for everyone in a sociable way, and all using the skills and enthusiasm of volunteer members. We are always happy to help members set up a new interest group if there is a subject not covered that they are interested in pursuing or if a group is already full.

Our monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (excluding July & August) at Kirby Misperton Village Hall and our interest groups meet wherever feels right for the group - members' homes, hotel lounges, village halls, libraries or out and about in the locality. We also hold a coffee morning at the Kingfisher Cafe in Malton on the first Thursday of the month from 10am to 12noon for members to meet up and get to know each other.

If you are not currently a u3a member you are welcome to come to a couple of general meetings or two or three interest group meetings to have a look before you decide whether to join, or to our coffee mornings. Have a look at our latest Newsletter (link top right on this page or pick one up at your local library) to see what we and you can do. For some background information we produced a commemorative booklet detailing the activities from 1993 to 2018 - a copy is available on request or at local libraries.

We are always keen to support the introduction of new interest groups - just click on one of the contact buttons at the top of the page and let us know your ideas. - email link general enquiry or telephone 07966 156944

If you are a u3a member visiting the area, you are welcome to drop in as a guest to our monthly meeting, (see Events page) but could you drop us an email if you're thinking about it in case there has been a last minute change - see "CONTACT"

Annual membership is £19, or £25 for two at one address. Additionally, most interest groups make a small charge to cover essential costs. If you want to find out more, email our Membership Secretary (see our Contacts or Trustees page for details)

REVISED February 2024