Witney

Welcome

Are you no longer in full time employment and want to join a lively organisation to meet new friends, learn about a range of interesting subjects and visit new places?

Then please browse our website to see if Witney u3a is for you. If you are interested in joining please see the Joining section below

Watch these u3a videos to see some of the activities enjoyed by members of u3a groups from around the UK and hear experiences of their members

Or listen to the Radio Oxford Interview of two of our Needlework 1 contributors to the u3a 40th Anniversary Quilt

And scroll to the bottom of this page to hear the latest u3a Podcast.

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NEW MEMBERS MEETING

Coffee cup Newly joined members have a chance to meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 2pm in the Methodist Church Coffee Bar (except for Bank Holidays)The get together normally lasts about 1-1.5 hours, there is no charge and coffee/tea is available. The New Member’s meeting is organised to provide new members with some background information about the u3a organisation and also more specific information about Witney u3a.There is a chance to discuss the interest groups available and to register any group interest.
Please note that due to Bank Holidays the next meeting will be on Monday 8th April

Non members looking to join Witney u3a are also welcome, if you would like to know more.
contact New Members Contact

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Witney u3a provides opportunities to learn, laugh and live with most of our groups meeting in person

Buttercross We are a friendly, self help organisation open to all people of any age who are no longer in full time employment and live in the Witney area of Oxfordshire. Our aim is to provide continued learning, and the opportunity to make new friends, in a sociable environment through a wide range of interest groups run by our members, outings and fortnightly meetings with visiting speakers. We are a non-religious and non-political organisation.
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GROUPS

We currently have around 60 groups covering special interests such as:

MusicLiterature: Book Reading
Music: Classical, Pop
Languages: French, German, Spanish
Games: Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble
Recreation: Croquet, Gardening, Table Tennis, Yoga, Walking
Arts: Needlework, Photography, Play Reading, Poetry
History: Art, Local History, First World War
and many others including: Archeology, Railways, Science and Technology, Wine Appreciation
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SPEAKER MEETINGS

We have two speaker meetings a month open to all members where we have an outside speaker on a topic of general interest, as well as an update on Witney U3A activities. We meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Witney See our Events page for our current programme.

RESOURCES

Members have access to a wide range of on-line resources from the U3A Thames Valley Network and the Central u3a Office including Talks, Study Days, Outings, Concerts and material to support the work of our Groups

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Our twice monthly speaker meetings at the Church offer the opportunity to socialise before and after the meeting with the Chuch cafe open after the meeting. We also have a monthly Newsletter providing the latest news and group activities. We organise occasional social events such as a Quiz or Murder Mystery

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Any member is very welcome to attend any monthly Committee Meeting on the first Tuesday morning of each month. At these meetings, the Committee reviews the activities of Witney u3a and plans how to develop the organisation for the future.
If you would like to attend a future meeting to contribute ideas, raise any concerns, or if you are interested in joining the Committee in the future, please email the Chair via the Contact page.

OUTINGS

We organise several outings a year to places such as Gardens, Stately Homes, Museums and Theatres

JOINING

If you are interested in joining please come to the Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney OX28 6HG prior to one of our 2.00pm Speaker Meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month. Alternatively please contact our Membership Secretary via the link, visit our Membership page or phone 07732 597087. The membership subscription is £20 per annum.

We welcome prospective members visiting us for the first time and would like to offer attendance at two Speaker meetings prior to joining; please just come to one of our twice monthly Speaker Meetings in the Methodist Church (see above)

A quote from a new member explains: “I joined the U3A to make new friends; to continue learning, and to explore new ideas. Discovering the U3A and all its variety of subjects on offer and the amazing range of its membership has broadened my life and interests still further. It has gone a long way to replacing the colleagues and associations you engaged with in your working life.” See our Testimonials page for more quotes from our members.

A New Members Welcome Pack is available for new members

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IT SUPPORT

IT Training Nick and Mike offer free, one hour tuition on any device at all levels to any Witney u3a member. They’re in the Library, Welch Way on Monday and Wednesday mornings. No more need to ask the grandchildren – Nick and Mike explain at our own pace! Booking essential through our Business Administrator via the message form or on 07732 597087 or infowitneyu3a@gmailcom.

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Signs of Spring Goldfinch in the Snow

SEE THE PHOTOS PAGE FOR IMAGES FROM SOME OF OUR MEMBERS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

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u3a PODCAST

The monthly u3a Radio Podcast with the latest National u3a news and features from around the u3a's local groups is now available. See below

u3a Podcast