King’s Lynn U3A is a self-financing,
self learning organisation for anyone no longer in full time
employment. There is a general meeting once a month to
which everyone is entitled to be present. It is here that we meet
old friends and make new ones in an informal, relaxed atmosphere
where business, social and discussion/lecture make up the order of
the meeting. It is friendly and convivial and, for many people, it
is the focal point of the calendar. Everyone is welcomed and new
members quickly find others with similar interests. HOW TO JOIN
Prospective members, on payment of the nominal
entrance fee (for coffee/tea and a biscuit) may attend a maximum of
two meetings. After that, they may opt to become members, sign a
form and pay an annual subscription (currently £9). Those joining in
the last quarter of the year will pay only half the rate for that
year. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Paid up members may join Special Interest Groups.
These groups normally meet, to pursue educational, recreational or
social activities in the house of a member. The Special Interest
Groups’ Co-ordinator monitors and advises Groups and Group leaders
and tries to ensure the smooth running of these within a timetabled
framework. Those attending group meetings are expected to
contribute towards the cost of tea and biscuits. Any member given a
lift by another member is expected to contribute towards expenses. The annual subscription and entrance fee are
decided by the Committee and approved by the membership.
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HISTORY OF U3A
It was started in France in 1972 and was then launched in the U.K. ten years later. In France and some other European countries U3A has links with universities (hence the name). In the U.K. we have developed along different lines using the wide variety of skills and experiences of the members themselves. In the main, the informal groups now operating throughout the U.K., are self-sufficient and members enjoy a wide range of activities varying between the academic and practical.
At some of the Regional Days, the skills and expertise of U3A members are wonderfully demonstrated.
For membership enquiries please contact:
Gloria Pantling
35 Grimston Road
South Wootton
King’s Lynn
Norfolk PE30 3NR
01553 671912
email: gloriapantling@btinternet.com
The Monthly General Meeting of King’s Lynn U3A is held on the 2nd Friday of the month from 10.00 am-12 noon at:
North Lynn Community Centre
St. Lawrence Road
King’s Lynn PE30 2DW
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Last updated on 31/07/2010