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There is no age restriction on membership, we are an inclusive organisation. Our only requirement is you are not in full-time work. Most of our activities take place during normal working hours.
Notices
Web Assitant Vacancy
A new position has recently been approved by the Committee to support the Web Manager. If you are interested in IT and want to learn more use the link below:
Our 25th Anniversary Year
Our September monthly meeting (Monday 9th) was a celebration of our 25th anniversary. Potters Bar u3a was incorporated on this day 25 years ago.
There are rumours of our joint Chair getting ready to jump out of a special birthday cake as one of the events!
Group News
Most groups are open to new members, please go to the Groups page and follow the links there to apply.
NEW GROUPS
Backgammon – See Groups Page
London Loiterers (Historical Pub Walks) – See Groups Page
Quilting, Dressmaking and Crafting – See Groups Page
Mahjong – Coming Soon
Spam Emails
Use the link below to see which member names have been used by spammers.
TV Licensing Scam
Use the link below to read about a TV license scam email your Web Manager received (and how to deal with it).
Theatre Outings Contact
Brenda has changed her email address. Her new email address can be found on the Theatre Outings Contact page (under Members).
Please stop using bcpubu3a@outlook.com.
Update
Brenda now has an official PBu3a email address to use for outings. Please use this email address in preference to any other email address Brenda has previously provided.
Brenda is also currently experiencing computer difficulties, so please allow a longer response than usual while matters are resolved.
Trips
All our cultural hertitage trips can be seen using the button below. They are popular, so don’t delay! If you are not a member, they are a good reason to become one.
u3a Online Learning Events
The Third Age Trust runs regular online events only for u3a members using Zoom. Use the button below to take you to their events calender. If anything takes your fancy you can book a place.
| Day | Date | Month | Subject | Speaker or other details | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 | November 2024 | AGM, The Bayeux Tapestry | Wyllyotts Gary Fisher | This is a change of date. |
| Thursday | 21 | November 2024 | New Members Coffee Morning | Wyllyotts | |
| Saturday | 23 | November 2024 | Barn Dance | Elm Court | |
| Tuesday | 03 | December 2024 | CHG Trip | Winchester | |
| Thursday | 19 | December 2024 | A Victorian Christmas | Wyllyotts Tricia Thompson | This is a change of date. |
| 2025 | |||||
| Monday | 13 | January 2025 | Aerial Thrills & Spills - Northolt Aerodrome | Wyllyotts Colin Richards | |
| Tuesday | 14 | January 2025 | CHG Trip | Acton | |
| Monday | 10 | February 2025 | Women In Intelligence | Wyllyotts Dr Helen Fry | |
| Thursday | 13 | February 2025 | CHG Trip | Postal Museum | |
| Thursday | 20 | February 2025 | Coffee Morning | Wyllyotts | |
| Thursday | 06 | March 2025 | New Members Coffee Morning | Wyllyotts | |
| Monday | 10 | March 2025 | So Far So Good | Wyllyotts Malcolm Wells MBE | |
| Wednesday | 12 | March 2025 | CHG Trip | Colchester | |
| Monday | 14 | April 2025 | Monthly Meeting - TBA | Wyllyotts | |
| Thursday | 24 | April 2025 | CHG Trip | Leonardslee |
Feel free to check on the educational opportunities offered nationally and online by the Third Age Trust.
Use the button below for more information.
Promote Your Group
Advertise your u3a Group or activity HERE. Please contact our Web Manager if you have anything you would like published.
Co-Ordinators Check Your Group Page
Now is a great time to check the content of YOUR group’s web page on this site. There is nothing worse than leaving old content hanging around, well past its sell by date. Please contact your Web Manager if you have anything you would like updated.
Inclusivity Information
If you feel you have been subjected to a lack of inclusivity that you wish to take further, please initially contact our Chair, our Secretary or any Committee Member.