U3A is coming to Burton!

Published 15 February 2011

U3A stands for University of the 3rd Age. The Third Age refers to the period of time after the First Age of childhood dependency and the Second Age of full time employment and parental responsibility.

Anyone can join, there are no age limits. No qualifications are necessary, and none are given. It is open to anyone who is no longer in full time employment.

U3A is a self-funded and self-managed organisation providing a full range of activities for men and women at minimal cost. They draw upon the knowledge, experience and skills of their members to organise interest groups in accordance with the wishes of their membership. Between them the U3As offer over 300 subjects in diverse fields such as:
art, music, history, walking, poetry, gardening, theatre & outings, philosophy, crafts, bowls, archaeology, holidays, computing, creative writing and bridge.

If you cannot attend but would like to register your interest please email u3aburton@gmail.com or phone 0795 1477 943.

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