Nottingham U3A

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We're delighted to launch our new partnership with The UK Holiday Group: u3a getaways 🔅

u3a getaways is a programme of exclusive holidays for u3a members. The first holiday is The Agatha Christie Story - an exploration of the Devon coastline that inspired some of the world's most popular mysteries.

Find out more: https://www.justforgroups.com/u3a-getaways

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Could you help improve virtual access to Nottingham’s Caves? We’re looking for adults (18+) with mobility-related access needs to try accessible digital cave tours and share feedback in a 60-minute research session. Participants receive a £15 voucher as a thank you. Please see the poster for more information. To take part, contact: Sarah Gomes, [email protected].

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Take part in the fun of u3a Festival 26 from home with u3a Festival Fringe 💻

This special programme of online events has been specifically curated to complement the in person activities of u3a Festival 26, so if you can't be there in York, you can still enjoy the celebration.

Book your place on any of these events on our website - https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/events/festival-2026

Dear All,
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a research study exploring footwear habits and opinions on minimal shoes and insoles.
If you are interested in sharing your thoughts about shoes, join a small-group discussion and have your voice heard.
Please get in touch for more details and how to sign up.

Once again the Festival in the Park has been organised by Leslye Henstock, on behalf of the North Notts Neighbourhood Group, who have put a tremendous amount of work putting this event together.

We hope you will come and support us. There will be music, games, laughter and fun. Refreshments available on site or please bring your own picnic.

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Our 2026 u3a Notts Network Workshop, for both members and committee members, will be held on Monday 1st June at the Newstead Community Centre, and will focus on “Keeping Interest Groups Vibrant - Looking to the Future”, but after the mid-session break there will also breakout groups relating to Interest Groups, Trips and Visits, and also Website Managers.

Contact Margot Gale by Monday 18th May to book your place by emailing her at : [email protected] and giving her your full name, your email address, your u3a and your preferred breakout group.

Entry to the event costs £5 cash on the day.

Subscriptions for 2026-2027 are due in April. Members have been emailed a renewal form, and you can also renew online, or by bank transfer.

Nottingham u3a programme - Join or renew membership Membership is open to those who are retired or semi-retired. There is no lower or upper age limit and you do not have to live within the Nottingham city boundary. Annual membership runs from April to March and the charge for 2026-2027 is £70. This can be paid in two equal instalments. You can join

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The biggest event in the u3a calendar, u3a Festival 26, is open to book now 🎉

Taking place between 1-3 July at the University of York, the event brings together the movement for three days of learning, fun and celebrating the u3a community. Led by members, there'll be opportunities to learn new things, move your body, be creative and enjoy the musical talent of u3a members.

Be part of the celebration, book your tickets now - https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/events/festival-2026

Our Singers at the Christmas Social. Thanks to Gaynor for the photos.