Social history is concerned with how ordinary people lived. This group studies various topics such as education, 20th century lives, what people used to eat and how they spent their leisure time. Meetings start with a short presentation, then members discuss their memories of their own lives and that of previous generations. See the u3a's… Read more

Members meet twice a month, on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays as agreed by members, to discuss various issues such as the need for planning policy, the privatisation of the NHS, and the future of farming. The list of possible future topics is endless. Members agree topics in advance for each meeting, with an opportunity to… Read more

Social studies is concerned with understanding society and the people in it. At each meeting, one member of the group introduces the month's topic and then we all discuss it. We cover psychology, sociology, social history and current affairs. Recent topics include “Grannies”, “Personality types” and “Can integration ever happen?” If enough people are interested,… Read more

Layer by layer, history has accumulated beneath our feet. Its effects are all around us. The History Group is our key to unlocking the secrets of the past. Discover what history has done for us. The group explores many aspects of history. The monthly meetings generally feature a speaker. Their talk may cover an aspect… Read more

Armchair travellers- members share their travel experiences, sometimes with a slide show and historical information We have recently visited Goa, Finland, the Isle of Man, and Carnivals and Festivals around Europe. Members have also given short presentations about counties in the UK. See the u3a's calendar for dates of future meetings. Read more

Relaxed, friendly and with varying skills, we aim to help each other discover our ancestors and research their lives. Experienced members assist those new to research, share their knowledge and help when we're stumped. Advice is given on suitable research sites to use. Some sites, for example Ancestry, require a subscription fee but there others… Read more

The topics for discussion are chosen by general consent. There is no strict protocol for the discussions. We have civilised exchanges where everyone listens to one person, then another person speaks, wanting clarification or questioning what has been said. Some members listen more than others, while others have more to say. Everyone's opinion is valued,… Read more