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Lifelong Learning
EDUCATION isn’t something that comes to an end when you leave school.
Increasing numbers of adults are going on to further studies – whether alongside their chosen career or after their working life comes to an end.
‘Adult education’ replaced what the older ones amongst us used to refer to colloquially as ‘night school.’
Now, there’s something over and above that!
Designed to cater for those approaching retirement age – or who have already passed that magic milestone – the University of the Third Age (U3A) trades on the tag-line ‘It’s never too late to learn.’ Founded in Cambridge in 1982, the U3A in Britain today has almost 1000 groups, of which 28 are in Kent.
One of the newest – in Bearsted – is just celebrating its first anniversary.
Set up in September last year, it is well on the way to reaching its target of 200 members by the end of its first year.
With an annual subscription of just £20, members gain entry to the monthly meetings at Detling Village Hall and membership of a wide range of interest groups. The aim is to help people who want to keep active in mind and body but who are no longer in full time employment.
Founder member, Trevor Smith said: “The Third Age learning is when people learn whatever they want. Groups come together to study a subject they all find interesting and learning is interpreted in the broadest sense, with teachers learning and learners teaching.”
The Bearsted and District U3A has about 25 groups with several more in the pipeline, covering a wide range of interests from languages, family history, book groups, bridge, scrabble, art, music and bird-watching. Each group has from six to 30 members.
The U3A monthly meetings include a speaker, refreshments and an opportunity to meet and chat to group leaders.
Trevor said: “We are seeking to widen the social side of our U3A with outings, coffee mornings and a luncheon club.”
For more information go to the website
u3a.org.uk
BEARSTED & DISTRICT U3A
We are an organisation where retired or semi-retired people from all walks of life, and all ages meet like- minded men and women to expand their knowledge, share interests and acquire new skills and experiences.
Visitors and new members are assured of a warm welcome at our monthly meeting. Joining us is probably the best way to make new friends.
In short term (less than a year) we have been in operation. We have:
Over 25 interest groups with more on the way
Monthly meetings at a lovely hall with a speaker and free parking
Leisure and educational visits Regular social events
National benefits from the Third Age Trust that we are part of
AND ALL THIS FOR JUST £20 A YEAR
We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Detling Village Hall at 2pm. Come along and see for yourself
For further information please call John Gregory 01622 730478
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Maidstone East September 2014
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