Who are we?
Christchurch University of the Third Age (U3A) offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for those not in full-time employment, and is part of a worldwide movement. Members with similar interests meet during the day in small groups, usually weekly or fortnightly and at various venues. The main aim is to advance the education of retired & semi-retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment.
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Around and about - walking group Thursday am
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Singing for fun - Mens group
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Vintage Brass - VB in full swing
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Singing for fun - Breathing exercise
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Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - dance practice
Updates for 2018 - folk dancing
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Third Age Films - Filming in Saxon Square 1
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Around and about - indoor bowls Wednesday
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Around and about - tuesday evening snooker 1
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Vintage Brass - VB at Christchurch Priory Fete
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Vintage Brass - The Euphoniums
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Around and about - bridge group 4 Tue
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Motorcycle Club - Motorbike
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Singing for fun - Accompanied with bongos
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Around and about - new members meeting
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News & Announcements
The latest editions of Active News and the National u3a Newsletter are available to view on the website. Press 'Newsletters' in the menu on the left.Forthcoming events
(See What's On for full details)
Christmas Tree Tour at St Aldhelms Church
Lunch first at the Grasshopper - 9 Dec 2023 12:30
Lunch at Grasshopper normal prices Xmas Tour Free but Donations welcome
Lunch at Grasshopper normal prices Xmas Tour Free but Donations welcome
Monthly Meeting
FAME WEALTH AND ROCK AND ROLL
Michael Heatley - 11 Dec 2023 2.00pm
"Confessions of the stars and wannabees I interviewed on their way up...and down!" Our own Michael Heatley once again giving us an insight into the world of popular music.
"Confessions of the stars and wannabees I interviewed on their way up...and down!" Our own Michael Heatley once again giving us an insight into the world of popular music.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT u3a Singers.
St. Christopher's, Southbourne - 12 Dec 2023 2.30pm
Tickets available from members or at the door.
Tickets available from members or at the door.
Monthly Meeting
A MIXED BAG
Ian Schulz - 8 Jan 2024 2.00pm
SCAMS - How to recognise and hopefully avoid a variety of common scams, with examples shown. More on Google - some fun and useful features of Google that many people are not aware of. And finally - some useful, fun and free apps for tablets and smart phones, with demonstrations.
SCAMS - How to recognise and hopefully avoid a variety of common scams, with examples shown. More on Google - some fun and useful features of Google that many people are not aware of. And finally - some useful, fun and free apps for tablets and smart phones, with demonstrations.
Sunday Lunch - 14 Jan 2024 13:00
Cost will be based on how much you eat
Cost will be based on how much you eat
Quiz - 20 Jan 2024 19:00
Two pound per person Plus one pound Raffle. Bring drinks and Nibbles.
Two pound per person Plus one pound Raffle. Bring drinks and Nibbles.
Monthly Meeting
NEW FOREST - A WILDLIFE YEAR
Marcus Ward - 11 Mar 2024 2.00pm
A journey from January to December examining changes in the wildlife of the New Forest.
A journey from January to December examining changes in the wildlife of the New Forest.
Monthly Meeting
MY JAPANESE JOURNEY
Rosemary Legrand - 8 Apr 2024 2.00pm
The incomparable UNESCO island of Yakushima, Hiroshima and the outstanding gardens of Kyoto are featured in this talk.
The incomparable UNESCO island of Yakushima, Hiroshima and the outstanding gardens of Kyoto are featured in this talk.
Monthly Meetings
Did Hitler die in the Fuhrerbunker?
Richard Hutley - 13 May 2024 2.00pm
Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945, was reported by German media to have killed himself by gunshot on 30th April 1945 in his FUhrerbunker in Berlin. With no body ever found and reported sightings into the late 1950's in South America, is it possible he survived? The evidence suggests he did, before his demise in 1962.
Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945, was reported by German media to have killed himself by gunshot on 30th April 1945 in his FUhrerbunker in Berlin. With no body ever found and reported sightings into the late 1950's in South America, is it possible he survived? The evidence suggests he did, before his demise in 1962.
Monthly Meeting
ROLLS-ROYCE and the SILVER LADY
Kevin Patience - 10 Jun 2024 2.00pm
The Silver Lady or Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has always been associated with Rolls-Royce motor cars since the early days. This is the tragic love story of a couple. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and Eleanor Thornton who was the model for the winged figure that has adorned thousands of Rolls-Royce radiators.
The Silver Lady or Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has always been associated with Rolls-Royce motor cars since the early days. This is the tragic love story of a couple. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and Eleanor Thornton who was the model for the winged figure that has adorned thousands of Rolls-Royce radiators.