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.
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - Chris, our Webmaster, answering questions
Publicity u3a Day 2021 in Saxon Square - IMG_2223
Around and about - MOTOR BIKE CLUB
Play Reading - play reading1
Short Walks - 20210716_111614
Vintage Brass - Baritones and Horns
Table Tennis - IMG_2251
Around and about - badminton -thursday
Short Walks - IMG_2250
Around and about - drawing mixed media tuesday
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - welcoming group
International Folk Dancing Group - Wimborne Folk Festival
Around and about - indoor bowls on Wednesday
Around and about - badminton - thursday
Around and about - Walking group
Publicity u3a Day 2021 in Saxon Square - IMG_2221
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International Folk Dancing Group - Thursday morning action (3)
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Monthly Meetings - March talk about Red Arrows (2)
Around and about - singing thursday 1
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - Eric giving some tuition
Dance Group - IMG_3977
Around and about - bridge group 4 Tue
Around and about - table tennis - group
Around and about - Tuesday evening snooker
Third Age Films - D72_0236
Tennis - IMG_2142
Publicity u3a Day 2021 in Saxon Square - IMG_2215
Table Tennis - IMG_2250
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - dance practice
Longer Walks - IMG_20200206_110653
International Folk Dancing Group - Priory House
Third Age Films - Discussing the next shot
Updates for 2018 - u3a at shake and stir
Tennis - IMG_2140
Photography Group - IMG_5278-7
News & Announcements
The latest edition of Active News is now available (as an online Newsletter only). Press 'Our Magazine' in the menu on the left.The 2021/22 programme is now available for preview only via the Our Groups page. It is due to be published on 13th August. (Note Groups Leaders will not be taking place reservations before 13th Aug.)
Did you know that 2 of our groups have their own websites - Vintage Brass and Third Age Films. Access them via the Useful Links button in the menu.
Forthcoming events
Shake and Stir - 7 Aug 2021
Dancing, JItterbugs, Classic Cars, Music, Refreshments. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (on Sat only). Volunteers to man U3A stall would be welcome
Dancing, JItterbugs, Classic Cars, Music, Refreshments. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (on Sat only). Volunteers to man U3A stall would be welcome
Christchurch Carnival - 14 Aug 2021
Volunteers for U3A stall wanted
Volunteers for U3A stall wanted
Monthly Meeting - 11 Oct 2021
Roy Norton will speak on "50 Years in Television Production, Part 2" Roy returns to give us the second instalment of his highly entertaining look back at some of the great milestones in television history, going behind the scenes with hilarious "off camera" anecdotes, gossip, scandal and memorable "cock-ups".
Roy Norton will speak on "50 Years in Television Production, Part 2" Roy returns to give us the second instalment of his highly entertaining look back at some of the great milestones in television history, going behind the scenes with hilarious "off camera" anecdotes, gossip, scandal and memorable "cock-ups".
Monthly Meeting - 8 Nov 2021
Michael Heatley will speak on "Dolly, Daltrey, Geldof ... and me!" The man who met the biggest names in music tells their untold stories.
Michael Heatley will speak on "Dolly, Daltrey, Geldof ... and me!" The man who met the biggest names in music tells their untold stories.
Monthly Meeting - 13 Dec 2021
Howard Nichols will speak on "The Mysterious Life of Walter Henry" From a childhood in a Victorian workhouse to a life at sea. A surviving crew member of the TITANIC, who served on Trans-Atlantic troopships and had a secret involvement in getting members of the Tsars family out of Russia. Parts of his life are still cloaked in official secrecy. There is a twist in the tail to this story !!
Howard Nichols will speak on "The Mysterious Life of Walter Henry" From a childhood in a Victorian workhouse to a life at sea. A surviving crew member of the TITANIC, who served on Trans-Atlantic troopships and had a secret involvement in getting members of the Tsars family out of Russia. Parts of his life are still cloaked in official secrecy. There is a twist in the tail to this story !!
Monthly Meeting - 10 Jan 2022
Kay Townsend will speak on "Life Behind the Sideshows" Kay takes us back in time to the fairs of the 50s and 60s, to the freak shows, the Wall of Death and the Flea Circus.
Kay Townsend will speak on "Life Behind the Sideshows" Kay takes us back in time to the fairs of the 50s and 60s, to the freak shows, the Wall of Death and the Flea Circus.