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.
Third Age Films - Filming in Saxon Square 2
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - enjoying the music
Motorcycle Club - IMG_3130
Short Walks - 20220318_120839
Theatre Group - IMG_2644
Vintage Brass - Baritones and Horns
Singing for fun - Accompanied with bongos
Shake and Stir 2022 - IMG_3003
Around and about - drawing mixed media tuesday
Around and about - spanish - the real thing Wednesday
Around and about - bridge group 4 Tue
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Bridge club - IMG_2778 (2)
Singing for fun - Mens group
Around and about - french improvers group thursday
French Conversation - IMG_20220118_115138632_BURST000_COVER_TOP
Tennis - IMG_2141
Gardening - 20210819_152522
Lets Dance Group Christmas Tea Dance - rock tempo
Flower arranging - image2.
Singing for fun - Warming up
Shake and Stir 2022 - IMG_2999
Around and about - badminton - thursday
Monthly Meetings - red arrows in flight
Third Age Films - On location with their spy drama 2
Third Age Films - Filming in Saxon Square 1
Around and about - walking group Thursday am
Yoga - IMG_2728 - Copy
Short Walks - IMG_2586
Motorcycle Club - Motorbike
Table Tennis - IMG_2251
Vintage Brass - VB at Christchurch Priory Fete
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Short Walks - IMG_4928
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Bridge club - IMG_2765 (2)
Memoir Writing - memoir
Short Walks - 20210716_111614
Play Reading - play reading1
Dance Group - IMG_2312
Shake and Stir 2022 - IMG_1703
Monthly Meetings - 20211108_150028
John Bell Chairman - IMG_6648
Yoga - IMG_2739 - Copy
Around and about - singing thursday 1
Around and about - indoor bowls on wednesday 2
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Longer Walks - IMG_20200206_110653
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - Jennet and Dee leading the meeting
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International Folk Dancing Group - Thursday morning action (2)
Around and about - indoor bowls Wednesday
Around and about - MOTOR BIKE CLUB
International Folk Dancing Group - Wimborne Folk Festival
Yoga - IMG_2738 - Copy
Third Age Films - Discussing the next shot
Vintage Brass - VB at Wimborne Minster
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - welcoming group
Around and about - Tuesday evening snooker
Around and about - Walking group
Shake and Stir 2022 - IMG_3005
Around and about - new members meeting
Annual Group Leaders Meeting - time to mingle
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.Forthcoming events
(See What's On for full details)
CHRISTCHURCH CARNIVAL - 13 Aug 2022
Christchurch u3a will have a stall to promote what we do, where we are and encourage new members. If you could spare an hour or two to VOLUNTEER please contact Paula on 07722894414. Thank You
Christchurch u3a will have a stall to promote what we do, where we are and encourage new members. If you could spare an hour or two to VOLUNTEER please contact Paula on 07722894414. Thank You
Free Coffee/Tea Follow up for new and potential members. - 17 Aug 2022
This is a chance to come along and meet some of the committee and other members who can talk to you and explain how our organisation works and what a benefit it would be to you. Volunteers to help please contact Paula
This is a chance to come along and meet some of the committee and other members who can talk to you and explain how our organisation works and what a benefit it would be to you. Volunteers to help please contact Paula
The Blues Appreciation Group
Otis Jay Blues Band - 19 Aug 2022
The Blues Appreciation Group Leaders take the music outdoors! Free.
The Blues Appreciation Group Leaders take the music outdoors! Free.
SHOWTIME! - 21 Aug 2022
We are a small group of singers, putting on a concert in 'Christchurch in Spring and Autumn'. A wide variety of music is performed, but mainly 'Songs from the Shows' with some pop and comedy. We also entertain at events throughout the year, free to charities.
We are a small group of singers, putting on a concert in 'Christchurch in Spring and Autumn'. A wide variety of music is performed, but mainly 'Songs from the Shows' with some pop and comedy. We also entertain at events throughout the year, free to charities.
The Blues Appreciation Group's Monthly Show.
Otis Jay Blues Band - 25 Aug 2022
Admission Free, One pound for guests.
Admission Free, One pound for guests.
Roger Rance - The History of the Tank - 10 Oct 2022
Roger takes us through the rationale for the development of the tank and its subsequent use in two World Wars and numerous other conflicts.
Roger takes us through the rationale for the development of the tank and its subsequent use in two World Wars and numerous other conflicts.
Vintage Brass Autumn Concert - 29 Oct 2022
SHOWTIME! - 12 Nov 2022
We are a small group of singers, putting on a concert in 'Christchurch in Spring and Autumn'. A wide variety of music is performed, but mainly 'Songs from the Shows' with some pop and comedy. We also entertain at events throughout the year, free to charities.
We are a small group of singers, putting on a concert in 'Christchurch in Spring and Autumn'. A wide variety of music is performed, but mainly 'Songs from the Shows' with some pop and comedy. We also entertain at events throughout the year, free to charities.
AGM - 14 Nov 2022
The meeting will be followed by entertainment. TBC
The meeting will be followed by entertainment. TBC
Vintage Brass Christmas Concert - 3 Dec 2022
Rosemary Legrand - My Japanese Journey - 12 Dec 2022
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.
Martin Stewart from Stewart Greenlands - 9 Jan 2023
Martin Stewart "Eight Generations, One Passion (from plant nursery to garden centres)" A well-documented story with a great deal of historical relevance to the Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch conurbation. As well as being described as the 'History of Ferndown'.
Martin Stewart "Eight Generations, One Passion (from plant nursery to garden centres)" A well-documented story with a great deal of historical relevance to the Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch conurbation. As well as being described as the 'History of Ferndown'.
Michael Heatley - What Not to Say to a Guitar Hero - 13 Feb 2023
Michael Heatley interviewed the world's best, from Hank Marvin (twice!) through Joe Brown and Peter Green to Gary Moore and Slash. There will also be music........
Michael Heatley interviewed the world's best, from Hank Marvin (twice!) through Joe Brown and Peter Green to Gary Moore and Slash. There will also be music........
Mike Andrews - Christchurch Smuggling Fact and Fiction - 13 Mar 2023
Local smuggling stories have always had an appeal. using contemporary sources this talk looks at these stories with a view to revealing the truth, or otherwise!
Local smuggling stories have always had an appeal. using contemporary sources this talk looks at these stories with a view to revealing the truth, or otherwise!
Ron Taylor - South to the Sun - 8 May 2023
A trip across the top of Spain, an area rarely visited by British Tourists. Wonderful Cornish type beaches and secret coves, with mountains in the background, known as little Switzerland. Then down the west coast of Portugal and finally to the holiday islands of Madeira and the Canary Islands.
A trip across the top of Spain, an area rarely visited by British Tourists. Wonderful Cornish type beaches and secret coves, with mountains in the background, known as little Switzerland. Then down the west coast of Portugal and finally to the holiday islands of Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Steve Roberts - The Ringwood to Christchurch Railway (the long-lost Hurn branch). - 12 Jun 2023
Steve Roberts turns the clock back to the Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway, aka the Hurn Branch, which closed to passengers in the 1930s. Steve looks at the history of the route from its origins to its closure and beyond, then takes us on a journey down the line.
Steve Roberts turns the clock back to the Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway, aka the Hurn Branch, which closed to passengers in the 1930s. Steve looks at the history of the route from its origins to its closure and beyond, then takes us on a journey down the line.