“Nobody needs to stop learning just because they have stopped working.”
Choose Gilwern u3a
When full time work comes to an end and the family has grown, then is a wonderful period of life with time to explore, learn, create and meet with like minded people. It gives an opportunity to develop interests while sharing one's knowledge.
The u3a is for people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are no longer in full time employment. There are no entry qualifications, no exams and no prizes; just the satisfaction of keeping mind and body active, and connecting with local people who want to do the same.
There is a monthly meeting with a talk on a variety of topics.
u3a Members also benefit from being able to join any of the growing number of Interest Groups which cover a wide variety of subjects. Some members join the u3a just to be able to participate in our friendly Groups led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic leaders.
Latest News & Notices
Hilary Lipscombe
It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of Hilary Lipscombe the founder of Gilwern u3a some 8 years ago.
Book tickets for u3a Festival 26 now
Tickets for u3a Festival 26 are now on sale.
Whether you want to learn something new, share your passions or make new friends, u3a Festival 26 is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the u3a spirit.
Family & Social History: February 2026 Headstone
This month we examine the Thomas Jones Parry monument exploring its inscription, design, and historical context. We trace the lives commemorated on the stone and considers what the memorial reveals about public service, faith, and community esteem in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Llanelly Parish.
Third Age Trust Friends Newsletter: January 2026
In this issue...
- Meet our London Marathon runners
- Explore online learning with the Interest Groups Online Fair
- A new hobby, a new chapter
