“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.

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4 June 2026

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Third Age Trust: May 2026 Newsletter

In this issue...

  • Book now for u3a Festival Fringe
  • Walk with another u3a this summer
  • A day of learning and discovery in the North East



Latest Posts from the Groups

June Headstone - Thomas Griffiths, Drum Major 23rd Regt Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Thomas Griffiths (c.1776–1831) was a Welsh soldier who rose from shoemaker to Drum Major Sergeant in the 23rd Regiment of Foot, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. During more than 26 years of military service, he fought

May Headstone - Mary, James & Benjamin Parry

This account follows James Parry and Mary James of Llanelly Hill, whose lives were shaped by the coal mining industry. Married in 1881, they raised a family closely connected to the collieries, reflecting both the

Visit to Beaufort Ponds, 28th April 2026

A bitterly cold, dull but dry day for walking around but we did see or hear 19 species: Wood Pigeons Herring Gulls Mallard Ducks Robins Swallows Coot Chaffinch Magpie Common Gulls (one taking a newly
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