“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.
Our next monthly meeting
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25 April 2026
Latest News & Notices
u3a Friends Newsletter April 2026
In this issue...
- Research on the positive impact of learning
- Barnet u3a bonds through book binding
- Living to a new beat
Gilwern u3a Committee 2026-2027
Following the Annual General Meeting on 15th April 2026, officers and committee members were elected. Follow the link to see the makeup of the new Committee.
Hilary Lipscombe - In Memoriam
A Special Newsletter dedicated to the memory of Hilary Lipscombe.
Family & Social History: April 2026 Headstone
Grave E92 commemorates the George and Jones families, whose roots lay in Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, before settling in Llanelly. It marks the short life of Samuel George, a parish schoolmaster, his wife Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Jones, parish clerk of St Elli), and their infant child. The grave reflects a story of strong parish ties, service, and personal loss within the community.
