“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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2 April 2026

Latest News & Notices

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.

March 2026 Friends Newsletter from the Third Age Trust

In this issue...

  • Making music, memories and mates with u3a
  • Add your museum visit to our archive
  • Finding community somewhere new

Annual General Meeting 2026

The Annual General Meeting of the Gilwern u3a is planned for 15 April 2026 at 2.00pm at the Gilwern Community Centre, Lower Common, Gilwern. For those members not able to attend on the day a proxy voting system will be in place.


u3a Radio Podcasts

u3a Radio Podcasts

The u3a radio podcast, set up in 2020, showcases the amazing things happening across the u3a movement. It’s created by a team of u3a members who all have radio experience and features interviews with members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers.

Latest Posts from the Groups

April Headstone - Samuel, Mary & Elizabeth GEORGE

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

Gilwern Primary School - Heritage Project

Members of the Family & Social History Group were delighted to be invited to meet with Year 4 pupils from Gilwern primary school who were working on a project exploring how the past shapes our

Photography Group visit: Bryn Bach Park March 2026

Five intrepid members of the Gilwern U3A Photo group travelled to Bryn Bach Park, Tredegar a few weeks ago for a first attempt at a group photo shoot.
Gilwern, Monmouthshire