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Gilwern, Monmouthshire

Category: Groups

November Headstone - Jane Pannell

Some lives leave their mark not through wealth or status, but through loyalty, kindness and enduring friendships. Jane Elizabeth Pannell entered the service of the Attwood family at just sixteen and remained devoted to them across several generations. Her gravestone, which also commemorates members of the prominent Attwood family, pays a touching tribute to her… Read more
Our Next Songs

This post shows the songs that we will be singing at the next meeting of Singing for Fun Read more
Book Club: Our Book for October

The book we will be reading is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Read more
Gilfest 2026

A very successful day. Follow the link and click on the images to enlarge them. Read more
Art Group and Crafts4All Exhibition 2026

Art & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Saturday November 28th 2026 Gilwern Community Centre 11am to 4pm Read more
Singing for Fun - UPDATED

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10.00-12.00 in the Committee Room at the Community Centre. The next meeting, subject to confirmation from Community Centre, will therefore be on 28th October. Read more
October Headstone - John Jayne & Family

Discover the fascinating story of the Jayne family, whose lives were closely connected with the coal and iron industries of Clydach and Llanelly. From industrial enterprise and railway development to philanthropy and public service, their story offers a remarkable glimpse into nineteenth-century local life. Read more
Art Group visit to Court Robert

On Sat Sept 12th, members of the art group visited Court Robert Art studio and gallery as well as the sculpture workshop and courtyard. Read more
Book Club: Book for September

The book we are reading in September is: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Read more
September Headstone - Emily & William Ellis

Discover the remarkable story of William and Emily Ellis, whose grave connects the ironworks of South Wales with the growth of New Swindon. After more than thirty years away, William's final journey brought him back by rail to St Elli, where he was laid to rest beside the beloved wife he had lost thirty-five years… Read more

Membership Subscription

The Membership fee is £15 and includes access to all Talks and General Meetings and the Interest Groups.

Part of the fee goes towards you receiving copies of Third Age Matters (TAM), the magazine for u3a members produced by the Third Age Trust. If you do not wish to receive this, please let the Membership Secretary know via the Executive Committee page as it means the cost of TAM saved can be rolled into the general funds of Gilwern u3a and help to keep the annual fee as low as possible.