u3a

Rowlands Castle u3a

Our u3a

The u3a is an international movement aimed at people who are no longer in full time employment and who want to get the most out of the third ‘age’ of life. The UK has around 400,000 members and there are several million worldwide. Rowlands Castle u3a is a member of the Third Age Trust.

Rowlands Castle u3a was formed in 2013 and extends a warm welcome to those seeking interesting and stimulating activities with a chance to meet new people.

We currently have a wide range of interest Groups to choose from. However, we will readily help anyone with a special interest to set up their own. Members can join as many interest groups as they wish. There are currently over 20 subjects with new ones being added. Groups typically have between 6 and 15 members.

Events include our Monthly Meetings which take place in the Parish Hall (11 Links Lane, PO9 6AD) at 2pm on the 3rd Monday of each month; except August and December. Each talk is by a quest speaker on AN amazing range of subjects to suit all tastes, with a chance to chat and mix afterwards over refreshments. Visitors are welcome for a £3 entrance fee and anyone can come along, find out more and join up.

Events also include regional Outings, most recently to Hinton Amponer.

u3a run a weeks Summer Schools at University of Chichester which include many subject areas each year.

Why not join us? You will make new friends and learn from each other! For details of how to join go to Join Us.

Committee Members

Our committee members are elected annually to a management committee to act as Trustees.
Charlie Shawcross - Chairman
Jacqui Greathurst - Treasurer
Ania Shawcross - Secretary
Val Mitchell - Membership Secretary
Rosemary Ridge - Speaker Coordinator
Cathy Hems - Groups Coordinator
Prue Amner – Webmaster and Beacon administrator
Sue Leonard - Christmas Party
Carol Thomas - Meetings Secretary
Roger Ironmonger - Marketing and Publicity
Shirley Varnish
Kevin Connell
Dee Tindle

Mark Dombey - Assistant Webmaster and Beacon administrator