The Bridlington U3A will be hold its annual Spring Showcase at the
Bridlington Spa on 17th June.
The U3A, or University of The Third Age, to give it its full title, is an
international organisation that brings together people in their ‘third age’—those who are retired, semi-retired, or no longer with parental responsibility.
The U3A movement aims to foster new friendships, develop interests, and
promote lifelong learning.
In the UK there are over 1000 U3A’s with around 400,000 members.
Bridlington alone has almost 900 members and nearly 90 interest groups.
Chairperson Diane Arthur, (who came to Bridlington 3 years ago having taken earlyretirement in her mid
50’s) said: “It was difficult to meet new people and make friends, in the past I
had been able to do that through my children’s schools and later through
work.”
Diane was initially drawn to the U3A as a way of rekindling her love of playing music, but for others it may be sport,
literature, local history or one of the many other groups it offers.
The Showcase takes place on 17th June from 10.30am to 12 noon and is an opportunity to see what the U3A has to offer, chat to some of its members and
group leaders and maybe become a member.
Annual membership currently stands at £13.
Entry to the event is free.
For details about the showcase call Diane Arthur on 07986 650773 or 07746
252057 or email admin@ u3abridlington.co.uk
