Category Archives: Newsletter
WTu3a Newsletter – April 2026
Our newsletter for April has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 23rd April at 2.30pm. Our talk is entitled “Where do Novelists get their ideas from – A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End” by Bobbie Darbyshire. Our speaker is an author of five novels, so this should be an interesting and informative talk.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!
You will now have heard from Lindsey Beer, our membership secretary, to ask you for your subscription payment of £17 (or £34 for joint members), which is now due for 2026-2027. BACS payment is preferred, although a cheque can be given to Lindsey at the general meeting. Lindsey can be contacted at membership@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any queries.
NEW GROUPS ALWAYS WELCOME!
We have had several new groups starting recently, but it would be good to see more! So if you have a hobby or something you think you could share with others, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to contact either Simon Evers (Chairman) or Joy Mantell (Groups Co-ordinator) for further advice.
INTEREST GROUPS ONLINE (IGO)
For the less mobile WTu3a members who aren’t able to join our own Interest Groups, the u3a has something for you – Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home.
In the same way as an ordinary u3a, the activities are run by members and are a great way to meet people from all across the u3a movement. To join a group, you must first be a paid member of Interest Groups Online. Annual membership is £12, covering the period from 1st April to 31st March. If you join after 1st October, the fee is reduced to £6. Click here to join.
FUTURE SPEAKERS
Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – March 2026
Our newsletter for March has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 26th March at 2.30pm. Our talk is “Wildlife on your doorstep” by Tom Way. A return visit for this superb wild life photographer.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
PLEASE NOTE – due to our usual venue not being available on the 4th Thursday in June, the General Meeting has been moved to 18th June (from 25th). This is still at the Rugby Club. Please make a note of the change in your diary/calendar.
- The Barn Dance originally planned on 20th March has now been CANCELLED
- Quiz Night -Friday, 13th November
- Christmas Lunch – Friday, 11th December
INTEREST GROUPS ONLINE (IGO)
For the less mobile WTu3a members who aren’t able to join our own Interest Groups, the u3a has something for you – Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home.
In the same way as an ordinary u3a, the activities are run by members and are a great way to meet people from all across the u3a movement. To join a group, you must first be a paid member of Interest Groups Online. Annual membership is £12, covering the period from 1st April to 31st March. If you join after 1st October, the fee is reduced to £6. Click here to join.
u3a Matters magazine (shortened versions online)
You can now view shortened version’s of back copies of the u3a matters magazine on on-line. Click here.
FUTURE SPEAKERS
Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – February 2026
Our newsletter for February 2026 has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 26th February at 2.30pm. Our talk is about Tea, Coffee and Chocolate: How the British first fell in love with Caffeine by Melanie King
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
PLEASE NOTE – due to our usual venue not being available on the 4th Thursday in June, the General Meeting has been moved to 18th June (from 25th). This is still at the Rugby Club. Please make a note of the change in your diary/calendar.
- The Barn Dance originally planned on 20th March has now been CANCELLED
- Quiz Night -Friday, 13th November
- Christmas Lunch – Friday, 11th December
INTEREST GROUPS ONLINE (IGO)
For the less mobile WTu3a members who aren’t able to join our own Interest Groups, the u3a has something for you – Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home.
In the same way as an ordinary u3a, the activities are run by members and are a great way to meet people from all across the u3a movement.
To join a group, you must first be a paid member of Interest Groups Online. Annual membership is £12, covering the period from 1st April to 31st March. If you join after 1st October, the fee is reduced to £6. Click here to join.
FUTURE SPEAKERS
Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – January 2026
Our newsletter for January 2026 has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 22nd January at 2.30pm. Our talk is about the Secret Lives of Molecules – by the excellent returning speaker, Kathryn Harkup.
UPDATE: Please note that due to our usual venue not being available on the 4th Thursday in June, the General Meeting has been moved to 18th June (from 25th). This is still at the Rugby Club. Please make a note of the change in your diary/calendar. 
A couple of dates to put into for your diary for 2026:
CANCELLED – WTu3a BARN DANCE! Friday 20th March.
Christmas Lunch will be on Friday 11th December 2026.
If you’ve not bought your diary yet, don’t forget 2026 diaries are available from u3a Brand Shop!
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – December 2025
Our newsletter for December has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 22nd January at 2.30pm. Our talk is about the Secret Lives of Molecules – by the excellent returning speaker, Kathryn Harkup.
A date for your diary for 2026 – the first WTu3a BARN DANCE! This takes place on Friday 20th March from 7pm at the Rugby Club. Tickets are £10 each and are on sale at our January General Meeting.
2026 diaries available now!
With a planner on the left, and a ruled page for notes on the right, the layout blends the freedom of a notebook with a traditional diary. Cost: £7.70 + £3.00 shipping. Order directly from the u3a Brand Shop.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
Wtu3a Newsletter – October 2025
Our newsletter for October has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting (and last one for 2025) is on 27th November at 2.30pm. Our talk is “Oh No It Isn’t: A History of Pantomime” – by Pete Allen.
Our Christmas Lunch at Weston Turville Golf Club is on Friday, 12th December. Details and menu on the flyer here.
To check if places are still available. Contact: Rosemary Williams at xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk
2026 diaries available now!
With a planner on the left, and a ruled page for notes on the right, the layout blends the freedom of a notebook with a traditional diary. Cost: £7.70 + £3.00 shipping. Order directly from the u3a Brand Shop.
u3a Matters Magazine 
If you aren’t subscribed to the u3a Matters magazine, you can get a taster of the content now by reading the digital version on the u3a website.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club until November 2025. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – September 2025
Our newsletter for September has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 25th September at 2pm. Our talk is “How rainforests work” by David Jones.
Two of our very popular events are back again this year. Firstly, our Quiz Night which is on Friday, 24th October.
Please book your place(s) with Polly Wilkinson at quiznight@wtu3a.org.uk Details on the flyer here.
Then, our Christmas Lunch at Weston Turville Golf Club is on Friday, 12th December. Details and menu on the flyer here.
Tickets for sale at the September and November meetings. Contact: Rosemary Williams at xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk
2026 diaries available now!
With a planner on the left, and a ruled page for notes on the right, the layout blends the freedom of a notebook with a traditional diary. Cost: £7.70 + £3.00 shipping. Order directly from the u3a Brand Shop. 
u3a Matters Magazine
If you aren’t subscribed to the u3a Matters magazine, you can get a taster of the content now by reading the digital version on the u3a website.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club until November 2025. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – August 2025
Our newsletter for August has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on 25th September at 2pm. Our talk is “How rainforests work” by David Jones.
Two of our very popular events are back again this year. Firstly, our Quiz Night which is on Friday, 24th October.
Please book your place(s) with Polly Wilkinson at quiznight@wtu3a.org.uk Details on the flyer here.
Then, our Christmas Lunch at Weston Turville Golf Club is on Friday, 12th December. Details and menu on the flyer here.
Tickets for sale at the September and November meetings. Contact: Rosemary Williams at xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk
2026 diaries available now!
With a planner on the left, and a ruled page for notes on the right, the layout blends the freedom of a notebook with a traditional diary. Cost: £7.70 + £3.00 shipping. Order directly from the u3a Brand Shop.
u3a Matters Magazine
If you aren’t subscribed to the u3a Matters magazine, you can get a taster of the content now by reading the digital version on the u3a website.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club until November 2025. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – July
Our newsletter for July has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on Thursday 24th July and is the annual Summer Lunch. Please remember doors open at 1pm (not before) and do not bring your own alcoholic drinks, please purchase soft and alcoholic drinks from the bar. Don’t forget your ticket as No Ticket = No Food!! Contact Susan Horwood at summerlunch@wtu3a.org.uk. Details on the flyer.
Special Notice from our Chairman, Simon Evers
I am delighted to tell you that Iain Cassidy, the CEO of the Third Age Trust will be attending our Summer Lunch. The Third Age Trust is the governing body of all the u3a’s throughout the country so Iain has considerable responsibility.
He will be talking very briefly but also will be pleased to answer any questions you might have about the u3a movement. In any case, he looks forward to meeting you on the 24th.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club until November 2025. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
WTu3a Newsletter – June 2025
Our newsletter for June has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on Thursday 26th June, when the speaker will be Paul Barwick, with the story of Double Agent Edward Chapman.
Summer Lunch – Thursday 24th July – Please remember door open at 1pm (not before) and do not bring your own alcoholic drinks, please purchase soft and alcoholic drinks from the bar. Tickets will be on sale at the June meeting. Details on the flyer.
Membership – Please don’t forget to contact Mike Munday at membership@wtu3a.org.uk if you have to advise of changes to your address, phone number or email.
Future Speakers – Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings at the Rugby Club until November 2025. Contact Carol Johnson on speakersecretary@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any suggestions for a future speaker.
