Category Archives: Newsletter
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:
– 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 or contact barndance@wtu3a.org.uk.
– 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.
WTu3a Newsletter – May 2025
Our newsletter for May has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on Thursday 22nd May and is also our Annual General Meeting.
UPDATE – there has been a last minute change to our speaker. We now have Andrew Baker with a talk entitled Your Money; Our Money…how Government raises cash and how it spends it. Each year, Government spends on our behalf around £1200bn. Is it fairly raised; is it wisely spent? How is the pattern of expenditure changing, it seems, inexorably. Time to think 
again?
Summer Lunch – Thursday 24th July – Tickets will be on sale at both the May and June meetings. Details on the flyer.
Membership renewals – Thank you to those that have already paid their Membership subscriptions, and may we remind those of you yet to pay that payment is now overdue. Contact Mike Munday at membership@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any questions or to advise of changes to your details.
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 – April 2025
Our newsletter for April has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on Thursday 24th April with a talk entitled The History and Future of British Piers by Janine Kilro, a Fine Art photographer
Yes – it’s that time! Membership renewal time! You will all have received your letter regarding the 2025-2026 Membership year which contained details of how to make your payment. Contact Mike Munday at membership@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any questions or to advise of changes to your details.
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 – February 2025
Our newsletter for February 2025 has now been published. Read all the news here.
The next monthly general meeting is on Thursday 27th February. Bill Hamilton is our speaker with his talk “Good News: Bad News.” When we hear about Bill’s Illustrated reflections on 50 years as a journalist, broadcaster and BBC TV correspondent.
Membership – We are coming to the end of the current membership year and as a result, your letter regarding the Renewal details for the next year will be sent out in early April. Please do not pay your subscription until you receive this letter. The letter will explain how payment is to be made, together with the opportunity to confirm some of your details that are held on file. The letter will also contain a link to complete the Gift Aid Form if you now wish to Gift Aid your membership fee under our new Joint Membership status (as mentioned in the February Newsletter).
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.
