Everyone is welcome - learn something new while having fun and making friends.
Bristol u3a is for all older people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are either retired or no longer in full time employment.
It is run entirely by its members. There are now 2000 of us so if you join us you'll find many opportunities to enjoy learning and to try new activities, while having fun in the company of new friends. The emphasis is on a desire to learn and a willingness to share your skills and abilities. All that is needed is enthusiasm, participation and mutual respect.
Deadline for the next newsletter 20th May
Joan would welcome any news about your group(s), photos, changes etc. This is a chance to let members know if your group has vacancies and would welcome additional participants. If you want to include photos in your message to Joan, then email her using her contact details in the Annual Bulletin
Deadline for next ePost - 17th May
Next monthly meeting 19th May
In 1984 Tony, a u3a member, found a 2nd World War shipwreck off Swanage in Dorset. He recovered some artifacts including the bell and ship's motto. The wreck was called the HMS Carentan, named after a town in Normandy, and Tony managed to return the items to Carentan.