WELCOME TO DEREHAM U3A
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ABOUT OUR U3A
The u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ locally run charities that provide opportunities for those no longer in full-time work to come together and learn for fun. Make the most of life and join members exploring new ideas, skills and interests with the Dereham u3a.
The Third Age Principle
- Membership of a u3a is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by a particular age but by a period in life in which full time employment has ceased.
- Members promote the values of lifelong learning and the positive attributes of belonging to a u3a.
- Members should do all they can to ensure that people wanting to join a u3a can do so.
The Self-help Learning Principle
- Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the members, for the members.
- No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards.
- There is no distinction between the learners and the teachers; they are all u3amembers.
The Mutual Aid Principle
- Each u3a is a mutual aid organisation, operationally independent but a member of The Third Age Trust, which requires adherence to the guiding principles of the u3a movement.
- No payments are made to members for services rendered to any u3a.
- Each u3a is self-funded with membership subscriptions and costs kept as low as possible.
- Outside financial assistance should only be sought if it does not imperil the integrity of the u3a movement.
We aim to provide opportunities to get together for enjoyment and entertainment and to share learning experiences in a wide range of specific-interest groups.
We have a monthly meeting with a speaker or entertainment, and refreshments, open to all members, and we organise outings to places of general interest. We pursue learning and new experiences; not for qualification, but for fun, using the personal experience of our members
We are one of the biggest u3a branches in Norfolk with over 550 members and over 35 groups. Each u3a is autonomous but follows the u3a ethos.
Members also enjoy a monthly e-newsletter free of charge, and regular updates between meetings by e mail and this web-site.
CONTACT
Dereham u3a Phone number where messages can be left 07872 896109 we will respond as soon as possible. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IS STATED CLEARLY.
Contact by email (Preferred): Please go to the CONTACTS page of this website and send a message to the CHAIR.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS TAKE PLACE AT THE MEMORIAL HALL, 62a NORWICH STREET, DEREHAM. NR19 1AD, ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. DOORS OPEN 1.30pm FOR A 2pm START. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW FUTURE PRESENTATIONS.
NEW MEMBERS
New members will be made very welcome by our "Welcoming Team". If you are thinking of joining us you can come along to two of our meetings for FREE. The two “Taster” sessions can be any combination of attendances at a General meeting or interest group.
Please contact NORMA HAYNES (Membership Secretary) on the CONTACT page for more information.
IF YOU WISH TO JOIN ONLINE CLICK ON THIS LINK.
OUR WEBSITE
The NEWSLETTERS page contains copies of Newsletters e mailed to members. Newsletters are also available at the monthly meetings and available in Dereham Library in a folder titled local groups and organisations in the foyer.
The OUTINGS page will advertise the Day Trips and Mini Breaks available for members to book.
The GROUPS page lists all the Dereham U3A activity groups together with the contact details
The EVENTS page shows current events open to all members
The MEMBERSHIP page contains all the information required to RENEW membership or for NEW applications.
The REGIONAL NEWS page has details from The East of England U3A.
The PHOTOS page contains a selection of photos from our groups.
The ADMIN & RESOURCES page contains venues, forms & policies
The VIDEO EVENTS page contains links to external websites and videos.
U3A DEREHAM Registered charity : 1169050