U3A features in a new national Podcast series – A Life Well Lived – episode one is now available to download. The podcast showcases the incredible life stories of third-agers – the majority in this first series are involved with U3A including a survivor of the Nazi regime and an Olympic medallist. A Life Well […]
Escape to Okehampton Camp
On a ‘balmy’ August evening – a bit of mist, a little drizzle and with a slight chill in the air, we ventured along the A386 and onto the A30 – destination Okehampton Camp. The trip had been pre-arranged with fellow local history enthusiasts and the plan was to arrive at the camp at a […]
Lunch after the Monthly Meeting
Lunch after the monthly meeting was set up some while ago when the committee decided that it would be a good idea to offer hospitality to the visiting speaker, particularly to those coming from a distance. The speaker usually accepts the invitation to lunch, giving members the opportunity to discuss their presentation – or just […]
Opera Group 1 new season starts in October
The new season for Opera Group 1 will be starting again in October at 9.30am on Friday 11th October with a showing of Verdi’s ‘Falstaff’. The group leader, Jean Thompson, will be hosting this event and looks forward to meeting up again with group members for the start of the new opera season. For all […]
Anyone for Ten Pin Bowling?
Doug Housley frequently arranges trips to Plymouth for some 10 Pin Bowling on a Tuesday afternoon. If you are interested in joining any forthcoming trips, the group car shares from Pixon Lane and the cost is approximately £4. If you are interested, please sign the Register of Interest at the next meeting or contact Doug […]
2020 U3A Diaries available to order
U3A diaries for 2020 are now available and Mary Newcombe will be taking orders at the meetings in August, September and October. The cost is £3.25, please pay with your order by cash or cheque made payable to West Dartmoor U3A. Diaries will be available for all those who have placed their orders at the […]