Welcome to Witney u3a

Groups Information

We currently have around 60 groups covering special interests such as:

• Music: Classical, Pop

• Literature: Book Reading

• Languages: French, German, Spanish....and Welsh

• Games: Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble

• Recreation: Croquet, Table Tennis, Yoga, Walking

• Arts: Needlework, Photography, Play Reading, Poetry

• History: Art, Local History

• and many others including: Archaeology, Railways, Science and Technology

To search for information about our activities, click on the Groups menu above.

Are you no longer in full time employment and want to join a lively organisation to meet new friends, learn about a range of interesting subjects and visit new places?

Then please browse our website to see if Witney u3a is for you. If you are interested in joining please see the Joining section below

Watch these u3a videos to see some of the activities enjoyed by members of u3a groups from around the UK and hear experiences of their members

Or listen to the Radio Oxford Interview of two of our Needlework 1 contributors to the u3a 40th Anniversary Quilt

And scroll to the bottom of this page to hear the latest u3a Podcast.

NEW MEMBERS MEETING

Non members looking to join Witney u3a are also welcome, if you would like to know more.

If you would like to attend a future meeting to contribute ideas, raise any concerns, or if you are interested in joining the Committee in the future, please email the Chair.

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Witney u3a provides opportunities to learn, laugh and live with most of our groups meeting in person

SPEAKER MEETINGS
We have two speaker meetings a month, open to all members, where we have an outside speaker on a topic of general interest, as well as an update on Witney u3a activities. We meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Witney See our Events page for details and the tables on this page (above) for more details of our current programme.

RESOURCES Members have access to a wide range of on-line resources from the u3a Thames Valley Network and the Central u3a Office including Talks, Study Days, Outings, Concerts and material to support the work of our Groups

KEEPING IN TOUCH
Our twice monthly speaker meetings at the Church offer the opportunity to socialise before and after the meeting with the Chuch cafe open after the meeting. We also have a Chair Person's periodic news bulletin providing the latest news and group activities (sent to all members via email). We organise occasional social events such as a Quiz or Murder Mystery

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Any member is very welcome to attend any monthly Committee Meeting on the first Tuesday morning of each month. At these meetings, the Committee reviews the activities of Witney u3a and plans how to develop the organisation for the future.

OUTINGS
We organise several outings a year to places such as Gardens, Stately Homes, Museums and Theatres. This year, we ventured further afield with a short cruise to Amsterdam and Bruges!

JOININGIf you are interested in joining please come to the Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney OX28 6HG prior to one of our 2.00pm Speaker Meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month. Alternatively please contact our

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via the link or visit our Membership page. The membership subscription is £20 per annum.

We welcome prospective members visiting us for the first time and would like to offer attendance at two Speaker meetings prior to joining; please just come to one of our twice monthly Speaker Meetings in the Methodist Church (see above)

A quote from a new member explains: “I joined the U3A to make new friends; to continue learning, and to explore new ideas. Discovering the U3A and all its variety of subjects on offer and the amazing range of its membership has broadened my life and interests still further. It has gone a long way to replacing the colleagues and associations you engaged with in your working life.” See our Testimonials page for more quotes from our members.

A New Members Welcome Pack is available for new members

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SEE THE PHOTOS PAGE FOR IMAGES FROM SOME OF OUR MEMBERS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

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u3a PODCAST

The monthly u3a Radio Podcast with the latest National u3a news and features from around the u3a's local groups is now available here.

Links

• External Organisations
• u3a Bench

Public Health Advice - CPR

We're never too old to learn a new skill! And learning how to administer CPR (or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can literally mean life or death in an emergency situation.

When a person’s heart stops beating or the person stops breathing, death can occur within minutes. CPR can not only help to save lives but but can also minimize the damaging effects that can occur while waiting for emergency responders to arrive (for example, damage to the brain).

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is witnessed by a bystander in approximately 37% of cases. That bystander could be you! Being trained in CPR provides the knowledge, confidence and skills to stay calm in a medical emergency and help a person in need. Individuals certified in CPR are prepared to make a difference in their community by being ready to jump into action anywhere a cardiac arrest happens.

The world of football has seen its fare share of cardiac arrests on the playing field in recent years. Footballers often put themselves under intense pressure to perform well, leading to increased adrenaline and heart rates during games or training sessions. The resulting strain on the cardiovascular system can make it more difficult for oxygenated blood to reach all body parts, causing cardiac arrest in some cases.

To help both raise awareness of CPR and to educate the ordinary man and woman on the street in how to perform these life saving actions, Sky Sports (through their gambling arm, 'Sky Bet') have joined forces with the British Heart Foundation to launch the Every Minute Matters campaign.

Click here to find out more - and learn how you can save a life.