Welcome to Sidmouth u3a
SIDMOUTH: Regency Capital of the Jurassic Coast
2024 is an exciting year for us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. It is now 30 years since a few forward thinking and determined people sat round a table and planned the beginnings of what has become a very successful organisation.
Starting with just a few members and fewer than six groups, thanks to their work we now have over 600 members and more than 60 interest groups, and all based on their initial input.
We have many celebratory activities and events to organise throughout the year, details of which will be included on the website during the year. If you are thinking of joining us then this is a very exciting time to do so.
Chairman
Who We Are & What We Do
Sidmouth u3a is one of more than 1,000 u3a's across the UK, whose motto is 'learn, laugh, live'.
u3a is an international movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together. Membership is open to anyone not in full time employment.
Sidmouth u3a has over 60 interest groups, from Amblers to Yoga, We also have regular social events from shopping trips to skittles, from garden visits to quad biking. You do need to be a member of Sidmouth u3a to join groups or participate in events.
FORTHCOMING OPEN MEETINGS
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11 June 2024: Open Meeting
The Open Meeting will be held at Stowford Community Centre. Refreshments are served from 1.30 until 2pm. This will be followed by this month's talk by Chris Woodward: "Ice Ages in the South West" The…
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9 July 2024: Open Meeting
The Open Meeting will be held at Stowford Community Centre. Refreshments are served from 1.30 until 2pm. This will be followed by this month's talk which will be announced at a later date. The approximate…
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10 September 2024: Open Meeting
The Open Meeting will be held at Stowford Community Centre. Refreshments are served from 1.30 until 2pm. This will be followed by this month's talk by Richard Kay: "Trick or Treat - Fake or Fortune".…
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
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9 June: 3Oth Anniversary Cream Tea
We have exclusive use of the Blackbury Honey Farm from 4pm to 6pm on 9th June. This family-run honey farm…
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18 June: Gardens of France
5 day coach trip to France with Riviera Travel This trip is now fully booked. Contact the organiser to be…
THE BLOG SPOT
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8 May 2024: The Byes
Sidmouth Nature Explorers: Riverside Wood & Margaret's Meadow by Peter Orchard. It was a sunny spring morning when about a dozen of us met to walk through 'Riverside Wood' and…
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15 May 2024: Salcombe Regis
Sidmouth Nature Explorers: Salcombe Regis Nature Walk by Peter Orchard. Ten of us gathered in the car park of Salcombe Church at 10.00am and set off to explore the flora…
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9 May 2024: Emsworthy Mire
Birdwatching Group: Cuckoos & other Feathered Friends. On 9th May, on a lovely sunny and warm late spring day, the birding group visited the Devon Wildlife Trust Emsworthy Mire nature…