Welcome to Sidmouth u3a
From Gail Richmond, Chairman
Hello from the chairman of Sidmouth u3a.
This is a really thriving branch, with a very healthy membership. As you can see, there is a huge selection of groups available to join, albeit some being full, but we are working on that, with the creation of multiple groups, hopefully. And of course, we have a monthly speaker at Stowford Hall and lots of outings to places of interest.
I am a passionate believer in the u3a; it is good for newcomers to the area, for people who are on their own, and those who want to enjoy new or familiar activities and experiences.
Why not come and try us out? We are very friendly and welcoming and would listen to any suggestions you might like to make!
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 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 concerts, from garden visits to social evenings. You do need to be a member of Sidmouth u3a to join groups or participate in events.
FORTHCOMING OPEN MEETINGS
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12 May 2026: The River's Voice
The 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 Ray Balkwill, Exmouth painter & author The approximate finishing time…
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9 June 2026: A Schoolgirl's War
This month's talk is by Mary Smith, former Head Teacher at Maidstone Girl's Grammar School. The talk tells the story of school life during WW2, arising from two fascinating recent discoveries. The first was the…
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14 July 2026: Author Graham Hurley
The 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 is by Graham Hurley, an award-winning TV documentary maker who now…
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
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19 May 2026: Kents Cavern & The House of Marbles
Kents Cavern Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain's best showcaves! On your visit you'll go back to a time…
LATEST NOTICES & NEWS
Exploring Art Group & the new Sidmouth Wallspace poster
Following the demise of our COP30 Billboard poster - accumulated rain under the layers of previous posters collapsed it -the individual artworks used in the poster are now on display on the hoardings along the Ham, on weatherproof alupanles.
Group Subject Advisors
If you are thinking about starting a new group or as an existing group you are looking for help, support or inspiration, as well as the assistance available within Sidmouth u3a there is also a national u3a panel of over 80 Subject Advisors in subjects from the Arts to Wellbeing. Advisers are passionate u3a members ready to share their knowledge within the u3a movement. Contact them for helpful resources, as well as support and inspiration for setting up new groups, running groups, and engaging members with a subject area. Any u3a member can contact a Subject Adviser. They are here to support any member or group leader with an interest in their subject, whether you have a group or not. Click on the heading for contact details
THE BLOG SPOT
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3 July: Farway Airfield
Sidmouth Nature Explorers searching for elusive orchids. On Wednesday 3rd July, a party from the Sidmouth Nature Explorers group met at Farway airfield to explore the wild flower meadows and hunt…
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19 June: Blackbury Camp
Nature Walk Group: the Oak Trees of Blackbury Camp. One sunny June morning a group from the Nature Walks group met at Blackbury Camp to be taken around for a…
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20 March: Helicopter Museum visit
Aviation Group trip to the Helicopter Museum, Weston-Super-Mare. A small party of aviation enthusiasts set out to visit the award-winning Helicopter Museum at Weston-Super-Mare. Graciously the traffic Gods were in…
