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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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10 September 2024 Meeting
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 Richard Kay: "Trick or Treat - Fake or Fortune". The…
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8 October 2024 Meeting
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 Ann Widdecombe: "A Lighthearted Look at Her Life & Times…
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12 November 2024 Meeting
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 Jonathan Walker: "The Female Secret Agents of WWII". The approximate…
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
There are no upcoming Social Events at the moment...but keep looking
LATEST NOTICES & NEWS
30th Anniversary Tea Towel
The celebration tea towel is now available, featuring an edited version of ‘Our Town’ which was displayed on the Sidmouth Billboard last year. They are a linen mix and are available for £6 each. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, BACS, credit/debit card or PayPal.
Sidmouth u3a 2025 Calendar
Once again the Digital Photography group have produced a beautiful calendar using photos that members have taken in Sidmouth and the surrounding area. The format is the popular A4 size and the cost is just £5.75. The calendars will be available at the Open Meeting on Tuesday 10 September and will also be available to order online, by email or telephone.
Ken Bailey: Great North Run
Sidmouth u3a member Ken Bailey was one of four u3a members representing, and raising funds for, the national u3a in the Great North Run, the world's largest half-marathon
19 November 2024: RNLI College, Poole
There are still places available for the RNLI trip to Poole. The price is £47.50 per person which includes coach travel to the venue, lunch in a private room and a 90 minute guided tour of the facilities.
23rd September 2024: Celebratory Luncheon
Places are still available for the 30th Anniversary Luncheon at the Victoria hotel. The cost is £29 per person and is for Sidmouth u3a members only.
Pickleball
Unfortunately and effective immediately the Pickleball group is no more.
Sunday Luncheon Group
The Sunday Luncheon group has now folded. If anyone is interested in reviving it please contact the Groups Coordinator
Skittles
Unfortunately there will not be skittles in the near future as the Blue Ball no longer has a skittle alley! Alternative venues are being investigared, hopefully for later in the Autumn. In the meantime if you know of suitable venues with a skittle alley, please contact Judy via the Contact page.
Drink & Chat
The next evening Drink & Chat is on September 17th, from 7-9pm at The Anchor Inn in Sidmouth. Contact Kate for more information: secretary@sidmouthu3a.org
THE BLOG SPOT
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21 August 2024: Aylesbeare Common
Nature Walk Group: Wildflowers of moors and heathland. In search of the elusive Bog Asphodel, which Ed Dolpin had not seen for 45 years...and there they were, en-masse, in glorious…
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17 July: Lincombe
Nature Walk Group: along the coast path to Lincombe. This morning 10 of us from the Nature Walks group went on a lovely walk with a very knowledgeable lepidopterist, Paul…
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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…