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.
Click on an image to start a slideshow of some of our activities
FORTHCOMING OPEN MEETINGS
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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…
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11 August 2026: No meeting this month
There is no meeting in August. The next meeting will be on 8 September 2026 when the speaker will be Dr James Taylor, who will talk about humorous British postcards,
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8 September 2026: James Taylor
This month's talk on humorous British postcards is by James Taylor, former curator of paintings, drawings and prints at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
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25 August 2026: NT Castle Drogo
Join us on a visit to Castle Drogo, which was designed by the celebrated architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1911, and is known as the last castle to be built…
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22 September 2026: Longleat
Built between 1567 and 1580, Longleat House is one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture, and one of the first stately homes in Britain to open its doors to…
LATEST NOTICES & NEWS
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THE BLOG SPOT
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9 April 2026: Cirl Buntings at Stantyway
Thursday 9th of April the Birders went to Otterton to Stanyway Farm. This has become a bit of a pilgrimage to see how the Cirl buntings are doing. And I…
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2 April 2026: The Sherborne Gallery (& Loo of the Year).
The Exploring Art group had a day trip to Sherborne to see the Quentin Blake Exhibition at The Sherborne Art Gallery, home to the nationally significant Thornhill Mural and 'Loo…
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1 April 2026: Sidmouth Nature Explorers
On Wednesday 1st of April a group from the nature explorers were joined by some volunteers from the Cherishing Sidmouth Cemetery group, for a wild plant and flowers hunt in…
