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Welcome
Are you no longer working full-time? Now is the perfect time to make the most of life. Barnsley u3a offers you the chance to develop your interests, make new friends, and enjoy yourself.
We are a friendly and vibrant community with over 1300 members from Barnsley and surrounding areas. With more than 100 activity and interest groups, including language, arts, music, science, technology, and wine appreciation, there's something for everyone. Experience member's meetings, monthly talks, leisure activities, fitness classes, outings, quizzes, and much more.
Our members are embracing life, continuing their creative, educational, or social interests in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Those with a lifetime of experience, expertise, or know-how in professions, occupations, or hobbies are encouraged to form activity groups and share their knowledge with fellow members.
Why not join us for the opportunity to develop your interests, make new friends, and have fun? A world of new experiences awaits you at Barnsley u3a, so what is stopping you?
Learn, laugh, and live!
Being a Volunteer
Today, one of our committee members took a step back to enjoy her retirement. I asked her, "What had being a volunteer meant to her?" This is her reply.
Since retiring, I have spent most of the last 16 years volunteering in one capacity or another for 3 local organisations.
Volunteering with Barnsley u3a has been especially beneficial because of the friendships made - I had moved back to Barnsley as a widow with no children, having left when I was 18years old to train then work in the Midlands.
Friends made through Bu3a have enabled me to feel I belong, I have people I can turn to and socialise with. Through taking on different roles I have continued to contribute to making things happen, I’ve shared my skills and interests, I’ve felt valued.
Volunteering in Bu3a really has been rewarding for me - I know others will gain a lot by offering to volunteer themselves.
Thank you Sue
Attribution F Brooks
Members Monthly Meeting
*A Musical Delight at Our Members' Monthly Meeting!**
We were treated to an exceptional Afternoon Meeting as our very own concert party took the stage to entertain us with a delightful selection of songs. Led by Gerard's infectious enthusiasm, the group captivated our audience with their performance.
One of the highlights of the afternoon came when the men suddenly transformed, donning wigs, and the group belted out a selection of Beatles songs that had everyone singing along and tapping their feet.
We were also treated to some brilliant harmonica playing by Gerard, and all the singers were fabulous, with superb guitar playing from the amazing guitarists.
It was truly a memorable and enjoyable afternoon, showcasing the incredible talent and camaraderie within our Bu3a community. Looking forward to many more musical moments at our future meetings!
Then we got to the serious stuff. Jean Embury, our Activity Safety and Compliance Officer, introduced us to Copyright by showing us an excellent video produced by our own members. If you couldn't make the meeting, it's available to members on our website.
Attribution: Vanda Outram
Group of The Week
The Gardeners group
The Gardeners group is aimed at members with an active interest in hands-on gardening. We are interested in all aspects of gardening and horticulture, meeting weekly—weather permitting! New members are very welcome.
The group caters to both those new to gardening and those with many seasons under their belts. Our goal is to provide an outlet for practical, hands-on gardening, ideally as part of community-based initiatives
The group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 13:00 to 16:00 at Wentworth Castle. One of the paintings below is our plan for the garden at Wentworth, created by one of our members.
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Attribution Helen Dew
Bu3a Choir
I am so pleased to let you know that tickets for the first ever u3a National Festival, which is being held in York in July between 18th and 20th July
Tickets are on sale now
There truly is something for everyone in the programme, please take a look. If you love music, enjoy sports, prefer a little mental stimulation from our programme of speakers and lecturers, or want to try your hand at a craft or art activity we have taster sessions, talks, and entertainment for everyone..
On July 19th, the Bu3a Choir will grace the stage at York University’s Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall as part of the inaugural u3a National Festival.
I’m confident that we’ll captivate our audience with both our appearance and our outstanding music!
Attribution Derek Bacon Barnsley u3a
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy history.
This morning, we had a great time at The History Group with a double treat! ๐ John and Ingrid took us on a thrilling Viking Cruise from Ginnungagap to Ragnarok—spanning from before Creation to the End of the World! ๐ข๐ฎ There was no need to book your ticket; you just turned up and joined the adventure!๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝBut wait, there's more! In the second half, Andrew enlightened us about the Viking legacy on place names. ๐๏ธ Plus, we got our thinking caps on for a quiz with prizes! ๐ Andrew even did some research on the villages in our local area— who would have thought Birdwell meant fertility? Talk about a true Viking exploration! โ๏ธ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝDidn't miss out ๐ if you’re not a U3A member, then this is just one more reason to join. bu3a.org.uk
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Copyright & Attributions Joe Fox, Steve Wild, Alan Swan Vanda Outram Sue Rowley Derek Bacon
John Colley Helen Dew Barbara Caygill