Why join the Isle of Man u3a?
Because:
- You've finished Full Time employment
- You've got time on your hands
- You want to meet new people
- You want to exercise your brain again
- You want to learn new things or explore hobbies in more depth
- You want to keep active
- You're fed up of daytime TV!
The u3a (University of the Third Age) is a UK wide network of local groups.
Our aim is to encourage people no longer in full-time work to come together and continue to enjoy discovering and learning more about topics of interest, and socialising with people with similar interests.
There is no minimum or maximum age.
Interested?
Future Meetings
When we have full information about the speaker, the content can be viewed on the Events Page. Where there is no link then no further information is available.
Network Meetings
March 19th
Andrew Cole will be talking about Canal Boating in the Midlands or similar. His father and Andrew have always been canal boaters and there’s a lot of history there that Andrew will share. Click here for more details.
April 16th
April 16th
Phil Gawne - the Incredible story of the Manx Language. (It’s Blein ny Gaelgey - Year of the Manx Language 2026). Details to follow.
May 21st
Peter Davey - an aspect of his work on Bishopscourt. Click here for full details.
June 18th
Ivor Ramsden - Manx Aviation Museum. Details to follow.
News:
Membership Fees Due NOW!
Still a few of you out there who haven't got around to paying your £20 membership fee. Let someone know if you're having a problem making payment otherwise just:
Pay Online:
Name: The University of the Third Age (Isle of Man)
Sort Code: 40-19-38
Account No: 94131932
Payment ref: your first name and surname
If you bank gives you the options of Person or Business, choose Business
Pay by cheque:
Make your cheque payable to –
The University of the Third Age (IOM) and post it to:-
The Treasurer u3a, 48 Howe Road, Onchan, IM3 2AZ
It really helps to have all subs by end of March
More Success for the Uke Group!
As advertised in the newsletter our Ukelele Group "visited" Mars at Peel Cathedral 120 people watched them play and sang along to the Mars themed performance. Well done all of you! You can see some photos by clicking here.
North West Region News!
The North West Region of the u3a have their own newsletter giving updates of what is going on in our region including events you may wish to join and the summer schools (see below). They would love to include an article from the Island - any Group Leaders planning an activity or event that might be newsworthy? You can read the full newsletter by clicking here.
North West Summer Schools
The region has organised a number of summer schools at Manchester Metropolitan University between 11th and 14th August. Topics include Art, Opera and Politics. Click here for more details.
Backgammon Anyone?
Glynis Duff, one of our Art Group Leaders is considering setting up a Backgammon Group if there is sufficient interest. To know more or register an interest email Glynis.
New Groups Starting
Proposed Language Groups
There are still places available for the groups below which would aim to start as shown:
Italian (for beginners and improvers)
Costa Coffee at Crosby Co-op
Friday 11-12.30pm weekly
Starting mid-January. Click here for details.
Spanish (for beginners and improvers)
Leader's home - Saddlestone, Douglas
Tuesday 2.30-4.30pm weekly
Starting February Click here for details.
Manx Language (for absolute beginners)
Greens Cafe at St. John's
Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm weekly for 4-6 weeks
Starting mid-January
To express an interest in any of these groups contact:
Tony Gurevitch
HELP!!!
Is there a member out there who has some audit or accounting expertise? its our practice to get our accounts audited at the year end for presentation to the AGM and the AG's. This is a "once a year" role so not too onerous.
Also it is looking extremely likely that we will need a new Treasurer from next year. Again if you have accounting skills it would be wonderful if you would step forward in time to work with the current Treasurer.
In both cases, if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of time to help our u3a, just have a word or send a message to any of the Committee. I promise asking for more details doesn't commit you to anything!