Verwood
Verwood U3A was a new venture for 2007, and is part of a world wide organisation with about 207,000 members in the United Kingdom. There are now 14 branches in Dorset alone, with 6000 members. The U3A is open to all retired or semi retired people.
Our tutors and leaders are all volunteers willing to share their expertise and enthusiasms, and it gives us all the opportunity to try new subjects or do those things we did not have time for when we were working. There are no examinations or minimum requirements to attend classes – only that there is a vacancy. Our tutors become honorary members and we are always open to suggestions for new subjects and classes. (Could you lead a group or do you know someone who could?)
If you would like to join a class/group, please in the first instance contact the enquiry service and ensure that there is a place for you and then send the application form with your cheque for the current fee of £ 33.00 to our Membership Officer. The subscription pays the room rents and sundry expenses; we do not receive any government grant and are dependent upon membership. You may join up to four different groups per week (if there are vacancies) and it may be possible for you to attend one taster session. You will receive a Membership Card which may be asked for at any of our events.
We will be holding monthly general meetings and monthly pub lunches and we will arrange other social events in due course. Watch the notice boards at the classes, see the newsletters in our Reference File at Verwood Library and our web site News Page. Your suggestions for courses and activities are always welcome. There is an Annual General Meeting for business and the election of Officers.
Useful links:
St Michael’s Parish Centre