It is always interesting to hear how familiar organisations came into being. Alan Kay, a founder member of Ilkley U3A, has written a short account of its first year for the record. Click HERE to view.
These are held for members on Saturdays from 10.30 till 12 noon. Sometimes there is a speaker, or there may be a quiz or a presentation from one of the courses. At the meetings you can meet with old friends and make new ones. The entry charge is £1 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
The next few meetings are as follows:-
Apr. 19th: Photo Quiz - Geoff Burkitt
May 17th: An Insight into Local Police - Inspector Minton
Jun. 21st: Flying for Life - Brian Harris
Jul. 19th: Meet the Leaders - Dawn Speer/David Morton
An account of a journey to the European Parliament by members of the Travel Group.Well worth a read.
On Sunday, 28th October, Ann Cryer M.P. opened the Tenth Anniversary Celebrations and said how impressed she was with the number of courses available and “If I had the time there are at least ten I would like to join”.. A full report can be found in the special 10th Anniversary issue of the Ilkley U3A Newsletter now available