WELCOME
About the u3a
The u3a is a charitable organisation, with over 1000 UK individual u3as and 430,000 members, that promotes lifelong learning across a wide range of activities and subjects - fostering friendship and fun.
Learn, Laugh, Live is the motto of the u3a, where learning is for its own sake, for fun and members sharing their own skills and knowledge with others.
Our primary focus is for older adults or those no longer in full-time employment.
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Our u3a
Pontesbury & Rea Valley u3a was formed in 2017 and has rapidly become a thriving u3a with over 200 members.
The village of Pontesbury is part of the Rea Valley and is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are three substantial villages (Pontesbury, Minsterley and Hanwood) and a number of smaller villages (Westbury, Worthen, Longden, Plealey, Stiperstones, Snailbeach, Habberley) and hamlets, as well as the lovely open countryside of the South Shropshire Hills.
We welcome members from all parts of the district or adjoining districts. The Rea Valley is close to the nearby county town of Shrewsbury and the Welsh border.
Information about our u3a is also available in the Pontesbury Community Library in The Pavilion on Hall Bank.
Interest Groups
Pontesbury & Rea Valley u3a has over 20 interest groups ranging from cycling and table tennis to history and creative writing. If sufficient members are interested, new groups can be started.
Open Meetings
In addition to the Interest Groups, we hold regular Open Meetings where members meet socially and enjoy presentations and activities on a wide range of subjects. These events are also open to non-members.
Have a look at our Events page for more information.
Join us
If you are not in full time employment and would welcome the opportunity to join others in a wide range of learning and physical activities in a friendly and supportive environment, why not join Pontesbury & Rea Valley u3a?
It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy social occasions together and pursue lifelong interests and skills or the chance to acquire brand new ones.
