Local u3a Networks
CHaTTR
CHaTTR is a loose grouping of local u3as – Chinnor, Haddenham, Thame and District and Ridgeway. The Chairs of these u3as hold regular meetings to share best practice, and CHaTTR occasionally organises Study Days.
Note that members of Haddenham u3a may also attend Interest Groups of any of the other u3as, as long as there are spaces. Members should approach the Leader of the Group in which they are interested.
Websites:
Chinnor: https://chinnor.u3asite.uk
Thame and District: https://thame.u3asite.uk
Ridgeway: https://ridgeway.u3asite.uk
Thames Valley u3a Network (TVN)
The Thames Valley u3a Network is an umbrella organisation for 44 u3a groups in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
The Objects of Thames Valley u3a Network are to advance the education of members of u3as in the network.
It organises and runs study days, conferences, lectures, seminars, courses;
It participates in and assists in the development of neighbourhood and networked groupings of u3as.
Further information about the Thames Valley Network, its annual programme, events and publications can be found on its website at www.u3atvnetwork.org.uk
The Third Age Trust is represented by:
The Board – 3 officers and 4 ordinary trustees, all members of u3a and elected nationally. The rationale is a strong board with the right skills to govern.
The u3a Council – elected representatives from each of the regions and nations. The rationale is to strengthen the voice of the membership.
Forthcoming Events
Pandemics!
A talk by Dr Jeffrey Almond
Monday 13th April at 10.30 by Zoom
Dr Jeffrey Almond, is retired Professor of Microbiology at the University of Reading with a specific interest in Virology. His groundbreaking research included identifying the detailed structure of avian and human influenza virus and poliovirus. Jeffrey has also led research into new bacterial and viral vaccines with Sanofi Pasteur.
The fee for this event is £2.00 per device
You can book for this event by visiting our website https://u3atvnetwork.org.uk
The Treasures & Mysteries of Sutton Hoo – A Viking Ship Burial
A Talk given by Dr Jennifer Foster.
Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 10.30 a.m. on Zoom
Dr Jennifer Foster, is an Archaeologist at the University of Reading specialising in artifact identification. Jennifer leads popular courses both in class and around the countryside for Oxford University Continuing Education Department.
The fee for this event is £2.00 per device
You can book for this event by visiting our website https://u3atvnetwork.org.uk
South East Region
The South East Region covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex. It is the largest u3a Region and includes approximately 180 u3as.
The SE Region Forum runs Summer Schools each year in Chichester.
If you sign up for a National newsletter you will be asked which region your u3a belongs to.