Local u3a Networks
CHaTTR
CHaTTR is a loose grouping of local u3as – Chinnor, Haddenham, Thame and District, Greater Thame and Ridgeway. The Chairs of these u3as hold regular meetings to share best practice, and CHaTTR occasionally organises Study Days.
Some Interest Groups are ‘shared’ between these u3as:Computing run by Chinnor for members of all CHaTTR u3as
Digital Photography run by Greater Thame
Earth Matters run jointly by Haddenham and Greater Thame
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: u3asites.org/chinnor
Thame and District: https://u3asites.org.uk/thame
Greater Thame: https://u3asites.org.uk/greater-thame
Ridgeway: https://u3asites.org.uk/ridgeway
Bucks Liaison Group
Haddenham u3a also belongs to the Bucks Liaison Group. This is also a loose grouping of local u3as – Aston Clinton, Aylesbury Vale, Mid Bucks (Aylesbury), Princes Risborough, Tring, Wendover and Weston Turville.
Members of Haddenham u3a may attend Interest Groups of any of these u3as, as long as there are spaces. Members should approach the Leader of the Group in which they are interested.
Websites:
Aston Clinton: www.u3asites.org.uk/aston-clinton
Aylesbury Vale: www.avu3a.org.uk
Mid Bucks: www.u3a.co
Princes Risborough: www.risboroughu3a.org.uk
Tring: www.u3asites.org.uk/tring
Wendover: www.u3asites.org.uk/wendover
Weston Turville: www.wtu3a.org.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
Forthcoming Events
In the not so bleak mid-winter
A talk by Timothy Walker
Thursday 6th November at 10.30 by Zoom
If you have not heard a talk by Timothy Walker before, do not miss this opportunity. He is a very good speaker, has a wide knowledge of horticulture and a fund of great stories. After becoming director of Oxford Botanic Garden he then moved on to become lecturer in Plant Sciences at Somerville College, Oxford.
Gardening books speak of putting the garden to bed for the winter. While many plants become dormant during this cold, wet and dark time of year, some are providing fruit for the birds and other animals and while others are flowering. Winter may not be the traditional season of big borders and drifts of different blooms but has plenty to offer the gardener. This talk looks at the opportunities for bringing winter interest to your garden.
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.
Forthcoming Events