Did you know that there are national subject interest groups in addition to the local group/s that Melbourn & District u3a members attend? For example there's a monthly online meetings of a national ‘computer group’ where there’s an invited speaker and a discussion afterwards. It’s the sort of thing that has massively become popular in recent years.

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As well as providing news and support for u3a members, the national u3a has a discount programme which you sign up to and sign in to. Here you'll find dozens of familiar brands with enticements that deserve to be compared with what you find elsewhere.

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u3a Learn and Share activities for u3a members cover challenges and projects and competitions. There's quite a range of projects you can engage with - some suit individuals and and some will suit a local group. You may well connect with u3a members far afield. Some activities are one-off events and others run over a period of time.

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As a u3a member you can attend the national u3a online talks, workshops and courses - usually for free. There are online talks where other members share their knowledge or skills with others across the country. Well-known speakers and organisations appear from time to time. These are so popular that it's an idea to click through to book as soon as you can.

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Our u3a has pre-paid 'zoom' account that we have used on numerous occasions - it has been an asset - allowing participation even in these post-covid times. Some of our groups involve more people by meeting both in person and on zoom. To make use of our zoom facility get in touch with a committee member to receive details. Let them know if you need someone to help otherwise you can have as long a meeting as you need.

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Our u3a owns a projector with HDMI lead; wireless lapel microphone and loudspeakers. You may have a need for these resources. The equipment is available on loan to our u3a groups.

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The u3a national website has a library of resources for running a club or interest group. There’s something for art appreciation; philosophy, gardening and advice on seemingly everything ... ballroom dance; yoga .... The u3a has 80 subject advisers available to help you and your group. Any u3a member can contact a Subject Adviser whether you have a group or not.

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The national u3a collects news on u3a activities all over the UK. See the link here for the latest u3a stories. It'll be easier to let the national u3a office send you their u3a newsletter. And they don't spam - they usually send one email a month. You can sign up to receive yours on this page...

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A series of videos where we meet u3a members* doing as the title says - watch below or follow this link to YouTube for the playlist called 'do something brilliant today'

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Created by a team of u3a members, the u3a* radio podcast comes out mid-month. It showcases the amazing things happening across the u3a nationally. Listen below ... or follow this link to YouTube for the radio podcast playlist (opens in a new tab)

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'How Are You' is a Cambridge & Peterborough NHS initiative to bring together, on a website, everything that happens in the area that is good for wellbeing. You'll find activity groups, men's sheds, zumba, libraries, yoga, singing, sports clubs and arts groups. You might use the search feature to find activities on a local map...

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You perhaps know people who visit their GP, but instead of drugs or medicine, could benefit more from friendship, learning and exercise. u3a organisations such as ours are recognised for the benefits that they bring to our age group. The term 'social prescribing' has been used meaning that our activities are a prescription of sorts. If you know of an individual who might benefit you might encourage them to get involved.

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