East Midlands u3a event - 11 March 2026. Bookings open!
When? 11 March 2026, 10 am – 3.30 pm
Where? Braunstone Civic Centre, Leicester

Message from John Butler (Chair)

I’m delighted to announce that my wonderful support team, the u3a office and I are putting
on an event for all u3as in the East Midlands.
The aims are to:

• Inspire and support u3as
• Provide and share information
• Provide an opportunity for members to meet one another

The provisional programme includes:

• A keynote address from Allan Walmsley, Chair of the Third Age Trust, on how u3as may need to change to accommodate future working patterns and varied retirement ages. This will be followed by group discussions.
• A workshop on recruiting, valuing and supporting committee members and group leaders within your u3a. We know that this issue is an ongoing concern for most u3as and this workshop will explore possible solutions.
• A workshop on attracting new members, staying lively and have an interesting ‘offer’.

There are two places available for each u3a in the East Midlands. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. There is no charge to delegates for attending this event We appreciate that your committee will need to meet to decide whether and if so how many delegates from your u3a will attend and that Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching, which is why bookings are opening now.

Once you have decided who will be attending, you can book your two free places on Eventbrite Please include any dietary and accessibility requirements when booking.

Please note that bookings will close at 11pm on Monday 9 February 26. If you have any questions, please contact council@u3a.org.uk

See you there!
John Lewis and the Team