SENIOR CITIZENS AND TOTLEY

SHEFFIELD U.3.A.

What is U.3.A.? The full name is University of the Third Age because it is intended for older people.

Being called a University may put some people off but that word is used in the old sense. When Universities were not buildings with students all beavering away, (or supposed to be) they were just groups of people with an interest in a certain subject. That is how U.3. A. functions.

Activities are wide ranging, and to be a member does not require high levels of education as many of the subjects are purely for pleasure. Meetings are usually held in private homes.

Local groups in Totley cover Bridge, Gardening, Latin, Listening to Music, Patch and Quilt, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, I run a poetry group which would welcome new members. I do not know if there are vacancies in other groups.

A whole range of activities are available around the city and most interests are covered. It is also easy to begin a group yourself if you have an interest not covered.

If you wish to learn more, ring the Enquiries Officer on 258 5896.