Shaftesbury and Gillingham U3A (SGU3A) provides a wide range of enjoyable educational, creative and leisure activities on a self-help basis for those at, or nearing, retirement and living in the Shaftesbury and Gillingham area of Dorset. The University of the Third Age is a nation-wide organisation for third agers who feel the need to keep their minds active without the stress of tying themselves into an examination system.
Each activity is organised and guided by SGU3A members who give their services freely. Teaching methods are informal to suit the leader and the group. Most study groups meet in members’ homes. For further information about the U3A and our activities please click on the set of links above.
SGU3A holds a regular meeting for all members and their guests on the first Thursday of every month (except August). Coffee or tea is served from 10 am and the meeting begins at 10.30. The venue is The Christian Centre, off Christy’s Lane (A 350) and Wincombe Lane, north-east of Shaftesbury town. There is a large car park, and plenty of street parking close around when it fills up. (Click here for a map).
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
| 4 June | Sam Braddick | A day in the Gilligham and Shaftesbury Show office |
| 6 August | Jill Brown | Dogs for the disabled |
Guest speakers talk on a wide range of subjects. In the past we have heard about the experiences of theatre managers, traffic wardens, mounted policemen and stunt performers. We have learned much about the wildlife and conservation in Dorset and of the mysteries of the many stone circles in our area.
Occasionally one of our study groups will talk about their activities and each year we invite a local charity to tell us about their activities in the county.
SGU3A Registered charity No. 1078452
Page updated 17 May 2009