Welcome to the website of Great Yarmouth University of the Third Age. This is where you will be able to find the most up to date information about what is going on, whether you are an existing member, or a potential new member, or just an interested browser.
Great Yarmouth is an ancient town, which grew on the sand spit that formed across the estuary of the rivers Waveney and Wensum, which became an island 8miles long, stretching from Caister in the north to Corton in the south. Not until the time of William the Conqueror is there documentary evidence of the existence of Yarmouth. In medieval times it was known as Gernemouth. It is most likely that the sand spit emerged in the tenth or eleventh century and was soon occupied by a small number of fishermen. Today Great Yarmouth is a thriving multi-cultural town whose population swells during the summer months due to its attraction as a holiday destination, with many historical sites.
Great Yarmouth U3A was formed in 2000 and is open to all people over the age of 50 who are retired or semi- retired and who live in the area. Like all U3As we are a charitable voluntary self- managed and self- funded organisation, depending on our members for our success. U3A is an equal opportunities organisation which can cater for all needs. Our ethos is to Learn Laugh and Live. We learn through activity in smaller interest groups, we laugh constantly and we all know we are living quality lives through new interests and the opportunity to make new friendships. This site includes a full list of our current interest groups and outings.
If this appeals to you, why not come along to our monthly meeting, which is at St George's Theatre, King Street on the first Tuesday afternoon at 2pm of every month, and make yourself known to a member of our committee, who are visible by the badges they wear. We also have regular new members’ welcome meetings to share helpful information. The monthly meeting comprises a briefing by the Chairman, followed by a talk from a visiting speaker, we have had a very wide range of subjects, followed by tea or coffee and biscuits. If you like what is on offer we will be delighted to welcome you to our U3A and you will start a whole new period of your life, of Learning Laughing and Living. Just one thing, you are unable to join an interest group, until you become a member. The current cost of annual membership is £15, and each interest group cost is set by the group themselves to cover any costs they incur, for meeting premises, refreshments or course materials.
Linda Fellas, Chairman