NEW COMMITTEE
Andrew Davies: Chair
Treasurer: Margarete Peel
Business Secretary: Alyson Marriott
No Vice Chair/s:
Membership Secretary: Jacky Wilding
Groups Co-ordinator: Lynne Thorpe
Speaker Seeker: Russell Gough
Minute Secretary: Susan Fetter
Committee Member: Barbara Green
Read our latest Newsletter HERE!
Erewash Sound Breakfast Show interview
Alyson and Christine, committee members, were interviewed live on air, Monday 20th January encouraging people in the local community to see what Ilkeston u3a has on offer and how to join in the fun. You can listen to the interview here
Sharon Tassi
gave a presentation about
Fire Safety on Tuesday 4th February
at our Open Meeting to a gathering of 140 members.
She invited the audience to apply for a personal Home Safety Check,
and demonstrated various safety gadgets and fixtures,
answering questions on general fire and electrical safety.
Thank you, Sharon.
Learn to Live:
Report on membership benefits of u3a published. Read all about the social and health benefits of non-formal learning – the style of learning embodied by u3a here
Erewash Sounds
Committee Members, Alyson and Steven, promote Ilkeston u3a on Erewash Sounds Breakfast Show. Listen again here
Heritage & Classic Vehicle Show
We had a great time at Ilkeston Vehicle Show on Sunday 11th August 2024, chatting to lots of visitors all about the benefits of joining u3a, what we do and how members can get involved
Honouring our Volunteers
At our June Open Meeting to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, thirty nine exceptional individuals were celebrated for the time and energy they give to make Ilkeston u3a a fun place to be.
Learn, Laugh, Live, that’s our motto, and we like to do it with gusto!
Pictured are Dennis and June, regular volunteers who provide refreshments at the monthly meeting, held at The Arena Conference Room at 10am on the first Tuesday of every month.
Our Open Meeting in June was dedicated to the members who volunteer to participate in some way towards making Ilkeston u3a what it is. Certificates of Appreciation were presented individually honouring their valuable contributions. Volunteering is a fulfilling way to give something back to the community, making you feel great in return. All Ilkeston u3a volunteers make a positive difference to the organisation, whether it’s leading an interest group, helping with refreshments, taking on a committee role, maintaining the website, compiling the newsletter, or welcoming new members, every effort is useful and appreciated.