Sandwell University of the Third Age (SU3A) - Information Point
Service Provider Name
Sandwell University of the Third Age (SU3A)
Service
An enjoyable way for older people to meet new people whilst learning new things without pressure.
Address2
West Bromwich Town Hall
Address3
High Street
Town
West Bromwich
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B70 8DY
Where do they provide service from?
West Bromwich Town Hall and other venues in the borough
Telephone
0121 357 9018 (Membership Secretary)
Email
No email available
Website
http://www.u3asites.org.uk/sandwell
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
Anyone in the Third Age (after full-time employment and parental responsibility) can join U3A and this includes people who are working part time. No qualifications are required, and none are given. There is no lower age limit for membership.
Referral route
See web site for full details of special interest groups or call direct.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
Sandwell University of the Third Age (SU3A) is part of a national organisation, with thousands of members throughout the UK, but SU3A is an independent local group reflecting the aspirations of older people in Sandwell. No qualifications are needed, members are all people no longer in full time employment. This is an enjoyable way to meet new people whilst learning new things without pressure.Apart from a number of special interest groups there is a general meeting on the second Monday of each month West Bromwich Community Centre, West Bromwich. There is always an enjoyable social atmosphere with a guest speaker on a wide range of topics, and new members, from the whole of Sandwell, would be most welcome. There are regular visits to theatres and places of interest.
When are the services run?
General meeting is the second Monday of every month
Time details
2pm
Remit
U3A is a learning cooperative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities.
Chargeable service?
Yes
Cost of service
Annual subscription £20 plus £2 for each monthly general meeting attended(this includes beverages)
