u3a

Bedale & District

Message from CEO of Third Age Trust

Dear Friends,
This month, I visited the North East's day of learning and discovery at Ushaw House. As with every u3a event I attend, there was so much creativity and curiosity on show. You can read more about that below, along with other stories that demonstrate the vibrancy within
our movement.
We'll be celebrating Volunteers' Week at the beginning of next month, which is a good time to reflect on the huge contribution that goes on behind the scenes of every u3a. This newsletter finishes with a profile of Mike, a committee member of Todmorden u3a and a learning
volunteer at the Trust.
If you have a moment this month, take the time to notice the work done by committee members, event organisers and group leaders
across your u3a - and perhaps think about whether you might enjoy getting involved too.

With very best wishes
Iain Cassidy
CEO of the Third Age Trust

May 2026 u3a Friends Bitesize Newsletter