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The Retirement Opportunity

Retirement is different for everyone. Often it creates the opportunity to rediscovering passions, exploring new interests, and building friendships. Shrewsbury u3a provides a welcoming environment for hundreds of people to engage in enriching experiences throughout their retirement years. While most members have retired from full-time work, many join in the lead-up to retirement as part of their lifestyle transition.

Overview of our u3a

Founded in 1992, Shrewsbury’s u3a is part of a nationwide mutual self-help movement. It’s open to everyone, regardless of educational background or previous experience. The aim is to offer social, recreational as well as educational, opportunities for those no longer in full-time employment. Our motto is: “Learn, Laugh and Live (life to the full).”

We are a big group with 1370+ members currently. Using on-line technology makes things much easier for everyone.

Our website will keep you up to date with what's going on, also makes joining groups and events easy. Be sure to revisit for the latest news.

Many say that they find being involved is hugely rewarding. No just by accessing the groups and events, but by contributing in some way.

There are many ways members can be more involved, be it a Group Coordinator, Category Leader, supporting the Committee in some way or by actually taking on a Committee role.

What we offer

For an annual fee of just £15 per member (excluding any group-specific costs), Shrewsbury u3a offers:

Monthly talks on diverse topics at Theatre Severn (or Shrewsbury Town Football Club in December and January), held on the third Monday of each month (except August). Talks begin at 10:30am, with doors opening at 10:00am in the Walker Theatre.
Informal drop-in afternoons, upstairs at Palmers Café on the last Friday of each month (2:00–3:30pm), attended by committee officers who welcome questions and feedback.
A daytime annual social event.
Email connectivity across the membership.
Access to a wide range of interest groups covering hobbies, studies, and social activities.

Interest Groups

A list of current and new groups, with their descriptions is available on the Groups Page

Groups Page

Groups are supported by the Management Committee, with dedicated roles such as the Groups Coordinator and New Groups Facilitator to help maintain and grow our offerings.