Shrewsbury

Learn, Laugh, Live

u3a

Your Management Committee

Mike Reece, Chairman of Shrewsbury u3a

Mike Reece. Chairman

While having an eye on the bigger picture of our 5 year strategy plan.

Mike's aim is to keep all the moving parts working together for the best results for Shrewsbury u3a.

Sue Davies. Vice Chair and New Members Secretary

Sue Davies. Vice Chair and New Members Secretary

As a Chair in training, Sue is active in learning all the in's and out's of how our u3a operates.

Also, connecting with new members and keeping us aligned to our marketing strategy.

Ian Hallworth. Treasurer

Ian Hallworth. Treasurer

All the numbers.

Incomings, Outgoings, Budgets and Forecast for the Committee to work to.

Plus much more...

Russel Game. Secretary

Russell Game. Secretary

Amongst other things, Russell is on the ball with the details and documents that keep us compliant with the Charities Commission and Third Age Trust.

Ian Tanner. Membership Secretary

Ian Tanner. Membership Secretary

With over 1250 members we keep Ian busy, especially at renewal time.

No-one is just a number but your membership number help's Ian to keep track.

Mike McGarry - Newsletter Editor

Mike McGarry. Newsletter Editor

We love the Newsletter that Mike puts together for us. Every month without fail, with a variety of pictures, articles and updates.

Our Newsletters are available to read online.

Andy Edwards. Groups Administrator

Andy Edwards. Groups Administrator

With around 120 groups to manage. Andy is the essential link between the Group Coordinators, Category Leaders and the Management Committee.

Frank Velander. Speaker Organiser

Frank Velander. Speaker Organiser

Who's the speaker at our next talk? Frank will know. We have a speaker every month at our Theatre Severn meeting.

Also champion of fabulous sweaters!

Tony Brown. New Groups Facilitator

Tony Brown. New Groups Facilitator

What starts as a seed of an idea, can progress into an active new Group with Tony's expert guidance and assistance.

Tony has a process to work through for maximum results.

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Space for more...

We welcome interest and support from our members.

Arrange to come along and see how we work.

We currently have the role of Marketing/Media vacant.

Non-Committee Post Holders

Patti Cooke. Minutes Secretary

Patti Cooke. Minutes Secretary

What did we agree? A lot happens at the Management Committee meetings and Patti keeps track of everything for us.

We are obliged to keep accurate record of the Management Committee meetings.

Not everyone in our group has this much tech!

Geoff Lane. IT Support

The inner workings of the website and Beacon are a mystery to most of us, but fortunately not to Geoff.

Seeven Thandrayen. Trips Organiser

Seeven Thandrayen. Trips Organiser

Destination + Coach + Members = a wonderful day out.

Seeven organisers glorious trips for members to enjoy.

Alwyn Winter. President 2026

Alwyn Winter. President

Formerly a Chair of Shrewsbury u3a, Alwyn has been committed to the success of Shrewsbury u3a for many years.

Thank you Alwyn.

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Several Committee roles would benefit from support of an Understudy.

Having extra help at busy times, holiday or sickness is enormously supportive.

Learn the ropes and help out when needed without the committee responsibility.

Could this be you please?

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Several Committee roles would benefit from support of an Understudy.

Having extra help at busy times, holiday or sickness is enormously supportive.

Learn the ropes and help out when needed without the committee responsibility.

Could this be you please?