Our Speaker Secretary is planning to step down this year, which means we would like to find someone to take over after Christmas. If you are interested please get in touch for more details on what the role involves.
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Thames Valley Network Winter Quiz
See attached flyer for details, a quiz to be held on 5th December at 2.20 p.m. Will be online and you need to apply to join, although it’s free to take part.
Legacy in Action – Local Black History – Vinson Building 23rd October 7.30 p.m.
Buckingham & District U3a Annual General Meeting
Hi all, a reminder that on the 26th November we will be holding our Annual General Meeting in the Buckingham Community Centre. All registered members should have received a personal invitation to attend. It’s your chance to see how the organisation is run and have your say on anything you want to raise on the Agenda.
More information and a link to the self sign up option can be found on the page relating to Events for members.
BU3a New Members Meeting
Hello all, just a reminder that our next new members meeting will held on Friday 24th October at 10.00 a.m. in the Small Hall at Buckingham Community Centre. You will receive a personal invitation to attend, and it is your chance to find out more about what we can offer along with chance to meet other new joiners in our area.
Buckingham Old Goal Events 15th-27th September 2025
Buckingham Old Goal are holding a special exhibition of clocks and watches made around Buckingham from c1680-1900, which runs from 15th to 27th September 2025, in the exercise yard. There is also an evening talk by Tim Marshall (on Saturday 20th), who will give some interesting details about the items on display. For more information see their website.
Buckingham Twinning Association – Boules Court Proposal
Buckingham Twinning Association are proposing a a permanent Boules court for Buckingham. This would of course be for all of Buckingham, including its clubs and societies, as well as for individuals.
The Twinning Association has identified 2 shortlisted sites which may be suitable, one is at Embleton Way (under control of Buckinghamshire Council) and the other is the Church Green (under control of Buckingham Town Council). Buckingham Town Council are currently in contact with the County Council on BTA’s behalf.
The BTA feel that an important part of the background work is to identify local interest in using a Boules Court, and I am therefore asking whether anyone would like to make any comments or express their interest in the project.
Please address any comments and observations on this matter to the BTA representative Udo Dolz who is also a BU3A member. He can be contacted via email or 01280 815536.
Royal Latin School – Extraordinary People Awards
The RLS are looking for nominations for their Extraordinary People Awards 2025. If you know of someone who fits the description please consider nominating them. Nominations close on 16th June. More information can be found here.
Buckingham Community Centre – Trustees Wanted
The Buckingham Community centre is asking for people to come forward and volunteer to help them continue offering the great service they provide for all the people of Buckingham. Many local organisations make frequent use of their meeting rooms and facilities which are available to hire. They are a registered Charity and rely on their trustees for their help in running the Centre. Some of the Trustees are due to step down and will need to be replaced soon. If you are interested in finding out more about how to support them please contact the Chairman for more information.
New /Proposed Group Ideas
Please do take a look at the New Groups page to see if you are able to offer your help with any of these ideas. The latest one is a possible re-start of the Craft group that ran for many years until the Covid outbreak.