Shown below are details of the latest groups being proposed:

If you are proposing to start a new group, if possible please use the form from this page – download, complete, and return it to the Group Liaison Officer.  Email

The page on the linked Menu  “Starting a New Group” outlines the process to follow.

Note: Make sure to outline in your proposal how your group fits into our charitable objectives of providing educational activities and opportunities for people, in accordance with our affiliation to the Third Age Trust.  If in doubt, please ask the Group Liaison Officer for guidance.

You can see the up to date Groups Listing on Simple Membership to see how others are set up.

New Group Proposal Form ( PDF)

New Group Proposal Form (Word)

Note: if you are about to start a new group you will also need to consult this page for the GC Handbook and other important documents to read.  They can all be downloaded as PDFs.

Latin Group

This has been running for a while but needs some more people to join, please contact John Sharp if interested.  He would like to start from the beginners level and work together as a group. Contact John on the Latin Group email.

Jazz Appreciation

This group now has enough interested members to restart, and the first meeting will be on Monday 2nd September at 2.30.   The basic idea is to spend a couple of hours on the first Monday of the month enjoying listening to and discussing jazz – nothing too academic or difficult. Members can bring examples of what they would like to hear, and describe how and why they like their selections.   The meetings will be at the co-ordinator’s home in Buckingham.  Anyone interested in joining is welcome to email Alan, the co-ordinator for more information.

Tai Chi Groups

Our first Tai Chi group has been very successful and is now over-subscribed for the Friday meeting.  A 2nd group has started on Tuesdays.  The group will practise a set of Tai Chi moves for improving flexibility, balance, and for relaxation.  Please contact Fraser Winterbottom via the Group email, if you are interested in joining.

Note that a waiting list has been set up due to both groups being over subscribed. Anyone interested in starting another similar group is welcome to contact the Group Liaison Officer with their suggestion.

Calligraphy 2:

There are now enough people to start a second Calligraphy group.  However a group-leader is urgently needed.   If you have experience of Calligraphy and are happy to help others learn and develop their Calligraphy skills, or if you would be prepared to organise the group – there are lots of online tutorials available e.g. here or here please contact the Group Liaison Officers by email.  Two or more people could organise the group together, it’s not limited to one applicant!

Community Radio

Group Leader Howard Mordue
Contact:- Phone Number 01280 815418
Brief synopsis of group activity
To establish a U3A one hour programme per week on the community 3Bs radio station. It will be via a rota and full training will be given on how to use the equipment, which includes a database of music, sound bites and interviewing guests. If you are interested in this group, please contact the group leader. Email