Welcome to Bristol U3A

Bristol U3A, which is affiliated to the national U3A, offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for retired people. Educational qualifications are are not required for admission and none are awarded. What is essential is that members should contribute their own experience, interests and enthusiasms actively, so that they learn from each other. We do not employ professional teachers but lead each other in courses of study or other activities, each of us contributing whatever he or she can do. We welcome new members to a wide and varied number of activities - why not come and try us and, if you like what we have to offer, do join us. For more information click here: About us Please note that this is a brand new website and there may be many things which are not yet as good as we, and you, might like them to be.  If you have any criticisms, corrections or comments please let us know by using the Contact Us section. We also hope soon to have a Forum,  where you can give us comments and discuss issues with other members. We look forward to your working with us to make the site as good as it ought to be.

Some Forthcoming Events (more on the Events page)

Celebrating Age
11/09/10
This event is being held again this year in the Colston Hall on Saturday September 11th. It’s a great opportunity to find out what is available for Senior Citizens in Bristol and once again we plan to have a stand at the show. I do hope you manage to get along.
If you think you could help staff our stall for a couple of hours at some time during the day please contact our Chairman.  For details please see the members' Annual Bulletin

Monthly Meetings
Currently these are held at the Tyndale Baptist Church Hall in Whiteladies Road.
There is coffee available from 10.15 am and the meetings start at 10.35 am. There is a charge of 50p.

7 September - An illustrated talk by Richard Bland on Why Birds Matter.
5 October     - An account of his latest visit to Nepal, the Annapurna Range and the Fishtail in the Sky
                         by Bernard Tapp.
2 November  - Bristol U3A Poetry Group will talk about their work and read from their poems.
7 December  - A Christmas social gathering.

Ariadne auf Naxos, Welsh National Opera
19/10/10
Richard Strauss’ masterpiece in which two rival theatre companies are performing for a rich man in Vienna, one a tragedy, the other a comedy, but chaos ensues when they have to combine into a single performance to allow time for a firework display.
Starring Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano,returning to Welsh National Opera. Her ‘Rule Britannia’ at the Proms a few years ago was unforgettable. One performance only – not to be missed!
Cost £29 for seats in the Grand Circle.
See page 17 of the members' Annual Bulletin for booking slip.

Last update  20/8/10 R