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The u3a is a UK-wide network of over 1,000 charities where older people come together to learn, laugh, and make friends.
With around 400,000 members nationwide, u3a offers countless opportunities to explore new ideas, skills, and interestsin a relaxed and friendly setting.
u3a East Midlands Region
u3a Regions
u3as across the UK are organised into regions and the nations of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
The East Midlands includes the counties of:
- Nottinghamshire
- Derbyshire
- Leicestershire & Rutland
- Lincolnshire
- Northamptonshire
The Nottinghamshire Network of u3as
Established in 2009, the Nottinghamshire Network was created to:
- encourage cooperation between local u3as,
- provide support across the county, and
- help launch new u3as.
Today, 33 u3as in Nottinghamshire are part of the Network. Each year, representatives from every u3a (one or two per group) come together for four meetings. These meetings are a chance to:
- share good practice,
- discuss challenges, and
- strengthen connections across the county.
Peer Support & Learning
A key strength of the Network is its Peer Support Groups, where members in similar committee roles meet to exchange ideas and support one another.
In addition, regular workshops are organised to build knowledge and confidence in running a u3a and supporting committee work..
North Notts Neighbourhood Group (NNNG)
Mansfield & District u3a is part of the North Notts Neighbourhood Group, a partnership of local u3as working together to share activities and opportunities.
Who’s Involved
The group currently includes the following u3as:
- Ashfield u3a
- Bolsover u3a
- Dukeries u3
- Forest Town u3a
- Mansfield u3a
- Rainworth u3a
- Retford u3a
- Sherwood u3a
- Sutton in Ashfield u3a
- Warsop u3a
- Worksop
Recently, Bolsover & District u3a has also joined, as it lies on the Notts/Derbys border.
Reciprocal Arrangement
Members of these u3as can:
- Join Interest Groups in any of the other neighbourhood u3as (subject to space) by contacting the relevant Group Leader or Co-ordinator.
- There is no need to join the other u3a to take part in an interest group, although any group-specific costs must be paid.
- If you wish to attend the General Meetings of another u3a, you would need to join it at the reduced Associate Member fee.
Check out this handy guide to all interest groups in the NNNG.