August Update for u3as
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Stephen Joy
Participants Needed for NHS Study
The University of Leicester, the Macular Society and the NHS are running a research study. Please see their request below: “We are seeking volunteers over the age of 55 years old to take part in a research study, looking at visual function and eye health.The purpose of the research is to develop visual assessments that … Read more
December Meeting – Christmas Season Celebration
In case you missed it – this was a joyful occasion – and all the entertainment was supplied by HWu3a talent – Truly a case of BY THE MEMBERS FOR THE MEMBERS!There were many longtime favourites along with a few innovations suggested by Peter Saunders, our recently appointed Groups Facilitator and for him, his first … Read more
Online Quiz Report. 13/12/2025
The quizmaster was delighted to admit nearly 20 teams into the Zoom session on Friday evening. He was even more pleased that there were no major disasters or gremlins to mar proceedings. It has been nearly three years since the last online quiz. Congratulations to everyone who took part and particularly well done to Catherine … Read more
National u3a week success
“We’ve had 26 new members join in the past month, double the norm for this time of year,“ reports Louise Elsome, Chair, HWu3a. “I’m sure there’s a direct link to all the events HWu3a has taken part in, including the Busking, which is a separate thing. A great result for publicity!” As a result, two … Read more
A 25th Anniversary Celebration
The regular monthly Get Together of Harborough Welland u3a (HWu3a) on 22nd September 2025 marked the start of u3a week but, more importantly, also a 25th anniversary celebration. The showing of a special film was the culmination of two very different u3a projects undertaken 25 years apart. The first project was the creation of a … Read more
Great British Bake Off finalist Josh Smalley challenges you to bake for science!
With The Great British Bake Off back on our screens this autumn, here’s your chance to host your own Bake Off, supporting life-changing medical research! It’s Josh Smalley here, finalist of the Great British Bake Off 2023, and I’m so excited to be working with the Medical Research Foundation on their Research Bakers challenge and … Read more