Elgin & District u3a

11/06/2026

Our next Members Meeting is on Thursday 18th June at the Williamson Hall, Elgin at 2pm. Our speaker is Terry Ballard who will be giving an illustrated talk, ‘A Journey Through Ancient Egypt’ which will be about a specific period of ancient Egyptian history when it was at its peak in terms of culture, prosperity and power. This was the timeof Tutankhamun, Ramesses II and a less well known, but no less iconic, female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.

The talk will be followed by refreshments.
Why not come along and find out more about our u3a or visit our website at elgin.u3asite.uk

21/04/2026

12/04/2026

28/03/2026

Our u3a Events Group recently had a fascinating, spooky evening in Elgin with the very knowledgeable, Lynda Dean of Elgin Ghost Tours. We learnt lots interesting facts about the history of Elgin with lots of fun and laughter along the way. Elgin Ghost Tours do many different walking tours around Elgin. Find out more at Elgin Ghost Tours
For more information about our Events Group and our many other groups please go to our website Elgin.u3asite.uk

25/02/2026

u3a got a mention on the Archers on Radio 4 this evening! !
If you missed it, you can catch it again at 2pm tomorrow.

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25/02/2026

Our Table Tennis Group meets fortnightly in Lossiemouth - for more information look at our website elgin.u3asite.uk

With u3a, you can make friends while staying fit🏓

Judy (pictured, left) plays table tennis at Tonbridge u3a. She says, "u3a is so fantastic. After retiring, I thought it’d be good to be involved with the community. I knew there was a u3a table tennis group and I wanted to make friends and to exercise. It’s good for our health."

There are a huge variety of sport groups within u3a, from table tennis to tai chi and walking cricket. And if your local u3a doesn't have the group you're looking for, you can always start a new one. Find out more, https://www.u3a.org.uk/

15/02/2026

Romance fraud is now in the top five types of reported frauds. Increasing numbers of fraudsters are targeting older people on dating apps and social media and manipulating them into sending money.

Here are some of the tell-tale signs to be aware of:

1. They ask you for money, often for highly emotive reasons.
2. They make excuses for not meeting up or video calling.
3. They claim to work overseas in the military or in a medical field.
4. They tell you to keep the relationship a secret.
5. They try to rush the relationship

Read more about avoiding fraud in the latest issue of u3a matters, the u3a membership magazine. If you don't receive the magazine, ask your committee to sign you up.

Read a preview of the latest issue at - u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/u3a-matters

📖 This advice comes from the chapter entitled 'Scams' in The Later Years: The simple guide to organising the rest of your life by Peter Thornton, published by Bedford Square Publishers. This practical book provides clear advice on everything from managing money matters to pensions, wills and inheritance tax, along with health matters, coping with bereavement, and living safely and securely in the later years.

23/01/2026

Try a new hobby with u3a - you never know what you'll discover 🏏

Gabriel had never been interested in playing ball games due to poor hand-eye coordination. But when the opportunity to join a walking cricket group at Foyle u3a arrived, he took it. Now, not only does he have a new interest but he's made lasting friendships too. 🤝

Join your local u3a to share your skills, learn something new and have fun - https://www.u3a.org.uk/join

08/01/2026

u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run groups providing a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun exploring new ideas skills & interests