U3A in Rutland

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U3A in Rutland Make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work by exploring new ideas, skills and interests with our local u3a in Rutland

NEXT SPEAKER MEETING - 7 October 26Held at the Baptist ChurchSpeaker: Tony Perkins Tony Perkins is a semi-professional a...
28/09/2026

NEXT SPEAKER MEETING - 7 October 26
Held at the Baptist Church

Speaker: Tony Perkins Tony Perkins is a semi-professional actor who gives talks in a variety of venues to general interest and history groups. He presents his talk in the costume.

The September Talk: The Bayeux Tapestry StoryTwo centuries ago the world woke up to the amazing survival of a beautiful,...
25/08/2026

The September Talk: The Bayeux Tapestry Story

Two centuries ago the world woke up to the amazing survival of a beautiful, ambiguous and occasionally rather funny historical record which, which has returned to England for the first time since its creation, less than 20 years after 1066. A giant embroidery, a medieval comic strip which tells the story of one of the most important events in English History. But the so-called tapestry has itself had an action-packed life. But did an impressive English Queen, a brilliant embroiderer, subtly manipulate the story it tells in order to dampen Norman triumphalism and uphold the reputation of the English?

August Talk - American Cultural Influences on Post-War Britain Anyone growing up during the austere and gloomy years imm...
15/07/2026

August Talk - American Cultural Influences on Post-War Britain

Anyone growing up during the austere and gloomy years immediately after the end of WW2 and into the second half of the 20th century will recall the influences that American culture had in brightening up our lives and introducing us to new sounds, images, fashions and foods, themselves promoted by the American servicemen who still remained among us.

With images and sounds of the era we recall some of these influences and how they remain part of our lives today. This is not so much a study of post-war social history but a celebration of the things we shared with our great ally as part of the ‘special relationship’. It will stir the memories of those who grew up in that era and act as a reminder of how much as a nation we still share today. We shall also give some consideration to what cultural influences flowed in the opposite direction in later years.

Stop Press: Lack of volunteers may force closure of Rutland U3A“We may have to close unless we get at least three new Co...
15/07/2026

Stop Press: Lack of volunteers may force closure of Rutland U3A

“We may have to close unless we get at least three new Committee Members elected at the 30th Annual General Meeting on September 9.” Stuart Mason - Chair, Rutland U3A
Rutland U3A (University of the Third Age), which provides opportunities for education, recreation and companionship in a range of activities, could be facing closure in September if volunteers do not come forward to join the Executive Committee.
“We have been asking our 700 Members to step up and volunteer for several months, but our appeals seem to have fallen on deaf ears” explained current chair Stuart Mason. “Now with several Committee Members leaving for their own very good personal reasons, we don’t have enough Members of the Committee to carry on – we’re not quorate. We should be celebrating our 30th birthday this year. Instead, we could be facing closure”.
If you are retired, semi-retired or about to retire you are eligible to join us for an annual fee of £10. If you are interested you will find more information on the Rutland U3A website (see below). If you are already a Member, you should have received emailed nomination papers for Committee Membership.
If you want to save Rutland U3A please put your name forwards before the closing date of August 11 and remember to vote online between August 12 and September 2.
The Committee operates in a friendly and supportive atmosphere and meetings are guided by the U3A motto: learn, laugh, live.
To learn more about us, visit our website: https://rutland.u3asite.uk/welcome/
For enquiries email: [email protected]

SPEAKER WED 1 JULYThe Talk: Barrow to Baghdad and Back Again - a career story - Chef and manager in the hotel industry...
14/06/2026

SPEAKER WED 1 JULY
The Talk: Barrow to Baghdad and Back Again - a career story

- Chef and manager in the hotel industry
- Oil business on rigs in the North Sea
- Algeria and Nigeria – in the oil business
- Kazakhstan and Russia
- Baghdad working for the American Coalition
- Running companies in Dubai and Iraq
- Writing adventure/thriller novels inspired by ten years in the Middle East.

Philip talks about things that happened to him in these places, with plenty of interest, humour and inspiration.

JUNE MEETING WED 3 JUNE, BAPTIST CHURCHTalk: Indian Takeaway - one boy's take on 3 continents
28/05/2026

JUNE MEETING WED 3 JUNE, BAPTIST CHURCH

Talk: Indian Takeaway - one boy's take on 3 continents

NEXT MEETING 6 MAY - Speaker: Simon Curtin'If You Build it, He will Come'Simon is an experienced naturalist, conservatio...
16/04/2026

NEXT MEETING 6 MAY - Speaker: Simon Curtin

'If You Build it, He will Come'

Simon is an experienced naturalist, conservationist, author, wildlife photographer, natural sciences and history enthusiast.

Simon’s talk is based on his recently published book of the same name and is the inspiring account of how, in 2022, after an eight-year project, working closely with the Rutland Water ospreys team, he successfully encouraged ospreys to breed in the Belvoir area, this beautiful bird having been extinct from the area for over 200 years.

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