Forth Valley U3A

20/03/2026

Exciting News!! FVu3a has a new group started and is open to new members!

**Spanish - Advanced Beginners Conversational
Meets Fridays from 10:30 to noon at the Albert Halls Café Bar in Stirling. Check out the group page on our website for more information, contact details and to join.

This is a conversation group for advanced beginner Spanish speakers. We have a discussion in Spanish on a subject agreed at the end of the previous session.

11/03/2026

05/02/2026

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE U3A FESTIVAL IN YORK??? Registration is open NOW! You can also book accommodation at York University where the festival is held. Join other Forth Valley members in York in July!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D5ZZSihmv/

The biggest event in the u3a calendar, u3a Festival 26, is open to book now 🎉

Taking place between 1-3 July at the University of York, the event brings together the movement for three days of learning, fun and celebrating the u3a community. Led by members, there'll be opportunities to learn new things, move your body, be creative and enjoy the musical talent of u3a members.

Be part of the celebration, book your tickets now - https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/events/festival-2026

05/02/2026

Have you checked out u3a's summer school in Stirling? There are still openings!

https://scotland.u3asite.uk/summer-school-2026/?fbclid=Iwb21leAPx8NhjbGNrA_HwzGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvyyha5AP6_TLwNIi1U4uI80cnXU-Q_9FPKfuNZTAZrgURV08Na4_LzrvdCq_aem_7MTS7JWDK3brNJ_6NkbZgg

This course will be a series of illustrated talks covering the history and archaeology relating to the Picts, the native people of the Highlands of Scotland in the first millennium CE.We will look at their origins and the historical sources that are available to Pictish Studies, and what they tell u...

04/02/2026

FRIDAY MEMBER MEETING UPDATE! February 13th topic has been changed Rosilind Holmes'

03/02/2026

Did you know about this great online gaming FVu3a group? Check out their webpage and email Alan to get more information!
https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/clash-of-clans-gaming/

30/01/2026

News Flash!!
The Interest Groups Online Fair

If you’ve ever been curious about joining an online interest group—or even starting one of your own—the IGO Fair is the perfect opportunity to explore what’s on offer. Taking place on 11, 12 and 13 February, the fair features 10 free online sessions, open to everyone and free to join whether you’re already involved with Interest Groups Online (IGO) or completely new to it. You can book into sessions by clicking the buttons on the website https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/learning/interest-groups-online

14/12/2025

Did you know there is a new second Scottish History group this year? Please visit their webpage for more information and to email Marion for more information.

https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/history-scottish-2/

14/12/2025

NEWS UPDATE! The Science Matters group is starting up again, please visit their web page for more information and please email Sandy if you are interested in joining this group. Spread the word!
https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/science-matters/

15/11/2025

Save the date for u3a Scotland's 2026 summer school at Stirling University! More details to com. Are you also on u3a Scotland's page? Check it out!!

02/09/2025

Have you seen it??????
Our Forth Valley u3a's new website? It's a one stop place to find out about upcoming events, all of our groups and activities and membership information. Pop on over and check it out!!

Forth Valley u3a is for people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are no longer in full time employment. FVu3a have members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasur...

31/08/2025

The u3a national short story competition is back for its sixth year. To enter this year’s competition, u3a members are invited to write and submit a short story (max 1,500 words) on the theme 'Lost and Found' to be submitted by 12 noon, Friday 17 October 2025. For all the details and rules go to -

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