Visitors to Winthrop Gardens around Tuesday lunchtimes during the summer were pleasantly surprised to be entertained by the excellent Rotherham u3a Ukulele group.
Many had never heard of the u3a and were eager to learn more. Despite efforts to raise awareness of the u3a through local magazines, newspapers, and community events, this remains an all-too-common occurrence.
If you missed the Rotherham u3a stall at the Rotherham Show or the ‘Fun Palaces’ event at Wickersley Library on 5th October, and would like to know more about what Ru3a is, what it offers, and who it’s for, you are invited to attend the annual Open Day. This will be held from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Herringthorpe United Reformed Church (HURC) on Saturday 12th October. Entry is free, and all are welcome. Refreshments and a raffle will be available.
The event will feature stalls and exhibitions from many of the 38 activity groups, offering opportunities to speak with group coordinators and members about their activities and how to join.
Rotherham u3a opens doors to new friendships, new activities, and a new lease of life! Members can join as many groups as they wish (subject to availability) at no additional cost. Potential members are also welcome to attend one or two group meetings for free, to help them decide whether to join.
The annual subscription includes insurance, five copies of the National u3a magazine, access to a wide range of free online u3a learning programmes, podcasts, and discounts, as well as a quarterly Rotherham u3a newsletter and social events.
The subscription fee is £60.00 for the period from September 2024 to August 2025. For anyone joining between January and April 2025 the fee is £40.00, and £20.00 for those joining between April and August 2025.
For more information visit www.rotherham.u3asite.co.uk.