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Learn, laugh, live
South Lakes u3a is a friendly, lively organisation for people stepping back from full-time work or from raising a family. We have over 1,200 members most of whom live in Kendal and the surrounding villages.
We provide opportunities for learning, leisure and social interaction. All activities are organised by volunteer members in a relaxed, sociable and informal atmosphere.
With over 70 active groups our members get together to enjoy activities from chess and table top games, sports, films, talks and discussions to arts, crafts and literature and fine dining. Surrounded by beautiful countryside it is not surprising that we also have 12 regular walking groups to suit all abilities.
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News from our groups
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AGM 20 May
Over 60 members attended our South Lakes u3a AGM this morning at the Castle Street Centre. Formal matters went very smoothly with reports from Treasurer, Jeff Hickens and Chair, Samantha Ridgway. The proposed new committee was voted in. Voting has been online and by post and some members voted in person at the AGM. After…
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Members of u3a French groups welcome French exchange visitors
On 7th May a small group of visitors from Provence in southern France arrived in Kendal to spend a week as guests of members of the two SLu3a French groups. They were here with their English teacher, both to practise their English and to explore our local landscape and culture. Blessed with largely dry, although…
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Bluebells in the Winster Valley
In April Amblers 4 walking group enjoyed the welcome spring appearance of blue bells in the lovely woods in the Winster valley
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Walk around Crooklands
On this month's walk, Amblers 3 group came across the Dry Stone Walling Association in action at the training area at Crooklands. A number of different types of wall can be seen. The walk started at Stainton near the aqueduct and returned via Milton.
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All happening at Blackpool Tower
Over 100 SLu3a members were treated to fascinating talk this morning at our Monthly General meeting, by David Hulme, Chief Rigger at Blackpool Tower. In a humorous and interesting presentation, David told us about the history of the 132 year old structure, how it is maintained and entertained us with stories from his career at…
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Why do so many of us feel we can't 'do' foreign languages?
This was the question asked at the Science and Technology group talk last week. Members of the group were treated to a fascinating talk by Jane Willis who has taught languages for many years and runs workshops for language teachers. Many adults feel they ‘can’t do’ foreign languages and Jane explored some of the reasons…
We are a registered charity no 1030281 and part of a much larger national organisation, The Third Age Trust, whose motto is Learn, Laugh, Live - we try to live up to that.