University of the Third Age provides opportunities during the day time for education and recreation for mature people no longer in full time employment or people of retirement/semi-retirement age.
Activities include study groups and outings.
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U3A, Blackbourne (University of the Third Age)
Who to contact
- secretary@blackbourne-u3a.org.uk
- Website
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http://www.blackbourne-u3a.org.uk
- Social Media
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Where to go
- Name
- U3A, Blackbourne (University of the Third Age)
- Address
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New Green Community Centre
Thurston
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP31 3TG
- Area served
- Elmswell, Thurston, Mid Suffolk, Stowmarket, West Suffolk, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
- Parking details
- Large free car park
- Transport
- 200 yards from Thurston rail station, and also served by various bus routes.
Days & Times
- 1st Monday of every Month at 10am, except for August.
- Time of day
- Morning
Other details
- Cost Details
- £10 per person per annum, to join
- Age Groups
- Adults
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Adapted Toilet, Audio Loop
- Accreditation website
- http://www.u3a.org.uk
- Accreditation details
- Third Age Trust
- Notes
Waiting List of approx 12 months, to join Blackbourne U3A.
Membership Year runs from 1st August to 31st July.
Once joined, members can attend 11 lecture meetings per annum, and up to 38 Interest Groups covering a wide range of subjects. The groups meet on a regular basis, often in members' homes, and a small charge may be made to cover costs.
Over 55s - retired or semi-retired
- Last Updated
- 15/06/2017
- Adult and community education
- Older people