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Llanelli

Latest news

We have a range of wonderful groups. Keep in touch with other members through the WhatsApp (Paul Follows Membership Secretary).

Keep up with the very latest activity news by joining the WhatsApp group by contacting a member of the committee.

ANNUAL LUNCH: Our fantastic 2026 Annual Lunch was at The King Arthur in Reynoldston.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH: 11 December, Llanelli House, £25 more details to follow.

Chairman's Charity

At the May coffee morning funds raised by our raffle were handed to the charity "Mind Llanelli". The charity was chosen by past Chairman David Poulton and a cheque for more than £400 was presented by Mike Dingley-Jones who with his wife Margaret runs the coffee morning raffle.

Art Exhibition

Pontarddulais U3a have invited us to participate in their October exhibition. Expressions of interest to exhibit to Paul C (Chair)

We are now collecting for Maggies. Maggies

GROUP NEWS

SUNDAY LUNCH: October lunch location TBE

INDOOR BOWLS: Has restarted

DESERT ISLAND DISCS: Sandy is our cast away Friday 2 October

MONTHLY LECTURE: September lecture "Memories of Africa" by Terrance and Heather Davies.

BOOK GROUP: One week later than usual in September and will now meet 28 September "The Housemaid by F McFaden"

DISCUSSION GROUP: Are manners declining?

WALK: October walk will be a historical tour of Carmarthen led by Roger.

BOOK GROUP: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

CROQUET / LUNCH AND BOARD GAMES: Lunch and board games has restarted

SKITTLES: No skittles in October

Out and About

Keep up with the latest by following the WhatsApp group for news of organised trips.

Historical Walk led by Roger around Carmarthen 21st October, meeting at 11:00 in the riverside car park.

Coach Trip to Hereford, visit the city and Christmas market 4 Decembercost £15

Christmas Lunch: Llanelly House 11 December £25

There was a summer coach trip to Picton Castle in September

And to Brecon. in June included a trip on the canal

In April members enjoyed a trip to the Royal Mint and McCarthur Glen Shopping Outlet.

Visit to the Swiss Valley Garden Centre

Members enjoyed an afternoon tea at Amelia's Vintage Tea Room Pembrey Airport in January and Llanelly House in May.

Other Activities

Don't forget that you can join one of the many U3a on line learning events each month. Follow the link to find out more:

On line learning events

Links

The u3a radio podcast, set up in 2020, showcases the amazing things happening across the movement. It’s created by a team of u3a members who all have radio experience and features interviews with members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers.

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Members are now able to participate in some of the Pontarddulais U3a events. Use this link to see what is happening in Pontarddulais. Please check before attending any of the events with the organisor. Please wear your lanyard at these events so that you can be identified as a U3a member.

Pontarddulais U3a

A digital copy of the U3a Matters magazine can be found by using the link below.

U3a Matters Magazine