About us - Our History and Community

About u3a introduction banner explaining that u3a is a members-for-members organisation for people no longer in full-time employment, highlighting elected committees, registered charity status, the Third Age Trust, and local website management.
Timeline illustrating the origins of the University of the Third Age movement in France, founded in Toulouse in 1972 by Professor Pierre Vellas, with a view of Paris and information about the development of the u3a movement.
Timeline showing the introduction of the University of the Third Age to the United Kingdom in 1982, highlighting its founders, international growth, and an illustration of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London.
History of Epsom & Ewell u3a describing its founding in September 1988 at Epsom Playhouse, with volunteers planning the organisation and information about its early committee, leadership, and community development.

Reflections - the first 30 years

Epsom & Ewell u3a information about the Covid years and beyond, showing members staying connected through online meetings, community activities, walking groups, and in-person events as the organisation adapted after the pandemic.

The Covid Years and Beyond

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