Due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, we have closed classes and cancelled all events until further notice, please check with your co-ordinators. 

Please see our Theatre and Travel page for information regarding refunds for trips already booked.

Download the latest Uttlesford Frontline Factsheet here for support available for those who cannot leave their homes (to get latest factsheet go to www.uttlesfordfrontline.org.uk/ and in circular logon box type in virus and your postcode and then press search)

Get the latest National U3A advice and bulletins on the National U3A website – www.u3a.org.uk 

See the latest news about Coronavirus on the BBC News page here

See also the NHS page on coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

For latest news in Essex go to https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/coronavirus

National U3A Day – Thursday 1st October 2020

The decision has been made to postpone our first national U3A Day from 3 June 2020 to 1 October 2020 which is International Day of Older Persons. (June 3rd just falls within the estimated 12 weeks of advised social exclusion).

U3A’s across the country are being invited to mark the day by celebrating and showcasing what happens in their U3A, and hope that this will become an annual event.

This is an opportunity to showcase some of the amazing things we do, and also to challenge negative perceptions of older adults, bringing together all older members in our community showing how we are still dedicated to learning, staying active and having fun.

Saffron Walden U3A have hired Jubilee Gardens and the Bandstand for the day and we are planning a day of skills demonstrations, music and fun.

We will be contacting some groups to ask if they would like to demonstrate or perform on the Bandstand, and others can join in by being in the Gardens and engaging in their particular activity; eg  the Mah Jong group could bring a table and play in the gardens.

The aim of this event is to have fun and showcase what U3A is about, not particularly to get new members (although we might generate some interest, which is always good)

The Garden Rooms will be open for teas, and you could bring a picnic and make a day of it!

Most of all, please come along and support the event.

If you have any ideas for this day please contact Mary Curtis (maryfcurtis@live.co.uk) or Jim Dwyer (jim_dwyer@btinternet.com)

Please note that this is not a U3A activity but we thought that it might be of interest to our members

“As we get older our bodies start to slow down and muscles start to lose their strength and stability. At JustGym we are here to help you keep fit and healthy.
A dedicated member of staff will be on hand to help with any questions you may have, demonstrate equipment, offer tips on exercises and show you ways to get started on your fitness journey.”

Tuesday and Thursday from 2-3pm at JustGym, Shire hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AQ   01799 510 766 or info@just-gym.com
£6 per visit or £25 unlimited monthly membership.

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“We are currently encouraging people of age 70, 71,72, 73, 74, 78 and 79 years to get their free shingles vaccination from their GP surgery. Shingles can be a painful illness, especially in those who are older or have a weakened immune system.”

Screening and Immunisation Coordinator, Public Health England/NHS England, Midlands and East (East)