Welcome to Ilfracombe Coast u3a

Meet people, learn new skills and have fun!

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Ilfracombe Coast u3a  offers shared interest groups for the semi-retired and retired looking for social activities in retirement in north Devon. We offer a variety of things to do when you are retired around Ilfracombe.

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If you are no longer in full-time employment now's the time to make the most of your life. The Ilfracombe Coast u3a gives you the chance to enjoy the activities you have always wanted to do and to make new friends. 

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The University of the Third Age (u3a) is a nationwide organisation based on local groups providing opportunities for retired and semi-retired people to come together and develop their interests. We are not a university in the traditional sense. We don't study for qualifications. We just enjoy taking part, learning new things and meeting people.

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Sharing knowledge

It's all voluntary - members share their knowledge and experience with others in Interest Groups, running informal sessions covering a wide range of subjects and activities.

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We provide learning opportunities, outdoor pursuits, social events and outings on offer. We are a lively and friendly group of people with a wide variety of skills and life experiences who are happy to share their knowledge, learn from others and develop new interests.

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Interest Groups

Interest Groups are at the heart of the u3a organisation. They are run by our members for our members. Some groups have a maximum number who can belong at any one time and while new members will most often be able to join straight away, any group which is full will operate a waiting list.  

Depending whether the groups are operated from the convener’s home or in commercial premises such as church hall, library etc, there may be a nominal fee to cover the cost of hiring the venue.  

Details of the meetings for the forthcoming month can be found in the current Newsletter.

 

Please explore our Interest Groups from the navigation or boxes below. Find out which days groups meet on the Groups' Calendar page. We hope you find something of interest. If not and you have any ideas for activities, we would love to hear from you. We would be particularly pleased to hear from anyone willing to lead a group. Teaching experience is definitely not necessary.

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Social get-togethers

Our Coffee Mornings take place at Pip and Jim's Community Centre in Ilfracombe (located on the map below) on the 4th Friday of the month at 10.15am except August and December. The cost is £3 for tea or coffee and cake, and a speaker. Guests are very welcome so come along to find out more about us.

Four times a year we hold Special Lunches at various venues in the New Year, spring, autumn and Christmas.