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Links to 2026 Newsletters
Links to 2025 Newsletters
Benefits of being a member of the u3a
When you join Swanley and District u3a you also become part of the wider u3a family, with access to regional and national events and activities.
The links below tell you more about some of these benefits.
u3a Home The home page of the u3a website. It has the latest news, gives you an overview of the u3a, shares some member stories and gives you some useful links some of which are below.
u3a Learning Activities Make the most of being part of u3a. You can get involved with the many free initiatives and events offered across u3a. Learning for Everyone is a good place to start.
u3a Eye A rolling photography project to encourage members to take and submit pictures of their surroundings. We post a different theme every two months and invite you to submit your photo on that topic. At the end of every deadline 15 photos are chosen for the online gallery.
u3a Found in Nature We are asking members to share any photos which are 'wild and interesting' with us. We would like you to share your photos of elements of nature or wildlife that are out of the ordinary. Anything that has challenged your perception of nature and the world around you.
u3a Paint or Draw Send in pictures of your original artwork on a monthly theme to feature in our online gallery. No prizes, just prestige! There is a monthly challenge to encourage people to paint or draw a piece of artwork, then take a photo of their work and submit their pictures via our online form. We are going to be posting a different theme each month and inviting u3a members to submit photos of their creations on that topic.
u3a Writing Competition Each year, there are National Creative Writing and Poetry writing competitions So check the link for the latest news.
Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home.
Links to External u3a Sites
u3a South East Region Sites
Swanley and District u3a are part of the South East Region which is the largest region in the UK with 194 u3as and 8 Networks covering Southampton, Thames Valley, NW Hants and SW Surrey, Southwest Hampshire, West Sussex Surrey, Hampshire South Central (SCN), Kent, Beds Plus, West Sussex Network. The u3as in each Network meet to exchange information, best practice. One of the many activities it runs each year is its Summer Schools to see what is on offer this year click on the link below