Welcome

If you have reached the point at which you have finished working full-time or raising your family and have time to pursue your interests or just try something new, the Cardiff u3a is for you.  We have a ‘university’ of members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure.

These aren’t courses or formal training, just groups of people who get together regularly for mutual interest in a subject such as history or singing or practicing a language and many other areas of interest. People who believe that learning is its own reward.

See the link About the Cardiff u3a for more details.

Want to Get Involved or Help Out?

See our Situations Vacant page which has details of volunteer posts within Cardiff u3a.


Latest news

Climate Fresk Workshop

Last day of April 2025 and a group of Cardiff u3a members took part in a Climate Fresk workshop led by Paul Graham of Climate Cymru. In depth discussion of Climate Change from a multitude of angles ensued.

Cardiff u3a Come Second in the South Wales Inter-u3a Quiz

A team from Cardiff u3a took part in the Inter-u3a Quiz held in Porthcawl on Monday 14th April. Well done for taking second place to a Porthcawl win. Kevin is pictured with the prize received. Team members were: Kevin Gregory, Jan Gregory, Aidan Pathy, Steve Wride, Helen Christmas and Mary Allen. 

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Our next monthly meetings

Credit Dan Meyers on Unsplash

10th June 2025 at 14:00

The Long Man

Sharon Griffiths

Presenter Sharon Griffiths weaves a talk around the lives of three men. One is Edward Jenner, another John Hunter and the third is the ‘long man’ It’s all to do ...

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Credit to Christina DiBernardo on Unsplash

8th July 2025 at 14:00

Dyffryn Gardens : History and Horticulture in the Vale

Sarah Higgins

Volunteer and Community Officer Sarah Higgins will provide an insightful introduction into the magnificent Edwardian gardens and the history of the Cory family. Ongoing restoration of the gardens and building ...

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Latest Interest Group Updates

Wordsmiths Writers

Another Selection of Work

Have a look at some more of the work prepared and read in meetings recently. Our next meeting is on Thursday 5th June at 10.30am in the Monmouthshire Building Society ...

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Improv

Next Workshop: 1 pm, Tuesday, 20th May

Room MR1, Upstairs, URC. Invitations are needed so that we can hold workshops of the best size. So please join our group in order to get one. GREAT NEWS  ...

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Cycling

We usually ride once or twice a week ….

…. but you don’t have to attend every ride. If you’d like to come for a ride with us then you need to join our group. You will then receive ...

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Practical Photography

Birds, Beasts and Barnes

We’re truly blessed to have an absolutely brilliant award winning Natural History photographer in the Practical Photography Group. Michel Barnes showed these photographs in his recent General Meeting talk, but ...

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General Interest

Join the Committee-Help with Cardiff u3a

Interested in how Cardiff u3a works? Willing to help with making u3a the best it can be? Why not contact a committee member for a chat and arrange to come ...

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Practical Photography

Photographers at work!

Michael gave a presentation to the General Meeting this week, and was unable (due to time issues caused by equipment difficulties) to show the first half of what he had ...

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