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

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. 

In Memoriam: Mair Williams

Cawsom yn ddiweddar y newyddion trist bod Mair Williams wedi marw. Roedd Mair yn aelod allweddol o’n grŵp Sgwrs Cymraeg . Atebodd Mair i e-bost yn gofyn a oedd unrhyw un â diddordeb i ddechrau’r fath grŵp ddwy flynedd yn ôl. ‘Roedd yn benderfynol byddai’r grŵp yn cwrdd bob wythnos yn rheolaidd er mwyn rhoi […]

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Our next monthly meetings

Anita Jankovic on Unspalsh

13th May 2025 at 14:00

Collections and Auctions, plus what is this object?

James Bischoff

This is a presentation with a difference! Auctioneer James Bischoff’s talk is on collecting and how to buy and sell unusual objects. Moreover he will be bringing samples for you ...

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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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Latest Interest Group Updates

Improv

Our NEXT Workshop is at 12 noon on Tuesday, 6th May, Cafe, Ground floor, URC. An invitation is needed so please join our group beforehand to get yours …… AND GREAT NEWS ! – We will now hold 2 WORKSHOPS a month (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) so there will be more opportunities to practice and grow. Thanks to all participants for being adventurous and such good sports – and for participating in every single challenging activity so far. These were all designed in order to build confidence, spontaneity and creativity all whilst having fun.

The blue button below will take you to our webpage where you can sign up to join our group.

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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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Wordsmiths Writers

A Selected Piece of Writing

As one of our optional meeting themes, Wendy gives ‘three words’. This piece, ‘Blurred Lines’, was inspired by itch, monocle, perseverance and was written by Margaret Richards. https://cardiffu3a.org/wp-content/uploads/Blurred-Lines.pdf

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Photography

Park Life

The Morning group’s trip in March was to the Victoria and Thompson Parks, with the theme of High Key/Low Key. Then at our monthly meeting in the URC our convenor ...

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Digital Matters

How much privacy do I want/need?

What a question! Total of course might be the first answer, but is it actually the right one. It’s an entirely personal choice, and you have to weigh up how ...

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