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.


Our next monthly meetings

12th December 2023 at 14:00

Using History in Creative Writing

Jimmy Stokes

Local author Jimmy Stokes has written two novels, Digging for Gold and Blood on their Hands. He spent time working in night shelters which led him to appreciate the waste ...

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9th January 2024 at 14:00

Aberfan

Ceri Thompson

A different perspective on the disaster by Ceri Thompson a curator of the National Museum, Wales.

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Latest Interest Group Updates

Slow Train Coming

Aberdare

This Thursday, December 7th, the ‘Slow Train Coming’ group is heading up to Aberdare. We have two guided tours arranged, one around the town itself and one around St Elvan ...

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Debating Society

THE TRIAL OF HENRY 8th – AN HISTORICAL DEBATE / MOCK TRIAL

This is planned for 2pm, Tuesday 27th February 2024. For further details about this Debate / mock trial and about our Group in general – please click below. Back to ...

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Cycling

Our Next Rides – A.S.A.P !

Our next ride will be as soon as the weather is suitable !. Please let me know if you would like to join a ride or two. Flexible times, days ...

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Digital Matters

Autumn cleaning – maintenance

First, an overview This article from Norton is as good as any at summarising what you should do by way of maintenance – regular tasks that will make your machine run smoother ...

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Slow Train Coming

Aberfan

A brief report on the Cardiff u3a Slow Train Coming group trip to Merthyr Vale and Aberfan in October 2023.

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Writers Enjoying Words

National U3A Short Story Competition

The results of the 2023 competition have been announced. There were over 400 entries across the UK. The top 13 finalists are available to read at https://www.u3a.org.uk/learning/short-story-competition-2023 Noelle Bryant from ...

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