Be Involved
There are so many ways to be involved in Monmouth u3a – everything is on the basis of by members for members.
Our wonderful Convenors, lead over 100 Activity Groups and many groups offer members the chance to suggest or lead group activities on a one-off basis. Scroll down to find out more about being a Convenor.
Or perhaps you enjoy writing. There’s always the chance to contribute to our Activities Magazine to tell people just what’s been going on. More info below.
Monmouth u3a also offers all members the chance to be involved by organising a one-off social event or visit, or as a Member of the Committee or just lending a hand as one of our STAR Helpers. Scroll down for more information.
Our Committee
Averil Macdonald
Neil Hines
Treasurer
Frank Birch
Secretary
Monica Lofgren
Group Coordinator
Phil Chadwick
Financial Officer
Phil Hewitt
Marketing Team
Jo Handley
Group Coordinator
and Membership Team
David Milledge
Information Management
Linda Wright
Marketing Team
Aidan Hodgson
Membership Team
Jan McLagan
Membership Team
Wellbeing Service
We are pleased to send cards, make telephone calls or visits for members who may be facing difficult times, such as during or after a period in hospital, following an acute illness, an accident or bereavement. Some may appreciate help with signposting to community organisations for advice or support, and we will try to help with this.
Members are welcome to request this service for themselves or on behalf of another member. This can be done by clicking Contact Us.
Please don’t forget to include your name and contact details.
Safeguarding
If you have a safeguarding concern you may wish to review the information available on the safeguarding page.
Showcase Your Activities!
Monmouth u3a is buzzing! Our team works tirelessly to offer a menu of over 100 activities that cater to every interest. We’ve mastered the alphabet from Afternoon Tea to Yoga, but we’re still waiting for that elusive ‘Z’ activity to complete the set. (Zorb football, anyone?)
Because there is simply too much going on for one person to track, we’ve created the Activities Magazine—your curated guide to our thriving community.
Visitors: We hope this glimpse into our world inspires you to join the fun.
Members: Want to showcase your group’s latest exploits? Click the link below to find out how.
If you need a bit more info, don’t be a stranger—drop us a line at the newsletter email address – newsletter@monmouthu3a.com
The Role of Convenor
Activity Groups are the cornerstone of our u3a community. Activity Groups enable members to engage with others to Discover, Learn and Make Friends. Many members offer to help as ‘Group Convenors’ (often working as a team of 2) to share their interests and hobbies with other members.
As a Group Convenor you will simply help to ensure that the Activity Group operates efficiently by keeping the membership list up to date, communicating by email with Group Members and, if required, booking speakers, checking room hire arrangements and payment of costs. In fact, some groups have multiple Conveners, making the responsibilities even easier to manage.
The Monmouth u3a Groups Coordinator is always on hand to help and guide Convenors through the process.
The Committee is always keen to hear ideas for new Activity Groups. Please use the blue button below.
Star Helpers
Do you love being around others and helping people enjoy themselves then join the STAR Helpers.
We need people to move chairs, set up events, and help people generally.
We need people to pour tea and coffee at meetings.
With the membership growing, then events become much larger and more helpers are welcome! Just contact us and we’ll happily get you involved.
And we promise you that you will always have a choice about what you do.