Monthly Meetings
These take place the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the upper hall of St Andrew's Church, Bearsden Cross. Doors are open from 10.30 when members at the Welcome Desk will be ready to answer questions. Tea and coffee are available. There is no charge for attendance though we ask 50p for refreshments
Next Meeting is described in the latest Newsletter.
Click here to see details of some Previous Meetings.
All future meetings are listed below in the calendar.
Anyone may attend two monthly meetings or one group meeting before deciding whether they wish to join the U3A; but please check first with the group Convenor that there are places available. See Membership to join.
Demonstrations
We have introduced a series of demonstrative and informative events in addition to the regular monthly meetings. Unlike monthly meeting talks these are informal meetings for smaller groups given largely by members as well as external agencies.
These meetings have proved very popular and, in addition to local businesses or support services like carers and first aiders showcasing practical skills, are an ideal way for members to display their skills or demonstrate their Group's expertise.
Could you give a practical demonstration?
Are there any interests, skill or hobby you would like to find out more about and see demonstrated or do you have a craft, skill or hobby that you could demonstrate or share? Let us know and we will help to organise it and/or support you, if possible.
Other Events/Activities and Websites (not organised by Bearsden and Milngavie u3a)
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Listen to our new CEO on ITN
Who is our u3a for?
No longer in full time work and wish to learn new skills?
or do you have a skill that you would enjoy sharing.
Watch and listen to our new CEO on ITN and scroll down to
"Thought Leader Interviews".
u3a in Scotland – Summer School
Each of the well-attended summer schools to date has been a great success. You can learn a new subject or try a new activity in very relaxed and comfortable surroundings with a friendly, sociable atmosphere.
Please refer to the Events listings below for further information
East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service
A Scottish Charity aiming to improve the quality of life for people experiencing social isolation and loneliness, whether it is due to ageing, disability, or a change in circumstances. The service would not exist without dedicated volunteers and demand continues to increase year on year as more people suffer from loneliness and isolation.
If you are sociable, open minded, reliable and able to commit to 1 - 2 hours a week/fortnight then East Dunbartonshire would love to hear from you. Please get in touch by checking the website on Be A Friend .
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
The SCVO is the national membership organistion for the voluntary sector. Their mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland. The "Gathering", is the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK. For details of the 'Gathering' in 2025 see https://scvo.scot/the-gathering
Other u3a Websites
Bearsden and Milngavie U3A Members Group - Private Facebook group.
The Third Age Trust - National representative body for U3As in the UK.
U3A Glasgow West End
U3A Helensburgh and District
U3A East Renfrewshire
U3A Paisley & District
U3A in Scotland - Umbrella group for all U3As in Scotland.
U3A Online Courses - Short courses specially designed for older people and available through a partnership between the Third Age Trust (the UK national U3A organisation) and the U3A Online Inc (based in Australia).
https://u3acommunities.org/ online and in depth group meetings on many subjects.
U3A videos on YouTube - Several videos on YouTube showing various aspects of U3A membership.
U3As based in Scotland
Location of all u3as within the UK (and Channel Islands) can be found at UK u3a Map.
https://www.u3aonline.org.au/content/gems - An Australian u3a information resource.