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News Bulletin Extra October 2026
Regional Workshop Sparks Ideas Across the East Midlands
Nearly 100 u3a members from across the East Midlands came together for a highly successful regional workshop packed with practical ideas, inspiration and networking opportunities. The event featured expert presentations on national and local marketing, effective use of social media, and creating a positive culture that helps u3as thrive. With enthusiastic feedback, lively discussion and plenty of take-away ideas, this bulletin highlights the key messages from a day that left attendees energised and looking forward to future regional events.
July 2026 East Midlands u3a bulletin: Council reps Rosie Allen and John Butler report on regional plans and activity — three regional workshops (first on 13 October plus sessions in March and April 2027), a soon‑to‑launch new regional website, the Third Age Trust’s national marketing strategy (“Learn, Laugh, Live”), available grants to support local recruitment and events, and a round‑up of Network news and anniversaries.
April 2026 East Midlands u3a bulletin: The first bulletin from new Council Representatives Rosie Allen and John Butler introduces themselves, explains how they’ll represent the region at the Third Age Trust, and summarises Trust priorities — Promote, Support, and Strengthen — with a strong emphasis on recruitment, a refreshed marketing push, and an independent membership survey called Inside u3a.
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Our Council Representatives visit Grantham and Northampton for special celebrations!
[Posted on our East Midland Region Facebook page August 22nd, 2026.]
During the course of this week our Council Representatives, Rosie Allen and John Butler, have been travelling around the region after invites to join Grantham u3a for their 25th Anniversary Celebration, and Northampton U3A for their 40th Anniversary Celebration.
At Grantham, there were speeches, interviews, and performances onstage, and a video played showing both significant moments in their history, and another detailing their active interest groups.
That was followed by a champagne toast and cutting of a u3a coloured cake which the members then got to enjoy after two of the founder members cut it!
Northampton’s celebration was a 1920’s Gatsby Murder Mystery themed 3 course Gala Dinner, where during the meal the members (and the Northampton Mayor) were invited to decide on the murderer, in a show delivered by a professional team of actors.
We can reveal the the Butler did it, and prizes were awarded to both the members on the winning table and the best sartorially dressed male and female u3a members.
Congratulations to both u3as on their significant milestones!
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