Settle District U3A

Virtual U3A

The Virtual U3A (vU3a), which went live in January 2009, is an online-only U3A, affiliated to the Third Age Trust. One of its principal aims is to provide the U3A experience for those who are rendered isolated in some way by circumstances or geography and unable to play a full part in a terrestrial U3A.More information is available on the public website *www.vu3a.org* where one can also apply for membership. Why not pay it a visit? And if you know of anyone who might benefit, please pass the information on.

Software for U3A Members

It is possible for members to purchase Microsoft Education Software, for example, Windows 7 Pro or Office Pro 2010 for only £35 each.
For further information contact:
Steve Bennett, Professional Computer Services, Conservative Chambers, Settle
Tel: (01729) 825860 or (01524) 888391 Email: steve@pcs-settle.co.uk
Click here for further details.

Settle Going Green

Click here to visit the Settle Going Green web site

U3A Web Sites

Click here for links to other U3A web sites

A Brief History of Settle District U3A

Settle District U3A was conceived by Frank Pedley in 2001. He placed an advertisement in the Craven Herald and subsequently called a meeting in Victoria Hall, Settle. At this meeting a steering committee, chaired by Frank, was formed from which the Settle District U3A became a possibility. The first meeting was held on 25 May at 23 Duke Street, Settle. After a year of preparatory work an inaugural meeting was called in Victoria Hall, Settle, and the organisation formally came into existence on 12 September 2002. At this meeting, the steering committee became the first committee of the Settle District U3A. 64 members were enrolled, and 14 study groups were formed. We were saddened recently to hear of Frank's death.

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