Local U3A Networks

Chinnor, Haddenham and Thame (CHATT)

The Haddenham U3A is linked in a local grouping with Chinnor, Thame and District and Greater Thame U3As, collectively called CHATT, which arranges some combined meetings.

The Chairmen of the local U3As, CHATT, decided that these U3As are too far away from the Thames to get involved in the TVN Riverside Project but that if a similar project could be undertaken for the local River Thame this would complement the main project.

The Aims of the project:

1 - To find out more about our local river, the Thame, the brooks and streams that flow into it, and the history and points of interest of the area.

2 - To organise walks, both short and long, based around the River Thame and its feeder streams, with information on places of interest.

3 - To get volunteers from the 4 U3A’s working together.

4 - To make a presentation on the River Thame, its streams and surrounding area

 The project is being co-ordinated by Rob Byles of Thame & District U3A If you are interested in getting involved please contact Rod on 01844 213420 or pam6768rod@btinternet.com

Thames Valley U3A Network

The Thames Valley U3A Network is an umbrella organisation for 39 U3A groups in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.  Its role is to:

• organise and run conferences, lectures, seminars, courses;
• publish books, pamphlets, reports, leaflets, journals, instructional matter and to produce films and videos;
• participate in and assist in the development of neighbourhood and networked groupings of U3As.

During 2011, the TVN Riverside project is running a series of events led by different member U3As around the general theme of the Thames Riverside. A copy of the latest newsletter of this project can be downloaded from here. A copy of the full Riverside Project Diary can be accessed here.

 Further information about the Thames Valley Network, its annual programme, events and publications can be found on its website at  www.u3atvnetwork.org.uk  

South Eastern Region

There are some events run by the South East Region which contains 148 U3As, and there are national events under the auspices of The Third Age Trust which covers over 700 U3As with a total membership exceeding 208,000. 

U3A Network Events