Stanway u3a AGM 2026 Notice
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Stanway u3a will be held prior to the Monthly Members Meeting in Stanway Village Hall at 2pm on Friday 13th November 2026.
Voting will take place in advance by electronic and postal means, with the results reported at the AGM. All members returning a voting form by post or online will be deemed to have participated in the AGM and count towards the required quorum.
This is in accordance with the resolution passed by the Trustees of Stanway u3a on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Full documentation for the AGM will be sent to all current members in a special mailing in late September.
Nominations are invited for new committee members.
Nominations may be submitted by post by members with a postal subscription or online by following the link in the September issue of STANWAY NEWS below for those members with email subscription.
Completed Nomination Forms must reach us by the closing date: 4pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Tom Malcolm
Business Secretary
Stanway u3a
Registered Charity No. 1171008
STANWAY NEWS - recent issues of your monthly newsletter are now available here. Click a link below to view or download.
October 2026
September 2026
August 2026
July 2026
June 2026
Please keep sending us your poems, stories, Hobbies and interests, adventures. items you think might be of interest to other members.
Please tell us what you would like to see in future newsletters, and we’ll do our best to give it a try. If you think your group deserves a boost, please chat to your Group Leader about submitting an update or offer to write something and take some pics!
Do you enjoy Tom’s ‘Getting to Know You’ articles? We have some amazing members. Would you or a member you know be a good candidate for an interview with Tom? Please let us know.
Doreen Willers - Newsletter Editor
EAST OF ENGLAND REGION u3a Monthly Bulletins
These free bulletins detail free talks via ZOOM on most days covering a wide range of subjects that may be of interest to our members.
For example there are regular sessions on subjects such as Aviation, Science, Health, History, Online Safety and Artificial Intelligence. Plus you can participate in a "Laughter with Yoga" lesson - all free!
You will need to book online for these events. Here is the latest edition:
July 2026
Access previous bulletins via their publications page.
Other publications for Members
MEMBERS - IF YOU HAVEN'T RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026/27 YET YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS.
These forms are for established members. You can click on the forms to download and complete them for emailing to our Membership Secretary. Alternatively, you can print them for completion by hand if you need to post them. Addresses and contact details for our Membership Secretary are on the forms.
Don't forget to pay your membership fee as directed on the forms.
Membership Renewal Form (WORD)
Membership Renewal Form (PDF)
If you have any problems using these forms please use the following link to message our Membership Secretary.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
Members are elected to serve on the Executive Committee for a limited time as outlined in our Constitution. We need more members willing to help spread the load as several members are carrying out more than one role and/or their time on the committee is nearing an end. They meet monthly via ZOOM to review current and planned activities and events, and financial matters.
You can volunteer to shadow existing Executive Committee members to see what is involved before committing to take on any of the roles and responsibilities. Alternatively consider becoming a deputy to help out and share some of their responsibilities.
To find out more, send a message to our Business Secretary to express an interest, or speak to any Committee member at one of our Monthly Meetings.
SUPPORT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - CAN YOU HELP?
Stanway u3a couldn't exist without members coming forward to help. It can be very rewarding to get involved in managing and running your u3a, even in a small way.
Various roles are available and deputies are always needed to shadow/cover for absences etc, which need not take up a lot of your time.
Any help is welcome, especially in the areas below:
- Chairs and tables and refreshments at your Monthly Meetings and Social Xtra events are only there because we have a core of members willing to lend a hand. However we do need more volunteers, so if you can help at any of these events, even occasionally, you will be most welcome. YOU WILL NOT BE EXPECTED TO HELP OUT AT EVERY EVENT, only those you are able to support. To find out more, send a message to Nigel your Volunteers Co-ordinator to express an interest or have a word with him or a Committee member at one of our meetings.
- Your Social Squad which organises your Social Xtra events can always use extra help and ideas for future events. They meet monthly via ZOOM and as the need arises. To find out more, send a message to your Social Squad to express an interest, or speak to a Committee member at one of our meetings.
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
HELP, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS
- To see how you can save money look at our Member offers, discounts and saving tips
- NEW TECHNOLOGY - Looking for help using your Smartphone, Alexa or other "techy" devices around your home? Visit your New Technology Guidance page to see what support is available to help you get the most out of these devices.
- Free online learning events
The national u3a learning team are running a series of online events in partnership with technology charity, AbilityNet. These events are aimed towards boosting u3a member's skills and learning how technology can help in our daily lives. To read more click Here. - ZOOM - We have guidance and advice on setting up and using Zoom on your devices. We also have a Zoom license that can be used by Groups - see Using Zoom for details and availability.
- FORMS ETC. - Looking for a form or policy? See Policies, Procedures and Forms. (NOTE: Membership Renewal forms will be posted on this page at renewal time).
- SUPPORT FOR EXISTING OR NEW GROUP LEADERS - Are you a Group Leader or thinking of starting a new group? Visit your updated Group Leader Resources and Support page to find out what help and support you can get to run your group, start up a new group, or to deal with that group or member issue that's been bothering you.
- COVID-19 - see your Coronavirus page for updates and links to official guidance.
PUBLICITY EVENTS
Your Publicity Secretary and other volunteers regularly attend local community events to raise awareness of Stanway u3a. The Stanway u3a stall attracts a lot of enquiries and helps to raise awareness of what we are about and what we can offer.
If you like meeting people and would like to support our efforts please send a message to: Publicity Secretary.
