The University of the Third Age

Change of speaker - 16th September

'Coffee from Tree to Cup' - by Colin Smith
Colin owns a coffee shop and roaster in Hemel Hempstead. They roast 10 tons of coffee a week and he will be bringing coffee of different varieties for members to try before his talk. It will be available to buy, too, should you wish. All profits from sales and talks go to The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted.

Could a few hours help you become a safer and more confident driver?

Would you like to feel more confident behind the wheel and keep your road safety knowledge up to date? A free OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety) Road Safety event is taking place on Thursday 8 October from 10am to 1pm in Welwyn Garden City at the VIEW, Panshanger Golf Course, AL7 2ED.

The event is designed to help older drivers stay safe, confident and independent for longer. It provides practical advice, expert guidance and the opportunity to learn more about the support available to help you continue enjoying the benefits of driving.
The event is open to drivers aged 65 and over. If you know someone who would benefit from attending, please pass this information on to them.
All guests will be seated and served refreshments. Representatives from a variety of agencies and services will be attending, including the Police and Crime Commissioner, Fire Service, County Council Road Safety Team, Herts Ability and IAM RoadSmart, who will provide advice and information about the services they offer.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with experts, test their knowledge, take part in virtual road safety scenarios, and find out more about the services available to support older drivers.

If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris on 07740 670 642 or email terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with your name and contact details. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Christmas Lunch - 16th December

This will be at Homestead Court Hotel, WGC. Tickets (£35) will be on sale from Wednesday 9th September until Wednesday 4th November. Click here to see the menu.

Other u3as

Click here for the latest (September) edition of the u3a East-of-England Region Bulletin. We're featured in the opening article!

Keeping safe on-line

We recently had a Wednesday talk on Cybercrime. Following on from it, we've received a list of useful contacts in this area. This list is now on this website, on the "Links" page. Check it out!