BLACKBOURNE U3A
Chairman - Bryann Ward
01284 787508
Secretary - Bob Mountfort 01359
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40 Cloverfields, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3TJ
U3A activities in the Blackbourne area (Thurston, Elmswell, Stanton, etc.,) began in 1992 at the suggestion of the Suffolk Community Education Service. Initially the activities operated under the aegis of Bury St.Edmunds U3A but, in September 1994, Blackbourne U3A became a separate entity. In 2006 it affiliated to the Third Age Trust.
Blackbourne U3A has been supported from the outset by the Community Education Service and initial financial support was also received from Suffolk ACRE and St. Edmundsbury Borough Council. The U3A Committee is grateful for this support; also for that of the Mid-Suffolk District Council. Membership in 2005/06 was nearly 500. Activities being arranged for 2006/07 include monthly lectures, study groups, educational visits, periodic newsletters.
The programme of Lecture Meetings and Study Groups for 2006/07 is now available, together with subscription renewal forms. The cost of membership is £7 per annum. Any member unable to pick up a form at a Monday meeting or at a Study Group meeting may send a cheque (made payable to Blackbourne U3A), together with a stamped addressed envelope for the return of a membership card, to the Membership Secretary, Sally Rands, 5 Netherhall Close, Old Newton, Stowmarket, IP14 4RP 01449 673621. Early renewal is advised - because of rising numbers and limited accommodation at monthly Lecture Meetings, the membership list will be limited to 500. New members are welcome.