u3a Week: 20-28 September 2025
u3a week took place between 20-28 September and we celebrated with a programme of online events focussing on positive ageing.
These events were all exclusively open to u3a members and their friends, to help us spread the word about the benefits of being in the u3a movement.
u3a week online events
Age without Limits: Celebrate Ageing
Monday 22 September, 10am
Join us and the Centre for Ageing Better who will explore how they are working to combat ageism and drive change through its Age Without Limits campaign.
Eating Well for Health and Vitality in Later Life
Monday 22 September, 2pm
Want to stay healthy and energised in later life? Discover how nutrition can support your strength and wellbeing.
What do official statistics reveal about positive ageing?
Tuesday 23 September, 2pm
Join us and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to understand what official statistics can show us about the ageing population.
My gardening life: decades on the plot, page, screen and airwaves
Thursday 25 September, 3pm
Barbara Segall, garden writer, broadcaster and the voice behind The Garden Post, reflects on her life spent among plants and gardeners.
Why the Still Got It! Photo project?
Friday 26 September, 2pm
Join Mike Longhurst for some tips on photographing people and find out how to be part of the Still Got It project.
How u3as got involved in 2024
From Dundee to Exeter, u3a members celebrated u3a week by connecting existing members together as well as hosting external events to reach new members of their local communities. Members across the UK enjoyed afternoon teas, planted trees, played games, and connected with their communities.
Dundee u3a held an al fresco event they called 'Buns in the Botanics', a day of fun and games in their local botanical gardens. After enjoying a picnic and classics like egg and spoon races and tug o'war, Committee member Hilde reflected on the success of the day - "Once again, the sun gods favoured us and we had a lovely afternoon. Everyone had great fun."
Read more about u3a week 2024 on the u3a blog, Sources.
