The Third Age Trust holds its 40th AGM
October saw the u3a movement gather together to take part in the Third Age Trust’s 40th AGM. Over 270 members joined the proceedings online with a smaller number attending in person in Milton Keynes.
The Chair Liz Thackray’s speech took the form of three short videos addressing the Trust’s Fit for the Future programme– Digital Strategy, Strategy for growth and the Trust’s role in ensuring both good governance and supporting the u3a movement.
The AGM celebrated three Trustees joining the Board; Tony Cheetham for the North West, Jean Cubbin for the North East, and Maurice Austin for East of England. Existing Trustees Valerie Cobain, Susie Berry, Susan Parker and Margaret Fiddes were re-elected.
Liz Thackray congratulated all the u3as who have celebrated special anniversaries in 2023, especially those who are celebrating 40 years – Barnstaple u3a, London u3a, Nottingham & District u3a, Oxford u3a, Wakefiled u3a, and Yeovil u3a.
Also recognised were the u3as who have come into existence since the last AGM -Banchory & Deeside u3a, Botley & Hedge End u3a, Upper Eden u3a, Frinton, Walton & District u3a, Ipplepen & Surrounds u3a, Isle of Bute u3a, and Glasgow Southside u3a.
The meeting ended with a thank you to retiring Trustees, Sandi Rickerby, Barbara Cordina, Neil Stevenson and co-opted members of the board, Jeff Carter, John Bent and Michaela Moody.
The AGM can be watched in full on the u3a YouTube channel.