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Learning activities

Our activities cover a wide range of interests for all u3a members to get involved in - from challenges and projects to competitions. Some are one-off events and others run over an ongoing period of time. If you have any ideas for future activities, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Get involved!

Please do share these opportunities with your u3a membership or your committee.

Photography, art & writing

Connect with members

Puzzles and games

Learning highlights

Photography, art and writing competitions

Essay competition 2026

The most incredible journey

Read the winners and full shortlist from the u3a Essay Competition 2026.

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The still got it photography project

Take part in a celebration of positive ageing through photography.

Short story competition winners 2025/26

Read the winning stories and final shortlist on the theme of 'Lost and Found'.

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Paint or draw

Monthly themed galleries – Submit your artwork!

Photo of a fancy staircase

u3a Eye

Themed photography project – Submit entries for "Starting with S"

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u3a Rewind

Explore the soundtrack of your youth, share your memories and discover our u3a Rewind learning packs.

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Missing Pieces

Explore a listed building in your area with your u3a group, uncover its stories through shared memories and research, and contribute your discoveries to the national heritage archives.

Virtual visits

Share your favourite places and discover new and interesting destinations.

Find a u3a speaker

Browse a database of talks to book for your u3a group.

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u3a walkers' exchange

An initiative for u3a walking groups to exchange trips with others.

The u3a quiz library

Quiz leaders & enthusiasts—swap quiz rounds here!

Puzzles and games

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Logic puzzles

Puzzles once a month followed by solutions the month after

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Maths challenge

New quiz every Thursday followed by answers a week later

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Aileen's game

Play Aileen's game, a word game created by East Suffolk u3a member Ian Clarke.

Learning highlights

Click here to view some of our learning highlights, many of which u3a members may find are useful resources for interest groups.

Learning highlights

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