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This competition is open to all Lowestoft u3a members. Even if you have not written a story since you left school, pick up your quill, your pen, open your laptop and have a go. There is no entry fee and you may even win a prize or discover a new talent .
Irene Sargent, former long time leader of our Writing Group and Trevor Shurman, leader of the Let’s Talk About Books group, will be judging the competition.
By submitting a story to the competition, you are declaring that the story is your own work, and we have your permission to publish it.You may submit more than one story.
Closing date for submissions is 6 pm Friday, 2 October 2026.
Please contact paul on 07767 431565 if you are unable to submit your entry by email.
Join u3a members from around the country on a range of bespoke holidays exclusive to u3a members and their friends. This exciting partnership opens a new chapter in discovery, fun and shared experience. Look forward to a continually evolving collection of unique itineraries, More details available at the website shown below
https://www.justforgroups.com/u3a-getaways
Southwold Summer Theatre Trip
Venue : Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmund’s Hall, Cumberland Road, Soulthwold IP18 6JP
As with previous years Ros wiil be organising a trip to Southwold Summer Theatre in August. Those attending will need to make their own way to Southwold .
This has always been a fun afternoon in the past so we hope that some of you can come along.
Please register your interest with Ros by contacting her by email or phone
lyons.ros@gmail.com or 07717 482528
She will be able to give you further details on how to pay for this trip. Please note tickets must be paid for by 20th July !
Show and Tell — a dark farce by Alan Ayckbourn
Date: 20 August
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Tickets: £23
There is also the option of meeting beforehand at The Boating Lake Café at 2.00 p.m. for lunch or tea
Newsletter June 2026
click below for the latest newsletter
As well as our normal members u3a newsletter we are now branching out with an additional digital Gardening Newsletter to those who register their interest
Please send your name and membership number to Brenda our news editor at her email address below
gardening@u3a-lowestoft.org.uk
Next Monthly Meeting Details
September 30th 2026
Tracey Mackness an inspiring woman who overcame a troubled past, including prison to build the successful, award-winning Giggly Pig Company
Support Given And Support Needed
Don’t Forget Our Other Online Resources !
Facebook Lowestoft u3a
There maybe some of you, particularly if you are new to the Lowestoft u3a that are unaware of our Facebook group
Lowestoft u3a has a private Facebook group for members only. It is an excellent way to keep up to date with news and events from the group
Upon joining the Facebook group you will be asked to provide your membership number and full name. This is to ensure we keep the group private for all our members.It is possible for a family member to join on behalf of someone provided they are able to provide the members name and membership number
We would like to invite all members to join our Facebook group.Please click below for further details
Online Events Schedule
How many of you have tried one of the u3a online national talks, workshops ?
They are free to all members via zoom
From live cookery demonstrations, laughter yoga to the secrets of the human brain there is so much to chose from.
Take a look at the latest monthly online events schedule by clicking on button below or use the email link sent to all members by Muriel this month
Gift Vouchers Available
We now offer an annual membership gift voucher to purchase at £18 + postage if we send it out to you or alternatively you can arrange with our membership secretary for it to be collected at one of our monthly meetings free of charge.
We thought these would make an excellent gift idea for anybody you think would really enjoy being a member of the Lowestoft u3a
For further information please contact our Membership Secretary.