Reading u3a is a learning co-operative of mature people, which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Activities are organised mainly in small groups that meet regularly, sometimes in each other's homes but more often in hired halls. It pursues a wide range of topics; some academic, some practical and others recreational. Reading u3a is a member of The Third Age Trust, the national body of the u3a.
- Mostly day-time meetings
- Various venues across Reading
- A wide variety of interest groups
- Theatre visits & other outings
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Go to Members' Area (If you are not a member you will need to contact the membership secretary)
Wide Range of Activities and Special Interest Groups
Go to our Groups and Special Interest pages where you can see the variety of activities on offer. Some groups allow people who are not members of Reading u3a to attend a meeting of the group as a guest to get a flavour of Reading u3a activities. You can request this from the special interest pages.
Open Meetings
Non members are welcome to a limited number of open meetings to get a flavour of our activities. Open meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month (except Bank Holidays) at Abbey Baptist Church.
See below for details of our next open meeting.
Open Meetings
Harridans, Hedwig and Hawks - Birds in Literature: a talk on how birds have been presented in literature over the years.
By Ailsa Claybourn, a local naturalist and tour leader and who leads popular walks in the local area
Ailsa says of herself: I was quite shocked when a friend of mine recently asked me, "Don't you ever get bored with birds?" How could I!? I've been mad about birds since I was a child, and my enthusiasm and knowledge grew when I worked for the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and the RSPB after reading English at university. I am a regular volunteer with the British Trust for Ornithology and with the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, three of whose reserves feature in my walks. Now that I have retired from a long career in teaching, I want to share my passion for nature, and literature, and to raise awareness and understanding of the wonders and vulnerability of the natural world around us.
14.00 Reading u3a, Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading. Non-members welcome, free entry.
Upcoming Events
Birds in Literature - Ailsa Claybourn
Monday 22 June 2026
London Street Markets - Alan Fitzgerald
Monday 27 July 2026
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