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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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
22 July 2026
London Street Markets - Alan Fitzgerald
London has many diverse and different markets - some of them have been there for a 1000 years. Many of them first appeared in Medieval times. and are still there today. Each has a fascinating story and specialises in a variety of different offerings. Alan Fitzgerald’s presentation examines some of the most popular ones in the City of London and surrounding parishes.
Alan Fitzgerald, since finally retiring has spent time pursuing his enthusiasms and interests, so several of his Talks reflect those passions and are based around the city of "London" which is the basis for some of his presentations. He updates them regularly and often tries to introduce a couple of new ones every year. A regular presenter to u3a’s, NT. Rotary groups in the Thames Valley for a number of years, and currently giving talks about twice a month.
14.00 Reading u3a, Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading. Non-members welcome, free entry.
Upcoming Events
London Street Markets - Alan Fitzgerald
Monday 27 July 2026
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