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Ballymoney u3a (Bu3a<\/i>) is situated in the beautiful Causeway Coast and Glens area. Bu3a is a member of the Third Age Trust whose vision, like ours, \u201cis to make lifelong learning, through the experience of u3a’s a reality for all\u201d. Members come from all walks of life with experiences and skills to share and we strongly promote the social aspect of making new friendships.<\/p>\n
\nOur main aim is long-term learning and having fun! Bu3a seeks to achieve their aim through Monthly Meetings<\/b>, Activities<\/b> and Events<\/b>. This all happens in an informal and friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\nBallymoney u3a is part of a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for people to come together and learn for fun. Further information about u3a can be found at: www.u3a.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nBallymoney u3a is a registered Charity: NIC107294.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monthly Meetings and Events<\/b> are on the first Tuesday of each month, with refreshments being served from 10.20 am – 10.50 am. Our current venue is for these is . Monthly meetings are driven by an annual programme of guest speakers and topics. A guest speaker is present at monthly meetings from September to November and January to April. Guests are welcome at our meetings and are a valuable opportunity to see us in action.<\/p>\n \nActivity Groups<\/b> include a Book Group, Bridge, Creative Writing, Computers technology, the Environment, Family\/Local History, Gardening, Golf, Photography, Ukulele and social activities which includes: Coffee-Catch-Up, Out-to-Lunch. These change from time to time and are always under review. Please see our current list here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n \nEvents:<\/b> <\/p>\n Christmas Lunch gives us the opportunity to be social and enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n \nOur annual outing takes place on the first Tuesday of June each year to a place of interest and is well attended. Guests are welcome to join our outings which provide an opportunity to meet and socialise with members from across all our activities.<\/p>\n \nOccasional Outings and Events are arranged by Activity groups are often open to other Bu3a members.<\/p>\nMonthly Meetings, Events and Activities<\/h2>\n