Dumfries u3a publishes a newsletter about every month. Below are links to the last half dozen or so.
Further down the page are links to a number of national u3a sites. These can include events, workshops and free online session, which any Dumfries member can attend.
Items for the Newsletter are welcome. Just contact our Newsletter editor Carol Moyes
The March Newsletter has a report on the February meeting when McNbb Laurie the D&G Woodlands manager gave us a fascinating talk. There is the news from the Groups as usual. This month the Birging group, the Writing Together Group, the Sewing Group, the Practical Gardening Group, and the Camera Group all have something to tell us, And that is no tall inthis interesting edition . Click on the link to read the whole thing. Flippable version here
In our February newsletter we have the final instalment of the Etymology Group's Shipping Forecast series plus news from the Writing Together Group, the Sewing Group. the Birding Group, the Non-Fiction Book Group the Craft and Chat Group, the Fun Quiz Group and last but not least the Drama Discussion Group. If that wasn'rt enough we also have the Recipe of the Month, the Coffee Break Read and a Final Nugget of Wisdom View the flippable version here
In the January Newsletter the fascinating account of the Shipping forecast continues. There is also news from a number of groups. In addition there is the coffee break read, a delicious sounding recipe and an intriguing quiz
Our December Newsletter has the usual miscellany. And also the unusual, for example a Christmas carol in Franglais! There is news from lots of the groups including a 'Match Report' from the Discussion Group, a coffee break read from the Writing Together Group and how to fall down, pick yourself up, dust yourself down and start all over again! If you prefer the Roundup format click here,
The November Newsletter has the usual a host of interesting articles. There is a report on the October meeting and news or information from nine different groups. This plus a Christmas pudding recipe and and a novel quiz. There is also information on a Dumfries u3a Facebook page. To view it follow this link. Our editor has also been trying out a new idea — turning the newsletter into an online, “flippable” magazine. You can view it by clicking here: November Roundup
The October Newsletter is another bumper edition with a great 'coffee break read' of local interest, and a new feature - a recipe! It's from member Sue Price, who runs the Mahjong and Fun Quiz groups, and the newsletter editor can personally vouch for how tasty her baking is. If you happen to have a favourite recipe then please share it with our editor Carol Moyes it would make a great regular feature.
The September Newsletter has new feature this month, courtesy of the Writing Together group, named the Coffee Break Read. We hope you'll enjoy it, and the rest of the newsletter, with your feet up and a cup/mug/glass of your beverage of choice in hand. As usual there is lots of group news and there is a very intriguing picture quiz.
The u3a nationally also publishes a number of newsletters:
Here is a link to the u3a in Scotland Newsletter for Spring 2025
As well as supporting u3as in Scotland u3aS provides online groups and monthly talks accessible to all members of any u3a in Scotland. These are especially useful to those who are unable to access such a topic at their own u3a, or are unable to go to in person groups such as those with a disability or those caring for others. It also encourages networking of members across Scotland
and here is a link to the March Newsletter of u3a friends
u3a Friends exists to bring together stories and interests from across the u3a movement; to use our collective voice to change lives and to share exclusive member offers with our exclusive Friends Extra benefits program. All of these come together under the banner of u3a Friends. Signing up for newsletter means you are up to date and in touch with all that's happening across the movement as it happens.
A Useful Local Website
Whether it is local bus time tables, the Council budget, all about local democracy or even school meal menus the main Dumfries & Galloway website has it all. It also has details of how to contact the Council whether by phone, email or where you can visit the Community Service Centres.