Group Leader: This is a reincarnation of the group Philosophy for Fun 2 which ended with Covid PPE stands for Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Putting it rather grandly PPE as a university degree was born of the conviction that the study of the great modern works of economic, social, political and philosophical thought would have… Read more

Time:- 10.30am - 12.30pm first Tuesday of each month September - April Group Leader:- The Discussion Group is, as the name suggests, a group which discusses topical news events. Serious news stories are discussed, but there is always time for more light-hearted topics such as holiday experiences and television programmes. Laughter is frequently heard, and,… Read more

Group Leader: The Discussion Group on Religion are concerned largely with lively discussions of issues in the history and sociology of religion, and have also had visits from members of some local groups - including, to date, the Latter Day Saints (Mormons), the Society of Friends (Quakers), the Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland.… Read more

Leader; The drama discussion group was started in the Covid lockdown. Its members are scattered, and we operate by viewing on-line a play or a film of a play, and then meeting by Zoom to discuss it. Currently, we have all taken out subscriptions to the offerings of the National Theatre Online, and are typically… Read more

Group Leader: Etymology allows us to wander around the world and through time without leaving our armchairs. This said, companions certainly make it more stimulating, hence the Dumfries U3A Etymology Group. We choose to wander (from West Germanic “wundrōjanan”, meaning to roam) rather than travel (from Old French “travailler”, meaning to toil) for that’s much… Read more