Learn Laugh and Live U 3 A National

“ Learn, Laugh and Live ” U 3 A National Conference 2013 Sue Blackley Hazel Brooke Beeston U 3 A Group 3 October 2013

Facts and Figures • 13 -16 September 2013 • EMCC, University of Nottingham • 284 Delegates from across the UK • 903 U 3 A Groups in the UK with total membership of over 300, 000 members

UK National Conference • 3 Keynote speakers • Exhibition with 12 displays • 14 Breakout groups • U 3 A Annual General Meeting

Keynote Speakers • Prof. Russell Foster - Neuroscientist • Sue Hennessey – RNLI • Right Hon. John Bercow, MP

Exhibition • New website www. u 3 a. org. uk • National Resource Centre • On-line courses • Shared learning projects • Foreign exchange visits

Breakout Groups • 14 Different Breakout Groups • Delegates could choose to attend two • Topics varied from “Communication” to “Breaking into song”

Annual General Meeting • Review of the year • Election of Trustees • Financial Report • 3 Year Plan • New website • On-line learning

Our Conference Highlights • Networking opportunities • Understanding of U 3 A national and regional structures and operations • Listening to inspirational speakers • Fantastic event stewards!!

U 3 A National Conference 2013

U 3 A National Conference 2013

Thank you for listening! Next year’s conference 9 /10 Sept 2014 Cirencester